Excited to see our efforts in dispelling EM myths & misconceptions in hardcover. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42342313/ #MedSky
Dennis Ren MD
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#PedsEM Doc. #FOAMed enthusiast. Host of #SGEMPeds and #ReadyPrepGo. #EBM #MedEd #DisasterMedicine #AI Don't believe in niches. Perpetually curious. SF Bay Area➡️NOLA➡️Washington, DC. Views=own
Should we use whole blood or component therapy in the pre-hospital setting? thesgem.com/2026/08/sgem... #MedSky @casinoshiftmd.bsky.social
SGEM Xtra: Ferraris, Friends, and First Responders – Lessons Learned from Watching Magnum, P.I. thesgem.com/2026/07/sgem... #MedSky @casinoshiftmd.bsky.social @aineyoremd.bsky.social
Infographic for the AZ-SWED trial covered in the latest #SGEMPeds. thesgem.com/2026/07/sgem... @pecarn.bsky.social @kirstychallen.bsky.social @nejm.org
In honor of the World Cup, here's #MemeMonday for #SGEMPeds . Azithromycin for preschool wheeze? No thanks. buff.ly/jcB7Jor @thesgem.bsky.social @pecarn.bsky.social @nejm.org
Antibiotic stewardship violation! @nejm.org youtube.com/shorts/0GUjZ... We conducted a structured critical appraisal of this RCT, which was stopped early due to futility, on the Skeptics' Guide to Emergency Medicine. @dennisrenmd.bsky.social #MedSky
Dr. Glaucomflecken Explains: Azithromycin for Preschoolers with Wheezing (AZ-SWED)
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Azithromycin for Preschoolers with Wheezing in the Emergency Department? thesgem.com/2026/07/sgem... @dennisrenmd.bsky.social @tessardavis.bsky.social #medsky
#SGEMPeds covers the AZ-SWED trial. Is there a role for azithromycin 💊 in preschool wheeze 🫁? thesgem.com/2026/07/sgem... @thesgem.bsky.social @pecarn.bsky.social @nejm.org #FOAMed #EBM
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Wandering outside after an overnight shift today. #AirQualityIndex
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#SGEMPeds returns this week with the AZ-SWED trial! Does azithromycin help in preschool wheeze? buff.ly/gV6BIhf @thesgem.bsky.social @pecarn.bsky.social @nejm.org
Azithromycin for Preschoolers with Wheezing in the Emergency Department - PubMed
Azithromycin did not lead to a greater reduction in the severity of wheezing-related symptoms than placebo in preschool-age children who presented to the emergency department with moderate-to-severe…
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Looking forward to sharing this publication next month. Myths and Misconceptions in Emergency Medicine. #MedSky @dennisrenmd.bsky.social @andrewjtagg.bsky.social @kirstychallen.bsky.social
Ingestion of foreign bodies (LEGO)...this too shall pass. thesgem.com/2026/06/sgem... #PaperinaPic by the amazing @kirstychallen.bsky.social #MedSky @dennisrenmd.bsky.social
The majority of EM Docs are willing to swallow a LEGO head in the name of science. thesgem.com/2026/06/sgem... #MedSky @dennisrenmd.bsky.social
SGEM Bottom Line: For a witnessed ingestion of a small, blunt plastic toy part in an asymptomatic patient, “everything is probably awesome,” but this tiny adult case series should reassure, not replace, standard ED risk stratification. thesgem.com/2026/06/sgem... @dennisrenmd.bsky.social #MedSky
Had so much fun recording this at #DFTB26 !
Ken Milne MD@thesgem.bsky.social · last mo.Live SGEM episode with @dennisrenmd.bsky.social recorded at the DFTB conference in Glasgow, Scotland, is now available. How long does it take for an ingested LGEO head to pass in the stool? #MedSky thesgem.com/2026/06/sgem...
Today, @dennisrenmd.bsky.social and I will be giving a session at the DFTB conference in Glasgow, Scotland, on how to build better critical appraisal skills. #MedSky
T-minus 1 week until #DFTB26! Can't wait to see #FOAMed friends in person. Amazing lineup of presenters. Stoked to be presenting with @thesgem.bsky.social and giving a keynote "More Than a Job." @andrewjtagg.bsky.social @tessardavis.bsky.social @damianroland.bsky.social @katpriddis.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/science/2026... @casinoshiftmd.bsky.social @dennisrenmd.bsky.social
Three studies used by RFK Jr and allies to justify controversial vaccine policy changes facing new scrutiny
Scientists praise moves to investigate, retract or remove controversial studies. The authors stand by their work
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@dennisrenmd.bsky.social talks disaster medicine on this SGEM Xtra: Welcome to the Jungle. #FOAMed #MedSky thesgem.com/2026/05/sgem...
#MemeMonday for this #SGEMXtra episode on the Disaster Medicine Handbook. Tune in to the podcast to hear from one of our contributors and users, Lauren. Check out the handbook and join the community. buff.ly/kwvotMk @thesgem.bsky.social @pedspandemic.bsky.social
Disaster Medicine - Welcome to the Jungle. thesgem.com/2026/05/sgem... #MedSky @dennisrenmd.bsky.social @casinoshiftmd.bsky.social
Floods, fires, hurricanes, cyberattacks, surges, disasters are no longer rare or abstract. This SGEM Xtra discusses the Disaster Medicine Handbook: a #FOAMed “front door” to disaster medicine. @thesgem.bsky.social @pedspandemic.bsky.social 🎧 Listen: thesgem.com/2026/05/sgem...
SGEM Xtra: Welcome to the Jungle of Disaster Medicine - The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine
Date: April 21, 2026 Guest Skeptic: Lauren Openshaw is a medical student at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Class of 2027 where she is a part of the Disaster Med...
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How a remarkable trial on bedrest during the Korean war helped lead to evidence‑based medicine theconversation.com/how-a-remark... @dennisrenmd.bsky.social @casinoshiftmd.bsky.social
How a remarkable trial on bedrest during the Korean war helped lead to evidence-based medicine
How a bedbound patient and a 73-page study changed the way doctors make decisions.
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Playing around with AI to create a theme song for the SGEM#511 episode on the SQuID protocol. Used the Beatles song Octopus's Garden as the inspiration. Click on the link to hear the full song. thesgem.com/wp-content/u... @dennisrenmd.bsky.social @kaymd.bsky.social
Infographic for the CRAFFT Study from Dr. @kirstychallen.bsky.social. #SGEMPeds buff.ly/heXxZx2 @thesgem.bsky.social @andrewjtagg.bsky.social #FOAMed #PedSky #MedSky #OrthoSky
#SGEMPeds covers the CRAFFT Study @thelancet.com. Can we just cast distal radius fractures in kids without reducing? #MemeMonday @thesgem.bsky.social @andrewjtagg.bsky.social#PedSky #OrthoSky #MedSky thesgem.com/2026/05/sgem...
