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Patients Are Relying on Lyft, Uber to Travel Far Distances to Medical Care

Some are calling for states to subsidize the expensive trips for rural residents

Oct 20, 2024
Opinion
The Cure to Gun Violence Begins at the Ballot Box, Not the Trauma Bay

The most impactful solutions extend beyond the clinical walls to the halls of government

Oct 20, 2024
'Virtual ED' Helps One Health System Avoid Unnecessary Emergency Department Visits

Half of patients referred to care at home, doctor's office, or urgent care

Oct 18, 2024
Opinion
Lessons for Medical Practices From Hurricane Milton

Emergency preparedness helps ensure patient and staff safety

Oct 15, 2024
'Virtual ED' Helps One Health System Avoid Unnecessary Emergency Department Visits

Half of patients referred to care at home, doctor's office, or urgent care

Opinion
Lessons for Medical Practices From Hurricane Milton

Emergency preparedness helps ensure patient and staff safety

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Mysterious Acute-Onset Neck Mass in a Young Man

Among many diagnostic options for a rare condition, be aware of potential pitfalls

A photo of a male radiologist standing next to an MRI machine his male patient is lying in.
What Caused Boy in Rural Area to Develop High Fever and Hemoptysis?

Rural life has its hazards, as clinicians in China explain

A photo of a mother holding a thermometer and the other hand on her son’s forehead as he lays in bed.
Recurrent Facial Swelling, Itching in a Young Woman

One year after symptom onset, a salivary gland excision identifies the cause

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Why Would a Promising Young Physician Take His Own Life?

The loss of William West Jr. forces us to consider the role of health systems in staff well-being

Oct 15, 2024
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Opinion
Back-to-Back Hurricanes Have Left Medical Disaster in Their Wake

Some thoughts for responders and leadership

Oct 11, 2024
An aerial photo of Asheville North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Officials Scramble to Protect IV Supplies in Wake of Hurricane Disruption

American Hospital Association called on Biden administration to take more steps to ease shortage

Oct 10, 2024
A photo of a nurse hooking an IV to a flu patient at Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, Georgia.
Emergency Medicine May Join the ERAS Exodus

The specialty is considering following in the footsteps of ob/gyn and others

Oct 09, 2024
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Florida Hospitals in Hurricane Milton's Path Prepare for the Worst

Some facilities plan to stay open during the storm

Oct 09, 2024
A photo of patients being evacuated from Palms of Pasadena Hospital in South Pasadena, Florida as Hurricane Irma approaches.
Opinion
The Real 'Danger' Is Reclassifying Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances

Louisiana's new law threatens the health and safety of pregnant women

Oct 08, 2024
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Catholic Hospital Offered Bucket, Towels to Woman It Denied an Abortion

California AG suing hospital for allegedly violating state laws

Oct 07, 2024
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Opinion
Overdose Deaths Are Falling but the Mission Is Far From Accomplished

We still don't know what's driving the trend, and numbers remain unacceptably high

Oct 04, 2024
A photo of a Save a Life Station which offers free Narcan to the public.
Hurricanes Like Helene Keep Killing for Years to Come

The average storm contributes to the early deaths of 7,000 to 11,000 people over a 15-year period

Oct 02, 2024
A photo of debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina.
Opinion
The Power of the Serial Selfie: Seeing Is Believing

Photos can change how we listen to our patients

Oct 02, 2024
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Opinion
The Wildfires May Be Contained but their Impact on Youth Mental Health Is Raging

It's time for a strategic approach to climate anxiety

Oct 02, 2024
 A photo of a street mural depicting a wildfire with a skeleton next to it saying: No Worries.
Sharp Rise in Heat-Related ED Visits for Kids in Texas

Absolute numbers are still small, but researcher warns of continued effects of climate change

Oct 01, 2024
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Falling May Be a Harbinger of Dementia in Older Adults

Injurious falls upped the risk of a new Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis 1 year later

Sep 30, 2024
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