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Hypoglycemia in pediatric patients can be described as the lupus of metabolic disorders. It can be hard to differentiate if hypoglycemia is causing symptoms or is the result of an underlying problem.
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Children with risk factors for neurocutaneous melanosis should be followed closely and screened regularly.
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A 72-year-old female presents with exertional syncope for the past several days. What is your interpretation of her EKG?
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The Representative Council elected 5 new members to the EMRA Board of Directors in October 2018. Meet your new directors!
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In June 2018, the American Board of Medical Specialties approved subspecialty certification in neurocritical care. Evie Marcolini shares insight on what this means for emergency physicians.
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A male in his mid-40s presents with sore throat, difficulty breathing, vocal change, and drooling. He appears anxious and uncomfortable; initial vitals show a febrile, tachycardic patient.
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Ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysms are almost uniformly fatal. What can you do to provide the early detection and treatment that can offer hope of survival?
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The eye is a critical organ in our everyday life. When a patient presents to the ED with an eye emergency, it's crucial to quickly assess whether their vision is at risk - and take action to preserve
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Exertional rhabdomyolysis is a pathologic condition caused by muscle breakdown. It is a rare condition but one that can cause significant morbidity and mortality among athletes.