Simple ER Changes Could Help Millions With Dementia
Emergency rooms can be dangerous for dementia patients, but simple tweaks could transform their care. One family's story reveals why this matters now more than ever.
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College Students Bring NASA Space Tech Down to Earth
Five liberal arts students just showed NASA how space-age health monitoring technology could save lives in mines, firehouses, and emergency rooms. Their four-month journey proves you don't need an engineering degree to launch the next big innovation in health care.
Refugee Children Use ERs More Wisely Than Canadian-Born Kids
A major study tracked nearly half a million children and found refugee and immigrant kids visit emergency rooms far less for minor illnesses than Ontario-born children. The research challenges assumptions about newcomers and healthcare access.
New Nerve Block Cuts Kids' Pain Meds 73% After Fractures
Children with broken femurs are getting dramatically better pain relief in emergency rooms, thanks to an ultrasound-guided procedure that slashes opioid use by nearly three-quarters. A groundbreaking study shows the targeted nerve blocks work better than traditional treatment without any added risks.
Korean Spray Stops Bleeding in One Second
South Korean scientists created a spray-on powder that seals wounds and stops bleeding in just one second. The breakthrough could save lives on battlefields, in emergency rooms, and during surgeries.