#1: MOUD – Missed Opportunities to Save Lives in Opioid Use Disorder
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Although ED-initiated treatment is effective, naloxone and medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) continue to be markedly underutilized in routine practice.
#2: TNK 4.5 to 24 Hours After Stroke – Better Late Than Never?
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Antibiotic-only management of uncomplicated pediatric appendicitis led to nearly five times higher failure rates and more major complications within a year compared with appendectomy, suggesting the knife still has the edge.
#3: What Are the Best LVO Stroke Predictors for EMS?
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The prehospital screening tools for large vessel occlusion (LVO) with the best accuracy were: FAST-ED, RACE, and LAMS. Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS) was the worst.
#4: Penetrating Trauma Transport—EMS, Police, or Private Vehicle?
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When EMS is not immediately available, transporting adult patients with penetrating injuries in urban settings to trauma centers by police or private vehicle leads to improved survival.