Red Flag Laws Prevent Suicides
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) can be an...
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Emergency Medicine
Sharp Rise in ED Visits for Suicide Attempts Signals Mental Health Crisis
The following is a summary of “National Trends in Emergency Department Visits for Suicide Attempts...
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Most Americans Would Welcome Hospital Care at Home, Survey Shows
Many Americans like the idea of receiving hospital-level care at home, believing they would recover from their ills faster and without safety risks.
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More Women Than Men Experience Non-physical Violence in Healthcare Workforce
Women in healthcare are more likely to experience verbal abuse, sexual harassment, and bullying, while men are more likely to experience physical violence.
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E-Scooter-Related Injuries Occurring More Frequently and Increasingly Costly
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Electric scooter-related injuries are increasing...
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ED Use High Before and After Self-Inflicted Injury Among Youths
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The rates of emergency department (ED) use are...
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Discordant Pneumonia Diagnoses Seen Throughout Hospital Stay
Discordant diagnoses occur in more than half of patients hospitalized from the ED and treated for pneumonia.
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Pilot Program to Boost Lung Cancer Screening Uptake via the Emergency Department
The following is a summary of “Pilot Intervention to increase uptake of lung cancer...
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Metal Wire Fragments Trigger Recall of 167,000 Lbs of Perdue Chicken Products
MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Perdue Foods has recalled over 167,000 pounds of...
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Disparities in Guideline Adherence for Febrile Infants Post-National QI Intervention
Racial and ethnic disparities in quality metrics were seen after introduction of a quality...
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Pediatric Brain Injury Guideline Algorithm Validated for Managing TBIs
The following is a summary of “A Pediatric Brain Injury Guideline Allows Safe Management of...
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Over Half of Poison Center-Reported Psychedelic Exposures Lead to Clinically Significant Outcomes
The following is a summary of “Clinical Effects of Psychedelic Substances Reported to United...
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Comparative Accuracy of Non-D-Dimer Biomarkers in Diagnosing AAS
The following is a summary of “Diagnostic accuracy of alternative biomarkers for acute aortic...
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Problematic Pharmaceutical Opioid Use Common in Noncancer Pain
THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with chronic noncancer pain...
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Alcohol Ups Risk for Intracranial Hemorrhage in Seniors With Fall-Related Head Injury
THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Self-reported alcohol use appears to be...
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Women’s Fracture Rates, Risk Vary by Race, Ethnicity
THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Racial and ethnic differences exist in...
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Clinicians Are Interested in Climate Change Education
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Most clinicians show positive attitudes toward...
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Pediatric Water Bead-Related Emergency Visits Increasing in U.S.
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Pediatric water bead-related emergency...
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How Rescuer’s Position Impacts Chest Compression Quality During CPR
The following is a summary of “How Does Rescuer’s Position Setting Impact Quality of Chest...
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Experiencing Climate-Related Events Tied to Negative Impact on Mental Health
TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to extreme climate events is associated...
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