PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

When should the emergency physician obtain lab tests to medically clear such patients? These labs were not truly indicated, but it was common practice and viewed as “not a big deal.” The key differentiating points in who needs lab tests and who does not are: ‘acute-onset psychosis’ and ‘any abnormal findings on history or exam’.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 16, 2025

However, doctors interviewed in the study had concerns about limited regulation, potential interactions with conventional medications, and insufficient clinical guidance for these therapies. If you notice that your lips or fingers look blue or gray (a condition called cyanosis), you need emergency care.

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Pamela Wible MD

JUNE 20, 2025

(Published 3/18/19, updated 6/20/25) What Is Physician “Burnout”—and Why It Matters Physician “burnout” is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress in the medical workplace. So why are physicians experiencing physical and mental collapse from overwork?

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Based on this surge in evidence, the American Society of Clinical Oncologists recently updated their guidelines for care of older adults to state that all older adults receiving systemic therapy (including chemo, immuno, targeted, hormonal therapy) should receive geriatric assessment guided care. Mazie, welcome to GeriPal. Alex: Thank you.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

And my wife went to over, I want to say, 20 concerts. Eric 00:58 Have you been to a concert? Nate 00:59 I went one in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and I’m so glad I did. I loved it and this was his favorite song and so I wanted to do it. Alex 01:07 And Bruce Springsteen did a stage dive. We were talking about this before. Nate 01:11 Very healthy man.

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Noreta Family Medicine

APRIL 17, 2024

Other family doctors only see patients in their clinics. I enjoy seeing patients for all kinds of visits as well – mental health, physicals, GYN concerns, coughs/colds, etc. There are lab tests, imaging studies, vaccines, and screening questions for people in different age groups, as well as for folks with certain lifestyle habits.

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PEMBlog

JUNE 2, 2025

Clinical Case You are a senior resident working in the busy emergency department on an overnight shift. Hypertensive emergency is a clinical diagnosis characterized by a sudden and severe elevation in blood pressure accompanied by signs of acute end-organ dysfunction. Look for the underlying cause renal disease leads the list in kids.

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