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Nathan Jones, MD, says his work as a physician has prepared him for the challenge
Increased risk of death, immune illness, cancer in trauma-exposed versus unexposed twins
These continuous quality improvement teams established safety plans, training
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One year after symptom onset, a salivary gland excision identifies the cause
Timely imaging, anticoagulation, and specialist consultations prevented loss of life or limb
Infrared thermography aided in care decisions for acute ischemia
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No precedent for approval of noninjectable epinephrine for anaphylaxis, noted agency reviewers
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Authors call for "coordinated regional surge planning" similar to natural disasters
Contrast medium may be withheld due to sensitivity, kidney disease, or lack of availability
State laws may have changed, but federal EMTALA requirements have not, says HHS secretary
Variance mostly due to increase in gun suicides in rural counties
Groups call for the 57-year-old policy to be abolished
Different thresholds for myocardial injury suggested for pediatric patients
