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Gastroenterology , Vascular , Nephrology

Two Sides of a Compression Coin: A Comparison of Wilkie's and Nutcracker Syndrome

11/14/2024 Kay Nicole Tipton, DO, MS , Neelou Tabatabai , Field Davis, DO
The vague presentation of abdominal pain can lead you down many differential pathways. When combined with sudden or rapid weight loss, it can point to 2 rare syndromes caused by compression. Review th
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Critical Care , Critical Care Roadblock , Airway

Roadblock: Refractory Hypoxia on the Ventilator

11/5/2024 Dominique Gelmann, MD
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
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EMPower

A Deep Dive with Dan Dworkis, MD, PhD, FACEP

11/1/2024 Morgan Sweere, MD, MPH
Welcome to EMpower, an inspirational series focusing on leadership in emergency medicine — where we share the incredible stories of leaders in the EM community. Our EMpower honoree in this edition is
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EMPower

A Deep Dive with Thom Mayer, MD, FACEP

11/1/2024 Morgan Sweere, MD, MPH
We take a moment to learn from Thom Mayer, MD, FACEP, during this edition of EMPower. Dr. Mayer has been a leader in times of crisis for over 25 years, navigating significant challenges on the global
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Workplace , Burnout , Administration & Operations

The Value of Communication in the ED

11/1/2024 Jeffrey Phillips, MD , David Jones, MD, MCR
We present a qualitative study of dynamics, camaraderie, and belonging between emergency physicians and nurses. Healthy communication within the emergency department team is shown to improve both pati
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EMPower

A Deep Dive with Scott Weingart, MD

11/1/2024 Morgan Sweere, MD, MPH
This edition of EMPower interviews critical care guru Scott Weingart, MD! After completing 3 fellowships to hone his knowledge, he built the EMCrit Podcast, which has amassed more than 50 million down
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Cardiology , Infectious Disease , Wilderness Medicine , Toxicology

Case Report: Heart Block Stemming from Lyme Disease

10/31/2024 Puja Singh, MD , Marian Gambrell, MD
We present a case of bradycardia and dyspnea in an otherwise healthy young male found to have EKG abnormalities inclusive of third-degree heart block. The culprit? Lyme disease.
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Urology

The Deadliest Genital Ulcer Is Not Infectious: A Case Report of Penile Calciphylaxis

10/31/2024 Andrew Good, DO , Agata Dow, MD , Chris Kilen, DO , Katherine Jones
Penile calciphylaxis is a harbinger of looming mortality, indicating need for a clear goals of care discussion.
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Toxicology , Neurology

An Unusual Cause of Stuttering: A Case Report

10/31/2024 Grace Cheetany , Charles Worth, DO , Kristina Domanski, MD
Vague neurologic symptoms, including impaired speech, can be difficult to diagnose and – for female patients – dismissed as behavioral. But commonly prescribed medications such as SSRIs may be a cause
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Opinion-Editorial , Social EM , Health Policy

Viewpoint: A Preferential Option for the Poor in the Emergency Department

10/31/2024 Brian Elmore, MD
To be a border physician is to be confronted daily with the human consequences of a failed immigration policy. Our specialty has long operated as a band-aid for the policy-driven effects we see daily.