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Psychiatry , Neurology , OB/GYN

Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis During Pregnancy

1/15/2024 Haad Arif , Sunny Bang, MD

Emergency physicians should maintain a high degree of suspicion for anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis (ANMDARE) and ovarian teratomas in young female patients presenting acutely with psychiatric symptom

Op-Ed , Social EM

Caring for LGBTQIA+ Populations in the ED: A Quick Guide

1/15/2024 Carolina Ornelas-Dorian MD , Elaine Hsiang, MD

Understanding basic terminology, health disparities, and ED-specific concerns relevant to LGBTQIA+ patients is a timely and urgent task for emergency physicians. Studies have shown that provider incom

Pediatric EM , Gastroenterology

Case Study: Pediatric GI Bleed With Meckel’s Diverticulum Diagnosis

1/15/2024 Daniel Epperson, MD , Sandra Schwab, MD

Pediatric GI bleeding is a somewhat uncommon presentation to the emergency department. Disposition is critical for the pediatric patient with a suspected GI bleed. In the unwell-appearing child regard

Mental Health , Psychiatry , Patient Interactions

Case Report: Ketamine for Treatment of Acute Suicidality

1/15/2024 Cheng-Wei Isaac Chuang, MD , Christopher Fox, MD , Christian Munk, DO , Patrick Olivieri, MD

Depression and suicidality are common presenting complaints in the ED and require vast resources to fully evaluate, treat, and determine appropriate dispositions for patients. Our case illustrates how

Toxicology , Cardiology

ECMO…The Ultimate Antidote?

1/15/2024 E. Mason Jackson, MD , Lindsay Davis, DO, MPH, NRP , Brittany (Ladson) Garza, DO, MPH

There is no shortage of literature supporting the role of ECMO in acute coronary syndrome, sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, cardiac arrest, pulmonary embolism, traumatic pulmonary contusio

ECG Challenge , Cardiology

ECG Challenge: Jan-Feb-March 2024

1/15/2024 Lakshmi Kirkire, MD , Logan Weygandt, MD, MPH , Jeremy Berberian, MD

A 74-year-old male with a PMH of HTN, CKD, and HFpEF presents with exertional weakness and near-syncope for the past 2 days. What is your interpretation of his ECG?

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