JournalFeed

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of March 2-6, 2026.
These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.
Wednesday’s Spoon Feed:
Combined elevation in two blood biomarkers (GFAP and UCH-L1) showed high sensitivity and negative predictive value (NPV) for positive findings on head CT in anticoagulated patients with mild traumatic brain injury but were not helpful at identifying who would develop post-concussive syndrome.
Thursday’s Spoon Feed:
In this randomized controlled trial, adding 1 liter of IV normal saline to intramuscular diclofenac for acute migraine in the ED did not significantly improve pain relief at 2 hours compared with diclofenac alone.

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of 23-27, 2026.
These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.
Monday’s Spoon Feed:
Patients presenting with anginal symptoms and a new right bundle branch block (RBBB) on ECG or RBBB-specific high-risk features should prompt emergent evaluation for reperfusion therapy.
Thursday’s Spoon Feed:
Meningococcal disease is a rapidly progressive infection associated with high mortality that often begins with nonspecific symptoms; early recognition, early antibiotics, and aggressive resuscitation are critical to improving outcomes.

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Feb 16-20, 2026.
These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.
Monday’s Spoon Feed:
Using Wells-based pretest probability with an age-adjusted D-dimer safely ruled out lower-extremity DVT in ED outpatients with zero 3-month VTE events among patients between the conventional and age-adjusted cutoffs.

Friday’s Spoon Feed:
This evidence-based expert position statement on necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) provides best practices for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, antimicrobials, adjunctive therapies, and long term management.

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Feb 9-13, 2026.
These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.

Tuesday’s Spoon Feed:
When eye exam is limited by trauma, we rely on orbital CT. While specificity is 94%, sensitivity is only 75% for open globe injuries (OGI), making surgical consultation necessary when suspicion remains.

Friday’s Spoon Feed:
This retrospective, propensity-matched study of adult and pediatric patients with severe asthma confirms what we already know clinically: non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) decreases mortality and need for intubation.

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Feb 2 – 6th, 2026.
These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.
Tuesday’s Spoon Feed:
A simple 4-factor clinical decision rule accurately distinguished true bacteremia from contaminants in children with positive blood cultures, achieving 99% sensitivity while potentially reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.

Friday’s Spoon Feed:
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a powerful adjunct during cardiac arrest that can identify reversible causes, improve pulse checks, optimize chest compressions, and aid prognostication—as long as it does not interrupt high-quality CPR. When utilized correctly, POCUS may meaningfully guide resuscitation without prolonging pauses.