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OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Why acute otitis media prevalence is decreasing

A new study seems to indicate that the prevalence of acute otitis media is on the decline – up to 50% in some age groups. Find out what's behind that trend here.>>

PUZZLER

Boy complains of acute onset twitching

An 8-year-old boy presents to the emergency department (ED) with acute onset of twitching. The child began experiencing uncontrollable tics involving his bilateral upper extremities and shoulders 2 hours prior to presentation, with no associated loss of consciousness. The episodes lasted up to 5 minutes, resolving spontaneously without any intervention. What's the diagnosis?

PRACTICE IMPROVEMENT

Expediting medical documentation

Dr Schuman lays out his plan for a more meaningful way to document medical encounters and eliminate "note bloat," thereby ensuring that physicians are appropriately compensated by government and insurance companies. What's the plan?

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