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101 Comparison of the diagnostic and prognostic values of B-type and atrial-type natriuretic peptides in acute heart failure International Journal of Cardiology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article

102 Meniscal, Plica, Patellar, and Patellofemoral Injuries of the Knee: Updates, Controversies and Advancements Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article

103 Interventions to Prevent Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review American Journal of Preventive Medicine, May 20, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

104 Risk factors for and management of obstetric anal sphincter injury Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, May 20, 2013 Review Article

105 Hepatobiliary Oncologic Emergencies: Imaging Appearances and Therapeutic Options Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology, May 20, 2013 Review Article

106 The Evaluation and Treatment of Elbow Injuries Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article

107 Stress Fractures of the Ribs and Upper Extremities: Causation, Evaluation, and Management Sports Medicine, May 20, 2013 Review Article

108 Sleep disorders in children with traumatic brain injury: a case of serious neglect Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article

109 Lumbar Injuries of the Pediatric Population Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article

110 Multimedia based health information to parents in a pediatric acute ward: A randomized controlled trial Patient Education and Counselling, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article

111 Treatment of Hand and Wrist Injuries Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article

112 Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee: Anterior Cruciate, Medial Collateral, Posterior Cruciate, and Posterolateral Corner Injuries Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article

113 The predictive properties of frailty-rating scales in the acute medical unit Age and Aging, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article

114 Naphthalene Biomarkers and Relationship with Hemoglobin and Hematocrit in White, Black, and Hispanic Adults: Results from the 2003–2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Journal of Medical Toxicology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article

115 Physical exercise ameliorates the toxic effect of fluoride on the insulin-glucose system Journal of Endocrinology, May 20, 2013 Review Article

116 Risk factors predicting posttraumatic stress reactions in adolescents after 2011 Van earthquake Comprehensive Psychiatry, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article

117 Could Targeted Exercise Programmes Prevent Lower Limb Injury in Community Australian Football? Sports Medicine, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article

118 Implementing acute care surgery at a level I trauma center: 1-year prospective evaluation of the impact of this shift on trauma volumes and outcomes The American Journal of Surgery, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article

119 The Involvement of Programmed Cell Death 5 (PDCD5) in the Regulation of Apoptosis in Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics, May 20, 2013 Review Article

120 Paraquat Poisonings in France during the European Ban: Experience of the Poison Control Center in Marseille Journal of Medical Toxicology, May 20, 2013 Review Article

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Procalcitonin and CRP predict identify high-risk children with appendicitis

As published in Pediatric Emergency Care, procalcitonin and CRP levels discriminate between children admitted with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis who may require closer monitoring. The study involved 111 children who were divided into 2 groups based on intra-operative diagnoses of appendicitis (n=69) and peritonitis (n=42). Patients with peritonitis, who were more likely to have complications and require intensive care unit admission, had significantly higher procalcitonin (0.15 vs. 4.95 ng/ml) and CRP levels (3 vs. 14.3 mg/dl) on admission than patients with appendicitis. Using a cut-off procalcitonin level of 0.18 ng/ml, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value for peritonitis were 97%, 80%, 72%, and 89.3%, respectively. Using a cut-off CRP level of 3 mg/dl, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value for peritonitis were 95%, 74%, 68%, and 96.2%, respectively.

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Vomiting during acute stroke increases mortality

As published in the Emergency Medicine Journal, patients who vomit during acute strokes have an increased risk of mortality (HR=5.06). Of 1968 stroke patients enrolled in the study, 1349 had cerebral infarctions, 459 had cerebral hemorrhages, and 152 had subarachnoid hemorrhages; 14.5% of all stroke patients vomited during the acute stage of the stroke (cerebral infarction, 8.7%; cerebral hemorrhage, 23.7%; and subarachnoid hemorrhage, 36.8%).

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Association between tight glycemic control and hip fracture in diabetics

As published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, patients with T2DM (mean age, 77.3 y; n=932) with a HbA1c < 6% (OR=3.01) or 6.1-7% (OR=2.34) are more likely to sustain a hip fracture than patients with a HbA1c > 8%. All patients had a HbA1c level determined within 3 months preceding the hip fracture. No differences in risk existed between patients treated with oral hypoglycemics or insulin.

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Emergency Medicine News & Articles

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Procalcitonin and CRP predict identify high-risk children with appendicitis

Vomiting during acute stroke increases mortality

Association between tight glycemic control and hip fracture in diabetics

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