Virtual reality and music may help lower blood pressure during emergencies
A virtual reality landscape of a flowing river and trees, accompanied by classical music, can help to reduce…
Emergency departments could help boost annual flu vaccination rates
A University of California, Riverside-led study of more than 3,200 emergency department (ED) patients across the United States found that while…
New skin patch could replace bulky polygraphs and sleep monitors
A soft wireless chest patch could replace bulky polygraphs and sleep-lab wires by continuously tracking the body’s hidden…
Study finds different types of crystalloid fluids are equally effective for pediatric sepsis
A major study, led by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Nemours Children’s Health, and Children’s National Hospital…
Study reveals significant gaps in MMR vaccine knowledge among ER patients
Measles remains one of the most contagious infectious diseases, spread through coughing and sneezing, with even small declines…
Pediatric mental health triage often inaccurate in emergency departments
In emergency medicine, triage differentiates patients who require immediate attention from those who can safely wait for care.…
This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business
Dr. Alice Chiao speaks with CNN’s Hadas Gold. – CNN Dr. Alice Chiao used to teach emergency medicine…
UK air ambulance critical care expands but unequal access still limits lifesaving treatment
Expanded physician-led air ambulance services are improving access to advanced prehospital care across the UK, yet important regional…
New 2026 guideline expands access to advanced acute ischemic stroke care
Expanded eligibility for advanced stroke therapies and new recommendations for diagnosing and treating stroke in children and adults are among…
Bradycardia emerges as key clinical sign of xylazine-opioid overdose
Researchers have identified bradycardia-an abnormally low heart rate–as a symptom of xylazine-opioid overdose. This breakthrough finding from the…
Northern Nevada Health System opened new emergency department in North Valleys | Local News
The Northern Nevada Health System opened a new freestanding emergency department in the North Valleys of Reno on…
Hepatic necrosis and dysfunction following angioembolization in a trauma-related mortality | International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Background Angiographic embolization is a key tool in managing hemorrhage from blunt traumatic injuries, particularly hepatic trauma, but…