September 15, 2026
When anisocoria changes the differential
Light–dark comparison and associated signs help separate benign anisocoria from neurological emergencies.
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September 14, 2026
Brain death requires a complete assessment
Residual responses, confounders or incomplete testing can prevent a brain death diagnosis despite devastating injury.
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When a negative dipstick misses proteinuria
Proteinuria needs quantification because dipsticks can miss albumin and ACR does not measure all urinary protein.
Read briefingSeptember 11, 2026
Preventing secondary injury after severe TBI
In severe head injury, protecting oxygenation and cerebral perfusion starts before the CT scan.
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Dexamethasone timing in bacterial meningitis
Early dexamethasone matters in bacterial meningitis, and Listeria confirmation may not mean it should stop.
Read briefingAugust 31, 2026
Start acute speech assessment at hello
A precise bedside description separates focal language loss from problems with articulation, voice and attention.
Read briefingAugust 27, 2026
Speech delay after a normal hearing screen
Which communication delays require audiology and early referral, even when other development is reassuring?
Read briefingAugust 26, 2026
Papilloedema can threaten vision with normal acuity
The urgent task is to confirm raised pressure, detect field loss and protect sight.
Read briefingAugust 21, 2026
When cancer explanations cause harm
Cancer myths can fuel self-blame, restrictive eating and delayed action on weight loss.
Read briefingAugust 20, 2026
Liver cancer surgery and diagnostic uncertainty
Match liver surgery to anatomy and avoid treating steroid response as diagnostic proof.
Read briefingAugust 17, 2026
Coronary imaging and diagnostic uncertainty
Match investigations to the clinical question, and avoid treating uncertain results as definitive.
Read briefingAugust 15, 2026
Infantile epilepsy, trauma ECMO and safer simulation debriefing
Classifying infantile epilepsy before treatment, trauma ECMO and simulation.
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