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.
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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.
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.
Infertility Treatment Increases Risk for Severe Maternal Morbidity, Mortality
Women who become pregnant from infertility treatment may be at an increased risk for postpartum hemorrhage, admission to the intensive care unit, or puerperal sepsis as well as death.
Study Again Confirms No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism
Once again, a large study of Danish residents confirmed that the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is not associated with an increase in autism.
Primary Cervical Screening for High-Risk HPV May Improve Detection
Compared with liquid-based cytology, routine primary hrHPV screening better detected cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 or worse and cervical cancer.
Widespread Reform Must Be Implemented to Improve Primary Care Quality, Access in Medicaid
Medicaid expansion has created an “urgent need” to engage primary care practices in serving the expanded Medicaid population.
High-Flow Oxygen for Cluster Headache Effective With Few Complications
High-flow oxygen was found to be effective for cluster headaches, with less complications than seen with triptans.
Negative Personality Traits in Postmenopausal Women Associated With Increased Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
In postmenopausal women, low optimism, high negative emotional expressiveness, and hostility are associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes.
Low Serum Vitamin D Levels May Be Associated With Higher Blood Glucose Levels
Low serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D may be associated with elevated blood glucose levels, a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Aerobic Exercise Found to Enhance Adult Cognitive Function
Results of a recent study suggest that aerobic exercise may contribute to improved executive function.
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