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Water rescuers lauded
On sweltering Tuesday, June 24, folks enjoying a day on the beach or on the water and city lifeguards jumped into action in two separate water rescues about…
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Some mosquitoes like it hot
Newswise — Certain populations of mosquitoes are more heat tolerant and better equipped to survive heat waves than others, according to new research from Washington University in St.…
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Beware Noodle Soup
When the weather turns frigid, there is only one thing to do: make a pot of chicken-noodle soup. On the first cold afternoon in early December, I simmered…
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American College of Surgeons Releases Online Version of Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness Course
Newswise — CHICAGO (October 17, 2023): In a world where unexpected emergencies and natural disasters are ever-present, preparedness is paramount. The American College of Surgeons (ACS) recently released…
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Study: health equity an important aspect of improving quality of care provided to children in emergency departments
Newswise — INDIANAPOLIS—A new multi-site study led by Indiana University School of Medicine found increasing pediatric readiness in emergency departments reduces, but does not eliminate, racial and ethnic…
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Expert: Addressing mental health will be crucial next step following deadly Maui wildfires
How can first responders and others address mental health challenges following the widespread destruction of the deadly wildfires in Hawaii? Tonya Hansel, PhD, associate professor in Tulane’s School…
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Tips on Firework Safety from Doctors at the Midwest’s Largest Burn Center
MAYWOOD, IL – Every Fourth of July weekend, millions gather to enjoy fireworks in cities and towns across the country, but for those who create their own displays,…
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Video: Exclusive: Inside a Ukrainian Battlefield Hospital
The New York Times gained rare access to a military field hospital in eastern Ukraine, capturing the relentless toll of Russia’s war through the eyes of frontline combat…
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El Paso Sheriff’s Deputies Train in Tactical Medicine on TTUHSC El Paso Campus
Photos: https://ttuhscep.box.com/s/2j5jnbdtl5cf7a8o9ggckg6ew2th6z8x FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2023 Newswise — EL PASO, Texas — On the first floor of the Medical Education Building at Texas Tech University Health…
Read more El Paso Sheriff’s Deputies Train in Tactical Medicine on TTUHSC El Paso CampusTransgender people seen in the ER much more likely than cisgender people to be admitted to hospital
Newswise — Transgender people who come to the emergency room for care tend to be sicker than cisgender people who are otherwise similar to them and are much…
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‘Golden’ moment: State Trooper, Montville EMTs honored for quick action that saved a stroke patient
Newswise — MORRISTOWN, NJ – MAY 23, 2023 – Atlantic Health System honored a New Jersey State Trooper and members of the Montville Township First Aid Squad on…
Read more ‘Golden’ moment: State Trooper, Montville EMTs honored for quick action that saved a stroke patientImmigration experts on Title 42, analysis of immigration policies, and other migrant news in the Immigration Channel
Title 42, the United States pandemic rule that had been used to immediately deport hundreds of thousands of migrants who crossed the border illegally over the last three…
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Two hospitals under federal investigation over care of pregnant woman who was refused abortion | CNN
CNN — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is investigating two hospitals that “did not offer necessary stabilizing care to an individual experiencing an emergency medical condition,…
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“Turn-I-Kits” for Ukraine
BYLINE: Tessa Roy Newswise — When Russia’s War on Ukraine began, individuals around the world mobilized to support the Ukrainian people. Among those offering help is a group…
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FDA inspection finds sterilization issues at recalled eye drop manufacturer’s facility | CNN
CNN — The manufacturer of eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of serious bacterial infections in the US, including at least three deaths, did not…
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Why urgent care centers are popping up everywhere | CNN Business
New York CNN — If you drive down a busy suburban strip mall or walk down a street in a major city, chances are you won’t go long…
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Cautionary tale or happy ending? Factors that make a difference in difficult mountain rescue efforts
Newswise — Philadelphia, January 17, 2023 – A trapped mountaineer survived after enduring 16 frigid hours wedged in a crevasse on Denali (Mount McKinley) in Alaska. His long and…
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Cannabis-Related Emergency Department Visits among Older Adults on the Rise
Newswise — As a growing number of older adults are experimenting with cannabis to help alleviate chronic symptoms, a new University of California San Diego School of Medicine…
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Newswise — December 29, 2022 — In cancer patients with neutropenic fever, delaying antibiotic treatment past 60 minutes from the time of fever detection does not reduce the…
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