EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

May 09 2025HEALTH

Telehealth and Suicide Prevention in Emergency Rooms

In the U. S. , mental health issues account for about 7% of emergency room visits. This is a significant number, highlighting the urgent need for effective mental health care in these settings. Telehealth, or telemedicine, is becoming more common in emergency rooms. It allows doctors to provide mental health care remotely. This is especially useful in rural areas. Th...

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May 08 2025HEALTH

Spine injuries in sports: Who's at risk?

Spine injuries from sports are a big deal. They can happen to anyone, but some people are more likely to get hurt than others. This was the focus of a recent study. It looked at data from 2011 to 2020. The goal was to figure out who gets hurt the most and why. The study looked at lots of different sports. It also considered where the injuries happened. This is impor...

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May 03 2025HEALTH

Boosting Help for Kids Hurt by Gun Violence

Kids getting hurt by guns is a big problem. Many kids end up in the emergency room because of this. A hospital can help them and their families deal with this trauma. This is what a hospital-based violence intervention program does. They try to lower the chances of these kids getting hurt again. But, there is a problem. Not all families who need help are gettin...

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May 02 2025HEALTH

When is the ER the Right Choice?

The emergency room is a critical part of the healthcare system. It is there for those who need immediate, life-saving care. However, it is often crowded with people who do not need urgent care. This can put a lot of pressure on the system. One way to ease this strain is to direct these patients to more suitable care options. However, there is no agreement among ...

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Apr 28 2025HEALTH

Urban Emergency Departments: A New Frontline for HIV Prevention?

In the battle against HIV, a powerful weapon called PrEP exists, but it is not being used enough. PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, can prevent HIV infection. Emergency departments in cities could be a great place to offer PrEP. However, it is not clear if patients in these departments would be open to this idea. A recent study tried to find out what patients think ...

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Apr 26 2025HEALTH

The Quick Fix for Heart Attack Checks

Heart attacks are scary and can happen suddenly. Doctors need to act fast. That means a lot of tests and checks. Some of these tests are pretty new. They can spot problems quickly. This can save time and money. But are they always the best choice? First, let's talk about heart attacks. They happen when blood flow to the heart is blocked. This can cause serio...

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Apr 23 2025HEALTH

VR Breaks Beat Rest for Emergency Doctors

Emergency room doctors face a lot of stress during their long 24-hour shifts. So, researchers wanted to see if virtual reality (VR) could help reduce their anxiety levels. They conducted a study with 26 emergency medicine residents, all around 29 years old, with an equal number of men and women. The study was designed to compare the effects of a 10-minute rest break ...

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Apr 18 2025HEALTH

The Need for Better ER Note Quality

Emergency rooms are always busy places. Doctors and nurses are constantly moving. They see many patients every day. They have to write notes about each patient. These notes are very important. They help other doctors understand what happened. They also help doctors learn from each other. But there is a problem. Not all notes are good. Some are missing import...

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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

Frontline Workers' Views on Spotting Family Violence During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has made things tough for everyone, but it's been especially hard for those dealing with domestic and family violence (DFV). In Australia, nearly one in four women face this issue at some point in their lives. Emergency departments (EDs) in public hospitals are crucial for spotting, helping, and referring people at risk. But there's a big questi...

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

HIV Care After Sexual Assault: A Look at Improvements

In emergency rooms, patients who have experienced sexual assault often struggle to get HIV post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP. This medication can prevent HIV infection if taken soon after exposure. A recent effort aimed to change this. The plan involved updating the electronic health records for sexual assault cases and providing free PEP treatment packs for healthca...

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