The scorching heat can be inescapable this time of year, and as temperatures hover around triple digits, experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center caution that uncomfortable weather can escalate to dangerous health conditions.
Cervical spinal injuries in children and adolescents are fortunately rare, but they can be serious, as they can lead to paralysis. Suspected injuries are diagnosed via X-rays and computed tomography (CT). But indiscriminate CT-related radiation can lead to cancers later in life. Emergency medical services (EMS), emergency department and trauma teams need better tools to determine which children have serious neck trauma needing spinal precautions, and which children have negligible injuries and don’t need the unnecessary radiation exposure.
Announcement of contents of the July 2024 issue of Neurosurgical Focus
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center celebrated a significant milestone today with the accreditation of a new ambulance dedicated to enhancing emergency medical services for the community. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official introduction of the state-certified vehicle, aimed at bolstering life-saving capabilities in Westwood.
MAYWOOD, IL – Every Fourth of July weekend, millions gather to enjoy fireworks in cities and towns across the country. However, creating your own fireworks display can be dangerous. Emergency rooms and burn centers see a significant increase in patients presenting with firework injuries in the month around July 4, said Shannon Lovett, MD, interim chair of emergency medicine at Loyola Medicine.
The Supreme Court is expected to rule this week on some high profile cases–including one on Idaho’s near total ban on abortion and emergency abortions. ...
Out of 3,425 patients enrolled in the study, 0.4% (13 patients) experienced a delayed intracranial hemorrhage, a significantly lower rate than previously reported (7.2%).
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center Along with Westwood Mayor, Raymond Arroyo, Mark the Accreditation of a New Ambulance to Provide Life Saving Service to the Community
Evaluating new novel treatment that is the first drug which can be given orally as well as IV along with antivenom to treat snakebites, especially in rural areas.
Rutgers Health neurology, dermatology, and pharmacy researchers explain how to distinguish concerning rashes from less severe reactions.
At the beach or on a boat, there are extra safety considerations to keep in mind when it comes to open, natural bodies of water — like oceans, lakes, rivers and ponds. Two Penn State Health experts offer advice in this Medical Minute.
Emergency department physician Erin Muckey discusses how adults and children can stay safe while trying to stay cool this summer
Benjamin S. Abella, MD, MPhil, a national leader in the study of sudden cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), has been appointed Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine for the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Mount Sinai Health System.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) led the Department of the Defense-funded Pragmatic Trial Examining Oxygenation Prior to Intubation PREOXI study comparing the two most commonly used methods used to preoxygenate patients prior to tracheal intubation: preoxygenation with noninvasive ventilation and preoxygenation with an oxygen mask.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for approximately one in every three deaths, with more than 20 million deaths reported in 2021 according to a 2024 World Heart Federation report.
Everybody has them. A Penn State Health expert with nearly 50 years of experience talks about the best way to treat headaches.
A new initiative funded by The University of Texas System and the state of Texas seeks to improve care for trauma patients, including both service members and civilians.
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