Episode 42

MRI The Appy | Tazo or Cefepime

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Oct 30 Nov 3, 2023.

These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.


Tuesday Spoon Feed:

After a non-diagnostic screening ultrasound for appendicitis, a rapid-MRI has high clinical accuracy in establishing the appropriate diagnosis (appendicitis or not) in a pediatric patient population.


Friday Spoon Feed:

In this randomized control trial (RCT) of patients receiving cefepime or piperacillin-tazobactam, there was no difference in risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) between the two groups. However, those who received cefepime were more likely to have neurologic side effects.

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Nicholas Zelt

The voice behind the mic! I'm an emergency medicine resident with a real nerdy love for podcasts and evidence based medicine. Joined the JournalFeed team way back in the before times (pre-COVID).
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Clay Smith

Hi! I've been practicing emergency medicine for over 20 years and started JournalFeed. I'm the Chief Spoon-Feeder, which means I either write or edit everything that's posted on the JournalFeed blog. But Nick totally runs the show with the podcast!