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Clinical Reasoning Corner: Pre and Posttest Probability – Jack Penner

The Clinical Problem Solvers

For our first post, we are going to talk about two concepts that help us decide whether we treat, test for, or toss specific diagnoses (i.e., As you walk down to the ER, you’re already creating a list of possible diagnoses in your mind. moving them much lower on our differential): pre and posttest probabilities. Let’s dive in!

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Prescribing Red Flags and Suspicious Controlled Substance Orders: Current Cautionary Tales

FDA Law

An extended release (“ER”) opioid in legitimate pain management generally accompanies an IR opioid, with patients taking the ER opioid on a set schedule and the IR opioid as needed. On October 10th, based on ability to pay, the U.S. 11, 2023 ( DOJ Press Release ). 21 U.S.C. § 829; 21 C.F.R. Holiday CVS, 77 Fed. at 62,341.

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Advanced Imaging of Children in the ED: Ultrasound, CT, and MRI

PEMBlog

So it’s the name for all of the cool imaging studies that we order on all of our patients, and they are essential for doing our daily jobs and identifying serious conditions like traumatic brain injuries, appendicitis, and stroke. And what are some of the trends that you’re seeing regarding how often we’re performing these studies?

Family 101
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Sweet! A Metabolic Disorders focused podcast episode

PEMBlog

This episode will help you better prepare for and manage children with inborn errors of metabolism in the Emergency Department. Consider it a supplement to what you remember from Biochemistry and the instructions on the family’s laminated care plan sheet. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. And you’re thinking, hey!

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The Promise and Pitfalls of AI in Medicine: Guest Bob Wachter

GeriPal

I remember walking through San Francisco Airport with Bob, we just happened to be there at similar times, and saying, “Eric and I are thinking about starting a blog.” We discuss, among other things: Findings that in several studies AI was rated by patients as more empathetic than human clinicians (not less, that isn’t a typo).

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