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A 2022 appraisal of sex differences in tranexamic acid use after trauma. The review separates analyses of treatment effectiveness from registry data on prescribing, considering differences between patient groups and what the findings can explain about unequal treatment and where uncertainty remains.

How can doctors make emergency care research part of their careers? This 2022 guide compares NHS research roles and university clinical academic posts, covering training routes, funding, mentorship and practical steps towards building a research-active department.

Simon and Iain look back at the St Emlyn's blog and podcast from March and April 2022. They also mark the podcast passing one million downloads and thank listeners for their feedback.

A 2022 journal club comparing anterior-posterior and anterior-lateral pad positions for elective cardioversion of atrial fibrillation. It reviews a randomised trial and asks how far its findings can be applied to emergency cardioversion or defibrillation for cardiac arrest.

Could rapid genetic testing help tailor treatment in acute care? The PALOH investigators explain their 2022 neonatal implementation study, using a bedside test to guide antibiotic selection, and discuss its limitations and wider possibilities for emergency medicine.

Chris Gray reports from day two of the 2022 RCEM Spring CPD Conference. The highlights span emergency department delays, paediatrics, refugee health, modern slavery and exploitation, with sessions on documentation, medical examiners and giving evidence in court.