Emergency Medicine Journal Articles

• Measles Outbreak -- Central Ohio, 2022-2023 This CDC report reveals that over 90 percent of children infected in a recent measles outbreak in Ohio had not received the MMR vaccine.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, October 13, 2023
• What Is a Normal Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction? Multiple studies have suggested conflicting LVEF thresholds for predicting outcome in heart failure. Is there is no clear range at which we can say the LVEF is normal?
  Circulation, October 13, 2023
• Fleaborne Typhus-Associated Deaths Over 170 cases of fleaborne typhus were reported in Los Angeles county in 2022, including three fatal cases, indicating that the disease is on the rise in that area.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, October 11, 2023
• Patients' Perspectives on Anesthesia and Shared-decision Making The decision about which type of general anesthesia to administer is typically made without patient engagement. Would patients prefer shared decision making when it comes to their anesthetic care?
  BMC Anesthesiology, October 10, 2023
• Travel-Associated Dengue Cases This report reveals that travel-associated dengue cases in the United States peaked in 2019, with a 168% increase over the annual average from the prior 8 years.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, October 09, 2023
• QoL and Stress in Relatives of ICU Patients During COVID-19 Individuals who are better able to cope with the stress of having a family member in the ICU realize a higher quality of life, a new study suggests.
  American Journal of Critical Care, October 06, 2023
• Geographic Distribution of Suspected Alpha-gal Syndrome Cases According to this report, the number of cases of alpha-gal syndrome in the United States has increased substantially since 2010, primarily in states with established populations of lone star ticks.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, October 06, 2023
• Phenytoin-induced Dyskinesia Several antiepileptic drugs have been linked to involuntary movements. This case highlights the need to be aware of phenytoin-induced dyskinesia, which is reversible upon discontinuation of the drug.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, October 06, 2023
• The Impact of AI on Retinal Disease Management This article explores the potential of AI-enabled devices in the management of retinal conditions and provides recommendations for the use of this technology.
  Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, October 06, 2023
• Preconception Periodontitis and Risk of Spontaneous Abortion Is there a link between periodontitis and risk of spontaneous abortion?
  American Journal of Epidemiology, October 06, 2023
• Alpha-synuclein: Implications for Parkinson's Disease This review summarizes the physiological and pathological roles of alpha-synuclein and its implication in Parkinson's disease pathogenesis. How might recent findings impact therapeutic approaches?
  Brain, October 05, 2023
• Health Care Provider Knowledge Regarding Alpha-gal Syndrome This nationwide CDC survey revealed a concerning gap in clinicians' knowledge of alpha-gal syndrome, with over 40% unaware of it and another 35% unsure of their ability to diagnose or manage it.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, October 04, 2023
• DaxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm (Daxxify(tm)): A Comprehensive Overview Review the use of daxibotulinumtoxinA, a unique and longer lasting formulation of botulinum toxin A, approved for treatment of moderate to severe glabellar lines.
  Skin Therapy Letter, October 04, 2023
• Incidence, Recurrence of Deep Spine Surgical Site Infections How often do deep surgical site infections occur after spinal surgery, and what are the risk factors for recurrence?
  Spine, October 04, 2023
• Characteristics Associated With Treatment Among HCV Patients This study examined treatment patterns and characteristics associated with receipt of treatment among patients diagnosed with HCV. What factors are associated with lower rates of receiving treatment?
  Journal of Viral Hepatitis, October 04, 2023
• External Fixation for Managing Upper Extremity Fractures This review explores the use of external fixation in managing fractures of the upper extremity.
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, October 03, 2023
• Hypnosis in the OR: Are Anesthesiology Teams Interested? Medical hypnosis, or hypnoanalgesia, remains rarely used in the operating room. This study aimed to assess the perceptions and knowledge of the operating room staff regarding hypnosis.
  BMC Anesthesiology, October 03, 2023
• Use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines in Older Adults While RSV is usually associated with young children, it can also cause severe respiratory illness in older adults. This report reviews ACIP recommendations for RSV vaccine in adults over 60.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, October 02, 2023
• Arthritis Among Children and Adolescents Aged <18 Years This report details the prevalence of arthritis among U.S. children and adolescents aged <18 years, and identifies racial and ethnic disparities.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, September 29, 2023
• Early Mortality in ICI-Treated Cancers in Routine Practice A better understanding of the predictors of early mortality among cancer patients treated with ICIs could help guide treatment selection.
  Journal of the National Cancer Institute, September 29, 2023