| Cardiology |
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The Prevalence and Factors Associated With QTc Prolongation Among Emergency Department Patients
08 May 2009
Study objective: Previous studies have suggested that QTc prolongation may lead to significant morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of QTc prolongation among emergency department (ED) patients is u...
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Michael W. Seftchick,
Peter H. Adler,
Margaret Hsieh,
Allan B. Wolfson,
Steven T.C. Chan,
Benjamin W. Webster,
Gregory D. Frattaroli
et al.
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Full-length article
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pages 763-768
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Predictors of 30-Day Serious Events in Older Patients With Syncope
22 September 2009
Study objective: We identify predictors of 30-day serious events after syncope in older adults. Methods: We reviewed the medical records of older adults (age ≥60 years) who presented with syncope or n...
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Benjamin C. Sun,
Stephen F. Derose,
Li-Jung Liang,
Gelareh Z. Gabayan,
Jerome R. Hoffman,
Alison A. Moore,
William R. Mower,
Carol M. Mangione
et al.
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Full-length article
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pages 769-778.e5
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Acute Detection of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Missed on Standard 12-Lead ECG With a Novel 80-Lead Real-Time Digital Body Surface Map: Primary Results From the Multicenter OCCULT MI Trial
22 September 2009
Study objective: Although 80-lead ECG body surface mapping is more sensitive for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) than the 12-lead ECG, its clinical utility in chest pain in the emergency de...
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James W. Hoekstra,
Brian J. O'Neill,
Yuri B. Pride,
Cedric Lefebvre,
Deborah B. Diercks,
W. Frank Peacock,
Gregory J. Fermann,
C. Michael Gibson,
Duane Pinto,
Jim Giglio,
Abhinav Chandra,
Charles B. Cairns,
Marvin A. Konstam,
Joe Massaro,
Mitchell Krucoff
et al.
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Full-length article
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pages 779-788.e1
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Correction
In the July 2009 issue, in the Journal Club (“The Measurement of Reliability,” page 10, table on left in answer 4C), in column 3, row 3, it should have said “4,” not “40.” We apologize for this error.
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Erratum
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page 788
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The 80-Lead ECG: More Expensive NSTEMI or Occult STEMI
22 September 2009
SEE RELATED ARTICLE, P. 779.
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Judd E. Hollander
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Editorial
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pages 789-790
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| Clinical Controversies |
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Initiation of Therapy for Asymptomatic Hypertension in the Emergency Department
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Katy Kinsella,
Larry J. Baraff
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Discussion
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pages 791-792
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Against Routine Initiation of Antihypertensive Therapy in the Emergency Department
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Philip Shayne
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Discussion
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pages 792-793
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Correction
In the September 2009 issue, in the article by Ginde et al (“National Study of the Emergency Physician Workforce, 2008,”; pages 349-359), reference 17 is incorrect. The correct reference should read: ...
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Erratum
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page 793
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| Health Policy and Clinical Practice |
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Disequilibrium Between Admitted and Discharged Hospitalized Patients Affects Emergency Department Length of Stay
26 June 2009
Study objective: Most patients are admitted to the hospital through the emergency department (ED), and ED waiting times partly reflect the availability of inpatient beds. We test whether the balance b...
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Marian J. Vermeulen,
Joel G. Ray,
Chaim Bell,
Barry Cayen,
Therese A. Stukel,
Michael J. Schull
et al.
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Full-length article
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pages 794-804
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The Changing Profile of Patients Who Used Emergency Department Services in the United States: 1996 to 2005
07 October 2009
Study objective: Because of the vital role of emergency departments (EDs) in the US health care system, it is important to monitor the changes in the patient mix over time to identify existing problem...
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K. Tom Xu,
Brian K. Nelson,
Steven Berk
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Full-length article
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pages 805-810.e7
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| Toxicology |
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Levosimendan as a Rescue Drug in Experimental Propranolol-Induced Myocardial Depression: A Randomized Study
22 September 2009
Study objective: Severe β-blocker intoxication remains a clinical challenge despite a variety of treatment options. Because of its unique mechanism of action, the new calcium sensitizer levosimendan m...
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Heli Leppikangas,
Esko Ruokonen,
Juha Rutanen,
Vesa Kiviniemi,
Leena Lindgren,
Jouni Kurola
et al.
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Full-length article
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pages 811-817.e3
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Acute Metformin Overdose: Examining Serum pH, Lactate Level, and Metformin Concentrations in Survivors Versus Nonsurvivors: A Systematic Review of the Literature
26 June 2009
Study objective: Metformin is known to cause potentially fatal metabolic acidosis with an increased lactate level in both overdose and therapeutic use. No association between mortality and serum pH, l...
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Damon M. Dell'Aglio,
Louis J. Perino,
Ziad Kazzi,
Jerome Abramson,
Michael D. Schwartz,
Brent W. Morgan
et al.
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Full-length article
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pages 818-823
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Mad Honey Sex: Therapeutic Misadventures From an Ancient Biological Weapon
17 August 2009
Study objective: “Mad honey” poisoning occurs from ingestion of honey produced from grayanotoxin-containing nectar, often in the setting of use as an alternative medicine. This study is designed to as...
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Ahmet Demircan,
Ayfer Keleş,
Fikret Bildik,
Gülbin Aygencel,
N. Özgür Doğan,
Hernán F. Gómez
et al.
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Full-length article
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pages 824-829
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| Injury Prevention |
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Denim Clothing Reduces Venom Expenditure by Rattlesnakes Striking Defensively at Model Human Limbs
Study objective: Venomous snakebites can be painful, costly, and potentially life threatening. We seek to learn whether ordinary clothing (denim material from blue jeans) interferes with the kinematic...
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Shelton S. Herbert,
William K. Hayes
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Full-length article
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pages 830-836
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The Increase in Lives Saved, Injuries Prevented, and Cost Savings if Seat Belt Use Rose to at Least 90 Percent in All States1
[National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The increase in lives saved, injuries prevented, and cost savings if seat belt use rose to at least 90 percent in all states. Ann Emerg Med. 2009;54:83...
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Literature alert
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page 837
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Commentary: What if?
[Thoma TG. What if? Ann Emerg Med. 2009;54:837-839.]
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Todd Thoma
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Discussion
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pages 837-839
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| Change of Shift |
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Even “Frequent Flyers” Die
[Ann Emerg Med. 2009;54:840.]
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Jean Abbott
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Editorial
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page 840
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Through the Looking Glass
[Ann Emerg Med. 2009;54:841-842.]
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Scott R. Ottolini
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Editorial
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pages 841-842
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| Annals of Emergency Medicine Journal Club |
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A Consideration of the Measurement and Reporting of Interrater Reliability: Answers to the July 2009 Journal Club Questions
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Frank C. Day,
David L. Schriger
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Short communication
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pages 843-853
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| Images in Emergency Medicine |
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Young Man With Fishing Injury
[Ann Emerg Med. 2009;54:854.]
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Eric Seitelman,
Jessica Premo,
Supriya Cardoza,
Ishak Charbel,
L.D. George Angus
et al.
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Short survey
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page 854
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Man With Painful Swelling in Neck
[Ann Emerg Med. 2009;54:e18-e19.]
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Zachary D. Tebb,
Vaughn Browne
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Short survey
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pages e18-e19
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| Correspondence |
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International Sign for Automated External Defibrillator
The use of automated external defibrillators improves survival from cardiac arrest. To aid the awareness and help rapid deployment of automated external defibrillators, the International Liaison Commi...
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Bo Løfgren,
Erik Lerkevang Grove,
Niels Henrik Krarup
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Correspondence
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pages 855-856
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Regarding “Comparison of the 20-Hour Intravenous and 72-Hour Oral Acetylcysteine Protocols for the Treatment of Acute Acetaminophen Poisoning” by Yarema et al
Although we commend Yarema et al for their efforts to compare the efficacy of the 20-hour intravenous acetylcysteine protocol with the 72-hour oral acetylcysteine protocol, we have several questions r...
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Stephanie H. Hernandez,
Golru Ghaffari,
Nicholas J. Connors,
Mary Ann Howland,
Robert S. Hoffman
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Correspondence
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pages 856-857
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IV versus Oral N-acetylcysteine
We would like to thank Yarema et al for their study comparing the effects of oral and intravenous (IV) N-acetylcysteine for the treatment of acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity. This study compared d...
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Amit K. Gupta,
Mark K. Su,
Howard A. Greller,
David C. Lee,
Gar M. Chan
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Correspondence
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pages 857-858
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In reply
We thank our colleagues for their comments, and the opportunity to clarify several important issues. With respect to extrapolation to an equivalent 4-hour concentration, we thought it important to pre...
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Mark C. Yarema,
David W. Johnson,
Marco L.A. Sivilotti,
Daniel A. Spyker,
Barry H. Rumack
et al.
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Correspondence
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pages 858-859
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Unhelmeted Motorcyclists: Do They Really Cost Us a Dime?
Dr. Thoma's cogent commentary on the issue of helmet use by motorcycle riders effectively refutes the 3 main medical arguments against helmet use. Any fair perusal of the overwhelming data summarized ...
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Michael Heller
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Correspondence
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pages 859-860
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In reply
The ongoing discussion on whether motorcycle helmets should be used always sparks debates that are both lively and passionate. The response from Dr. Heller on my commentary advocating motorcycle helm...
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Todd G. Thoma
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Correspondence
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page 860
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| Policy Statements |
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Reform of Tort Law
[Ann Emerg Med. 2009;54:861.]
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Editorial
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page 861
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Universal Health Care Coverage
[Ann Emerg Med. 2009;54:861.]
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Editorial
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page 861
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| Book and Media Reviews |
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Book review
Expedition and wilderness medicine are exciting and expanding branches of emergency medicine with many different applications. In Expedition and Wilderness Medicine, Gregory Bledsoe, Michael Manyak, a...
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Derya Caglar,
George A. (Tony) Woodward
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Book review
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page 862
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Book review
Emergency medicine is a critical specialty with an emphasis on the acutely ill and injured. It requires prioritization, and rapid, safe decisionmaking. Generally speaking, no aspect is of greater impo...
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Timothy Rainer
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Book review
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page 863
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Subject Index
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Index
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pages 865-908
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Author Index
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Index
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pages 909-942
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Expanded Table of Contents/Expanded Contents
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Contents list
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page A3
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Masthead
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Editorial board
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pages A9-A11
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What's Coming in Annals ● January 2010
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Contents list
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page A12
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| News and Perspective |
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Anxieties Over Acetaminophen: FDA Panel Recommends Reducing Doses, Discarding Combination Drugs In Light of Liver Failures
Paracelsus, the 16th century German-Swiss physician whose genius as a toxicologist was tardily recognized, once wrote “Everything is poison, there is poison in everything. Only the dose makes a thing ...
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Eric Berger
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News
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pages A13-A16
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Army Orthopedic Surgeon Accused of Fabricating Data on Wounded Soldiers: Embattled Researcher Received $800,000 From Bone Graft Maker
The report's conclusion, written in crisp and withering language, left no room for ambiguity about the transgressions of surgeon Timothy Kuklo, MD.
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Eric Berger
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News
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pages A16-A17
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Information for Readers
Annals of Emergency Medicine is the official publication of the American College of Emergency Physicians (www.acep.org). The journal is provided to all ACEP members as a membership benefit. For inform...
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Miscellaneous
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page A18
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| Book and Media Reviews |
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Manuscript Submission Agreement
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Miscellaneous
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page A19
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Calendar
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Calendar
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pages A21-A36
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page A38
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Classified
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pages A39-A58
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