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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

Looking ahead, here are several emerging innovations that promise to shape the next generation of these tools: Deeper integration with hospitalist workflow: Initiating an AI-assisted note may soon be as effortless as speaking naturally during a patient consult—no disruptions, no clicks. Published July 26, 2023. MEDITECH News.

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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #2: Flight of Passage

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He had easy work of breathing, and physical exam was only notable for decreased breath sounds over the left lower lobe. Bronchopulmonary sequestration Our patient was diagnosed with bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS). 2023 Jul 24. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan–. mg/dL, normal <0.1 Lymphoma D.

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You don’t need labs to medically clear a psych patient

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They carry existing diagnoses and are followed by outpatient mental health providers. In those without psychosis, those with likely psychosocial issues, especially those with a prior history of psychiatric diagnoses, and with reassuring history and exam, lab tests are not necessary to exclude a medical condition. J Emerg Med.

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PEMPix 2023 Online Case 4: You Can’t Get Fooled Again

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Physical exam Vital Signs: Temperature: 37.9 °C, Additional labs ordered per the consultant’s recommendations were notable for elevated PT/PTT, AFP, plasma tyrosine, and urine succinylacetone consistent with a diagnosis of tyrosinemia. Seattle (WA): University of Washington, Seattle; 1993-2023. Tyrosinemia Type I.

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When to Go to Urgent Care for a Sore Throat: How Can Urgent Care Help?

Doctor On Demand

Urgent care clinics provide quick diagnoses and treatments, including antibiotics if needed. A short-term sore throat may resolve on its own — monitor symptoms or consult a primary care doctor. The provider examines your throat, may perform tests like a strep test, and diagnoses the cause.

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Sweet! A Metabolic Disorders focused podcast episode

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Updated 2023 Jul 17]. You won’t be able to diagnose them on history and physical alone. And biochemical testing is really needed in most cases to independently diagnose a specific IEM. And importantly, call a stat genetics consult for further guidance or management. Inborn Errors of Metabolism.