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Ask many an emergency physician their least favorite complaint; a common answer will be epistaxis. Time-consuming, distressing for the patient, and unpredictable for the physician, we are in constant search of the magic bullet. Tranexamic Acid (TXA) was, at one point, imagined to be the answer we were searching for. Here, we aim to discuss TXA uses in mucosal bleeding of a variety of anatomic locations.
Jose Reyes, MD
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In today's digital age, social media has brought us closer together but has also given rise to new and potentially life-threatening challenges. From the seemingly harmless to the shockingly dangerous, let's debunk myths, explore toxidromes and symptom presentations, understand the pathophysiology, and discover treatments for five alarming social media challenges. Let’s communicate with patients and emphasize why these challenges are truly dangerous!
Vishal Mittal, MD & Steve Aks, MD
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Why do we dose Metronidazole every 12 hours instead of every 8 hours in most infections? Antibiotic stewardship entails choosing the right dose and duration of antibiotics in addition to choosing when and what to give for infections. The following article aims to make you a better antibiotic steward.
Joanne Routsolias PharmD
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