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New decision rule can reduce unnecessary head CT scans in older adults after falls

How do emergency department staff determine whether older adults who have fallen need imaging? A new decision rule will help emergency department physicians determine which older adults need imaging for head injuries, describes new research in CMAJ.

4 Dec 2023

Doctors on (video) call: Rural medics get long-distance help in treating man gored by bison

Rural medics who rescued rancher Jim Lutter after he was gored by a bison didn't have much experience handling such severe wounds.

4 Dec 2023

Explosive Desantis-Newsom debate reflects nation’s culture wars

Fox News officially titled it "The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate." But the faceoff quickly turned into a full-out political brawl between Gavin Newsom, California's Democratic governor who isn't running for president; and Ron DeSantis, the Florida Republican governor who is, and is not gaining ground against former President Donald Trump in voter polls.

1 Dec 2023

Researchers investigate the advantages and disadvantages of two types of contraceptive coils

In the "ThemenCheck Medizin" procedure offered by the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), interested members of the public can submit proposals for the assessment of medical procedures and technologies.

29 Nov 2023

Women who sit for 6 hours a day twice as likely to develop uterine fibroids

Clocking up 6 or more hours of sedentary leisure time every day may double a woman's risk of uterine fibroids before she's gone through the menopause, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

28 Nov 2023

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center wins $14 million award for aspirin dose study

A research team at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine has been approved for a $14 million award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study whether a higher daily dose of aspirin is more effective in decreasing the risk of dangerous blood pressure complications among some pregnant people.

28 Nov 2023

Omega-3s in the spotlight: The impact of EPA and DHA on athlete health and performance

Research paper reviews the effects of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, and DHA, on athletes, discussing their benefits in inflammation control, cognitive function, and muscle maintenance, and the need for further research to fully understand their impact. It also addresses the risks and optimal intake of these supplements, highlighting their potential to improve athletic performance and recovery with minimal adverse effects at recommended doses.

27 Nov 2023

Study finds disparities in imaging access for cognitive impairment among Black patients

Black patients underwent medical imaging for cognitive impairment years later than white and Hispanic patients and were less frequently tested with MRI, according to research being presented this week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

27 Nov 2023

Chitosan tamponades: A breakthrough in treating postpartum hemorrhage

Researchers highlight chitosan-covered tamponades as a promising, accessible treatment for postpartum hemorrhage, a major cause of maternal mortality, especially where advanced medical interventions are unavailable. This method, safe and effective, offers a crucial option in emergency situations, as detailed in their study, including application guidelines and a demonstration video.

23 Nov 2023

Giving iron intravenously before colorectal surgery improves outcomes for patients, study shows

Change in clinical practice would have clear benefits for patients undergoing major bowel surgery, according to analysis conducted by researchers from UCL and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

22 Nov 2023

Study estimates hepatitis C infection seroprevalence in pregnant women

Researchers estimate the seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus in pregnant women globally and in World Health Organization-specific regions.

22 Nov 2023

Out for blood? For routine lab work, the hospital billed her $2,400

Reesha Ahmed was on cloud nine. It was January and Ahmed was at an OB-GYN's office near her home in Venus, Texas, for her first prenatal checkup.

21 Nov 2023

Lost in the mix of Medicaid ‘unwinding’: Kentucky cut off her health care over a clerical error

The day her Medicaid coverage ended, Beverly Likens was in the hospital after a scary trip to the emergency room.

21 Nov 2023

Revolutionizing liver transplants in pigs with magnetic anastomosis technology

The effectiveness of magnetic anastomosis technology (MAT) in Liver Transplantation.

21 Nov 2023

Avian influenza A H5N1 virus impacts wide range of wildlife in the U.S., study shows

Study highlights the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus among non-domesticated animals in the U.S., revealing neurological symptoms as a key clinical presentation and expanding the range of species affected by this Eurasian lineage virus.

19 Nov 2023

New study provides comprehensive picture of perioperative cardiac arrest in the UK

A new study ‒ that has examined all cardiac arrests occurring during or soon after surgery in more than 300 UK hospitals over a one-year period ‒ has identified that this extremely dangerous and often fatal event occurs in 3 per 10,000 surgeries requiring anesthesia.

16 Nov 2023

Study reveals acupuncture and massage as effective pain management in advanced cancer

In a clinical trial, acupuncture and massage therapy significantly reduced pain, fatigue, and insomnia, enhancing quality of life in advanced cancer patients over 26 weeks.

16 Nov 2023

Aspirin avoidance improves clinical outcomes in patients with advanced heart failure

Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are pumps that are used to circulate blood in patients with weakened hearts due to advanced heart failure. Mechanical stress on these implants can make patients susceptible to blood clots, and patients are required to take anti-clotting medications including vitamin-k antagonists (VKA) and aspirin.

14 Nov 2023

New triage system for pregnant women and new mothers improves patient outcomes

Increased vigilance for high blood pressure and diffuse stomach pain. These are some of the characteristics of emergency care adapted for pregnant women and new mothers.

14 Nov 2023

Major trial finds apixaban reduces stroke risk in patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation

The widely available blood thinner apixaban substantially reduced stroke in at-risk patients with a type of atrial fibrillation only detectable by a pacemaker or other implanted cardiac electronic device, a global study has found.

13 Nov 2023

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New decision rule can reduce unnecessary head CT scans in older adults after falls

Doctors on (video) call: Rural medics get long-distance help in treating man gored by bison

Explosive Desantis-Newsom debate reflects nation’s culture wars

Researchers investigate the advantages and disadvantages of two types of contraceptive coils

Women who sit for 6 hours a day twice as likely to develop uterine fibroids

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center wins $14 million award for aspirin dose study

Omega-3s in the spotlight: The impact of EPA and DHA on athlete health and performance

Study finds disparities in imaging access for cognitive impairment among Black patients

Chitosan tamponades: A breakthrough in treating postpartum hemorrhage

Giving iron intravenously before colorectal surgery improves outcomes for patients, study shows

Study estimates hepatitis C infection seroprevalence in pregnant women

Out for blood? For routine lab work, the hospital billed her $2,400

Lost in the mix of Medicaid ‘unwinding’: Kentucky cut off her health care over a clerical error

Revolutionizing liver transplants in pigs with magnetic anastomosis technology

Avian influenza A H5N1 virus impacts wide range of wildlife in the U.S., study shows

New study provides comprehensive picture of perioperative cardiac arrest in the UK

Study reveals acupuncture and massage as effective pain management in advanced cancer

Aspirin avoidance improves clinical outcomes in patients with advanced heart failure

New triage system for pregnant women and new mothers improves patient outcomes

Major trial finds apixaban reduces stroke risk in patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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