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CPR on TV is often inaccurate—but watching characters jump to the rescue can still save real lives
Television characters who experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital are more likely to receive CPR than people in real life. But the CPR on these shows often depicts outdated practices and inaccuracies about who is most ...
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'The Pitt' informs, educates viewers, study says
Gritty medical drama "The Pitt" has made a big difference in the way patients and families understand dicey issues like organ donation or end-of-life decision making, a new report says.
Jan 9, 2026
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What is CPR and who needs it?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill anyone can perform. It is administered to an unconscious person who is not breathing normally.
Jan 9, 2026
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Kids with fractures and sprains don't need oral opioids for their pain, researchers find
Kids with broken or sprained limbs don't need oral opioids to treat their pain, according to newly published findings from a cross-Canada study by pediatric emergency researchers. The study is published in JAMA.
Jan 8, 2026
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1 in 15 emergency department visits linked to extreme weather in Australia
A new study published today shows extreme hot and cold temperatures are sending thousands of Canberrans to emergency departments each year, and experts warn climate change will only make things worse in the Australian Capital ...
Jan 7, 2026
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Adrenaline restarts the heart after in-hospital cardiac arrest
Giving adrenaline to hospital patients whose heart has stopped is very effective, and can increase the chance of bringing their heart rate back to normal by a factor of five.
Jan 7, 2026
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Shared experience in trauma teams links directly to improved patient outcomes
A new study published in Organization Science titled "Transactive Memory Systems and Hospital Trauma Team Performance: Shared Experience in Action Teams" reveals that trauma patients have better outcomes when they are treated ...
Jan 6, 2026
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In Fort Worth, mobile blood transfusion program has saved lives
Strapped to a stretcher in the back of an ambulance, the shooting victim moaned, then screamed. Blood splattered across the person's cheeks and neck, seeped through the gauze looped around a leg and dripped onto the floor.
Jan 5, 2026
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New sprayable powder forms instant gel barrier to stop severe bleeding in seconds
The leading cause of death due to injuries in war is excessive bleeding. A KAIST research team, in which an Army Major participated, has tackled this issue head-on. By developing a next-generation powder-type hemostatic agent ...
Dec 29, 2025
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New study estimates NHS England spends 3% of its primary and secondary care budget on the health impacts of temperature
A new University of Oxford-led study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, is the first to link daily temperature data to health-care use and costs across primary and secondary care in England. Analysis of 4.37 million ...
Dec 23, 2025
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Holiday carbon monoxide risks families should know
Holiday gatherings often mean more cooking, heating and travel, but they can also raise the risk of a dangerous threat many people never see or smell: Carbon monoxide.
Dec 22, 2025
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Young children more likely to visit ER after virtual care than in-person visits, study shows
A new Ontario-based study finds that children aged three months to two years are more likely to visit the emergency department (ED) within three days after a virtual primary care appointment compared to an in-person visit. ...
Dec 19, 2025
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Can Urgent Care clinics actually take pressure off hospitals? Yes, but they're not the only way
When we're acutely ill or injured, we want to be able to quickly access care in Australia's hospital emergency departments (EDs). But more of us are seeking care in EDs. This went from 7.4 million in 2014–15 to 9.1 million ...
Dec 18, 2025
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Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome found to have increased from 2012 to 2021
From 2012 to 2021, there was an increase in the prevalence of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) in Massachusetts, with the highest 10-year prevalence among young adults, Hispanic individuals, Black individuals, and men, ...
Dec 18, 2025
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Corridor care in NHS: 79% of trusts treating patients in non-designated areas
Most (79%) of NHS trusts in England are treating patients in corridors or makeshift areas in emergency departments including "fit to sit" rooms, X‐ray waiting areas, and in one case a café, finds an investigation published ...
Dec 16, 2025
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Improving the medical and forensic care of sexual assault survivors in the emergency department
As a resident, David Yang took care of numerous survivors of sexual assault in the emergency department (ED). Often, he would notice that these individuals had difficulty accessing advocates who could help them navigate both ...
Dec 16, 2025
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Canadian study finds 1 in 4 children with major traumatic injuries not cared for in pediatric trauma centers
New research shows that one in four children with major traumatic injury do not receive care in a pediatric trauma center, where outcomes are generally better than in adult centers.
Dec 15, 2025
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Sedative choice could improve outcomes for breathing tube patients
Doctors treating seriously ill patients in an emergency setting may want to give the sedative etomidate, rather than ketamine, while placing a breathing tube, according to a randomized trial published in the New England Journal ...
Dec 9, 2025
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Nearly 1 in 5 UK emergency department patients cared for in corridors/waiting rooms, study reveals
At any one time, nearly one in five emergency department patients in the UK are being cared for in corridors, waiting rooms, and other non-standard "overflow" spaces—an approach known as escalation area care—suggest the ...
Dec 9, 2025
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Research finds new method to reduce infant spinal taps
A simple combination of blood and urine tests may allow many infants with fevers (febrile) to safely avoid lumbar punctures (spinal taps), according to new findings from a major international study published in JAMA. The ...
Dec 8, 2025
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Nerve blocks and IV prochlorperazine now top recommendations for migraine relief in ERs
A new study by Phoenix's Barrow Neurological Institute and the University of Calgary has found which injectable treatments showed the most benefit for migraine patients and should be routinely offered by Emergency Departments ...
Dec 6, 2025
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Emergency departments fall short on delivering timely treatment for sickle cell pain, study finds
A new study finds that only one in three patients visiting emergency departments (EDs) for severe pain associated with sickle cell disease received appropriate opioid-based pain-relieving medications within the first hour ...
Dec 6, 2025
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State abortion bans increase emergency care violations, research finds
Although the United States does not guarantee health care as a right, federal law mandates that hospitals cannot deny anyone lifesaving emergency care. However, a new study finds that restrictive state abortion laws may affect ...
Dec 5, 2025
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Researchers unveil new algorithm to dramatically speed up stroke detection scans
When someone walks into an emergency room with symptoms of a stroke, every second matters. But today, diagnosing the type of stroke, the life-or-death distinction between a clot and a bleed, requires large, stationary machines ...
Dec 4, 2025
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