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Could IV magnesium help change acute headache management in the ED? ⚡️🧠 A new study in Annals of Emergency Medicine found IV magnesium + acetaminophen improved treatment success, reduced rescue meds, and increased patient satisfaction in acute non-traumatic headaches. 💉 ⚠️ Mild adverse effects were slightly more common, and pain score differences may not have been clinically significant. As always, read the full paper before changing practice. Social media summaries are never a substitute for critical appraisal. 📖 Link in bio / full article on Annals #EmergencyMedicine #EM #FOAMed #MedEd #MedicalEducation #Migraines #Neuro