Troponin Cut-Off Could Help Reduce Admissions, Costs
Could rule out MI for two-thirds of patients evaluated in emergency department
Rehab Not Necessary for Uncomplicated Ankle Fracture
Australian research shows similar results for either rehab program or advice only
Hypothermia Doesn’t Cut Intracranial Pressure in TBI
Therapeutic hypothermia plus standard care doesn't improve outcome over standard care alone
Zip Line Injuries Up Significantly in the United States
Increasing popularity of the adventure sport brings increase in ER visits
Guidelines Developed for Managing Conflicts of Interest
Core principles developed for managing COIs during the clinical practice guideline development process
Researchers Urge Routine Screening for Child Abuse
Further testing of all children with suspicious injuries could minimize misdiagnoses
Modified SOAP Ups Student Awareness of Health Care Costs
Modification of traditional SOAP presentation to include discussion of value helps medical students
Type of Provider Impacts Health Care Utilization in LBP
For new entries into care with low back pain, health care use up with physiatry versus primary care
Providers Must Understand Legal Limits of Telemedicine
Providers should ensure they hold proper medical license and have medical liability coverage
No Benefit Seen With Physical Tx in Acute Lateral Epicondylitis
For most, PT plus placebo or steroid injection similar to no treatment at all