Plasmodium knowlesi
The Malaria page has been revised, including the inclusion of Plasmodium knowlesi.
Updates
Terlipressin and octreotide
The Upper GI haemorrhage page has been updated, including additional information about terlipressin and octreotide.
Measles infectivity
The Measles page has had some minor updates, mostly in relation to infectivity and isolation requirements.
CGS in non head trauma
The Coma and altered conscious state page has been updated, including a greater emphasis on the limitations of the GCS, particularly in non head injured patients.
Euthanasia
The Extent of medical treatment page has had a few touch ups, including a short segment on euthanasia.
Hidadrenitis suppuritiva
The Cellulitis page has been updated, with a short segment on Hidadrenitis suppuritiva.
Antibiotics for cutaneous abscesses
The Cellulitis page has been updated, with additional information about the (limited) role of antibiotics following cutaneous abscess drainage.
Physical exam in suspected PID
The Pelvic inflammatory disease page has been updated, including information about the lack of value of the physical examination in the diagnosis.
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome
The Uncommon causes of abdominal pain page has been updated with additional information about Cyclical vomiting and Cannabis hyperemesis.
Diverticular disease
The Diverticular disease page has had a few minor updates.
Malaria
The Malaria page has been revised, including an expanded section on laboratory findings in malaria.
Neonatal pH and prognosis
The Neonatal resuscitation page has been updated, including information about neonatal pH and prognosis.
VTE in pregnancy
The PE in special populations page has been updated with a variety of minor improvements in wording and organisation.
Changes in pregnancy
The Changes in pregnancy page has been updated with a variety of additions regarding biochemical and haematological changes.
Acute pain management
The Acute pain management page has been updated with a variety of minor improvements.
Marijuana and breast feeding
The Drugs in pregnancy and lactation page has been revised with the addition of information about marijuana and lactation.
Aplastic anaemia
The Normochromic anaemia page has been updated with some minor changes to the segment on Aplastic anaemia.
CT vs MRI for fractured hip
The Femoral fractures page has been updated with additional information about MRI and CT for suspected #NOF in patients with plain films. CT is now listed as the first choice investigation.
Azygous lobe
The Chest imaging page has been updated with a new image of an azygous fissure and some additional information about it.
Cervical spine injury in low velocity GSW
The Cervical spine injuries page has been updated, including information about the low risk of cervical spine injury in isolated low velocity gunshot wounds.