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In guidelines developed by the European Society of Cardiology

ESC Guidelines Updated for Diagnosis, Treatment of PE

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Dedicated algorithms proposed for management of high-risk PE, diagnosis of suspected PE in pregnancy
A second death in the United States from severe respiratory illness possibly associated with vaping is being investigated by health officials.

Second Possible Death Reported in U.S. From Vaping-Related Lung Illness

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Meanwhile, Michigan becomes the first state to ban flavored electronic cigarettes
In a policy statement published online Sept. 2 in Pediatrics

Pediatric Flu Vaccine Guidelines Updated for 2019-20 Season

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Any form of licensed, age-appropriate vaccine is acceptable, with no preferred formulation or product

August 2019 Briefing – Emergency Medicine

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for August 2019. This roundup includes the...
The New York City measles outbreak is over and the public health emergency that was declared on April 9 for parts of Brooklyn has ended

Officials Say New York City Measles Outbreak Over

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No new measles cases have been reported in the city since mid-July
For football players in the National Football League

NFL Seasons of Play, Playing Position Affect Mental Health

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Seasons of professional play and playing position in NFL linked to cognition-related quality of life
The number of people who have developed a severe form of lung disease potentially tied to vaping has now risen to 215 cases across 25 states

As Lung Injury Cases Rise, CDC Advises ‘Do Not Vape’

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CDC, FDA working with state health officials to gather info on products, substances used by affected patients
Electric motorized scooter-related injuries have increased over time and are frequently associated with alcohol and illicit substance use

eScooter-Related Injuries Have Increased Over Time

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48 percent had blood alcohol level >80 mg/dL; 52 percent of toxicology screens were positive
Plasma concentration of glial fibrillary acidic protein can aid in detecting traumatic brain injury by identifying patients with negative findings on computed tomography scan who might need magnetic resonance imaging and additional follow-up

Plasma Marker May Help Detect Traumatic Brain Injury

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Plasma levels of glial fibrillary acidic protein higher in those with CT−, MRI+ versus CT−, MRI− findings
Opioid deaths decreased during January to July 2018

CDC: January to July 2018 Saw Decrease in Opioid Deaths

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But deaths from illicitly manufactured fentanyl increased during same period