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Recent Years Have Seen U.S. Military Reinventing Trauma Care
Redesigned tourniquets supplied to front-line soldiers; surgical teams positioned far forward
Any Opioid Use Tied to Involvement in Criminal Justice System
History of involvement with criminal justice system increased with intensity of drug use
Pelvic Exam in ER Doesn’t Help Predict STI for Young Females
Pelvic exam doesn't add to history for diagnosis of STIs in young females with suspected cervicitis, PID
High Financial Burden Up With ASCVD in Low-Income Families
High burden for many low-income families with member with ASCVD, including those with insurance
Red Cross Issues Nationwide Call for Blood Donations
While all blood types are needed, type O negative and positive are especially crucial
FDA Drops Zika Testing for Blood Donors
Agency recommends moving away from testing each individual donation to testing pooled donations
CDC: Wildfire Smoke Poses Health Risks
Agency offers steps to minimize exposure, particularly for those with chronic conditions
High Rates of Salmonella Contamination ID’d in Kratom
As of end of May 2018, 199 cases of salmonellosis ID'd that were linked to kratom consumption
Parents Urged to ‘Look Before You Lock’ Cars
Parents urged to be extra vigilant over summer holiday to prevent child vehicular heatstroke deaths
Budesonide With Saline Solution Helpful for Rhinosinusitis
Clinically meaningful benefits seen in chronic rhinosinusitis patients; treatment effect imprecise
