Patients seen by a female gastroenterologist for an initial consultation are less likely to use medical care in the emergency department, hospital or primary care office for two years after their visit when compared to patients ...
May 18, 2024
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Molecular tests and other screening tools can lessen the risk of potentially fatal reactions to antiseizure medications that millions of Americans take for epilepsy and other conditions, but skin rashes still require speedy ...
May 15, 2024
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The last thing anyone wants is for sex to be a headache. For some people, though, an increase in sexual excitement can be a real pain in the neck.
May 10, 2024
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More people are using online patient portals to view their information while in the emergency room, but access is challenging for members of medically underserved communities and the elderly, UT Southwestern Medical Center ...
May 6, 2024
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The World Health Organization declared an end to the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 5, 2023. In the year since, only two provinces—Alberta and Ontario—have published proposals for dealing with future health emergencies.
May 4, 2024
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On May 1, Manatee County was set to launch a new pilot program that uses a drone to deliver a defibrillator, a tourniquet, or naloxone—an opioid-overdose antidote—to emergency scenes. The program is meant to reduce response ...
May 2, 2024
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A subtle type of seizure goes undetected two thirds of the time in pediatric emergency departments, a new study shows.
May 1, 2024
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At the height of the pandemic, timely access to COVID-19 testing was crucial for curbing the spread of the disease and informing treatment decisions. Studies have unveiled racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 infection ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Another broiling summer looms, along with another season of kids' summer sports.
Apr 22, 2024
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A movement to discredit a controversial medical diagnosis is being bolstered by a new study out of McGill University. Excited delirium describes a state of agitation, aggression, and distress and has become a common defense ...
Apr 18, 2024
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