Trauma
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‘Tis the season … for fireworks injuries
Children aged 10-14 years have the highest rate of fireworks-related injuries treated in emergency departments.
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Key risk factors of pediatric cervical spinal injury identified
This needs to be validated in a large multicenter study.
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The dangers of dog walking
Leashed dogs are leading more and more elderly people to the emergency department.
Conference Coverage
Genomics have changed how researchers view trauma’s immunologic impact
SAN DIEGO – Gene expression arrays reveal patterns in the regulation of the innate, adaptive, and proinflammatory...
Conference Coverage
House committee passes AMA-endorsed firearm bill
WASHINGTON – H.R. 8 would require a background check on all firearms transfers, including private sales, with...
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Functional MRI detects consciousness after brain damage
Four brain signal coordination patterns emerge with differences across levels of consciousness.
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End Tidal Capnography in the Emergency Department
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ACP beefs up firearms policy
Restrictions on semiautomatic weapons, better background checks added to 2014 policy.
Conference Coverage
Septic shock: Innovative treatment options in the wings
BOSTON - Trials evaluating vitamin C for refractory septic shock have demonstrated a large mortality impact.
Conference Coverage
EHR-guided strategy reduces postop VTE events
BOSTON – Missed doses of enoxaparin correlate with increased incidence of deep vein thrombosis.
Conference Coverage
Blood test may obviate need for head CTs in brain trauma evaluation
SAN DIEGO – A biomarker blood test to evaluate patients for suspected TBI was associated with a high negative predictive value in a large trial....