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PEMPix 2023 Online Case 3: The Only Thing We Have to Fear

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Neonatal Toxic Shock Syndrome-Like Exanthematous Disease The patient was diagnosed with Neonatal Toxic Shock Syndrome-Like Exanthematous Disease (NTED). However for preterm newbown with more severe illness, systemic antibiotics along with intravenous immunoglobulins may be necessary. References Takahashi, N., Nishida, H., Imanishi, K.,

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The Chairside Zirconia Revolution: The Evolution of Choice

CDOCS

& When I began practicing in 2009, I joined a practice that had a Redcam in the corner collecting dust.& & Although the Redcam may have left a lot to be desired, my patients and I loved it.& & We explained the need for replacement of the restoration to the patient, and she agreed.</span></p>

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Updates in ID and Nephrology: Lona Mody, Rasheeda Hall, Devika Nair, Sonali Advani

GeriPal

When I’m on service these days there is inevitably a moment when a resident says “Patient so-and-so is on X” – and I have absolutely no idea what X is. Alex: And we are delighted to welcome Rasheeda Hall, who is a physician scientist in the division of nephrology at Duke University School of Medicine, and sees patients at the Durham VA.

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Dialysis vs Conservative Management for Older Adults: Manju Kurella Tamura, Susan Wong, & Maria Montez-Rath

GeriPal

If the purpose of initiating dialysis is improving function – our complex, frail, older patients are likely to be disappointed. Are we seeing people like more older adults, more nursing home patients starting dialysis, and even at a higher gfr? So I wonder if I could turn to either of our nephrologists.

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 2: Non-pharmacologic management of agitated children

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Patient that are agitated should always be treated with dignity and respect. 2009 Nov;27(4):655-67, ix. Structured team approach to the agitated patient in the emergency department. 2009 Jun;21(3):196-202. The combative multitrauma patient: a protocol for prehospital management. Coburn VA, Mycyk MB. 2009.07.003.

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Demystifying the Role of HHS and ASPE in Guiding Federal Aging Policy and Priorities with Dr. Tisamarie Sherry

GeriPal

And, who within ASPE guides aging policy and connects policy to every day health challenges experienced by patients and clinicians? Alex: And we are delighted to welcome Rasheeda Hall, who is a physician scientist in the division of nephrology at Duke University School of Medicine, and sees patients at the Durham VA.

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End-of-Life Doulas: A Podcast with Jane Euler, Beth Klint, and John Loughnane

GeriPal

He looked very ill. We are doulas for those with serious illness and those at end-of-life, just a longitudinal relationship, nonmedical support to provide presence. But in the end, I see these as my patients and I’m trying to define what is the right model. My wife is also a physician and she said he’s dying.

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