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MDCalc Wars: HINTS vs Sudbury Vertigo Risk Score — Which Tool Fits the Dizzy Patient?

HINTS or the Sudbury Vertigo Risk Score? Learn when to use each tool for the dizzy patient, why patient selection and HINTS training matter, and which pitfalls can lead to missed serious diagnoses.

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Neurology
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MDCalc Wars: Ottawa vs Pittsburgh — Which Knee Rule Should You Use?

Not every knee injury needs an x-ray. This post compares the Ottawa and Pittsburgh Knee Rules, highlighting when each rule applies, how they perform, and common pitfalls for ED clinicians.

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Orthopedics
Minimalist comparison graphic of HAT vs SEDAN for estimating hemorrhage risk after stroke thrombolysis, featuring a grayscale brain, red lightning bolt, and labeled comparison circles.

MDCalc Wars: HAT vs SEDAN — Hemorrhage Risk After Stroke Thrombolysis

The HAT and SEDAN scores help estimate symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage risk after stroke thrombolysis. This comparison reviews what each tool measures, when to use them, and the key limitations clinicians should know.

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Neurology
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MDCalc Wars: GCS Alternatives in the ED: SMS and FOUR Score

Need a quick, reliable coma scale in real ED chaos? SMS simplifies assessment, while FOUR adds brainstem and respiratory data when it matters most.

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NeurologyTrauma

MDCalc Wars: Alcohol Withdrawal–When CIWA-Ar Breaks Down, mMINDS Score Still Works

CIWA-Ar breaks down when patients can’t participate. mMINDS offers an objective, ICU-ready approach to scoring severe alcohol withdrawal—especially in delirious, intubated, or critically ill patients.

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Toxicology

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