Medical Students Augment Accurate Information During Pandemic
Students from the Medical College of Georgia, unable to care directly for COVID-19 patients, combined their individual skills to keep accurate information flowing.
Seen in the ED Quiz: Shoulder Pain, X-ray Normal After Motor Vehicle Accident
After being cleared by paramedics at the scene of an accident where he was struck in an intersection, a young man comes to the ED in pain and barely ambulatory.
To Fight Childhood Obesity, Use the Best Tools Available
Obesity affects nearly 20% of US children, impacting both current and future health. The 2020 update of the Pediatric Obesity Algorithm provides expert treatment guidance.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 23, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 78 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 22, 2020
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 21, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 17 million; global cases have reached 76 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Seen in the ED Quiz: Progressive Buttock Pain
A woman in her forties presents to the ED with 3 days of generalized malaise and worsening pain in the left buttock. What is seen on the CT? Your Dx?
FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Expanded Use of HF Drug
An FDA panel voted to recommend the expanded use of sacubitril/valsartan for patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
Burden of Poor Social Determinants of Health Correlated with Fatal, Nonfatal CHD
Results of a new study suggest a simple clinical approach to assessing individuals at high risk of CHD who would benefit from targeted intervention.
Acute Low Back Pain: 10 Questions on Risk Factors, Diagnosis
Acute low back pain remains one of the most common reasons for a healthcare visit. Try these 10 questions on a new analysis of risk factors and diagnosis.
Trust in the COVID-19 Vaccine is Fluid: KFF Vaccine Monitor Project Explains
A new Kaiser Family Foundation survey project found 85% of respondents trust their regular healthcare provider for information COVID-19 vaccination. PCPs, read more.
FDA Grants EUA for First Non-prescription, Fully-at-home COVID-19 Test Kit
The rapid antigen test for the detection of active COVID-19 in those with and without symptoms produces results within 20 minutes and will retail for about $30.
10 Doses of Healthcare Humor for the Holidays
Holiday blues setting in? Get back in the pink with our slide show of chart bloopers, MD one-liners, and other quasi-clinical fun. Ho Ho Ho!
COVID-19 Vaccination: 9 Questions on the Patient Perspective
SAMPLE: Approximately what percentage of US adults plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine once one becomes available? And 8 more questions on the patient perspective.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 15, 2020
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 14, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 16 million; global cases have reached 72 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Seen in the ED Quiz: Epigastric Pain with Chills, Nausea
The patient denies fever, SOB, vomiting or diarrhea. He does admit discomfort around the right scapula. What is evident on the CT? What is your diagnosis?
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 10, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 69 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Associated with Lower Rate of T2D in Women
A recent study showed women who adhered to a Mediterranean diet had a 30% lower rate of type 2 diabetes vs women who did not.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 9, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 15 million; global cases have reached 68 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
