Recommendations for Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Peds ER
Pediatric emergency medicine physicians should be familiar with point-of-care ultrasonography use
2015 Match Sees High Proportion of Unmatched Seniors
2015 Match included largest number of registrants on record; all-time high in terms of positions offered
Less Aggressive Guidelines Issued for Pancreatic Cysts
Guidelines recommend surveillance for low-risk cysts, discontinuation after no change for five years
Physicians Should Be Aware of Signs of Burnout
Stress is major predictor for burnout among doctors; operating in high-stress environment also harmful
U/S Strain Imaging Can Quantify, Map Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Differences in shear strain and axial strain for healthy volunteers, patients with CTS
Patients Expect More Info About Tests Involving Radiation
Gap between patient expectations, current practices for provision of information about radiation use
Majority of ER Doctors Admit Ordering Tests Defensively
97 percent said they had patients undergo procedures that weren't medically needed
More Than 16 Million Americans Have Gained Coverage Under ACA
White House announces historic drop in number of uninsured Americans
Early Imaging Doesn’t Improve Back Pain Outcomes in Seniors
For older adults with new primary care visit for back pain, no improvement with early imaging
Gender-Specific Variation in Medical Specialties
About 85 percent of ob-gyn residents are female, while more males in surgery, emergency medicine
