Greater CAD Incidence, Heart Mass in Firefighter Cardiac Arrests
Predictors of cardiac death include heart weight >450 g, coronary artery stenosis, prior MI
X-Rays, Blood Tests Not Advised for Children’s Concussions
CT scans may be warranted in the case of vomiting, unconsciousness, and severe, worsening headaches
Influenza Caused Emirates Flight to Be Briefly Quarantined at JFK
New York City health officials say passengers had influenza or other common cold viruses
CDC Issues Recs on Diagnosis, Management of Pediatric mTBI
Guideline presents 19 sets of recommendations on diagnosis, prognosis, management/treatment
Widespread Statin Use Not Recommended in Old, Very Old
No benefit in healthy elderly patients; protective effect limited to those with type 2 DM aged 75 to 84
Better Training Needed to Boost LGBTQ Patient Health Care
Issues raised at AMA discussion include knowledge gaps for transgender women, screening guidelines
Opioid Maker to Pay for Overdose Antidote Development
Grant is being given to Harm Reduction Therapeutics to develop low-cost, OTC naloxone nasal spray
Hospital Groups Launch Own Generic Drug Company
The company, Civica Rx, will start with 14 widely used hospital drugs
ED Plays Critical Role in Caring for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder
Review provides evidence-based strategies for identifying, managing, transitioning care
~3,000 Excess Deaths Estimated Due to Hurricane Maria
Reported death counts limited by physician lack of awareness of death certification process
