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The Mycoplasma Comeback: Why This Atypical Pneumonia is Back – A PEMCurrents Podcast

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Learning Objectives Describe the clinical presentation, epidemiology, and complications of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in pediatric patients, including its atypical manifestations. Differentiate Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia from typical bacterial and viral pneumonia based on history, physical exam findings, and diagnostic testing.

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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. It is believed that this sequestered portion of his lung placed him at an elevated risk for infections as this is a known complication of bronchopulmonary sequestration. On arrival, the patient was febrile to 38.3C.

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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden

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I’m an internist, so when I hospitalize patients, 1 in 8 of my patients now takes pregabalin or gabapentin. You’re in the hospital right now, we can write you a taper, just mention to your doctor, mention to the team that you got this brochure and here’s even a suggestion for how to do it. 1 in 8 in the U.S.

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Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction

Medical Xpress

The law directs Texas universities and hospitals to lead the research. A 2024 study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that military veterans with brain injuries saw major mental and physical improvements after just one ibogaine session. In Brazil, the therapy has helped thousands.

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EMS Intervention to Reduce Falls: Carmen Quatman and Katie Quatman-Yates

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The insight started when Carmen, an orthopedic surgeon-researcher, and Katie, a physical therapist- researcher participated in ride-alongs with EMS providers to patient’s homes. ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024. Subscribers will claim MOC credit by completing an evaluation with self-reflection questions.

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Under Pressure: Hypertensive Emergencies in the Pediatric Emergency Department

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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). Hypertensive emergencies can result either from primary or secondary hypertension.

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NIH to Fund $10M in Long-Term Health Studies After Ohio Train Disaster

Physician's Weekly

Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, where the derailment occurred, have pressed the government to do more to answer questions about the mental and physical health effects of the disaster — from post-traumatic stress to cancer. In 2024, the NIH funded six short-term research projects totaling over $1 million.