Pain is the most common reason people seek care in the emergency room setting. Most of this pain is non-trauma related. Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
In an observational study, use of procalcitonin was effective in detecting serious bacterial infections in young febrile infants, especially in detecting the most serious occult infections. Medscape Medical News
Active bed management by hospitalists can reduce emergency department (ED) congestion and increase throughput, Maryland-based researchers report in the December 2nd issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. Reuters Health Information
Salicylate-induced pulmonary edema is a complication of salicylate toxicity, which can be difficult to diagnose. How can you recognize and treat this uncommon condition? Southern Medical Journal