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Stranded whale euthanized
A young sperm whale found floating in coastal waters off the Florida coast was put to death after biologists concluded the aquatic mammal could not be saved.
Simplifying Prehospital Analgesia
The single most frequent reason people summon EMS or present to an emergency department (ED) is pain. As emergency practitioners, one of our primary roles is the assessment and treatment of pain. However, studies have shown that,...
Pain has many causes, many solutions
Pain wears a thousand faces: it can be sharp, stabbing, burning, dull or throbbing. It can be short-lived, the result of an accident or surgery, or it can be chronic and persist for years. Pain is a common human experience, so...
Wanting pain relief isn't a sign of weakness
Q: My dad is the type who keeps a stiff upper lip but I know after his upcoming surgery, he really needs to tell his doctor if he's in pain. Could you try convincing him?
Diverticular Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment
Diverticulosis is an anatomic diagnosis that describes the presence of one or more diverticula.