Learn CPR: Why it matters more than you may realize
A family member collapses at home. A co-worker suddenly becomes unresponsive. A child stops breathing.
Oct 15, 2026
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Therapeutics: News and Research on Emergency Treatment
MeSH tree: E02.365
Autistic children drown at alarming rates: How swim lessons and water safety strategies can save their lives
During roasting hot summer days, more and more people make their way to swimming pools, lakes, rivers and other spots where they can access water to stay cool.
Jul 25, 2026
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Beyond car seats and childproof pill bottles: A child psychologist explains how to empower kids to make safer choices
Unintentional injuries kill more than 7,000 children ages 1–19 in the U.S. each year—close to 20 deaths per day. Injuries are the leading cause of child death, and these injuries are often preventable.
Jun 24, 2026
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Q&A: Chances are you're not carrying the right safety gear when you hike
With the arrival of warmer weather across the United States, outdoor enthusiasts are returning to America's parks and forests to hike and run on the country's beautiful, often remote, networks of trails. But along with the ...
May 26, 2026
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AI-powered CPR coach outperforms 911 dispatchers in guiding bystander resuscitation
A new study from scientists at the University of California San Diego in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, and other institutions, demonstrates that an artificial ...
May 18, 2026
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CPR goes high-tech: Transesophageal echocardiography turns blind compressions into precision hits
By conducting the world's first randomized clinical trial, researchers have demonstrated that while overall survival rates remained comparable in this initial phase, TEE-guided precision CPR enhances end-tidal CO2 levels ...
Apr 9, 2026
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Have a heart—caregivers need care, too
Living with a chronic medical condition after surviving a heart attack or stroke may come with additional health and personal care needs. Often survivors must rely on a family member or close friend to help. However, there's ...
Mar 17, 2026
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National poll finds gaps in community preparedness for teen cardiac emergencies
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, including teens, and a new national poll suggests many schools and families may not be fully prepared to respond. Only about half of parents say they are aware that their teen's ...
Feb 16, 2026
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CPR skills prepare communities to save lives when seconds matter
When a medical emergency happens, time matters and a quick response is needed. During American Heart Month 2026, the National Fraternal Order of Police joins the American Heart Association in urging Americans everywhere to ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Robotic medical crash cart eases workload for health care teams
Health care workers have an intense workload and often experience mental distress during resuscitation and other critical care procedures. Although researchers have studied whether robots can support human teams in other ...
Feb 10, 2026
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