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Pediatric injury prevention online course looks to address substantial gap in training
Injury prevention for kids and teens has only become more important during the COVID-19 pandemic. A free online course from experts has made this crucial information more accessible.
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Long wait at the emergency room? What to consider before heading in
Emergency rooms across the country are stressed with COVID-19 and other patients. Follow this expert guide for other options for accessing health care rapidly when you need it.
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More American parents of teens are purchasing firearms during the pandemic
Gun violence is the leading cause of death for high school aged teens in America, but more parents of teens, including teens with depression, are buying guns during the pandemic. Public health officials stress the importance of safely securing firearms in
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‘You’re not bulletproof’: 50-year-old COVID survivor urges caution, vaccination after nearly dying from virus
She was healthy and active until COVID-19 put her ‘right on the edge’ of death.
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Summer plans ahead? Stay safe with these 5 cool tips
How to make the most of the season, happily and healthily.
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Serious fireworks injuries doubled after Michigan law changed
Firework laws in Michigan changed in 2012 to allow purchase and use of airborne pyrotechnics; traumatic injuries from them doubled.
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A 1-year-old’s journey after severe COVID sickness
After her 17-month-old daughter got a life-threatening case of COVID, Andrea Bell is encouraging others to continue protecting those that can’t get vaccinated. 
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Tens of Thousands of Women Turn to the Emergency Room for Fibroid Symptoms
Study suggests that many women using emergency care for fibroids may be better served in alternative health care settings.
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6 Things to Do When Visiting the Emergency Room
Follow these preparation steps from an emergency medicine physician to make your visit go smoothly. 
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A Pregnant Liver Transplant Recipient Conquers COVID-19
A pregnant liver transplant recipient receives cutting-edge monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 months before her due date.
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Watching the Big Dance? 4 Ways to Celebrate March Madness Safely
An emergency medicine physician offers tips to slow the spread of COVID-19 and limit hospitalizations.
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Many Workers Return to Their Jobs After Being Hospitalized for Injuries
A study finds almost 60% of adult patients who needed to be hospitalized for injuries eventually go back to work. Yet they’re more likely to be physically disabled and financially strained.
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Is it Safe to Perform CPR During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
A new study analyzes the potential transmission risk of airborne respiratory pathogens during bystander-initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR.
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A Reunion 17 Years in the Making for Flight Nurse and Patient’s Family
An emergency department employee had a chance encounter with the Survival Flight nurse that cared for her father when she was six years old.
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Costs, COVID-19 Risk and Delays Top Older Adults’ Concerns About Seeking Emergency Care
People over 50 may be avoiding emergency rooms because of fear of COVID-19, in addition to their usual concerns about wait times and costs, a new poll finds.
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