New opioid up to 10 times stronger than fentanyl spreading across US
A powerful new lab-made opioid is moving through the illegal U.S. drug supply, and federal officials warn it could keep spreading.
Sep 29, 2026
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Emergency medicine news
Screaming, vomiting, and daily weed: The rise of 'scromiting' among chronic cannabis users
Kennon Heard, MD, Ph.D., was skeptical when he first heard about cases in emergency departments of severe, recurring episodes of nausea and vomiting associated with chronic use of marijuana. In 2004, Australian researchers ...
Feb 27, 2026
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Updated CPR guidelines tackle choking response, opioid-related emergencies and a revised chain of survival
The "2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC)," published today in the journal, Circulation, marks the first full revision of lifesaving resuscitation ...
Oct 22, 2025
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Use of head CT scans in ERs more than doubles over 15 years
A new study shows large increases in the use of computed tomography (CT) scans of the head in emergency departments across the United States from 2007 to 2022. The study, which was published on November 19, 2025, in Neurology, ...
Nov 19, 2025
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Near tripling in US reported lidocaine local anesthetic poisonings/deaths over past decade, analysis reveals
Poisonings and deaths linked to the use of the local anesthetic lidocaine have nearly tripled in the US over the past decade, finds an analysis of National Poison Data System (NPDS) reports, published online in the journal ...
Jul 21, 2025
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Adding a lookup step makes AI better at assigning medical diagnosis codes
A new study by researchers at the Mount Sinai Health System suggests that a simple tweak to how artificial intelligence (AI) assigns diagnostic codes could significantly improve accuracy, even outperforming physicians. The ...
Sep 25, 2025
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Emergency medicine workers report job satisfaction, though burnout and staff retention remain major problems
One of the largest international surveys into job satisfaction among emergency department workers has revealed that while the majority found their work satisfying and rewarding, there are still many areas where improvements ...
Sep 27, 2025
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Soft robot intubation device, designed specifically for non-expert users, could save lives
Maintaining an open airway is a critical priority in emergency medicine. Without the flow of oxygen, other emergency interventions can become ineffective at saving the patient's life. However, creating this airway through ...
Sep 10, 2025
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Fatal snakebite at Tennessee park highlights risks in the wild
Authorities in Tennessee reported a rare and tragic death after a hiker was bitten by a rattlesnake.
Aug 22, 2025
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Hidden pockets of GHB harm revealed as ambulance attendances surge across Australia
New research has revealed a substantial increase in GHB-related ambulance attendances across Australia, with Victoria recording the highest rate and Greater Geelong emerging as a regional hotspot.
Jul 14, 2025
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