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Taming Triggers to Control Asthma
Medications are a vital part of asthma management—but they’re not the only tool in your kit. Helping patients gain control of their asthma also means teaching them how to recognize and avoid the triggers that lead to flares.
Betting Against the Odds: Why Clinicians Should Care About Gambling Disorder
Gambling isn’t just a Vegas weekend anymore. It’s in your pocket, on your screen, and baked into your patients’ day-to-day lives—from push notifications for the next big game to ads between TikToks. This growing accessibility? It’s a serious concern for the rising rates of gambling disorders—and it’s something more of us in medicine need to be paying attention to.
The Hair Apposition Technique: a pain-free, tear-free approach to scalp lacerations!
It’s 10 minutes until the end of your shift and you’re finishing up your last note for the day…or so you think. Right on cue, in walks a frantic parent with a crying child and a scalp full of bloody, matted hair.
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MMR Vaccines in the Time of Measles Outbreak
It is tragic that in 2025, measles—a fully preventable disease—has caused two deaths (at the time of writing) and sickened hundreds across the United States. With outbreaks making headlines, patients are flooding our inboxes and exam rooms with urgent questions:
Screening and Evaluation of Pediatric Suicide Risk
With pediatric suicide rates on the rise, early and effective screening is crucial. Among adolescents aged 12-18, nearly 1 in 5experiences suicidal ideation—and primary care providers are often the first point of contact. Since many young people don't openly discuss their struggles, proactive screening can uncover hidden risks and create opportunities for timely...
Thyroid Testing & Treatment: What Clinicians Must Know
Thyroid management is filled with nuances that make clinical decision-making feel like a moving target. From determining when to test to selecting the right treatment option, especially in tricky cases like subclinical hypothyroidism, the questions can pile up fast.
Understanding and Managing ARFID: A Guide for Pediatricians
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a condition characterized by problematic eating behaviors that result in significant health concerns. ARFID can be hard to distinguish from the typical picky eating behaviors seen in childhood. The key distinction? ARFID results in medical complications.
What Medications Are Safe for Breastfeeding Moms? A Clinician’s Guide
One population always gives me pause when prescribing meds: pregnant and breastfeeding patients. Even after a decade in urgent care, the moment I hear “I’m breastfeeding,” my usual treatment plans go out the window. Suddenly, I’m double and triple-checking every prescription.
Is Cervical Spine Manipulation All It’s Cracked Up to Be?
When Brit Long brought us another segment, "High Risk, Low Prevalence: Spontaneous Cervical Artery Dissection" in his High Risk/Low Prevalence series on ERcast, he dove deep into the world of spontaneous arterial dissections, particularly cervical artery dissections (SCAD). While the term “spontaneous” suggests these cases occur without a clear cause, studies show that up...
Medical Malpractice and AI Scribing Apps
Artificial intelligence continues to transform healthcare, and AI-powered scribing apps are emerging as the newest tools for helping clinician efficiency. These scribing software solutions promise to streamline note-taking, reduce burnout and improve accuracy in medical records. But, as with any new technology, scribing medical apps introduce potential medical malpractice...
Fit For Life: Exercise for Healthy Aging
As healthcare providers, we know the many physical benefits that exercise brings—better cardiovascular health, improved mobility, and weight management. But what about the broader benefits of exercise, especially for older adults? It's one thing to prescribe physical activity, but it's another to communicate why it matters, particularly when it comes to enhancing...
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