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Emergency Medicine

News, opinions and meeting coverage in emergency medicine.

A photo of New York City fire fighters standing on the rubble pile of the World Trade Center.

Never Forget the 9/11 Responders Who Risked Their Lives

Care is available for those who continue to face health consequences

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TBI Blood Biomarkers Show Accuracy Within 30 Minutes of Injury

GFAP outperformed other measures tested

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From D-Day to Assassination Attempts: Where Medicine and History Intertwine

Major historical events may have turned out differently without rapid medical responses

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Emergency Medicine Doc Is Running for Congress

Amish Shah, MD, MPH, talks with 榴莲视频 about his time in Arizona's state legislature

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Shots Fired in Hospital; FBI Havana Syndrome Report; Experts' Concerns About RFK Jr.

Health news and commentary gathered by 榴莲视频 staff

A photo of a female physician performing an ultrasound on her pregnant patient.

Experts: Don't Say 'Heartbeat' to Describe Ultrasound Findings in Early Pregnancy

Ob/gyns, radiologists, and emergency docs convened to unify first-trimester language

A computer rendering of a transparent body with the liver highlighted in red.

Rate of Mortality After ED Discharge for Cirrhosis Doubles That of Heart Failure

Patients who lacked a follow-up visit may be at particularly high risk for death

A photo of paramedics moving a senior man into an ambulance due to heat-related illness.

U.S. Heat-Related Deaths Jumped 117% Since 1999

And deaths have accelerated in the last 7 years, according to researchers

A photo of a neffy nasal spray applicator.

Where Does Nasal Spray Epinephrine Fit in Allergy Treatment?

Hope is that patients will have less hesitation about reaching for epinephrine

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Death Is Inevitable. It's Time We Learned to Talk About It.

By fostering honest and compassionate discussions, we can provide patients with more dignity

A computer rendering of a blood clot blocking a blood vessel.

EVT on Large Core Strokes: Sobering Results for the Oldest Old

Successful reperfusion associated with good functional outcomes regardless of age

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Over 100 Pregnant Women, Some Bleeding or in Labor, Turned Away From EDs Since 2022

"Increasingly less safe to be pregnant and seeking emergency care," says former HHS official

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

CDC Action 'Likely Unlawful'; RFK Jr. Loses in Court; 24 Years for Urgent Care Doc

Health news and commentary gathered by 榴莲视频 staff

FDA APPROVED epinephrine nasal spray (neffy) over a photo of the product.

FDA Approves First Emergency Allergy Nasal Spray

Neffy is a non-needle-based epinephrine treatment for anaphylaxis and other allergic reactions

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Medical Malpractice Harms All Parties Involved, Documentary Reveals

"A World of Hurt" illustrates the toll of the current system on both physicians and patients

A photo of a blister pack of cephalosporin capsules.

Common Antibiotics Linked With Serious Skin Reactions in Older Adults

Sulfonamides and cephalosporins the worst offenders, study finds

FDA APPROVED nalmefene hydrochloride auto-injector (Zurnai) over a photo of male paramedics with a patient in an ambulance

FDA Approves Nalmefene Auto-Injector for Opioid Overdose

Opioid antagonist previously approved in injectable and nasal spray formulations

A photo of a woman holding a chest x-ray.

Pneumonia Diagnoses Largely Inaccurate?

To some extent, it's to be expected, researchers note

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Healthcare Groups Want Congress to Make Assaulting a Health Worker a Federal Crime

Legislation introduced in House and Senate calls for prison sentence of up to 20 years

A photo of Alya Gali looking at debris caused by a missile strike on the private clinic where he worked in Kyiv, Ukraine.

From Gaza to Kyiv, a Palestinian Doctor Lives Between Two Wars

"I was in a war there, and now I am in a war here," he says

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Woman Denied Abortion at Kansas Hospital Sues, Alleging Her Life Was Put at Risk

The case has already prompted a federal investigation

Emergency Medicine Group Claims Credit for Envision's California Exit

AAEM-PG believes its lawsuit helped push staffing company out the door

A photo of the cover of The Connection Cure next to a photo of the author Julia Hotz.

Doctor's Orders: A Social Prescription for Health

An excerpt from Hotz's book, The Connection Cure

A computer rendering of a drone carrying an automated external defibrillator.

Rescue From Above: How Drones May Narrow Emergency Response Times

Drones beat ambulances to the scene two-thirds of the time, according to one study

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PTSD Ripples Through Communities After Mass Violence

One in four residents met presumptive PTSD criteria, surveys showed

Dr. SCOTUS Will Now See Your Next Patient

Ron Harman King fears our healthcare lies with those in black robes, not white coats

A photo of a cyclist riding along a street near the Tobin Memorial Bridge in Chelsea, Massachusetts.

More Money Could Result in Fewer ED Visits, Study Suggests

"We can trust the poor with money," says study author

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If You Build It, They Will Come: EDs Are Victims of Induced Demand

We cannot simply build our way out of the overcrowding and boarding crisis

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Sepsis Alerts in Emergency Departments Linked to Lower Mortality

False positives, alarm fatigue complicate their use, experts say

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These 'Zebra' Cases Were Cracked by People Other Than Doctors

Popular Reddit thread captures rare diagnoses made by patients, lab techs, first responders

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The Supreme Court Did Not Deliver 'Wins' for Reproductive Rights This Term

They simply evaded critical questions about access

A photo of Theodore Roosevelt next to an x-ray image of the bullet lodged in his chest.

This Ex-President Also Survived an Assassination Attempt on the Campaign Trail

In 1912, a former president was trying to get back into office when he was shot at close range

A photo of a young woman in front of three computer monitors at a crisis call center.

The 988 Crisis Lifeline Callback Enigma

Those in greatest anguish may not be able to cognitively comply

A photo of President Joe Biden Donald Trump during the debate on June 27, 2024.

Setting the Record Straight on Abortion in the Wake of the Presidential Debate

We should expect more from our elected officials

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ED Boarding Didn't Always Lead to Psychiatric Inpatient Stay for Youths

Only 56% went on to be admitted, and disparities were evident

A photo of a boxes of Brixadi.

7-Day Buprenorphine Promising for Mild Opioid Withdrawal

Formulation could boost help more patients start OUD treatment sooner

A photo of the memorial service for Dallas police officers killed on July 7, 2016.

That Patient, That Feeling, You Just Can't Shake

A reflection on race, gun violence, and medicine

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Biden's Checkup; Sanjay Gupta Says Prez Should Get Cognitive Test; July 4 Injuries

Health news and commentary gathered by 榴莲视频 staff

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In Wake of SCOTUS Ruling, Biden Tells Doctors to Provide Emergency Abortions

Administration has argued that some new abortion bans conflict with 40-year-old EMTALA law

Nurse Shows Kids How to 'Stop the Bleed'

Born of a nurse mom's concern about gun violence, program teaches kids life-saving skills

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