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Medscape | Emergency Medicine Headlines
17.05.2025
Drs Stephen Strakowski, Andrew Nierenberg, and Peter Margolis discuss learning health systems.
This year’s Digestive Disease Week placed a spotlight on commercially available, low-cost interventions for several gastrointestinal conditions, according to Dr David Johnson.
Infants of women with disabilities visit the emergency department more often in their first year, highlighting the need for better healthcare access and support.
Long admission delays in A&E departments were linked to more than 16,600 excess deaths in England last year, according to the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.
Lawmakers tussle over a federal budget bill that includes a Medicare rate increase for clinicians starting in 2026.
16.05.2025
In this interview, Dr Ryan Stidham discusses the various ways in which artificial intelligence is being used to streamline ulcerative colitis management.
Drug overdose deaths in the United States dropped by about 27% in 2024, but experts are expressing concern that progress may stop in the face of staff and program cuts.
The new tool offers clinicians safer alternatives to high-risk medications flagged in the Beers Criteria.
A small but growing proportion of patients visiting emergency departments required multiple naloxone administrations for opioid overdose between 2016 and 2022.
Just 25 years ago, venous thromboembolism treatment regimens were primitive, writes Dr Holley. But two trials showed that apixaban and rivaroxaban are proving excellent options for tackling VTE.
With set clinic hours, round-the-clock availability, and a 3-month rotation schedule, life as a cruise ship doctor offers a unique blend of structure and spontaneity.
15.05.2025
New findings suggest asthma may be reversible in some cases, offering hope for long-term remission and a shift in treatment strategies.
Dr Teresa Amaral discusses what's next in terms of immunotherapy in the adjuvant setting for patients diagnosed with melanoma, focusing on overall survival.
Human metapneumovirus, like RSV, is a member of the Pneumoviridae family, and clinical manifestations are often similar.
Endovascular treatment for stroke in the late window is most beneficial in patients with penumbra volumes ≥ 120 mL, a study shows.
One sex is more likely to develop Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, and the other is more likely to die from it.
Dr Alok Patel discusses the possibility for artificial intelligence to replace nurses or other healthcare professionals.
14.05.2025
Conscience Laws: Keep State Lawmakers Out of the Exam Room, Says Ethicist
With limited space, limited staff, and potentially dozens of patients, shipboard physicians need fast, effective strategies to manage seasickness.
As our options for noninvasive colorectal cancer screening options grow, does fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) still have a place in primary care?
Michelle O’Donoghue interviews sports cardiologist Aaron Baggish about cardiac arrest during youth sports and endurance events, and a paradigm shift for patients with underlying cardiac conditions.
Intranasal etripamil is effective in terminating paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia outside the hospital and reduces ED visits.
Drs Glatter and Ho share essential tips, time-saving hacks, and team-first strategies to help emergency medicine residents thrive from day one in the emergency department.
Dr Priya Jaisinghani discusses the connection between obesity and type 2 diabetes.
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about products containing tianeptine, often called “gas station heroin” because of its availability at gas stations.
13.05.2025
Dr Maurie Markman discusses an analysis focused on the impact of NCCN recommendations on the use of multigene panel testing in pancreatic cancer.
A young specialist explores a paradigm shift in the cyclical 'treat, respond, relapse, repeat' approach to therapy for patients with follicular lymphoma who relapse.
The need for 12 months of dual antiplatelet therapy after coronary stenting has become entrenched in practice despite little supporting evidence, writes cardiologist Chris Labos.
Dr Wilkoff considers that studies regarding the efficacy of tonsil and adenoid removal have at times yielded conflicting results.
10.05.2025
After pain, nausea and vomiting are the most documented symptoms in patients with cancer preceding unplanned acute care visits.
Young men growing up with mothers physically abused by partners are more likely than young women to commit partner violence, a UK study finds.
Doctors in Europe are considering next steps after last month’s power outage exposed cracks in healthcare preparedness.
09.05.2025
Recent studies confirm that precision tools like OCT and AI-guided procedures are not only safer but also more effective in treating complex cardiovascular conditions.
HBO’s The Pitt highlights the role of parental anxiety in perceptions of measles' risks. Alexis Cordone, MD, MPH, MHS-MEd, argues.
In a Medscape survey, physicians revealed when they hope to retire, how big a nest egg they need, and how they hope to spend their money and time in retirement.
Emergency department physicians say that The Pitt, MAX’s new medical melodrama, is a slightly exaggerated albeit accurate portrayal of working in the emergency department.
A medical case of domestic abuse with severe complications emphasises the need for early intervention and awareness.
You’re ready to examine, diagnose, and treat patients. There’s a lot you’ll need to learn.
Dr Eugene Lucas discusses the benefits of high-protein diets.