February 2015 Briefing – Emergency Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for February 2015. This roundup includes the...
High Prevalence of HCV in Baby Boomers Presenting to ER
Unrecognized HCV more likely among males, African-Americans, under/uninsured patients
Dr. Craig Spencer Speaks Out About His Ebola Experience
Says society needs to have faith in the science-based infection-control protocols developed
Longer Needles Recommended for Epinephrine Autoinjectors
In 68 percent of participants, skin-to-muscle depth was greater than autoinjector needle length
Incidence of Viral Pneumonia Up in Young Children
66 percent of pneumonia cases in more than 2,000 children studied caused by viruses alone
CDC: In U.S., Half Million C. Difficile Infections in 2011
29,000 died within a month of diagnosis
Use of Injected Opioid Tied to HIV Outbreak in Indiana
Addicts using tainted needles to inject the prescription opioid oxymorphone
Characteristics of Tuberculosis Source Cases Identified
Source-case patients have long infectious periods; most report substance abuse, homelessness, prison
Essential Role for Pediatricians in Care of Sexual Exploitation Victims
Roles can include working to increase recognition of commercial sexual exploitation of children
Younger Women Hesitate to Raise ‘False Alarm’ in MI
Could help explain higher mortality from acute MI, compared to men in same age group
