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Whole-Body CT Scan Useful in Severe Trauma Diagnoses
CME Some scientific certainty exists regarding the use of whole-body computed tomography to quickly and accurately diagnosis trauma in severely injured patients.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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Spreading Depolarization, a Pathophysiologic Mechanism of Stroke and Migraine Aura
CME Spreading depolarization, which results in cytotoxic edema in brain gray matter, has been implicated in stroke, migraine, status epilepticus, brain trauma, and global ischemia after cardiac arrest.
Future Neurology, January 2012
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Nonadherence to Trauma Quality Standards Affects Outcomes
CME A patient registry study found that failure to observe quality standards in the treatment of trauma patients was strongly associated with in hospital mortality, major complications, and death.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, December 2011
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The Trimorbidity: Substance Use, PTSD, and Traumatic Brain Injury
CME/CE Each of these conditions, prevalent in military service members and veterans, is frequently accompanied by one or both of the others.
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2011
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A 35-Year-Old Man With Acute-Onset Penile Pain and Swelling
CME A 35-year-old man presents to the ED with acute-onset penile pain and swelling that started during sexual intercourse. His partner recalls hearing a cracking sound. What is the diagnosis?
Medscape CME Case Presentations, November 2011
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Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD: Diagnosis and Treatment Issues
CME/CE PTSD and TBI are distinct conditions but they often overlap in combat veterans. How do they affect each other's treatment and prognosis?
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, October 2011
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Transfusion Medicine for Trauma Patients: An Update
CME What is the latest evidence regarding the use of blood products in cases of severe trauma? The current review addresses this question.
Expert Review of Hematology, October 2011
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High Proportion of Hospital Minority Trauma Cases Increases Mortality Risk
CME/CE In a study of more than 400 facilities, patients treated at hospitals with higher proportions of minority trauma cases are at increased risk for death, even after controlling for confounding variables.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, September 2011
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Multimodal Monitoring and Neurocritical Care Bioinformatics
CME New data-acquisition, storage, and analytical tools are being applied to neurocritical care data to facilitate monitoring for secondary brain injury and management.
Nature Reviews Neurology, August 2011
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Stroke Risk Higher Soon After Traumatic Brain Injury
CME Stroke risk education and intensive monitoring after a traumatic brain injury is needed, especially in the first 3 months and years after injury.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, July 2011
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Caring for Military Families: How Does Your Practice Measure Up?
CME/CE Servicemembers and their families live in every community. Do you have the knowledge, skills, and resources to help a child adjust to a parent's deployment or a combat veteran with symptoms of PTSD?
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, June 2011
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A Soccer Player Takes a Header
CME Teen soccer player suffers concussion. Hear from Medscape expert and readers regarding proper assessment, workup, and return to the game.
Medscape Education Family Medicine, June 2011
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Long-Term Quality of Life Lower After Surgical ICU Admission
More than 6 years after surgical admission to the intensive care unit, health-related quality of life was reduced, with a variety of health problems including decreased cognitive functioning.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 2011
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Occupational Health and Safety in Young Workers
What are the health risks for children and adolescents in the workplace? The current review highlights this issue and describes the best practice to prevent workplace injury among young people.
Medscape Education Public Health & Prevention, April 2011
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Worse Outcomes With Decompressive Craniectomy After TBI
Although intracranial pressure and ICU stay were reduced, this strategy was associated with more unfavorable outcomes in patients with diffuse traumatic brain injury.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2011
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Assessment of the Safety of the Older Driver: Keeping the Roads Safe
How can physicians recognize older drivers at risk for accidents? The current Best Evidence Review accelerates through this topic.
Medscape Education Family Medicine, March 2011
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Steroids Reduce Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Patients admitted to a hospital with major trauma and treated with hydrocortisone vs placebo were less likely to go on to have hospital-acquired pneumonia.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2011
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Risk for Death After Trauma Higher in Patients Using Warfarin
Warfarin use is associated with a significant increase in death among injured patients, even after adjustment for confounding comorbidities.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2011
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Moderate to Severe TBI Associated With Reduced Risk for PTSD
New research suggests moderate to severe TBI is associated with lower risk for PTSD and that, regardless of TBI severity, patients with PSTD have greater health and cognitive function impairments.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, December 2010
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Clinical Tool Helps Predict Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury After Blunt Trauma
A group of pediatric emergency care physicians says an 8-factor tool can accurately tell when kids are at high risk for cervical spine injury after blunt trauma.
Reuters Health Information CME, November 2010
