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Slate Magazine
23 hours ago
Medicine

The Supreme Court Cost Amber Thurman Her Life

Denial of timely abortion care can lead to preventable deaths, as demonstrated by Amber Thurman's case.
The systemic issues in emergency medical care can exacerbate the consequences of abortion bans. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
OMG science

These Are The Wildest Injuries People Have Actually Gotten From Sex

Sex should be pleasurable, but injuries can occur; awareness and communication are key to prevention and treatment. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Bay Ridge volunteer ambulance group BRAVO celebrates 50 years of service * Brooklyn Paper

Anthony and Diane Napoli's long commitment to BRAVO underscores the organization's pivotal role in their lives and the emergency services community. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
4 weeks ago
Medicine

Implantable device responds to opioid OD - Harvard Gazette

The iSOS device can autonomously detect and reverse opioid overdoses, providing timely naloxone delivery without need for bystander intervention. [ more ]
Nature
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

The testing of AI in medicine is a mess. Here's how it should be done

AI has the potential to significantly reduce patient waiting times in emergency departments. [ more ]
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Futurism
1 month ago
Startup companies

FDA Approves Futuristic Gel That Can Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding in Seconds

The FDA has approved Traumagel, a gel that can quickly stop severe bleeding from life-threatening injuries, revolutionizing emergency medical response. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
Startup companies

The FDA just cleared a new device that stops bleeding from gunshot wounds in seconds

Traumagel is a new hemostatic gel that can quickly stop severe bleeding, promising to revolutionize how emergencies are treated. [ more ]
Futurism
1 month ago
Startup companies

FDA Approves Futuristic Gel That Can Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding in Seconds

The FDA has approved Traumagel, a gel that can quickly stop severe bleeding from life-threatening injuries, revolutionizing emergency medical response. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
Startup companies

The FDA just cleared a new device that stops bleeding from gunshot wounds in seconds

Traumagel is a new hemostatic gel that can quickly stop severe bleeding, promising to revolutionize how emergencies are treated. [ more ]
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www.cnn.com
7 years ago
Health

Ingesting hydrogen peroxide can be fatal, researchers say

Consuming high-concentration hydrogen peroxide can lead to critical illness, disability, or death.
The study in the Annals of Emergency Medicine looked at 294 peroxide ingestion cases over a decade, highlighting the risks and severe outcomes. [ more ]
www.npr.org
8 months ago
Public health

Research shows U.S. children of color get worse health care across the board

Racial and ethnic minority children face disparities in the quality of care from neonatal to emergency medicine. [ more ]
www.npr.org
8 months ago
Health

Research shows U.S. children of color get worse health care across the board

Racial and ethnic minority children face disparities in the quality of care from neonatal to emergency medicine. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
OMG science

Ants can perform life-saving amputations on their wounded, study says

Ants, specifically Florida carpenter ants, perform life-saving amputations on wounded nestmates, showcasing sophisticated care strategies within the species. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Time is life': the Delhi clinic treating the city's heat stroke victims

Time is crucial in treating heatstroke patients, as immediate cooling is vital for survival. [ more ]
New York Amsterdam News
3 months ago
Medicine

Dr. Sandra Scott wants to bring joy back to practice of medicine

Dr. Sandra Scott's passion for medicine led her to become the first woman and person of color to serve in top medical roles in New York City. [ more ]
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