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Male Partner and Bacterial Vaginosis

Emergency Medicine Education

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can sometimes be challenging to treat effectively. While standard oral antibiotics, such as metronidazole, are generally effective, some cases require switching to clindamycin for better outcomes. A recent open-label randomized controlled trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine in March 2025 evaluated the treatment of male partners with oral metronidazole and topical clindamycin cream.

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Push-Dose Norepinephrine: A Safe Alternative?

JEMS

Learn how push-dose vasopressors work, with a closer look at norepinephrine.

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AAA Advocates for Student Loan Forgiveness for All EMS Personnel

American Ambulance Association

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post AAA Advocates for Student Loan Forgiveness for All EMS Personnel appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Wave 2025 Recap: Top 5 Topics in EMS and Fire  

ESO

Every April, first responders and data enthusiasts alike gather in Austin, Texas, for the annual leading EMS, fire, and hospital industry conference. For four days, top thought leaders from these industries meet to hear the latest trends, innovations, and research reshaping the industry, learn how to better support their teams to get ahead of the tide, and network with other data-driven leaders.

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FRWC supports Bank the Blue at their 5th Anniversary Gala

First Responders Wellness Center

On May 1st, 2025, Dr. Carrie Steinerrepresented the First Responders Wellness Centerat the Bank the Blue 5th anniversary gala where she was recognized during the program for her exceptional contributions to the well-being of those who serve on the front lines. The event brought together community members to celebrate and support the crucial work of police and first responders.

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Seizure and Tachycardia

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

This was written by one of our fantastic Emergency Medicine 3rd year residents, Emily Ferrari: A young man presented with AMS and seizure like activity. EMS called by PD from a scene, where the patient had been seen ingesting powder and pills, then began acting more erratically. He was seizing on arrival to the ED, but this ceased after 5mg Versed given by medics.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 119: Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction

EMDocs

Today on the emDOCs cast with Rachel Bridwell, MD, and Brit Long, MD ( @long_brit) , we cover left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, or LVOTO. Episode 119: Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction Underlying Principles LVOTO occurs secondary to the systolic anterior motion (SAM) of the mitral valve (MV) Blood velocity increases due to narrowed LV outflow, forcing outflow tract and mitral valve in closer proximity 1 Venturi effect causes the mitral valve to lift anteriorly towards increase

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The Value of Community

First Responder Wellness

Community is essential. Brotherhood or camaraderie among First Responders is a sign of how much we rely on one another for support and connection. This bond is as essential for survival as it is for health, wellness, and recovery. Being bonded in brotherhood or sisterhood within our community can help us feel less alone. Sometimes, it can feel impossible to share feelings or ask for help from our community.

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DeKalb County (GA) Frustrated by Ambulance Response; AMR Promises Improvements

JEMS

American Medical Response (AMR) is promising improvements to its response times in DeKalb County.

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Leonardo Gigli

Life in the Fastlane

Mike Cadogan Leonardo Gigli Leonardo Gigli(1863-1908) was an Italian surgeon and gynaecologist.

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Rockport (MA) Moving to Privatize Ambulance Service

JEMS

As staffing shifts at theRockport Ambulance Departmentwith volunteers has become unsustainable, the town has entered negotiations with a third-party ambulance company to provide coverage.

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Creating a Culture of Wellness

First Responder Wellness

It can be difficult to keep up with personal mental health and wellness if the environment around a person is not conducive to it. For this reason, it is essential for organizations to focus on promoting a culture of wellness. A First Responder can do everything right on their end to make sure they are happy and healthy. However, if they are working in a negative, unhealthy environment that is not actively encouraging wellness, it can make it challenging for them to sustain health.

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Centre County (PA) EMS Training Facility on Hold After Loss of Federal Funding

JEMS

A long-plannedCentre Countyemergency services training facility is on hold.

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Episode 175 What’s the deal with raw milk: Part 2

This Podcast Will Kill You

Last week, we started this two-parter with a big picture view of pasteurization and the raw milk movement. In this episode, we address the alleged health claims made by proponents of raw milk and dive into the very real risks carried by its consumption. Is raw milk actually better for you? Does it have more vitamins or prevent allergies? What deadly pathogens does it harbor?

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Three Dead, Seven Missing as Boat Believed to Be Carrying Migrants Capsizes off CA Coast

JEMS

A small boat believed to be carrying migrants capsized early Monday off San Diego's coast and left three people dead.

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