Incorporating health policy and advocacy in emergency medicine residency
Medical education is nuanced. While focusing on clinical science and care is of the utmost importance, understanding health policy and advocacy is also essential. At
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Emergency Medicine
Halt! Read this before hiking this summer
Dr. Katarzyna Kimmel shares how to hike safely this summer with necessary essentials for every hiking backpack.
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Spring cleaning safety
Dr. Alex Harding explains precautions to take for spring cleaning to keep your household safe and to avoid hazards.
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Decking the halls? Do so safely!
Baylor experts share tips on how to decorate for the holidays without ending up in the emergency room from unexpected falls, cuts and more.
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Planning to fire up your grill? Here are some safety precautions to take.
Dr. Sara Andrabi provides safety tips for grilling and cautions against using a wire grill brush for cleaning.
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Dialing 911 for young patients – is EMS prepared?
Unfortunately, not all EDs are prepared to care for children in emergency situations, and many EMS agencies remain ill-prepared.
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Championing better care for adolescents with iron deficiency: Highlighting the impact of quality improvement initiatives
In the fast-paced environment of emergency medicine, adolescents with heavy menstrual bleeding and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) often receive inconsistent care, in part due to
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Sargassum seaweed carries potential for respiratory problems
A 5,000-mile floating mass of seaweed has already started washing up on Florida beaches, and with it, the potential for respiratory health concerns. Dr. Sarah Shafer explains.
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A checklist for the best camping trip
“You don’t want a parasitic illness by drinking dirty water,” Sekhon said. “Make sure you bring drinking water, but also consider a filtration device or tablets to clean water.”
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Bringing global learnings to our community
Each year the Schwarzman Scholarship, hailed as “the Rhodes Scholarship of the 21st Century,” selects 150 scholars for a fully-funded Masters of Arts in Global
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