introduction: creating a calm and stress-free environment affects education significantly. the effects of the emergency department overcrowding (edo) on the training of emergency medicine residents (emr) is a highly debated subject. therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of edo on efficiency of emr’s education. methods: in this cross-sectional study, the effects of overcrowding on e...

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recognizes emergency care for infants, children, and adolescents is an essential duty of every dentist. The American Dental Association’s Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct states that “dentists shall be obliged to make reasonable arrangements for the emergency care of their patients of record”. The AAPD recommends dentists s...

The publication of a complete genome sequence is usually accompanied by annotations of its genes. In contrast to protein coding genes, genes for ribosomal RNA (rRNA) are often poorly or inconsistently annotated. This makes comparative studies based on rRNA genes difficult. We have therefore created computational predictors for the major rRNA species from all kingdoms of life and compiled them i...

Background: Emergency department-based palliative care services are increasing, but research to develop these services rarely includes input from emergency clinicians, jeopardizing the effectiveness of subsequent palliative care interventions. Aim: To collaboratively identify with emergency clinicians improvement priorities for emergency department-based palliative care for older people. Design...

As national health care reform advances, increasing attention is being paid to the adequacy of existing resources to meet health care needs. Do we have the right mix of providers and facilities? Are they located and organized efficiently? These persistent questions are especially relevant to the provision of emergency care, in which timely access can save lives. This Issue Brief describes the f...

BACKGROUND Traumatic hand injuries represent approximately 20% of emergency department visits; yet, access to emergency care remains inadequate. Recent surveys from several states report a wider availability of hand specialists providing elective care than emergency care. The authors aim to examine this phenomenon in the state of New Jersey and whether there is a national trend toward dispropor...

Emergency Medicine is a relatively young specialty in the United States, but the concepts and practices of the American model of Emergency Medicine are quickly taking root in many countries interested in developing their own emergency care systems.1 International Emergency Medicine presents a unique opportunity to participate in a vital health care service developing in different cultural setti...