MRI May Be Preferred to CT With CT Angiography Alone for Dizziness in ED
THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients presenting to the emergency...
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Emergency Medicine
Missed Opportunity: Chest Pain Observation Unit for Smoking Cessation Therapy
The following is a summary of “Chest pain observation unit: A missed opportunity to initiate smoking cessation therapy,” published in the June 2023 issue of Emergency Medicine by Ashburn et al. Patients admitted to...
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on ED Visits for Sexual Assault Survivors in Connecticut
The following is a summary of “Emergency department visits in Connecticut for survivors of...
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Enhancing Outcomes: Impact of an EDPN Program in Urban Healthcare Settings
The following is a summary of “Improving Outcomes: Emergency Department Peer Navigator...
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Assessment Tool Developed for Predicting Suicide Risk After Self-Harm
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A clinical assessment tool has been developed to...
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Variation Seen in Dosing of Meds at Prehospital Pediatric Encounters
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For pediatric patients in the prehospital setting,...
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Biden Moves to Lower Health Care Costs, Limit Insurance Junk Fees
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When they need health care, Americans can be...
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Characteristics of Injury Vary for Homeless, Housed People
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The characteristics of injury differ for people...
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Activation of Volunteer Response System Beneficial for OHCA
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Activation of a volunteer response system is...
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First Murder Conviction for Fentanyl Dealer Delivered in California
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A fentanyl dealer has been found guilty of...
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Staffing, Safety Concerns Tied to Burnout in Hospital Clinicians
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Nearly one-third of hospital-based physicians and...
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CURIOUS Trial: Exploring Strategies to Reduce CT Utilization in Ostensive Ureteral Stone Diagnosis
The following is a summary of “CT Use Reduction In Ostensive Ureteral Stone...
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The Significance and Consequences of Antimuscarinic Delirium Treatment Shortages
The following is a summary of “Shortages of Antimuscarinic Delirium Treatments: Impact and...
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Frailty Tied to Worse Outcomes After Perioperative Cardiac Arrest
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with higher frailty burden are at increased...
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Biden Announces Measures Aimed at Limiting Health Care Costs
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New federal initiatives could help save Americans...
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Improving Outcomes and Healthcare Utilization in an Urban Setting Through an EDPN Program
The following is a summary of “Impact of an emergency department peer navigator (EDPN)...
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Toxic Alcohol Ingestion: A High-Risk Condition with Low Prevalence Diseases
The following is a summary of “High risk and low prevalence diseases: Toxic alcohol...
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FDA Sends Warning to Companies Selling THC Products That Look Like Candy, Cookies
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Several companies are selling copycat food items...
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Obesity Associated With Prolonged Symptoms After Mild TBI
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Obesity is associated with increased inflammation...
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Medical Cannabis Laws Seem Not to Have Affected Opioid, Nonopioid Therapy
WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Medical cannabis laws seem not to have important...
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