The majority of intoxicated patients with a possible cervical spine injury remain in a cervical collar or undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This approach is preferred since computed tomography (CT) exams alone are insensitive for detecting ligamentous injuries. A study…
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Las Vegas in the Summer Our second trip to Vegas this year was great. Our conference was held at Planet Hollywood Resort, July 23rd and 24th.  The summertime crowds had the casino buzzing and Britney was playing in every elevator. It was electric!…
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Patients diagnosed with cirrhosis are regularly admitted and readmitted to the hospital. Statistics show that the 90-day readmission rate is approximately 50%. A recent study analyzed the rate of readmission at 30-days and 90-days and the relevant causes among patients…
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Abusive head trauma (AHT) is extremely difficult to diagnose due to its unreliability and insensitive physical examination findings. A clinical prediction rule to identify subtle AHT was validated through a prospective multicenter study. Included in this study were well-appearing, afebrile…
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This systematic review shows a high rate of pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations. Symptoms of PE can overlap with those of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) making the diagnosis…
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