Combo of Mental Disorders and Physical Illness Ups ED Visits
Mental disorders interact with physical multimorbidity to increase odds of frequent ED visits.
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Shorter ICU Rotations Cut Physician Burnout
Increased job fulfillment, decreased burnout seen for critical care physicians working 7-day rotations.
Rate of Pediatric Emergency Department Use After ACA Implementation
The slope of emergency department visit rates over time did increase significantly in 2014 to 2016 compared with previous trends but these effects were independent of insurance coverage.
Mortality Not Higher With Transfusions From Female Donors
Findings seen for red blood cells from female, previously pregnant, or sex-discordant donors.
Many Young Children Treated in ED for Injuries From Personal Care Products
During 15-year study period, 64,686 children younger than 5 treated in emergency departments.
Healthcare Costs Associated With Emergency Department Visits
Dr Marzouka discusses the fact that patients cannot shop around for a better deal when going to the emergency department and are almost never presented with the cost of care prior to receiving it.
Many Lives Could Be Saved if All Hospitals Had Grade A Rating
Patients at D, F hospitals have 91.8% increased risk for avoidable death compared with A hospitals.
Buprenorphine Initiation in the Emergency Department Beneficial for Opioid Withdrawal
Researchers conducted a literature search to identify whether buprenorphine initiation in the emergency department would reduce mortality rates in patients suspected of opioid withdrawal.
Blood Lead Level Screening in Children, Pregnant Women: Updated Guidelines From the USPSTF
The USPSTF concluded that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for elevated blood lead levels in asymptomatic children and pregnant women.
Risk Factors for Infant Intussusception After Introduction of Rotavirus Vaccine
The risk of intussusception related to rotavirus vaccination was undetectable as a result of low vaccine coverage and limited statistical power.
State Texting-While-Driving Bans Cut Crash-Related Emergency Department Visits
States that have implemented a texting ban see significantly fewer motor vehicle crash-related emergency department visits..
The Grey’s Anatomy Effect: When TV Warps Perception, Proactive Communication is Key
The Grey’s Anatomy effect is a term that describes the disconnect between real-life and television medicine.
Discharge, Interhospital Transfer Varies With Insurance Status
Uninsured patients more likely to be discharged, transferred vs privately insured patients.
Surgical Outcomes Vary Among Highest-Rated Hospitals
The quality of surgical outcomes varies widely across hospitals affiliated with the US News & World Report Honor Roll hospitals.
Psychological Treatments Show Efficacy in Primary Headache Disorder
Researchers found data to support psychological treatments to reduce the number of headaches and the headache index.
ED Visits in Colorado More Frequent for Inhaled vs Edible Cannabis
Visits for edible cannabis more likely to be for acute psychiatric symptoms, intoxication.
Female Emergency Physicians Paid Less Than Males
Findings based on analysis of academic emergency medicine physicians from 2013 to 2017.
INF Treatment Lowers Risk for Diabetes and Mortality in HIV/HCV Coinfection
Sustained virologic response to the HCV in patients with HCV and HIV coinfection is associated with a lowered risk of diabetes and mortality.
2011 to 2015 Saw Increase in Psychiatric ED Visits for Youth
Largest increases in emergency department visits seen for teens, African-Americans, Hispanic patients.
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Increase Risk for Alzheimer Disease
Long-term use of systemic hormone replacement therapy may slightly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer disease.
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