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VIDEO: Rethink the VTE prophylaxis mantra
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VIDEO: Study of hs-cTnT in chest pain intriguing, but flawed
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Initial MARQUIS results offer lessons in med reconciliation
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New takeaways from the Boston Marathon bombings
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Biphasic reaction risk rises with severity of initial anaphylactic attack
Major finding: The odds of biphasic reactions more than double if the first anaphylactic attack requires more than one epinephrine shot (OR, 2.92...
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Sizzle magnets: a worrisome buzz in the emergency department
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Vision test has additive effect on concussion detection in athletes
Major finding: 89%-100% of concussive injuries were identified when the King-Devick test was combined with standard concussion tests.Data source:...
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VIDEO: Traumatic injury ups stroke risk in people under 50
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Stroke risk jumps after head, neck trauma
Major finding: Eleven of every 100,000 patients developed a stroke within 4 weeks of traumatic injury.Data source: A retrospective analysis of...
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Magnesium for stroke failed but fast treatment feasible
Major finding: Median time from stroke symptom onset to treatment was 45 minutes and 74% of patients started treatment within 1 hour, but...