Researchers get a handle on how to control blood sugar after stroke
NIH-funded study points to standard treatment of blood sugar levels Hyperglycemia, or high levels of glucose, is common in patients ...
Tag: Critical Care/Emergency Medicine
Helicopter transport for stroke patients decreases time to surgery, new study finds
Miami Beach, FL--The sooner that a severe stroke patient can access thrombectomy, the more likely they are to experience a ...
Are american nurses prepared for a catastrophe? New study says perhaps not
Sound bites available upon request On average, American colleges and universities with nursing programs offer about one hour of instruction ...
More ED visits because of alcohol, 175% increase in 25- to 29-year-olds seeking care
New research shows dramatically rising visits to emergency departments (ED) related to alcohol, especially for women, with a 175% increase ...
Plasticizer interaction with the heart
Researchers at Children's National Health System examine the link between the phthalate MEHP and cardiac arrhythmiasCredit: Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, ...
One in 270 births have ‘dual burden’ of prematurity and severe maternal complications
Study of 3 million California births emphasizes need for proactive, coordinated care for families simultaneously impacted by preterm birth and ...
First ever state sepsis regulation in US tied to lower death rates
PITTSBURGH, July 16, 2019 - Death rates from sepsis fell faster in New York than expected--and faster than in peer ...
Insurance linked to hospitals’ decision to transfer kids with mental health emergencies
A national study finds children without insurance who seek treatment for a mental health disorder in the emergency department (ED) ...
Hurricane disasters associated with poorer outcomes for radiotherapy patients
Report says transferring treatment; eliminating out-of-network insurance charges should be considered Lung cancer patients who had a hurricane disaster declared ...
New book aimed at closing critical gap in doctor of nursing practice programs
Authors: System focus needed for meeting challenges that tomorrow's nursing leadersCredit: University of Colorado College of Nursing Creators of a ...
Bentham Science announces the launch of new journal, Venoms and Toxins
Bentham Science is pleased to announce the launch of a new subscription-based journal, Venoms and Toxins. The first issue of ...
Political support, strong public health systems key to eliminating measles outbreaks worldwide
Podcast post-embargo link: https://soundcloud.com/cmajpodcasts/190559-com Strong political support and strong public health systems are necessary to combat measles outbreaks, which are ...
Team approach to cardiac care increases chance of surviving heart attack complications
When multidisciplinary health care teams were engaged in caring for patients suffering from refractory cardiogenic shock, a severe condition that ...
Ped EM docs at risk for developing compassion fatigue, burnout, low compassion satisfaction
Credit: KIRSTY CHALLEN, B.SC., MBCHB, MRES, PH.D., LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS, UNITED KINGDOM DES PLAINES, IL -- Pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) ...
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