Football is more than just a game in Turkey. It's a passion that brings people together, but it also has some unexpected effects. One of these is the impact on emergency department visits. Researchers wanted to see if there was a link between big football matches, called derbies, and the number of p
In New South Wales, hospitals have seen a lot of women coming in because of violence. This isn't just any violence, but violence that happens at home, often by someone they know. The data from 2015 to 2022 shows some interesting patterns. It's not just about the numbers, but also about where these i
In the fast-paced world of emergency rooms, pinpointing the source of an infection can be a real puzzle. This is especially true when patients arrive with symptoms that don't quite fit any clear pattern. A recent study took a closer look at how well a specific type of scan, known as a thoraco-abdomi
Healthcare in the U. S. isn't fair. Some people face more hurdles in getting proper treatment for epilepsy. This leads to more trips to the emergency room. Researchers wanted to see why this happens. They looked at data. They found a pattern. People without insurance or with public insurance often
Doctors jotting down notes after seeing patients might not just be recording medical details. These notes could also hint at something else: how tired the doctor is. A recent study dug into this idea using a whopping 129, 228 emergency room visits. The goal? To train a computer model to spot notes w
In Singapore, health workers in emergency rooms have a tough job. They deal with many patients when it's extremely hot. A recent study looked at how these workers see heatwaves and what they think hospitals can do better. Heatwaves are a big deal in Singapore. They can make people very sick. The st
Houston's emergency rooms saw a significant shift in patient visits during the power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl. This hurricane struck in the middle of summer, making the situation even more challenging. Understanding how these changes happened is crucial. It can help in planning better respo
When a baby is cold, it can be a sign of more serious problems. In particular, hypothermia in young infants can hint at the presence of serious bacterial infections. These infections can be quite dangerous and include issues like urinary tract infections, bacteria in the blood, or even meningitis. R
Emergency room waiting areas can be incredibly stressful. Both patients and their caregivers often feel anxious and overwhelmed. Music is a tool that has been used to help calm people down in various settings. However, there is not much research on how music therapy works in emergency room waitin
The medical field is buzzing with the potential of large language models (LLMs). These AI tools can handle various tasks, including summarizing text. As these tools start to pop up in hospitals, it's crucial to check how well they work. A study looked at 100 random adult visits to an emergency depar
