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Kids' ER Visits for Mental Health Crises Rise When School Term Begins
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 22, 2023
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FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- While the start of the school year can give kids and teens the chance to reconnect with friends and enjoy school sports and activities, it can also trigger stressors that send many to the emergency room for mental health woes...
Helping Undocumented Immigrants Find a Primary Care Doc Lowers ER Costs: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 21, 2023
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Helping undocumented immigrants in the United States connect with primary care doctors could be a money-saver, substantially reducing emergency department use and lowering health costs, a new study finds.
The findings are from a New York City program that helped arrange ...
Earthquakes Are Unpredictable: Plan Ahead to Lower the Danger
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2023
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When an earthquake struck the center of Morocco earlier this month, killing nearly 3,000 and injuring thousands more, no one was expecting it.
That sudden rapid shaking of ground as the rocks underneath the earth shift can happen anywhere, but higher-risk areas in the Un...
ChatGPT Equals Doctors in Diagnosing Emergency Department Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 18, 2023
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Emergency medicine doctors someday might rely on consultation from artificial intelligence (AI) programs like ChatGPT to help them quickly and accurately diagnose patients’ ailments.
A new study found that ChatGPT performed about as well as human doctors in diagnosing ...
In Public Spaces, Women Less Likely to Get CPR If Cardiac Arrest Strikes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 18, 2023
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CPR could save your life if you suffer cardiac arrest in a public place, but you're less likely to receive it if you're a woman, a new study finds.
The findings were presented Monday at the European Emergency Medicine Congress, in Barcelona.
“In an emergency when...
R.A.P.I.D.O. : Acronym & Campaign Helps Spanish Speakers Recognize a Stroke
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 15, 2023
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The American Stroke Association is promoting the acronym R.Á.P.I.D.O. as a way to raise awareness among Hispanic Americans about stroke symptoms and the need for quick action.
Every second counts when someone has had a stroke, the association (ASA) points out. Calling 9...
Web Searches for 'Self-Managed Abortion' Rose After Dobbs Decision
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2023
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When some U.S. states made abortion illegal after the Supreme Court overturned the longstanding Roe v Wade in June 2022, women in those areas increased their searches for self-managed abortions.
To come to that conclusion, researchers from the University of California, I...
Red Cross Appeals for Donors During National Blood Shortage
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2023
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The American Red Cross said Monday that it urgently needs blood donations because the national blood supply has dropped nearly 25% since early August.
Back-to-back climate-related disasters have hampered blood collection efforts, and a summer shortfall has made the short...
Booming Sales of Legal Marijuana Linked to More Car Crashes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 7, 2023
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Emergency room visits for injuries related to driving under the influence of cannabis skyrocketed in Canada after the drug was legalized there, a new study reports.
In October 2018, Canada became the second country to nationally legalize recreational or nonmedical cannab...
Opioid OD Rescue Drug Narcan Will Reach Drug Store Shelves Next Week
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2023
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Narcan, a lifesaving medication that reverses opioid overdose, will be available on U.S. drugstore shelves and online starting next week.
People who want to carry Narcan, the nasal spray version of naloxone, will be able to find it at Walgreens, Rite Aid, Walmart an...
Need Quick Help Learning CPR? Don't Rely on Alexa, Siri
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2023
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If you need quick directions on performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in an emergency, don’t rely on Alexa, Siri or another voice assistant.
A new study finds the directions provided by these AI (artificial intelligence) helpers are inconsistent and lack ...
It Only Takes a Bite of a Marijuana Edible to Send a Child to the Hospital
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2023
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Brightly colored "edibles" can be tempting for young kids and are more widely available now that many U.S. states have legalized cannabis for recreational and medical use.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t take much of an edible to make a small child very sick, new resear...
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Caused Spikes in Asthma-Related ER Visits Across the U.S.
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 25, 2023
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires sent high numbers of people suffering from asthma attacks to America's emergency rooms this spring and summer, according to two new reports.
From April 30 to August 4, 2023, smoke from out-of-control wildfires in Canada increased emergency ...
Sepsis Almost Killed Jake Tapper's Daughter, Alice. Now, She's Working to Keep Others Safe
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 25, 2023
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Alice Tapper felt deathly ill, suffering from severe abdominal pain, a 102-degree fever and vomiting.
Emergency room doctors found that Alice -- the daughter of CNN anchor Jake Tapper -- ...
Bystander CPR, Defib Use Saves Lives Even If Ambulance Arrives Quickly
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2023
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Bystander aid using CPR and a defibrillator can be critically important for saving lives when someone has a cardiac arrest -- even when an ambulance arrives quickly, say researchers.
A new study finds that when a bystander uses a defibrillator, on top of CPR, on someone ...
'Time Is Brain': More Americans Waiting Longer for Best Care After Stroke
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2023
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When people suffering a stroke need a transfer to another hospital, time is of the essence. But a new study finds that most Americans in that situation face delays.
With Marijuana's Legalization, Cannabis Poisonings Are on the Rise
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2023
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In recent years, the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana has become the new normal across much of North America.
The problem: New research finds that as legalization has spread, so have cases of cannabis poisoning.
“We did a systematic re...
Dementia Patients Wind up in the ER 1.4 Million Times a Year, Study Shows
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2023
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Emergency rooms can be a frightening place for people suffering from dementia, yet each year 1.4 million Americans with Alzheimer's or other dementias wind up in crowded, noisy ERs, a new study finds.
Dementia is responsible for nearly 7% of all ER visits for those older...
EMS Crews May Not Always Follow Guidelines When Dosing Kids: Study
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2023
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Less than half of all children treated by emergency medical services receive the right amount of medication during out-of-hospital emergencies, a new study found.
In some cases, these incorrect doses can have serious consequences.
“If you don't give the appropria...
Danger Afoot: U.S. Pedestrian Deaths at Highest Level in 41 Years
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2023
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More than 7,500 people were killed last year after being struck by vehicles while walking along or across U.S. roadways — the most pedestrian deaths in more than four decades, according to a new report.
This sobering trend was not surprising to experts who track the nu...
Is Child's Tummy Pain a Serious Concern? Poll Finds Many Parents Unsure
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 19, 2023
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Kids get a lot of tummy aches.
How a parent responds to it can vary, just as the causes can, according to the University of Michigan Health's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, which looked more closely at the issue.
About 1 in 6 pa...
This Summer, Could You Spot the Signs of Heat Illness?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 17, 2023
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Heat illness can be deadly, so it's essential to recognize the warning signs and know what to do as the summer season gets into gear.
“Heat illness tends to happen when the body is unable to regulate its temperature due to overexertion or extended periods of time in hi...
ER-Based Pharmacies Could Improve Kids' Care, Pediatricians' Group Says
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2023
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When parents rush their kids to an emergency room in the dead of night for an asthma attack or high fever, they are often discharged with a prescription. The problem is, there may be nowhere to fill it promptly.
Are ERs Safe? Patients, Nurses and Doctors Say No in New Survey
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 26, 2023
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Emergency departments aren't perceived as safe for professionals or their patients, according to an international survey from the European Society of Emergency Medicine (EUSEM).
More than 90% of emergency professionals surveyed said they felt at times the number of patie...
Opioid Overdose Survivors Face Higher Odds for Death in Following Year
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2023
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Surviving a trip to the emergency room for an opioid overdose dramatically increases a patient's odds of dying in the year after, U.S. health officials reported Tuesday.
Of nearly 287,000 emergency room visits in 2016, more than 8,300 were for opioid overdoses. Of these,...
Steroid Hydrocortisone Alone May Not Cut Death Risk From Septic Shock: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2023
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A new study finds that while hydrocortisone on its own may not prevent death from sepsis, it can improve survival when combined with other steroids while eliminating the need for vasopressor drugs.
Vasopressor medications help raise blood pressure when it's so low that y...
Even Preschoolers Can Help Save a Life, Heart Experts Say
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2023
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If you're old enough to dial 911, you're old enough to be a lifesaver.
Building lifesaving skills can start as young as age 4 and be expanded over the years, the American Heart Association and others advise in a
ER Visits by Teens in Mental Health Crisis Have Declined: CDC
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2023
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There's a glimmer of good news when it comes to the mental health of America's adolescents: Visits to U.S. emergency departments for psychiatric troubles declined among kids aged 12 to 17 by the fall of 2022, compared to a year prior.
Overall, mean weekly adolescent emer...
Spring, Summer Is Peak Time for Dogs Biting Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2023
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In the spring and summer, everyone races outside with their dogs to enjoy the warmer weather, but a new study suggests there is a downside to that.
More children are bitten by dogs in those months, according to researchers at Nemours Children's Health.
But a dog bi...
Asthma, Lower Grades, Homelessness: How Climate Change Will Harm America's Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2023
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Children are uniquely vulnerable to the effects of climate change, a new report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows.
Climate change can affect learning, physical health and housing security, which can last throughout the child's life, according to t...
Income a Factor in Whether You Get Lifesaving ECMO Breathing Support: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2023
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New research suggests that gender and money matter when it comes to getting a last-resort treatment after mechanical ventilation.
Funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the study found that certain groups are more likely to receive advanced pulmonary support t...
Devastating Tornadoes Leave Hazards in Their Wake: Tips to Stay Safe
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2023
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Tornadoes bring with them many dangers, but perhaps not so evident are the risks from colorless and odorless carbon monoxide (CO) from generators used to temporarily restore power.
With parts of the United States expecting another round of severe weather, the Consumer Pr...
Baby First Aid Kit: The 15 Items You Really Need
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2023
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You just had a baby and you want to be ready for any infant emergency that might arise.
Wondering what items should be in your baby's first aid kit? Here are 15 essentials that you should have on hand once you bring your baby home, recommended by the experts at
FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Nasal Spray for Opioid Overdoses
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2023
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the over-the-counter use of a nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose.
Research has shown that wider availability of naloxone (Narcan) could save lives as the opioid epidemic rages on in this country.
Cardiac Arrest During Childbirth Is Rare, But Some Women Face Higher Risks
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2023
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It's extremely rare, but the number of women suffering cardiac arrest during childbirth is rising in the United States as older, less healthy women have babies, a new study finds.
One in 9,000 women hospitalized during delivery has a cardiac arrest -- a higher rate than...
Post-Hurricane Period Is Dangerous for People With Dementia
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2023
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Hurricanes not only disrupt the communities they affect, they also pose an increased risk of death for people with dementia.
This heightened risk could owe to disruption in their normal routines, changes in their living environment or even changes in access to caregiving...
More Than 3 Million 'Calico Critters' Toys Recalled After Choking Deaths to 2 Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2023
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Calico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard.
Epoch Everlasting Play has recalled more than 3.2 million of the toys, the
Is Your Tap Water Too Hot? Scalding Burns Send Thousands to ER Each Year
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2023
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A water heater set to 120 degrees Fahrenheit can release water from the tap hot enough to cause a second-degree burn in about nine minutes.
Turned up to 130 degrees, that injury happens in just 25 seconds. At 140 degrees, it only takes three seconds, according to a new ...
FDA Panel Says Opioid Overdose Antidote Safe to Sell Over-the-Counter
- Cara Murez and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- February 16, 2023
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A nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose should be sold over-the-counter, two expert panels to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended Wednesday.
Research has shown that wider availability of naloxone -- brand named Narcan -- could save lives as the o...
FDA Panel Considers Making Opioid Antidote Drug Available Without Prescription
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 15, 2023
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A nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose may become available for easier over-the-counter purchase.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers are meeting Wednesday to discuss making generic naloxone hydrochloride available without requiring interaction with a p...
Kids Visiting ER in Mental Crisis Often Get No Follow-Up
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2023
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A growing number of U.S. kids are landing in hospital emergency rooms for a mental health crisis. Now a new study finds that many do not get follow-up care after they're discharged.
Lessons From a Wildfire on How to Save Pets' Lives
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2023
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In the wake of natural disasters like wildfires that have destroyed whole communities with alarming speed, some folks are focused on the beloved pets left behind — and how to save others in the future.
More than 1,000 pets died in the Marshall fire on Dec. 30, 2021, in...
This Super Bowl, Keep Little Hands From Tip-Over TVs
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 10, 2023
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Watching the big game on a big TV? Keep safety in mind if young children are around.
Seven of 10 fatal furniture tip-over incidents in children involve a falling television, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns.
Its latest report on furniture-re...
Poll Finds Nearly Half of Americans Unprepared for Medical Emergency
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 20, 2023
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A medical emergency can happen at any moment. Will you be prepared?
What's 'Code Blue'? New Study Finds Some Hospital Staff Mistake Emergency Codes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 19, 2023
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Hospital emergency codes are used to swiftly alert staff to something requiring a quick response, but a recent study suggests many health care workers can't accurately identify them.
To learn more, researchers focused on five Georgia health care facilities.
Appendicitis Often Spotted Later in Black Patients
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2023
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While appendicitis is a common emergency, Black people experiencing its symptoms more often have a delayed diagnosis.
But that doesn't happen in lower-quality hospitals that serve more Black patients, according to new research. There, Black people are diagnosed more quic...
Each Year, People Start Fires That Cost 20,000 American Lives
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2023
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Fires started by people account for a majority of premature deaths related to inhalation of tiny smoke particles in the United States, a new study reveals.
These blazes, which are increasing, led to 20,000 premature deaths in 2018. That was 270% more than in 2003, accor...
Marijuana-Linked ER Visits by Seniors Are Rising
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 16, 2023
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New research out of California finds seniors are being treated in emergency rooms in significantly higher numbers for adverse side effects from cannabis consumption.
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) said they studied the issue because they ...
Damar Hamlin Released From Buffalo Hospital As Recovery From Cardiac Arrest Continues
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- January 11, 2023
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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been released from a Buffalo hospital just nine days after he suffered cardiac arrest during a Monday night football game.
"Damar Hamlin has been discharged from Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute," the Buffalo ...
Damar Hamlin Moved to Buffalo Hospital As He Recovers From Cardiac Arrest
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2023
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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is now back in New York.
The football player who collapsed on the field after suffering cardiac arrest during a Monday night game in Cincinnati has been released from an Ohio hospital, and will continue his recovery in a Buffalo hospital...