Smaller Racial Gap in Survival After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Drop in survival differences due to elimination of racial differences in acute resuscitation survival
Increase in Alcohol Use, High-Risk Drinking in U.S. Adults
Increases were greatest among women; older adults; racial/ethnic minorities; less educated, lower income
Decrease Over Time in Incidence of Strokes in Men
Decrease driven by drop in ischemic stroke; incidence of ischemic strokes similar for men, women in 2010
Moderate, Vigorous Activity Not Tied to More Elderly Falls
Falls in older women with high levels of physical activity also not more injurious
Revenue Exceeds Expenditures for Many ABMS Member Boards
Change in net balance of American Board of Medical Specialties member boards grew from 2003 to 2013
Review: Levetiracetam Best Monotherapy for Partial Seizures
First-line tx sodium valproate tops carbamazepine, topiramate for generalized onset seizures
July 2017 Briefing – Emergency Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for July 2017. This roundup includes the...
Alarms Could Save Children From Being Left in Hot Cars
Alarms would alert drivers to children in back seat when they turn off the engine
Conservative Fluid Management Benefits Black ARDS Patients
Improved one-year mortality for non-Hispanic black acute respiratory distress syndrome patients
Comprehensive Initiative Has Positive Impact on Opioid Rx
Reductions in all tracked outcomes, including 95% drop in brand name opioid-acetaminophen products
