Pain
Case Reports
Nontraumatic Splenic Rupture
A 25-year-old man presented for evaluation of lightheadedness as well as pain in his left shoulder, epigastric region, and right...
News
FDA: New labeling warns against combining opioids, benzodiazepines
Prescription opioid pain or cough medicines and benzodiazepines will now carry the strongest available warning regarding serious side effects and...
Conference Coverage
End-of-life aggressive cancer care continues despite recommendations
Key clinical point: End-of-life aggressive cancer care continues unabated despite Choosing Wisely recommendations. Major finding: Three-quarters...
Case Reports
Thrower’s Fracture of the Humerus
Medicolegal Issues
Malpractice Counsel: Too much medication, hot red knee
Practice Economics
Opioid reform legislation passes House committee
News
First EDition: News for and about the practice of emergency medicine
Practice Economics
ABMS approves new addiction medicine subspecialty
Any ABMS board-certified physician will be able to seek subspecialty certification in addiction medicine.
News
How physicians can reverse the opioid crisis
News
New CDC opioid guideline targets overprescribing for chronic pain
Nonopioid therapy is the preferred approach to manage chronic pain outside of active cancer, palliative, and end-of-life care, the CDC said.
Clinical Review
Current Management of Nephrolithiasis
As the number of patients who present with signs and symptoms consistent with nephrolithiasis increases, the appropriate diagnostic workup and...