U.K. Campaign Hasn’t Aided Patient Presentations for TIA, Minor CVA
Medical attention seeking no higher with Face, Arm, Speech, Time campaign for minor stroke symptoms
Hospitals Face $218B in Federal Payment Cuts From 2010 to 2028
11 pieces of legislation plus regulatory changes result in payment reductions beyond those under ACA
Patient Complaints Mainly About Rudeness, Rushing, Reproach
Complaints of rudeness vary from being verbally attacked by receptionist to feeling insulted by docs
NIH Warns of Increased Risk of Heat-Related Illness for Seniors
Factors that could increase risk include age-related changes to skin; heart, lung, and kidney diseases
Vegetable Trays Tainted With Cyclospora Put Seven in Hospital
185 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in persons who reported consuming vegetable trays
American Academy of Pediatrics Warns Against Using Fireworks
Organization recommends viewing professional community fireworks displays
AMA Urges Caution With Use of Wire-Bristle BBQ Grill Brushes
Precautions should be taken, including wiping down grill after use and inspecting it for wire bristles
June 2018 Briefing – Emergency Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for June 2018. This roundup includes the...
Intensive Management Program Benefits High-Risk Patients
Access to intensive management program results in more outpatient care with no increase in total costs
Pediatric Hospitalization for Gun Injuries Higher in Urban Areas
Rates high for assaults in urban teens; unintentional injuries lower in younger urban vs. rural children
