2011 to 2015 Saw Increase in Psychiatric ED Visits for Youth
Largest increases in emergency department visits seen for teens, African-Americans, Hispanic patients.
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Aspirin for Cardiovascular Primary Prevention Tied to Major Bleeding
Aspirin may be linked to an increased risk of major bleeding and decreased risk of cardiovascular events in individuals without cardiovascular disease.
Low Birth Weight, Obesity Associated With Pregnancy Complications
Women who were born at a low birth weight and currently are overweight or obese were found to be at increased risk for complications of pregnancy, including preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), according to a study published in Obesity. Researchers recruited women from the Screening for Pregnancy Endpoints (SCOPE) study between November 2004 and February…
Medical Scribes Up Productivity for Emergency Medicine Doctors
Use of medical scribes in the emergency department improves physician productivity and reduces patient length of stay.
Hand Hygiene Compliance Low Among EMS Providers
Use of hand rub or hand wash seen in 3% before, 29% after patient encounters.
Helmet Use Low Among Standing Electric Scooter Riders
10.8 percent of riders presenting to ED with injury were younger than 18; 4.4% wore helmet.
Hyperglycemia During Pregnancy May Affect Childhood Glucose and Insulin Resistance in Offspring
Maternal glycemia during pregnancy may influence childhood glucose and insulin resistance regardless of BMI and family history of diabetes.
Physical Activity Associated With Reduced Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Physical activity was found to be associated with a reduced risk for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Antibiotics Often Inappropriately Prescribed for Bronchiolitis in ED
In almost 70% of bronchiolitis cases, antibiotics prescribed with no concomitant infection.
WHO Names Anti-Vaccine Top Health Threat: Hysteresis May Describe Movement
WHO named vaccine hesitancy a top 10 threat to global health in 2019. Hysteresis may describe persistent skepticism.
Statin Therapy Often Not Initiated Before First Acute Coronary Syndrome Event
Data on adherence to the 2013 ACA/AHA cholesterol guidelines suggest significant underuse of appropriate-intensity statin therapy; however, data for statin use in primary prevention have been limited.
Expanding Pharmacist Practice Scope Could Reduce ED Overcrowding
Benefits could be seen for frequent complaints like cough, dermatitis, and inflammation of ear, nose, throat.
American Headache Society Releases Position Statement on Novel Preventive and Acute Migraine Treatments
The American Headache Society has issued updated guidelines on the use of novel preventive and acute treatments for migraine in adults.
Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acid and/or Aspirin on Colorectal Adenoma Prevention
The omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid and aspirin were compared alone and in combination against placebo for the prevention of colorectal cancer.
Evidence on ED Diversion Strategies Inconclusive
But prehospital diversion does not seem to decrease proportion of patients transferred to ED.
Self-Sampling Strategy to Encourage Screening for High-Risk Human Papillomavirus
Women who used a self-screening assay for high-risk human papillomavirus had similar test results to those who were screened by a clinician.
Food Allergy in Children: A Public Health Concern
The prevalence of food allergy in US children has increased, including the number of emergency department visits as well as severe allergic reaction responses, reflecting a growing public health concern.
Cesarean Delivery Outcomes May Influence Risk for Early Childhood Overweight
Elective cesarean delivery may influence the risk of early childhood overweight.
Study Finds Intrauterine Levonorgestrel Contraceptive System Safe, Effective
A levonorgestrel 52-mg intrauterine system was found to be safe and effective for pregnancy prevention.
Risk for Later Suicide Up for Certain Youth Presenting to ED
Hazard ratios significantly increased for self-directed violence after initial visit for epilepsy, seizures.
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