Ken Milne MD
@TheSGEM
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Remember to be skeptical of anything you learn, even if you heard it on the Skeptics’ Guide to EM. (he/him)
Canada
Joined July 2012
Emergency department visits in patients with chronic abdominal pain. #EBM #FOAMed
https://t.co/oqBgXyqtY5
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Consider voting and sharing this poll on chronic abdominal pain. https://t.co/uWOhssfWKy
@Rick_Pescatore
What is the frequency of ER visits in patients with chronic abdominal pain compared to those without? https://t.co/oqBgXyqtY5
@KirstyChallen
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Interesting analogy. @DennisRenMD @SAEMEBM
People keep saying “AI training on books is theft,” but that only works if you fundamentally misunderstand what training actually is. Here’s the simplest, most human analogy. When a child learns to read, they absorb patterns from thousands of sentences. They learn grammar,
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In 2025, academics should NOT be using tools writing tools like Livewrite (free word plugin) to write, edit, polish, cite, and get peer review in real time. Instead, spend weeks, months, and years trying to get papers published. This is how academia was intended. Don't check
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My friend Keith was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. He is a MASSIVE Christmas music fan (@MichaelBuble ) He wrote and recorded an amazingly catchy Christmas song that he is trying to get covered as a legacy piece for his family ( recording below👇) Please
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What is the frequency of ER visits in patients with chronic abdominal pain compared to those without? https://t.co/oqBgXyqtY5
@KirstyChallen
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"Chronic abdominal pain and ED visits.
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Chronic abdominal pain and ED visits. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/9bd379a270d62a789fbee5d7ed4ad7222abb39c5721b946b5c7117a95e3c18c3.jpg
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If you listen to podcasts then check out out my current favourite app - MedPod is a game changer in making learning stick Summarises the podcast into key concepts, pearls, pitfalls, application in practice, quiz, & reflection download for CPD! Apple: https://t.co/vcXEIvFRjR
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"Some scientific papers have errors so obvious that they become instant social media meme fodder (and they should be struck from the scientific record as soon as possible)." https://t.co/Bff9SaOw8x
@DennisRenMD @DrNice2022 @CanadianKayMD
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Discussion of the null hypothesis and Type I Errors. https://t.co/Gmmtyslfkd
theconversation.com
Researchers design studies that might disprove what’s called their null hypothesis – the opposite of the claim they’re interested in exploring.
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ED Visit Frequency Among Adults with Chronic Abdominal Pain #MemeMonday
https://t.co/oqBgXypW8x
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Absolutely delighted to launch @MedPodLearn. A searchable medical podcast library with educational scaffolding and tools to download all your activity. Have a look! https://t.co/1B0lvKmmAY
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SGEM#494: Another day for you and me in pain – Chronic Abdominal Pain and ED visits - The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine
thesgem.com
Date: November 26, 2025 Reference: Ray et al. Emergency Department Visit Frequency Among Adults with Chronic Abdominal Pain: Findings From the 2023 US National Health Interview Survey. AEM November...
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@TheSGEM @SAEMonline @SAEMEBM @AcademicEmerMed @Rick_Pescatore @KirstyChallen Listen to @TheSGEM on @MedPodLearn. Answer some MCQs, reflect and log your learning to help embed everything you’ve heard. https://t.co/1B0lvKmUqw
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We don’t have the nurses, anesthesiologists, and other support staff to run a parallel private system. It works in other countries because they have more staff. We’ve massively undertrained in Canada.
canadahealthwatch.ca
Dr. Paul Parks explains how Alberta's dual-billing plan would drain hospital staff and delay lifesaving care.
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Childhood fluoride exposure and cognition across the life course @DrNice2022 @DennisRenMD
science.org
Childhood fluoride exposure is associated with higher academic achievement in high school.
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