September 2015 Briefing – Emergency Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for September 2015. This roundup includes the...
Colds, Flu Up Odds for Stroke in Children, Though Risk Is Low
Researchers also found children who had all of their vaccinations were less vulnerable
Strategies Provided for Improving EHR Efficiency
Tips include educating staff about preferences and processes, using own templates to reduce editing
Angioedema Induced by New Classes of Drugs
Angioedema occurs with DPP IV or neprilysin blockers; bradykinin contribution seems likely
Negative Spiritual Belief Linked to Worse Health Outcomes
Link seen for individuals with heterogeneous health conditions, regardless of positive spiritual beliefs
CDC: Injuries Cost $671 Billion in the United States in 2013
Accidents and violence the driving forces, CDC officials report
Young Children at Risk of Head Injuries From Falling Televisions
Three-fourths of injuries occurred when children weren't closely supervised, study finds
Low Risk of Stroke After Peripheral Vestibular Disorder
Risk of stroke within 30 days 0.18 percent after ER discharge for peripheral vestibular disorder
Guideline Developed for Supraventricular Tachycardia
Evidence-based guideline developed for management of adult patients with SVT
IOM: Most U.S. Patients Will Experience Diagnostic Error
Panel urges changes to an increasingly complex health care system
