More articles about: Emergency & Trauma Care
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Understanding genes involved with weakened immunity during sepsis in kids
Pilot study identifies genes potentially associated with the development of a weakened immune system and poor sepsis outcomes in children.
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Firearms now the top cause of death among children, adolescents
A data analysis shows firearm-related deaths among children and adolescents increased by 29% from 2019 to 2020.
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What causes nosebleeds in children?
The top causes for a bloody nose and simple ways parents can control them.
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Critical and underutilized: fire and police responders associated with higher cardiac arrest survival rates
Police and fire first responders are often first on the scene during emergency cardiac arrest, and their intervention correlates with higher survival rates for patients.
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Medicaid community health workers have positive impact on care
Rigorous evaluation of real-world program shows emergency care and costs went down, while outpatient care went up, among low-income Detroit residents who connected with a CHW.
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COVID-19’s faces of health care: Challenges faced, sacrifices made over two pandemic years
They were the first to answer the call in March 2020. Now, they reflect on COVID and how their lives have changed.
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Hospital-affiliated doctors prescribe fewer antibiotics through telehealth than third-party physicians
Increased antibiotic use can lead to more resistance and fewer effective antimicrobial treatments for patients.
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The U.S. is failing to care for traumatic brain injury survivors, experts say
Patients with traumatic brain injury in the United States are at the mercy of an oversimplified and inadequate classification and health care system. Experts are calling for comprehensive investment and systemic overhaul for TBI care.
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Over one-third of young adult U.S. men involved in technology-related abuse, study finds
Nearly 90% of young adult men believe health care providers should ask male patients about partner abuse.
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How a child’s critical illness impacts school and work absences following hospitalization
2 in 3 children in study missed school following discharge, with absences averaging 2 weeks; more than half of primary caregivers missed work.
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Youth violence prevention program finds success in emergency room, primary care settings
A new youth violence prevention program focuses on reducing teen violence, including gun violence, by intervening in primary care and emergency department settings.
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Less than 10% of opioid overdose patients are prescribed potentially lifesaving medications after emergency treatment 
Prescriptions written in the ER or at follow-up clinic visits could rescue patients during future overdoses and treat opioid addiction.  
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Rural ERs, despite closure threats, save lives at similar rate as urban hospitals
Rural hospital closures mean that emergency care is harder to access for rural communities. A new study found rural hospitals do not have a difference in mortality rate in both emergency and health care settings.
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From the ICU to Ironwoman
A bowel obstruction landed Laurie Svoboda in the intensive care unit. Here are the eight things that helped her compete in an Ironman race less than four months later. 
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Resident stories: Challenges and lessons learned caring for diverse, vulnerable populations in the ER
Centering health equity and culturally competent care are essential steps to fixing health disparities and dismantling systemic racism within the health care system. A new paper featuring emergency department resident stories shines a light on where gap.
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