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101 Subchondral insufficiency fracture of the femoral head: a report of two cases with a history of internal fixation of a femoral neck fracture Skeletal Radiology, April 22, 2013 Clinical Article

102 Screening Cervical Spine CT in the Emergency Department, Phase 2: A Prospective Assessment of Use American Journal of Neuroradiology, April 19, 2013 Clinical Article

103 Identifying Sex-Specific Risk Factors for Stress Fractures in Adolescent Runners Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, April 17, 2013 Review Article

104 Does formal education and training of staff reduce the operation rate for fractures of the distal radius The Surgeon, April 17, 2013 Review Article

105 The effects of rest and treatment following sport-related concussion: a systematic review of the literature British Journal of Sports Medicine, April 15, 2013 Review Article

106 Indications for implant removal after fracture healing: a review of the literature European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, April 12, 2013 Review Article

107 Eight clinical conundrums relating to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in sport: recent evidence and a personal reflection British Journal of Sports Medicine, April 11, 2013 Review Article

108 Rectus femoris muscle injuries in football: a clinically relevant review of mechanisms of injury, risk factors and preventive strategies British Journal of Sports Medicine, April 11, 2013 Review Article

109 Upper limb injury in rugby union football: results of a cohort study British Journal of Sports Medicine, April 11, 2013 Clinical Article

110 Injury patterns in Swedish elite athletics: annual incidence, injury types and risk factors British Journal of Sports Medicine, April 11, 2013 Clinical Article

111 What are the Exercise-Based Injury Prevention Recommendations for Recreational Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding? Sports Medicine, April 10, 2013 Review Article

112 Race, Ethnicity, and Analgesia Provision at Discharge Among Children With Long-Bone Fractures Requiring Emergency Care Pediatric Emergency Care, April 9, 2013 Review Article

113 Test-retest reliability of the sport concussion assessment tool 2 (SCAT2) for uninjured children and young adults British Journal of Sports Medicine, April 9, 2013 Clinical Article

114 Baseline concussion symptom report in college athletes: comparison of scores on SCAT2 versus impact British Journal of Sports Medicine, April 9, 2013 Clinical Article

115 Health-related quality of life following sport-related concussion in interscholastic athletes British Journal of Sports Medicine, April 9, 2013 Review Article

116 The effect of age, sex, and concussion history on preseason ImPACT values of elite Canadian youth ice hockey players British Journal of Sports Medicine, April 9, 2013 Clinical Article

117 Day of injury assessment of sport-related concussion British Journal of Sports Medicine, April 9, 2013 Review Article

118 The effect of multiple sub-concussive blows on brain structural and functional integrity: combined virtual reality and neuroimaging study British Journal of Sports Medicine, April 9, 2013 Clinical Article

119 Working memory in youth following sports-related concussion: is it still working? an fMRI study British Journal of Sports Medicine, April 9, 2013 Clinical Article

120 Self-reported work-related musculoskeletal injuries and isometric handgrip strength Occupational Medicine, April 8, 2013 Clinical 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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1 Treatment of Hand and Wrist Injuries Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, May 20, 2013 Review Article

2 A Randomized Controlled Trial of Cast Versus Splint for Distal Radial Buckle Fracture: An Evaluation of Satisfaction, Convenience, and Preference Pediatric Emergency Care, May 6, 2013

3 Permanent mechanical deformation of an intrathecal baclofen pump secondary to scuba diving: a case report Spinal Cord, May 30, 2013

4 Completeness and accuracy of crash outcome data in a cohort of cyclists: a validation study BMC Public Health, May 3, 2013 Free full text

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

6 Sports Concussion and Associated Post-Traumatic Headache Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, April 26, 2013 Review Article

7 Potential wrist ligament injury in rescuers performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock, April 22, 2013 Free full text Review Article

8 Severe Capillary Leak Syndrome after Inner Ear Decompression Sickness in a Recreational Scuba Diver The Journal of Emergency Medicine, April 23, 2013

9 Procedural sedation and analgesia for reduction of distal forearm fractures in the paediatric emergency department: A clinical survey Emergency Medicine Australasia, May 21, 2013

10 Softball injuries treated in US EDs, 1994 to 2010 The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, April 23, 2013 Review Article

11 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

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

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

14 Mild head injury in pediatrics: algorithms for management in the ED and in young athletes The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, May 23, 2013 Review Article

15 Systematic review of flexion/extension radiography of the cervical spine in trauma patients European Journal of Radiology, May 1, 2013

16 Injury surveillance in the World Football Tournaments 1998-2012 British Journal of Sports Medicine, May 9, 2013 Review Article

17 High failure rate of trochanteric fracture osteosynthesis with proximal femoral locking compression plate Injury, May 17, 2013 Review Article

18 Current Practice of Methylprednisolone Administration for Acute Spinal Cord Injury in Germany: A National Survey Spine, May 13, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine

19 Early and ultra-early surgery in hip fracture patients improves survival Injury, May 14, 2013

20 Bizarre allegation of negligence in fabricated pin migration–A case report Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, May 9, 2013

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Emergency Medicine - Orthopedics/Sports Med News & Articles

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Clinical Pearls in Emergency Medicine

Highlights in Emergency Medicine

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

Most Popular Emergency Med Articles

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