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Neurology , Nephrology , Toxicology

Valacyclovir-Associated Neurotoxicity in End-Stage Renal Disease

1/15/2024 Chad Barnhart, MD, EMT-P , Matthew Ball, MD , Michael B. Holbrook, MD

Valacyclovir-associated neurotoxicity (VAN) is a relatively rare phenomenon. This case report details a unique presentation of VAN in a hemodialysis-dependent patient. It underscores the importance of

Infectious Disease , Neurology

Neurosyphilis: Keep it in Mind When Symptoms Align

1/15/2024 Cassie Ward, DO , Shannon Lovett, MD, FACEP

New cases of syphilis are on the rise, so have a high index of suspicion in patients with any risk factor or symptoms. Consider neurosyphilis in patients with prior history of syphilis and any headach

Editor's Forum

The Resident as Teacher

1/15/2024 Morgan Sweere, MD, MPH

As fellow residents, we have a unique relationship with one another. This role as resident and teacher is a responsibility, but it is also an opportunity. We can cultivate a learning environment for e

Health Policy

SPOTLIGHT ON: Health Policy Academy Fellows

1/15/2024

The EMRA and ACEP Health Policy Academy is a highly selective, year-long program that trains you to become a policy advocate in emergency medicine. It’s designed to give passionate residents like you

Program Director Interviews , Match , Medical Students

Program Director Interview with Dr. John Casey, Program Director at Ohio Health/Doctor’s Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency

1/10/2024 Ashley Sholmire

In the latest installment of our PD Q&A series, we are highlighting the Ohio Health/Doctor’s Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency. We spoke with the current PD Dr. John Casey, MD about what makes his

Clinical

Roadblock: Difficult Intubations

12/13/2023 Kunj Bhatt, MD , Colin Pesyna, MD , Evan Leibner, MD, PhD

The EMRA Critical Care Committee's Roadblock series is the resuscitationist's guide to overcoming the obstacles in the normal algorithm of critically ill patients. Through this series, we will ask the

Ultrasound

POCUS O’Clock: Cardiac Clock Method of Ultrasound Teaching

12/11/2023 Carolina Vega, MD

An important goal for cardiac point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) curricula is creating a straightforward method of remembering ultrasound probe orientation.

Patient Interactions , Geriatrics

Is That Really What They Want?

12/10/2023 Justin Brooten, MD

Despite our best intentions when speaking with a patient or their family, subtle aspects of our communication can dramatically influence these conversations and our conclusions regarding the patient’s

Match , Residents Program Interviews , Medical Students

Resident Interview with Dr. Scar Guo, PGY-1 at Highland Hospital/Alameda Health System

12/7/2023 Nicholas Rodriguez

In our second installment of our Resident Q&A series, we are highlighting the Highland Hospital/Alameda Health System Emergency Medicine Residency Program. We spoke with PGY-1 Scar Guo, MD about what