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A cardiac troponin concentration of <5 ng/L identifies patients at very low risk of myocardial infarction either during admission or within the following 30 days

Troponin Cut-Off Could Help Reduce Admissions, Costs

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Could rule out MI for two-thirds of patients evaluated in emergency department
A supervised exercise program does not confer additional benefits in activity limitation or quality of life compared with advice alone for patients with isolated and uncomplicated ankle fracture

Rehab Not Necessary for Uncomplicated Ankle Fracture

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Australian research shows similar results for either rehab program or advice only
For patients with traumatic brain injury

Hypothermia Doesn’t Cut Intracranial Pressure in TBI

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Therapeutic hypothermia plus standard care doesn't improve outcome over standard care alone
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Zip Line Injuries Up Significantly in the United States

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Increasing popularity of the adventure sport brings increase in ER visits
The Guidelines International Network has developed principles for disclosure and management of conflicts of interest during the clinical practice guideline development process

Guidelines Developed for Managing Conflicts of Interest

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Core principles developed for managing COIs during the clinical practice guideline development process
The early signs of child abuse among infants and toddlers -- head trauma

Researchers Urge Routine Screening for Child Abuse

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Further testing of all children with suspicious injuries could minimize misdiagnoses
Modification of the traditional Subjective-Objective-Assessment-Plan presentation to consider value can help medical students learn to practice high-value

Modified SOAP Ups Student Awareness of Health Care Costs

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Modification of traditional SOAP presentation to include discussion of value helps medical students
For new entries into health care with low back pain

Type of Provider Impacts Health Care Utilization in LBP

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For new entries into care with low back pain, health care use up with physiatry versus primary care
In order to minimize risk when practicing telemedicine

Providers Must Understand Legal Limits of Telemedicine

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Providers should ensure they hold proper medical license and have medical liability coverage
Most patients with acute lateral epicondylitis recover without physical therapy and steroid injections

No Benefit Seen With Physical Tx in Acute Lateral Epicondylitis

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For most, PT plus placebo or steroid injection similar to no treatment at all