ACC: Long-Term Outcomes for MI Similar at ≤40, 40 to 50
Patients aged 40 years or younger have increased rates of substance abuse compared with older patients
2004 to 2017 Saw Increase in Fractures for Elderly Dog Walkers
Most patients sustained hip fractures; more than one-quarter of patients required admission
Mental Health Symptoms Common After Mild Brain Injury
Authors say findings show importance of follow-up care after emergency department visit
FDA Approves Ketamine-Like Drug for Severe Depression
Drug available through restricted distribution system, must be administered in certified medical office
About 360,000 ED Visits Were for Nonmedical Drug Abuse in 2016
More than half of estimated visits also involved nonpharmaceutical substances, including drugs, alcohol
Methanol Toxicity Can Result From Occupational Exposure
Case report describes patient with symptoms that began two weeks after new job at propane company
Heat Alerts May Come Too Late in Northern States
Heat-related illnesses rise at heat index of 85 degrees, but heat alerts not issued until 100 degrees
FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb Resigns
Gottlieb's signature effort has been tighter scrutiny, enforcement of e-cigarette industry
Multidimensional Approach Cuts Unneeded Drug-Drug Interaction Alerts
Number of interruptive DDI alerts substantially decreased as result of alert refinement efforts
February 2019 Briefing – Emergency Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for February 2019. This roundup includes the...
