Study Links Childhood Antibiotic Overuse in Hospitals to Emergency Departments
A new study finds that children who visit the ER for symptoms of pneumonia are more likely to be prescribed antibiotics, even if they do not need them.
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Lawsuits Filed Over Recalled CBD Drops That Contained Actual THC, Resulting in Emergency Room Visits
Several lawsuits have been filed in the wake of a labeling mix-up which led to consumers unknowingly buying CBD drops at Oregon dispensaries which contained THC, the psychoactive ingredient in…
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Side Effects of Blood Thinners, Diabetes Drugs Are Leading Causes of ER Visits Due to Medications: Study
CDC researchers report that blood thinners and insulin account for the largest number of emergency room visits due to adverse drug reactions.
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Accidents with E-Scooters, E-Bikes, Hoverboards Linked to Steady Rising Number of ER Visits: CPSC
The CPSC has seen a sharp spike in emergency room visits due to the use of E-scooters, E-bikes and hoverboards in recent years, and anticipates those numbers may increase as…
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Deficient Care at VA Hospital in Florida Resulted in Wrongful Death: Report
An investigation into a patient death at a Florida VA hospital found problems with staffing levels and emergency department procedures.
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Improving Pediatric Emergency Room “Readiness” Among All Trauma Centers Would Save Lives: Study
A new study finds that children treated in Emergency Rooms with higher readiness scores have a greater chance of survival.
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Bike Accident Traumatic Brain Injuries Down For Children, Deaths Up For Adults: CDC
A new study finds that while concussion rates for child bike-riders have fallen significantly, adults do not appear to be seeing the same benefits.
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Product-Related Injuries Declined During Pandemic, Except For Most Severe Cases: CPSC
While most product-related injuries have decreased during the pandemic, some of the more severe types of injuries have actually increased, according to a CPSC report.
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Falls Still The Most Common Reason For Injuries in the U.S.
More Americans go to the Emergency Room for fall injuries than for any other reason, according to a new report.
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FDA Creates List Of National Essential Medicines For Times Of Emergency
The FDA has put together a list of essential drugs which need to be stockpiled in cases of national medical emergencies.