July 2019 to June 2023 Saw Increase in OD Deaths With Ketamine Detected
Ketamine was detected in 0.4 percent of overdose deaths and listed as involved in 0.2 percent during study period
Heat Waves Linked to Adverse Health Outcomes for Seniors
Researchers found increased incidence rate of heat-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations
U.K. Reports First Cluster Outside of Africa of New Mpox Variant
Abortion Rights Measures Pass in 7 States, Fail in 3
Medication Abortion Before Confirmed Intrauterine Pregnancy Noninferior
Medication abortion before confirmed intrauterine pregnancy is noninferior to standard, delayed treatment for complete abortion
One in Six Emergency Departments Have High Pediatric Readiness
Authors say increasing readiness would save thousands of children's lives each year
More Than One-Third Have ED Visit Within 90 Days Before Cancer Diagnosis
Likelihood of emergency department use before cancer diagnosis increases with rurality, living in marginalized areas
Patients Living Outside Metropolitan Statistical Areas Travel Farther for Health Care Visits
Median travel time longer for patients living outside metropolitan statistical areas, especially for specialty care
Policies About Late-Career Physicians Are Considered Successful
Policies varied in the testing required, funding, processes after a positive screening result, and decision-making around concerning results
Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Participation Has Improved Stroke Care
2003 to 2022 saw sustained improvements in all performance metrics, regardless of type of cerebrovascular event
