J Emerg Med
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Posterior circulation stroke can present with dizziness/vertigo without other general neurological symptoms or signs, making it difficult to detect, and missed stroke can deteriorate. Therefore, a sign that can be easily identified during an examination would be helpful to improve the detection of this type of stroke. ⋯ Checking for the sign of complete eye deviation in patients with dizziness/vertigo could be a simple, quick method for detecting posterior circulation stroke, and a means to improving the patients' outcome.
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Nationally, in states where cannabis has been legalized, increases in cannabis-related hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits have also been observed. ⋯ Overall, many ED patients are currently using cannabis; few report utilizing the ED due to cannabis-related problems. Current, Irregular Users may represent the ideal target group for ED-based educational efforts aimed at improving knowledge of safe cannabis use.