PEMBlog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

To diagnose bladder rupture, CT cystography is the preferred diagnostic test. While routine CT scans of the abdomen and pelvis can differentiate between intraperitoneal and extraperitoneal fluid, they are unreliable for diagnosing bladder rupture since they cannot distinguish urine from ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity).

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Diagnose Patients Clinic IT 98

FDA Law

DECEMBER 4, 2023

On October 10th, based on ability to pay, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas imposed a $275,000 civil penalty on Zarzamora Healthcare LLC, in San Antonio, and its pharmacist-owner. Federal Court Orders San Antonio-Area Pharmacy and Pharmacist to Pay $275,000 Civil Penalty in Case Alleging Unlawful Opioid Distribution, Oct.

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Treatment Plan ER Government Patient-Centered 139

PEMBlog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

She was diagnosed with constipation. The patient was diagnosed with OHVIRA syndrome: O bstructed H emi v agina with I psilateral R enal A nomaly (aka Heryln-Wener-Wunderlch syndrome). 2012 Jan;5(1):67-70. During that initial visit, her physical exam was notable for generalized abdominal tenderness. J Hum Reprod Sci.

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PCP PCP Diagnose Diagnosis 69

PEMBlog

MAY 1, 2025

Learning Objectives Describe the classic and atypical clinical presentations of Parvovirus B19 infection in pediatric patients, including erythema infectiosum, arthropathy, transient aplastic crisis, and chronic anemia in immunocompromised hosts. So as you can see, this virus does a lot of stuff. But what is it? Well, let’s get nerdy.

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Complication Patient-Centered Patients Clinic 83

PEMBlog

JUNE 2, 2025

While elevated blood pressure readings are critical data points, the presence of symptoms and signs of end-organ dysfunction are paramount in diagnosing a hypertensive emergency (Kamat 2024). Additional lab testing can be completed to account for the broader differential diagnoses. A value of > or = 50 ng/mL is considered abnormal.

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Hypertension Management Physicals Lab Testing 75

PEMBlog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

2012 Oct;147(4):619-26. But it might underestimate it because lots of mild cases don’t actually present clinically, and they’re not diagnosed endoscopically. Laryngomalacia, is the most common cause of infant stridor. Early diagnosis is crucial as it can impact a child’s growth and development. 2005 Nov;128(5):3391-7.

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Diagnosis IT Diagnose Patients 52

GeriPal

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

First, in our editorial, we expressed concern about the length of stay metric not being patient centric, though important for health systems focused on cost savings. It was refreshing to hear Scott and Kate express similar sentiments. Much more to come. And I get to play Phish, who Scott has seen about 100 times in concert. I saw them only twice.

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Consulting Hospital Patient-Centered IT 121