Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: How to Diagnose and Treat Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: How to Diagnose and Treat
A new clinical practice update from AGA covers cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome that is triggered by chronic cannabis use and manifests with GI symptoms. Underdiagnosis remains a challenge.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

IVUS Bests Angiography to Guide PCI in ACS IVUS Bests Angiography to Guide PCI in ACS
In acute coronary syndrome, intravascular ultrasound-guidance of PCI improved clinical outcomes safely and more effectively than angiography alone in the IVUS-ACS trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - April 15, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

FDA Approves AI Diagnostic Tool for Early Sepsis Detection FDA Approves AI Diagnostic Tool for Early Sepsis Detection
The first-ever AI diagnostic tool for sepsis was granted marketing authorization through the FDA ' s De Novo pathway.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - April 15, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine News Alert Source Type: news

ED-Based Peer Support Program Cuts Opioid Overdose Risks ED-Based Peer Support Program Cuts Opioid Overdose Risks
Emergency department-based peer recovery support is linked to higher adherence to post-discharge medication for opioid use disorder and reduced repeat overdoses, found a study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - April 15, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine Clinical Summary Source Type: news

Methamphetamine Intoxication May Trigger Suicidal Ideation Methamphetamine Intoxication May Trigger Suicidal Ideation
Acute methamphetamine intoxication prompted suicidal tendencies in patients presenting to the emergency department, posing a serious public health concern.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - April 15, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine Clinical Summary Source Type: news

Is Your EMS System Leading the Way in Emergency Care? Is Your EMS System Leading the Way in Emergency Care?
Join Drs Glatter and Pepe as they explore the intricacies of EMS care, revealing disparities and providing insights and solutions alongside Dr Weston.Medscape Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - April 10, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine Expert Interview Source Type: news

Impella Saves Lives in CS, but Patient Selection Key Impella Saves Lives in CS, but Patient Selection Key
In the first randomized trial of Impella in a select group of patients with AMI and cardiogenic shock, the device saved lives. The high rate of serious adverse events calls us to pay attention to the nuances of the data, says John Mandrola, MD.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - April 7, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news

Attacks on ER Workers Prompt Debate Over Tougher Penalties Attacks on ER Workers Prompt Debate Over Tougher Penalties
A California proposal would stiffen the punishment for attacks in the emergency room, as violence against workers in the hospital is rising.KFF Health News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - April 5, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: news

The ED Sailed Smoothly in the Early COVID-19 Days The ED Sailed Smoothly in the Early COVID-19 Days
The findings of this study, which focused on the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, may be useful to administrators and policymakers in case of a future pandemic outbreak.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - April 1, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: news

US CDC Alerts Healthcare Providers Of Increase in Meningococcal Disease US CDC Alerts Healthcare Providers Of Increase in Meningococcal Disease
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an advisory on Thursday alerting healthcare providers about an increase in invasive meningococcal disease and...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - March 28, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Japan Warns on Surge in Potentially Deadly Strep Throat Cases Japan Warns on Surge in Potentially Deadly Strep Throat Cases
Japanese health authorities have warned about a jump in potentially deadly strep throat infections, with cases running about three times higher than last year in...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - March 26, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Hysterectomy Avoided With Uterine Embolization After Birth Hysterectomy Avoided With Uterine Embolization After Birth
New research showed that early intervention with uterine artery embolization to treat hemorrhage helped postpartum women avoid a hysterectomy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - March 22, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: news

Do Frail NSTEMI Patients Benefit From an Invasive Approach? Do Frail NSTEMI Patients Benefit From an Invasive Approach?
In NSTEMI patients with frailty, an initial invasive strategy caused early harm followed by late benefit, resulting in an overall neutral effect on survival at 3 years.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - March 19, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news

Peripheral Vasopressor Usage Safe in a Prehospital Setting Peripheral Vasopressor Usage Safe in a Prehospital Setting
Peripheral vasopressor usage in prehospital care is a safe and practical option to provide timely critical interventions to patients, guaranteeing effective patient outcomes.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - March 18, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: news

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Declined in BC During Pandemic Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Declined in BC During Pandemic
The rate of neonatal abstinence syndrome in British Columbia, Canada, increased prior to the pandemic, then decreased in the first 2 years of the pandemic.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - March 18, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: news