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• Lawsuits Filed Over Recalled CBD Drops That Contained Actual THC, Resulting in Emergency Room Visits

  October 19, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  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 marijuana, which led to several emergency room visits.

• Side Effects of Blood Thinners, Diabetes Drugs Are Leading Causes of ER Visits Due to Medications: Study

  October 15, 2021

  Russell Maas

  CDC researchers report that blood thinners and insulin account for the largest number of emergency room visits due to adverse drug reactions.

• Accidents with E-Scooters, E-Bikes, Hoverboards Linked to Steady Rising Number of ER Visits: CPSC

  October 1, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  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 the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic begins to recede.

• Deficient Care at VA Hospital in Florida Resulted in Wrongful Death: Report

  June 16, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  An investigation into a patient death at a Florida VA hospital found problems with staffing levels and emergency department procedures.

• Improving Pediatric Emergency Room “Readiness” Among All Trauma Centers Would Save Lives: Study

  June 8, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that children treated in Emergency Rooms with higher readiness scores have a greater chance of survival.

• Bike Accident Traumatic Brain Injuries Down For Children, Deaths Up For Adults: CDC

  May 20, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  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.

• Product-Related Injuries Declined During Pandemic, Except For Most Severe Cases: CPSC

  March 16, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  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.

• Falls Still The Most Common Reason For Injuries in the U.S.

  December 31, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  More Americans go to the Emergency Room for fall injuries than for any other reason, according to a new report.

• FDA Creates List Of National Essential Medicines For Times Of Emergency

  November 2, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has put together a list of essential drugs which need to be stockpiled in cases of national medical emergencies.

• Emergency Room Treatments Down 42% For Non-COVID Related Injuries: CDC

  June 4, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new CDC study shows a drop in emergency room visits in recent months, suggesting people are avoiding seeking medical attention out of fear of COVID-19.