ESC Guidelines Updated for Diagnosis, Treatment of PE
Dedicated algorithms proposed for management of high-risk PE, diagnosis of suspected PE in pregnancy
Second Possible Death Reported in U.S. From Vaping-Related Lung Illness
Meanwhile, Michigan becomes the first state to ban flavored electronic cigarettes
Pediatric Flu Vaccine Guidelines Updated for 2019-20 Season
Any form of licensed, age-appropriate vaccine is acceptable, with no preferred formulation or product
August 2019 Briefing – Emergency Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for August 2019. This roundup includes the...
Officials Say New York City Measles Outbreak Over
No new measles cases have been reported in the city since mid-July
NFL Seasons of Play, Playing Position Affect Mental Health
Seasons of professional play and playing position in NFL linked to cognition-related quality of life
As Lung Injury Cases Rise, CDC Advises ‘Do Not Vape’
CDC, FDA working with state health officials to gather info on products, substances used by affected patients
eScooter-Related Injuries Have Increased Over Time
48 percent had blood alcohol level >80 mg/dL; 52 percent of toxicology screens were positive
Plasma Marker May Help Detect Traumatic Brain Injury
Plasma levels of glial fibrillary acidic protein higher in those with CT−, MRI+ versus CT−, MRI− findings
CDC: January to July 2018 Saw Decrease in Opioid Deaths
But deaths from illicitly manufactured fentanyl increased during same period