U.S. CDC Finds More Clotting Cases After J&J Vaccine, Sees Causal Link
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on May 12, 2021, it had found…
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Deaf Health Care Workers Left Behind as Masks Became Universal During Pandemic
A U.K. survey of deaf health care workers shows many feel frustrated by a lack of transparent…
WHO Panel Recommendations To Stop the Next Pandemic
A new global system should be set up to respond faster to disease outbreaks, which could ensure…
ICU Stay Tied to Higher Risk of Post-Discharge Suicide Compared to Other Hospitalizations
Admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) was associated with a higher rate of suicide and self-harm…
Mild COVID-19 Infection Unlikely To Cause Lasting Heart Damage
MRI scans suggest that mild SARS-CoV-2 infections are unlikely to cause lasting damage to the heart, researchers…
Delaying Antibiotics Safe and Effective for Respiratory-Tract Infections
For most patients with respiratory-tract infections, including those in higher-risk subgroups, it’s likely okay to delay antibiotics,…
Anticoagulation Common Near End of Life in Dementia Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Anticoagulant therapy is often continued among nursing-home residents with advanced dementia and atrial fibrillation who are nearing…
Support for ECMO in COVID-19 Patients with Refractory ARDS
COVID-19 patients treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) appear to have a much lower mortality rate than…
Workforce Considerations: ACEP’s Commitment to You and Emergency Medicine
Our specialty has been working for decades to create, evolve, and sustain a workforce that meets the…
Keep Safe While Boarding Psychiatric Patients in the Emergency Department
Mental health complaints comprise a significant and growing portion of ED visits nationwide. A recent governmental report…