Sept. 28, 2016Wednesday emergency medicine Emergency medicine How a DO saved a man who’d seemingly frozen to death Instead of pronouncing the patient dead, Gerald A. Coleman III, DO, started a course of treatment that would make international headlines.
July 7, 2016Thursday emergency medicineprescribing opioids Trailblazers After creating successful opioid-reduction program, DOs share tips Two DOs reduced opioid use in their ER by 38%. Here’s their advice for others seeking to implement changes in their institutions.
May 5, 2016Thursday emergency medicine News in brief How to make the most of emergency medicine rotations Be punctual, stay active and don’t overstep your boundaries, says Dru Morgan, OMS IV, who shared his tips for success with EM Resident magazine.
Jan. 28, 2016Thursday aoa leadershipemergency medicineleadership Leading change Having emergency physicians at helm of AOA, AMA is a ‘unique opportunity,’ DO notes Chadd Kraus, DO, MPH, observes that such widespread leadership by emergency physicians is notable considering the specialty was established only a few decades ago.
Sept. 24, 2015Thursday emergency medicinewomen in medicine Women in medicine Flexible hours, lifestyle factors lead more women to choose emergency medicine Outside of the primary care specialties, emergency medicine is now the most popular specialty choice for active female DOs.
May 14, 2015Thursday disaster medicineemergency medicine Emergency care Amtrak crash: DO who treated victims lauds preparation, teamwork Disaster drills and teamwork helped Rob Danoff, DO, assist the victims of the most serious disaster he’s encountered in his career.
April 3, 2015Friday addiction medicineemergency medicinepatient carepediatrics Practical, not preachy ‘Don’t drink, don’t smoke:’ Need a fresh way to talk to patients about risk? When educating patients about risky behaviors, DOs advise customizing the message to the patient’s age and socioeconomic background.
Nov. 1, 2013Friday emergency medicineHero Next Doorurgent care Making a difference Hero Next Door: DO establishes network of urgent care centers for underserved Raised by his great-great grandmother in rural Mississippi, Eugene Allen, DO, grew up understanding the effects of poverty.