Medical Xpress

MAY 12, 2023

There's a glimmer of good news when it comes to the mental health of America's adolescents: Visits to U.S. emergency departments for psychiatric troubles declined among kids aged 12 to 17 by the fall of 2022, compared to a year prior.

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NPR Health - Shots

MARCH 28, 2023

A Florida woman tried to dispute an emergency room bill, but the hospital and collection agency refused to talk to her — because it was her child's name on the bill, not hers. Image credit: Zack Wittman/KHN)

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Dr. Wes

APRIL 26, 2020

Addendum: YouTube brought down the videos included in this blog post because they claimed it violated their terms of use. I found that very disturbing that non-anonymous US physicians were silenced during these unprecedented times. I believe we should promote (and not silence) legitimate, respectful, critical debate.

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StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Walking into Room 33, my next patient, who had come to the ER complaining of cough and cold symptoms, seemed just as I had expected. What can I do to help you in our ER today?" In the meantime, a good friend brought to my attention the many layers of meaning to the below post. I hope you, too, find new meaning in old words.

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StorytellERdoc

JUNE 11, 2020

A few years back, I took care of a frail elderly gentleman who, accompanied by his wife, had come to the ER with an elbow injury after tripping over a curb in front of a local restaurant. would be interesting to find out what goes on in that moment when someone looks at you and draws all sorts of conclusions." Where did it originate?"

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Emergency rooms are clogged with people who are waiting for inpatient beds or other care and it's causing a crisis, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

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NPR Health - Shots

JULY 23, 2022

In the early days of the outbreak, Kevin Kwong was among several people who spent days in search of the right diagnosis.

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Logansport Memorial Hospital

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

My wife brought me to the ER where I was assessed and referred to Orthopedics. About 20 minutes later, I received a phone call saying I needed to report back to the ER to get IV antibiotics, as I would need to have surgery Friday, after my appointment. When unexpected injuries or illnesses happen, it can be scary and overwhelming.

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Louisville Lectures

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Nevertheless, an interest in cardiology began at a young age and continued to grow through work as a phlebotomist and as an ER tech - the latter of which offered me an early start to learning EKG interpretation.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

It's a common dilemma when your child seems sick: Do you call the doctor, make a trip to urgent care or head straight to the emergency room?

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StorytellERdoc

MAY 14, 2020

I asked, thinking about how amazing our case managers in our ER were. Do your little bit of good where you are. It's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. Desmond Tutu Recently, my son Cole and I were enjoying an afternoon out of the house, running around town to tackle our to-do list of errands (masked, of course).

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

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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StorytellERdoc

MARCH 1, 2019

I can't pinpoint the moment exactly, but several years ago I began to notice that many of our ER patients were presenting for treatment wearing nice fluffy fleece bottoms. Little Sally, who was brought to our ER by her parents for vomiting and diarrhea, was not the only family member wearing cartoon pajama bottoms. People will stare.

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Vascular Physician

APRIL 22, 2024

When people develop chest pain and are rushed to the ER, a conventional chest X-ray may show a severely enlarged aorta, which is a well-established sign of aortic dissection. Unfortunately, high blood pressure does not always present with symptoms that are noticeable by the patient. And when it occurs, the results can be fatal.

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Reflections of a Grady Doctor

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Not like that old TV show "ER" or even the newer ones like "Grey's Anatomy." A life was saved. And I was there and involved and there to bear witness to it all. Yes, I was. No, it wasn't in that sexy or thrilling way. You know, like the kind where someone tears into the room and dives upon your chest for compressions in a single bound.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Indeed, researchers at the University of Bristol recently completed the 44th blood group system called Er. And each of these four types can be "rhesus positive" or "rhesus negative." It may surprise you to hear, though, that there are many more blood group systems than just these two.

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NPR Health - Shots

JULY 27, 2022

Monkeypox has been declared a global health emergency. But as doctors learn how to identify symptoms, a diagnosis can take days. Story first aired on All Things Considered on July 23, 2022.)

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Reflections of a Grady Doctor

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Since I'm a pray-er, before I close my eyes tonight, I will allow my heart to touch and agree with yours. *silence* Him: "The problem is that it haunt you like a boogeyman. You be replaying it in your head thinking 'bout what if this or what if that, you know?" silence* After that, my patient started weeping. It didn't work.

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Blood, Sweat, and Tears

APRIL 6, 2023

I’ll be there soon” “… er actually, we have 2 red patients who came in with the police. Doctors are often in the hot seat when addressing patients. It’s never good enough. Surgeons in particular are notorious for their… abrupt bedside manner. The Don was different. It was a month end Friday night.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

Likewise, the National Institute on Aging developed a toolkit to help promote safe, effective exercise techniques for old er adults. That said, two important things to remember about resistance exercise are: 1) it only works if you consistently do it, and 2) the resistance must be gradually increased over time to remain effective.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

OCTOBER 23, 2019

As you walk down to the ER, you’re already creating a list of possible diagnoses in your mind. Let’s practice with a case: You are called to admit a 72 year-old woman with hypertension, diabetes, and knee replacement seven days prior who presents with acute, pleuritic chest pain and dyspnea.

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CDOCS

AUGUST 12, 2019

.</p> <p>In this case, the patient was referred for an evaluation with suspicion of a fracture; the referring doc was unable to do find the fracture, and after I looked at her I could not locate it either. With the available interradicular bone, I opted& for an immediate placement. </p> <p>[image:3.jpg]</p>

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Tiny Physician

JULY 12, 2021

The more you see patients at the OP department/ ER, the easier it will be for you to identify sick children who needs immediate care. For pediatrics, you have around 300 odd medical colleges in India; it’s not an easy decision to opt for one among them as many are equally good.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 6, 2024

He texted me, and we were able to sort out the issue in minutes—no frantic ER visits, just peace of mind. In recent years, one of the most intriguing shifts has been the rise of concierge medicine—a model that’s redefining how patients interact with their healthcare providers. What is Concierge Medicine? "A

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Let’s just say, the smackdown—er, decision—eviscerates FDA’s approach to regulating flavored e-cigarettes. Koblitz — You know a court decision is going to be worth reading when the judges compare FDA’s regulatory governance of flavored e-cigarettes to a Shakespearean gaslighting.

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StorytellERdoc

APRIL 15, 2021

In the ER, I was your doctor. Within seconds, you began to cough and gag before finally taking a deep breath. Your eyes fluttered and then finally opened. In your daze, you saw your mother's heartbroken eyes staring back at you. Her prayers were answered. You survived. Instead, her hopes were decimated once again. Imagine if it were you.

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Aspiring Minority Doctor

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Headshot from this year that I forgot to post lol It's my 10th blogiversary, y'all! Okay, now I'll admit I've done a horrible job of keeping up with the blog lately especially given that this is only my fifth post of the year, but today is still super special for me. Looking back, it has literally taken a village though!

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PEMBlog

MAY 20, 2025

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?

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FDA Law Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

At that time, Endo had decided to launch a crush-resistant Opana ER and remove the original Opana ER from the market, which would ultimately render any generic to original Opana ER not substitutable, but Endo needed some time to shift the market to its crush-resistant product.

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FDA Law Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

At that time, Endo had decided to launch a crush-resistant Opana ER and remove the original Opana ER from the market, which would ultimately render any generic to original Opana ER not substitutable, but Endo needed some time to shift the market to its crush-resistant product.

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Aspiring Minority Doctor

JUNE 1, 2022

I'm not going to lie, after two years of working in the urgent care setting, being in the ER was super chill for me. My intent this year was to at least update everyone at the end of every month, but work and life distracted me from my favorite hobby of writing. I love my Plastic Surgery residency family!

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Reflections of a Grady Doctor

MARCH 6, 2019

That makes my morning crazier than usual and the struggle even real-er than it is at baseline. Today was my day to drive carpool. I was hustling out the door so fast that I spilled half of my coffee in the driveway. Which, if you know how much I love a good cup of joe in the morning, is a really big deal. I got stuck behind a train.

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StorytellERdoc

JULY 2, 2014

Over my numerous years as an ER doctor, I have met people that I never would have had the fortune, or misfortune (as some would say), to otherwise meet. A thin, white hospital blanket bunched and wrinkled at his girthy midsection. Old, worn-out basketball sneakers escaped the lower portion of the blanket. What can I help you with tonight?"

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StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Recently, due to the stress that several of my dearest friends have been experiencing in caring for their elderly parents, I am even more appreciative and respectful of my privilege in caring for elderly patients who have attentive and loving adult children who accompany them to our ER. His experience was disheartening. As I interviewed Ms.

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StorytellERdoc

MARCH 18, 2020

Being an ER physician facing this dilemma on the front lines of a large emergency and trauma center, I am also bearing witness to the more daunting picture of this dilemma--the mental and physical effects Covid-19 is having on our patients as well as on all of us. We feel helpless. Say "I love you" a little bit more to those you love.

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StorytellERdoc

JULY 17, 2020

On arrival to our ER, we found this patient to be in pulseless ventricular tachycardia--a malignant, life-threatening electrical rhythm of the heart. As the cardiologist and our ER team continued with resuscitation efforts, I went to the family room to speak to this patient's wife. Our reality was that time was not our friend.

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StorytellERdoc

APRIL 23, 2014

On review of her previous visits, I had noticed that she had never been to our ER before. Her wary eyes, magnified from her thick-lensed spectacles, watched my every move as I pulled Room 21's curtain to the side and entered her room. It was my way of acknowledging and validating their efforts in helping their ill parent in a time of need.

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