Emergency Medicine
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Abdominal surgery to remove bowel-obstructing beads required in more than 80% of cases
Waverly B. Woodson Jr. treated wounded troops while under heavy German fire
A look at injuries and health problems from Pete Townshend to Celine Dion
Decoding recent SCOTUS decisions and their potential impact on healthcare
A look at injuries and health problems from Pete Townshend to Celine Dion
Decoding recent SCOTUS decisions and their potential impact on healthcare
Emergency Medicine Case Studies
Among many diagnostic options for a rare condition, be aware of potential pitfalls
Rural life has its hazards, as clinicians in China explain
One year after symptom onset, a salivary gland excision identifies the cause
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Some patients clearly need emergency care, but maybe others could be triaged to primary care
Physicians need more clear guidance and protocols from their healthcare systems
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