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It's extremely rare, but the number of women suffering cardiac arrest during childbirth is rising in the United States as older, less healthy women have babies, a new study finds.
One in 9,000 women hospitalized during delivery has a cardiac arrest -- a higher rate than previously known, researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say.
"We did the study, b...
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
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- March 15, 2023
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Hurricanes not only disrupt the communities they affect, they also pose an increased risk of death for people with dementia.
This heightened risk could owe to disruption in their normal routines, changes in their living environment or even changes in access to caregiving or medications, a University of Michigan researcher said.
"The important message is that older adults with dement...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- March 15, 2023
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Calico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard.
Epoch Everlasting Play has recalled more than 3.2 million of the toys, the
A water heater set to 120 degrees Fahrenheit can release water from the tap hot enough to cause a second-degree burn in about nine minutes.
Turned up to 130 degrees, that injury happens in just 25 seconds. At 140 degrees, it only takes three seconds, according to a new study that tallied the personal and financial costs of scalding injuries in the United States.
Researchers led by ...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- March 8, 2023
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A nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose should be sold over-the-counter, two expert panels to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended Wednesday.
Research has shown that wider availability of naloxone -- brand named Narcan -- could save lives as the opioid epidemic rages on in this country.
The FDA advisors voted unanimously in favor of making the drug easier to ...
- Cara Murez and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
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- February 16, 2023
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A nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose may become available for easier over-the-counter purchase.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers are meeting Wednesday to discuss making generic naloxone hydrochloride available without requiring interaction with a pharmacist, CNN reported.
Approval could happen later this year. Research shows that wider availability of...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- February 15, 2023
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A growing number of U.S. kids are landing in hospital emergency rooms for a mental health crisis. Now a new study finds that many do not get follow-up care after they're discharged.
Experts said the findings, published Feb. 13 in the journal
In the wake of natural disasters like wildfires that have destroyed whole communities with alarming speed, some folks are focused on the beloved pets left behind — and how to save others in the future.
More than 1,000 pets died in the Marshall fire on Dec. 30, 2021, in Boulder County, Colo., according to
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- February 13, 2023
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Watching the big game on a big TV? Keep safety in mind if young children are around.
Seven of 10 fatal furniture tip-over incidents in children involve a falling television, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns.
Its latest report on furniture-related tip-over incidents turned up an annual average of 19,400 tip-over injuries treated in emergency rooms from 2019 to...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- February 10, 2023
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Hospital emergency codes are used to swiftly alert staff to something requiring a quick response, but a recent study suggests many health care workers can't accurately identify them.
To learn more, researchers focused on five Georgia health care facilities. The study included 304 ...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- January 19, 2023
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While appendicitis is a common emergency, Black people experiencing its symptoms more often have a delayed diagnosis.
But that doesn’t happen in lower-quality hospitals that serve more Black patients, according to new research. There, Black people are diagnosed more quickly.
“There is clearly a benefit to patients being treated in predominantly minority-serving hospitals when th...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- January 18, 2023
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Fires started by people account for a majority of premature deaths related to inhalation of tiny smoke particles in the United States, a new study reveals.
These blazes, which are increasing, led to 20,000 premature deaths in 2018. That was 270% more than in 2003, according to researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in Cambridge.
More than 80% of the premature deaths ...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- January 17, 2023
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New research out of California finds seniors are being treated in emergency rooms in significantly higher numbers for adverse side effects from cannabis consumption.
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) said they studied the issue because they noticed more primary care patients ending up in the ER after using marijuana products.
"While we did expect to see...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- January 16, 2023
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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been released from a Buffalo hospital just nine days after he suffered cardiac arrest during a Monday night football game.
"Damar Hamlin has been discharged from Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute," the Buffalo Bills team announced on
TUESDAY, Jan. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is now back in New York.
The football player who collapsed on the field after suffering cardiac arrest during a Monday night game in Cincinnati has been released from an Ohio hospital, and will continue his recovery...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- January 10, 2023
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If you’re sick or have been injured, you might not know whether the emergency room or urgent care is the right place to be treated.
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) offers some general advice, so you don’t have to wonder where to go when immediate medical attention is needed.
“The emergency department is the best option for concerning symptoms, severe illnes...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- January 8, 2023
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FRIDAY, Jan. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) – While NFL safety Damar Hamlin is still critically ill after suffering cardiac arrest during a game on Monday, he is making a "fairly remarkable recovery," his doctors said during a news conference on Thursday.
“There has been substantial improvement in his condition over t...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- January 6, 2023
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Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills player who collapsed Monday after suffering cardiac arrest during a game, is showing “signs of improvement,” his team said Wednesday.
Still, the 24-year-old "is expected to remain under intensive care as his health care team continues to monitor and treat him,” the Buffalo Bills
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- January 4, 2023
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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin threw himself into the path of a Cincinnati Bengals ball carrier, taking a hard hit to the chest that sent both NFL players to the ground.
Hamlin, 24, stood to dust himself off, took two steps — and then fell flat on his back, limp and unresponsive.
Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following the tough tackle in Monday night’s game, officials now...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- January 3, 2023
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It's a scenario no parent would ever want to witness: Their child suffers a mental health crisis and is taken to the emergency room, only to have to wait 12 hours or more for the right medical care.
Sadly, it is what 1 in 5 of these young patients now face, new research finds.
"For kids with mental health conditions, long waits in the emergency department have been a compounding pr...
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
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- December 28, 2022
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When rural hospitals shut down people need to go elsewhere, and a new study finds that nearby hospitals bear the strain of that patient overflow.
"Previous studies have shown that rural hospital closures can have negative health consequences for the communities they serve," said researcher Daniel George, an associate p...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- December 23, 2022
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The holiday season is filled with to-do lists, but one should rise to the top: Take care of your heart.
Whether from stress, cold weather or falling out of good habits in terms of eating, sleeping and drinking, heart attack rates spike as much as 40% between Christmas and New Year's, according to cardiologist
As yet another winter blizzard barrels down on the U.S. East Coast, the the American Heart Association (AHA) is cautioning people to take care when shoveling snow, since the exertion and the cold can cause serious heart problems.
Many people, especially those who don't exercise regularly, may face an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest after shoveling heavy snow, ac...
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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- December 16, 2022
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From burns to cuts, kitchen accidents happen, and they may be more likely as you cook for holiday gatherings.
Treating those injuries quickly and effectively can help begin the healing process and may reduce scarring, according to a skin expert at the American Academy of Dermatology.
"Whenever your skin is injured -- whether by accident or from surgery -- your body works to rep...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- December 10, 2022
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Getting toys for some of the tots in your life this holiday season? Experts at Penn State Health offer tips on making safe choices.
Each year, about 200,000 U.S. children end up in the emergency room with a toy-related injury, ranging from poisoning to choking hazards, according to Jen Lau
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- December 4, 2022
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A national hotline that people can call in a mental health emergency went down for a day before it was restored late Thursday.
Those in crisis could still reach counselors by texting 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org during the outage. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Disaster Distress Helpline was also down.
It's unclear what happened to cause the...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- December 2, 2022
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It's a common dilemma when your child seems sick: Do you call the doctor, make a trip to urgent care or head straight to the emergency room?
If it's not an emergency, a call to your child's pediatrician may help guide you. The doctor's staff may recommend bringing your child in for a visit or going to urgent care -- particularly after hours when the pediatrician's office isn't open.
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- November 23, 2022
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The whole family — even the youngest members — can take part in Thanksgiving's hours of food preparation by following some safety tips.
The nation's leading pediatrics organization offers some holiday advice for families with young children.
“There's a lot of excitement and joy surrounding meal preparation at this time of year, but it also can be stressful,” said
A crowded, overwhelmed emergency department raises the risk of death and suffering for patients throughout a hospital, a new study warns.
“The more the emergency room was crowded, the more people were dying throughout the hospital,” said lead researcher Charleen Hsuan, an assistant profe...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- November 16, 2022
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Increasing numbers of young children are showing up in emergency rooms after accidentally ingesting the cough suppressant benzonatate, U.S. health officials reported Tuesday.
Benzonatate is a non-narcotic cough suppressant first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1958 for children ages 10 and up. It works by reducing the cough reflex in the lungs and airways.
"Benz...
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
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- November 15, 2022
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Illinois has seen a recent surge in the number of kids arriving in the emergency room for suicidal thoughts -- both during and shortly before the pandemic, according to a new study.
Among kids ages 5 to 19, ER visits for suicidal thoughts rose by 59% across the state between 2016 and 2021, researchers found. That included a sharp spike in the fall of 2019, followed by another in the fall ...
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
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- November 14, 2022
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The EpiPen is a known lifesaver when someone with a serious food allergy eats something they can't tolerate.
Yet the auto-injection treatment is greatly underused in the United States, according to a new survey.
Just over half of at-risk adults said they had ever been prescribed the device, researchers found. And more than one-third of severe allergy sufferers mistakenly believe th...
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
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- November 14, 2022
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As most American parents already know, cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common illness of childhood, are surging this year. Hospitals are filling up with babies and toddlers very ill with the easy-to-catch illness, which is coming back with a vengeance after lying low during the pandemic.
But
Emergency rooms are clogged with people who are waiting for inpatient beds or other care and it's causing a crisis, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
ACEP is one of more than 30 medical, patient advocacy and public health and safety groups who have sent
It's a potentially deadly issue: Some U.S. school administrators don't keep life-saving albuterol asthma inhalers on hand because they're afraid of getting sued for misuse. That's true even in states like Illinois, where strong "stock albuterol" laws are on the books, researchers say.
Kids with asthma don't always carry their inhalers, and some may not even know they have asthma until the...
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
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- November 11, 2022
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Heat waves may be killing prisoners in Texas, according to an analysis that found far-higher-than-normal death rates in the state's non-air-conditioned prisons.
“The majority of Texas prisons do not have universal air conditioning,” noted lead study author Julie Skarha. “And in these...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- November 8, 2022
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When you set your clocks back on Sunday, do some simple at-home safety checks that could save your life.
Check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to be sure they're working. This is also a good time to replace their batteries.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends replacing batteries once a...
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- November 3, 2022
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When someone collapses in front of witnesses, the chances of receiving potentially lifesaving CPR may partly depend on the color of their skin, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that when Black and Hispanic Americans suffer cardiac arrest, they are up to 37% less likely than white people to receive bystander CPR in public places and at home.
The reasons for the disparity are ...
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
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- October 27, 2022
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Victims of sexual assault are seeking treatment in U.S. emergency rooms in growing numbers, with University of Michigan (UM) researchers detecting a 15-fold increase between 2006 and 2019.
Rapes and other forms of sexual assault occur every 68 seconds in the United States, and their number rose from 93,000 in 2006 to nearly 140,000 in 2019, according to data from the U.S. Federal Bureau o...
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
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- October 21, 2022
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Two new studies paint a bleak picture of emergency departments across the United States.
There are not enough beds to go around and pronounced staffing shortages. As a result, folks may languish in emergency room hallways for hours and
As the 988 crisis line debuts across the United States, a new Harris Poll shows that Americans are ready to make mental health and suicide prevention a top priority.
Over eight in 10 adults now believe it's more important than ever to consider suicide prevention a national public health crisis, according to the poll spon...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- October 10, 2022
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When it comes to why U.S. heart patients wind up in the emergency room, uncontrolled high blood pressure (or "hypertension") fuels about one-third of those medical crises.
“These visits resulted in hospital admission less than 3% of the time and with very few deaths — less than 0.1%. This suggests...
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- September 27, 2022
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The stories grabbed headlines during the pandemic: Violent episodes in U.S. emergency rooms where patients attacked doctors.
Now, a new poll shows just how widespread the problem has become: Two-thirds of emergency physicians reported being assaulted in t...
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- September 23, 2022
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Consumers should immediately stop using HECOPRO digital display carbon monoxide (CO) detectors because they can fail to warn about the presence of the dangerous gas, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.
The CPSC issued the warning Thursday after detectors sold on Amazon.com failed tests with a CO concentration of 400 ppm, in violation of safety standards.
At sus...
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- September 22, 2022
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Sudden severe chest or upper back pain are possible signs of an aortic dissection. Your first thought might be "heart attack" but an aortic dissection is very different.
Vascular and cardiac surgeons are well aware of the dangers associated with an
A torn aorta can often be deadly, but a new study has found that survival has improved significantly over the past several decades.
But it can still be five times more deadly if not repaired surgically, the researchers added.
Aortic dissection happens when blood rushes through a tear in the heart's ascendi...
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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- September 16, 2022
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Some survivors of sexual assault may face a further trauma after seeking medical care: a huge emergency room bill.
That's the finding of a new study that analyzed U.S. emergency department charges for care related to sexual assault. Researchers found that survivors wi...
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
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- September 15, 2022
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Frequent blood donors don't need to worry about iron deficiency harming their health, new research shows.
Even though about 35% of donors can become iron deficient after repeated blood donations, researchers have found that this produces no harmful effects on either the quality of donated blood or the well-b...
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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- September 12, 2022
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