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School Shootings Rose to Highest Number in 20 Years, Data Shows School Shootings Rose to Highest Number in 20 Years, Data Shows
There were 93 shootings with casualties at public and private K-12 schools from 2020 to 2021, as compared with 23 in the 2000-2001 school year. The latest number included 43 incidents with deaths.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - June 28, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news

Congress Passes Bipartisan Gun Legislation Congress Passes Bipartisan Gun Legislation
' Our success today will never be the end of this fight, but this is a beginning, ' said Rep. Lucy McBath, a Georgia Democrat whose son was killed by a gun in 2012. The bill passed 234-193 in the House.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - June 27, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news

We Must End Attacks on Hospitals in Conflict Zones We Must End Attacks on Hospitals in Conflict Zones
International laws meant to shield hospitals and health workers from belligerents are rarely, if ever, enforced.Undark (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - June 23, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Hospital Medicine Commentary Source Type: news

Transdermal Med May Directly Target Hostility in Schizophrenia Transdermal Med May Directly Target Hostility in Schizophrenia
Hostility can occur in schizophrenia, even in the absence of psychosis. Transdermal asenapine may directly target this symptom.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - June 22, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news

Vaping Safety Views Shifted Following Lung Injury Reports Vaping Safety Views Shifted Following Lung Injury Reports
A new study shows that 2019 reports of lung injuries among e-cigarette users shaped perceptions of safety and sent some users toward traditional cigarettes.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - June 20, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Pulmonary Medicine News Source Type: news

Anti-Vaccine Doc Sentenced to Prison for Role in Capitol Riot Anti-Vaccine Doc Sentenced to Prison for Role in Capitol Riot
In addition to a 60-day prison sentence, Simone Gold, MD, will serve 12 months supervised release and pay a $9500 fine for her acts on January 6, 2021.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - June 16, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

AMA Calls on Politicians to Reject Money From Gun Lobby AMA Calls on Politicians to Reject Money From Gun Lobby
Gun violence is a public health problem, like tobacco use, says the organization, and political candidates should refuse money from groups that oppose"common sense measures to combat it."Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - June 14, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

' My Malpractice Insurance Doubled! I Can't Afford to Practice'' My Malpractice Insurance Doubled! I Can't Afford to Practice '
Lawsuits have declined across the country, so why are medical malpractice insurance premiums for physicians rising?Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - June 10, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news

Pregnant Women With Monkeypox Advised to Have C-Section Pregnant Women With Monkeypox Advised to Have C-Section
To minimize the risk of a baby contracting monkeypox, pregnant women with the virus are being advised to give birth by C-section.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - June 9, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

Under Climate Change, Care Workers Often Act as First Responders Under Climate Change, Care Workers Often Act as First Responders
Care workers are increasingly serving as first responders, keeping their clients alive during dangerous situations as climate change causes extreme heat and disasters become more frequent.Undark (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - June 8, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news

Study Sees Race Bias in ED Imaging Study Sees Race Bias in ED Imaging
Non-Hispanic Black children were consistently less likely to get diagnostic imaging than their non-Hispanic White counterparts, no matter the imaging modality.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - June 3, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news

Airway Injuries'Devastating' After Battery Ingestions Airway Injuries'Devastating' After Battery Ingestions
Tracheoesophageal fistula and vocal cord paralysis were the two most common airway injuries and often required tracheostomy, researchers found in a new review of battery ingestions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - May 27, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news

Wide Availability of Naloxone Could Combat Overdoses Wide Availability of Naloxone Could Combat Overdoses
Two Belgian academies of medicine recommend that topical naloxone (nasal spray) be made readily available. A professor of intensive care weighs in on the drug ' s importance for public health.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - May 26, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news

For the Survivors, School Shootings Bring Lasting Damage For the Survivors, School Shootings Bring Lasting Damage
For children who survive mass shootings, the outcome over the next few days, months, and years depends on many factors, but how parents address the trauma both immediately and long-term can make a huge difference, experts say.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - May 26, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

No Surprises Act Blocked 2 Million Medical Bills in 2 Months No Surprises Act Blocked 2 Million Medical Bills in 2 Months
' Health insurance providers applaud the Administration and Congress for taking this important step. 'WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - May 25, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news