Pediatrics
Your child is sick. Do you call your doctor or head to the ER?
It's a common dilemma when your child seems sick: Do you call the doctor, make a trip to urgent care or head straight to the emergency room?
Nov 23, 2022
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News tagged with emergency room
Attention deficit disorders
ADHD medication tied to lower risk for alcohol, drug abuse in teens and adults
The use of medication to treat attention deficient hyperactivity disorder is linked to significantly lower risk for substance use problems in adolescents and adults with ADHD, according to a study led by researchers at Indiana ...
Jul 13, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19: Symptoms that require emergency care
Growing concerns over COVID-19 have health care organizations worldwide making vast changes—from postponing procedures to visitation restrictions. Consumers are being asked to limit emergency room visits. But every day, ...
Mar 20, 2020
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Medical research
New research sheds light on patient discrimination against health care workers
University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers have published new information about patient discrimination toward health care workers who identify as gender non-binary individuals.
Aug 17, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
5 things everyone should know about coronavirus
An unusual outbreak of pneumonia in China in December presented a medical mystery that may have been solved with the identification of a never-before-seen coronavirus, now known as the 2019 novel coronavirus—but many more ...
Jan 27, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Take a deep breath: how to cope with panic attacks
With symptoms that often mimic heart attacks, panic attacks can be extremely scary for people who experience them. To help, Baylor College of Medicine's Dr. Asim Shah gives his recommendations on recognizing the signs of ...
Apr 24, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health-related emergency room visits are increasing among teens and young adults
A new study led by fellows at the USC Schaeffer Center shows mental health-related emergency department (ED) visits have increased substantially since 2009, a trend driven by large increases in adolescent and young adult ...
Jan 27, 2020
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Health
Medical cannabis consumers use less healthcare resources and report better quality of life: study
Although more than 2 million people are registered in state medical cannabis programs across the United States, very little is known about the medical benefits of cannabis. What knowledge has been gained is from programs ...
Jun 18, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Detroit's longtime problem with asthma is getting much worse
Shelia Bernard remembers the way asthma made her daughter wheeze, how a cold would turn so bad she'd have to take her to the hospital for breathing treatments.
Apr 8, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
International study identifies predictors of severe outcomes in children with COVID-19
A new international study offers a clearer picture of the impact of COVID-19 infection and the risk of severe outcomes on young people around the world.
Jan 11, 2022
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