FDA Issues Warning on E-Cigarette Liquids Resembling Cough Syrup
Products have labeling, advertising that imitate prescription cough syrup products
FDA Reports Cases of Seizures Among Young Vapers
Agency review revealed 35 reported cases of seizures following use of e-cigarettes since 2010
Many ICU Workers Contaminated With Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Improper removal of protective equipment tied to higher risk for drug-resistant organism contamination
Over-the-Counter Meds Save Health Care System Money
OTC medicines lead to $146 billion in annual clinical and drug cost savings
Best Practices Developed for Diagnosing, Managing MINOCA
Algorithm aims to improve diagnosis, management of MI in absence of coronary artery disease
U.S. Measles Cases Already Top Last Year’s Total
387 reported cases in 15 states as of March 28
Americans Borrowed $88 Billion in Past Year to Pay for Health Care
Many do not seek treatment for health issues due to cost or reduce spending to pay for health care
March 2019 Briefing – Emergency Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for March 2019. This roundup includes the...
Rates of CPR Before EMS Arrival Increased From 2000 to 2017
Compression-only, standard CPR have increased, linked to doubled survival rates versus no CPR
Discharge, Interhospital Transfer Varies With Insurance Status
Uninsured patients more likely to be discharged, transferred versus privately insured patients
