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Be Heard In a Respirator Mask

Background: A major challenge during the COVID pandemic is balancing personal protection and communication. Being heard while wearing a surgical mask or N95 isn’t too much of a challenge, communication can be significantly impaired while wearing a respirator mask. There ...

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Resuscitation

High Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T in a Multisite United States Cohort

Introduction: Chest pain is a common reason or presentation to the Emergency Department (ED). Emergency physicians are often challenged to identify patients who are at high risk for an acute coronary syndrome (ACS), from those with low risk, who might ...

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Cardiovascular

The DEVT + SKIP Trials: Does Systemic Thrombolysis Prior to Endovascular Treatment Improve Outcomes in Large Vessel Occlusion Strokes?

Background: The publication of the MR CLEAN trial in January 2015 changed the face of ischemic stroke care. This was the first study demonstrating a benefit to endovascular treatment of a specific subset of ischemic stroke patients: those with a ...

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Neurology

COVID-19 Update: Convalescent Plasma Therapy & Anticoagulation

Background: Medicine by press release has been an unfortunate reality of the COVID-19 pandemic.  This is not the standard many physicians would use for medical decision making, but one many of us have had to face; what do I do ...

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Infectious Disease

SHOOTING AZIMUTHS

Shooting azimuths is a critical skill required for accurate land navigation in foreign territory. The steps involved are simple: Ascend to the tallest nearby point with a compass in hand. Select a landmark in the distance. Recalibrate your route toward ...

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