Emergency Medicine
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β The average storm contributes to the early deaths of 7,000 to 11,000 people over a 15-year period
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Absolute numbers are still small, but researcher warns of continued effects of climate change
Injurious falls upped the risk of a new Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis 1 year later
Absolute numbers are still small, but researcher warns of continued effects of climate change
Injurious falls upped the risk of a new Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis 1 year later
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Among many diagnostic options for a rare condition, be aware of potential pitfalls
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One year after symptom onset, a salivary gland excision identifies the cause
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Abdominal surgery to remove bowel-obstructing beads required in more than 80% of cases
Waverly B. Woodson Jr. treated wounded troops while under heavy German fire
A look at injuries and health problems from Pete Townshend to Celine Dion
Decoding recent SCOTUS decisions and their potential impact on healthcare
"It's like there are two totally different realities," said one senator
Black residents also less likely to be promoted than white residents
Trial results deemed "neutral" for endovascular therapy in contrast with other recent studies
Some patients clearly need emergency care, but maybe others could be triaged to primary care
Physicians need more clear guidance and protocols from their healthcare systems
Increasing trend among adolescents a cause for alarm, says researcher
Inquiries are "slow, insufficiently staffed," and get pushback from hospitals, said one expert
