Only Six in 10 Seniors Follow Up After ED Visit for Fall-Related Head Injury
Only 59% of older adults with fall-related head injuries follow up with PCP, highlighting the need for improved post-ED care and fall prevention strategies.
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Infarct Location as a Determinant of Sex Differences in Acute Ischemic Stroke Presentation
The following is a summary of “Sex differences in acute ischemic stroke presentation are a...
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Hourly Heat Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Hourly heat exposure is associated with an increased risk for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) onset,...
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Tetanus Vaccine May Be in Short Supply After Company Stops Production
In an effort to prevent a shortage, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is...
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To Observe or Not to Observe: Evaluation of mBIG Management for Small Volume Intracranial Hemorrhage
The following is a summary of “To observe or not to observe: Evaluation of the modified...
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Study to Understand Screening and Navigation of HRSN in a Safety-Net Hospital ED
The following is a summary of “A descriptive study of screening and navigation on...
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Assessing Accuracy of Radiology Reports for Obstructing Ureteral Stone Size in the ED
The following is a summary of “Accuracy of Radiology Reports for Obstructing Ureteral Stone...
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Randomized Trial of Bi- vs. Mono-Plane Sonographic Approach to Get ED Access
The following is a summary of “Mono- and bi-plane sonographic approach for difficult...
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POCUS-First for Nephrolithiasis: Cost Savings, LOS Reduction, Radiation Prevention
The following is a summary of “POCUS-first for nephrolithiasis: A Monte Carlo simulation...
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Informed Consent & Use of AI in Emergency Medicine
Applying artificial intelligence in emergency medicine may lead to advancements in care, but it also poses some ethical and practical concerns.
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Fine Particulate Matter Levels Below WHO Guidelines Tied to Hospital Admission
MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Chronic and daily exposure to fine particulate...
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College Student Use of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for Substance Use Limited
MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — College students are less likely to use the new 988...
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Occurrence and Significance of Perinephric Fluid on Renal PoCUS in the ED
The following is a summary of “Prevalence and implications of perinephric fluid on renal...
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Significance of POCT in Cardiac Arrest Patients: An Exploration of Role & Impact
The following is a summary of “Role of point-of-care testing in cardiac arrest...
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Electric Bike Injuries, Hospitalizations Increased Significantly in Recent Years
FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The incidence of electric bicycle...
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Substance Use and Outcomes in Mildly Ill COVID-19 Outpatients: An Association Study
The following is a summary of “Association of substance use with outcomes in mildly ill...
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Exploring Acute Intoxication from Three Common SC
The following is a summary of “Acute Intoxication Caused by three common synthetic...
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Sports-Related Orthopedic Injuries in Older Adults Projected to Grow 123 Percent by 2040
Sports-related injuries among older adults are expected to increase 123 percent between 2021 and...
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Higher Exercise Volume After Concussion Tied to Lower Symptom Burden
TUESDAY, Feb. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For children with concussion, higher cumulative...
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Composite Score May Serve as Indicator of Trauma Care Quality for Older Adults
Today’s trauma units were designed with the intent of saving young patients from dying of major injuries.
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