May 17, 2013: Heart Attack? Doctors Soon May Have an App for That
Experimental app shaves critical seconds off smartphone transmissions of EKG images, study says

May 13, 2013: How to Quickly Spot Signs of Stroke: Experts
Prompt recognition and treatment offer best chance of full recovery

May 07, 2013: Gasoline Poisonings in Kids Spike During Summer: Study
Children can die when toxic chemicals are stored in water bottles or other harmless-looking containers, experts warn

May 06, 2013: Study Links Timing of ER Visit to Prostate Cancer Survival Odds
In patients whose disease has spread, weekend admissions tend to have worse outcomes

May 06, 2013: Many Suicidal Kids Have Access to Guns at Home: Study
Screening found this situation among 1 in 5 young ER patients

May 01, 2013: ER Visits Tied to Ambien on the Rise
Adverse reactions to popular sleep meds rose almost 220 percent between 2005 and 2010, study finds

April 30, 2013: Many Stroke Patients Don't Call 911, Study Finds
Ambulance can speed diagnosis and lifesaving treatment

April 22, 2013: Popular Cinnamon Stunt Can Have Serious Lung Effects
Researchers warn that highly cited kids' 'challenge' can land them in the ER

April 17, 2013: Prepared for Trauma, Overwhelmed by Carnage
Hospitals' practice drills provide blueprint, but rapid response to Boston Marathon bombings shows how they really work

April 10, 2013: Tick-Borne Meat Allergy May Have Affected Virginia Kids
Study found 45 suspected cases in 2011 and 2012

April 08, 2013: Elder Abuse Tied to Higher Hospitalization Rates
Study found psychological mistreatment, neglect were most common culprits

April 03, 2013: ER Workers Often Fail to Ask Suicidal Patients About Access to Guns
Study suggests health providers are missing opportunity to prevent future tragedies

April 01, 2013: Follow-Up Care After Chest Pain Called Crucial
High-risk patients who saw doctor within month of ER visit reduced risk for heart attack, death

March 30, 2013: Keep Kids Safe From Laundry Detergent Packets
Curious children may get concentrated product in their mouth or eyes

March 24, 2013: Play It Smart When It Comes to Lightning
Sports trainers offer safety tips on ways to stay safe

March 19, 2013: Plans to Penalize Non-Emergency Use of ERs Flawed: Study
Common symptoms are difficult to diagnose as mild or serious at first, researchers explain

March 19, 2013: Fewer Kids Getting Hurt in Most Sports, Study Finds
However, football and soccer injuries have risen over past decade

March 14, 2013: Clot Buster Safe for Stroke Patients on Blood Thinners: Study
Fears that giving tPA to those taking aspirin or Plavix might raise risk of brain bleeds largely unfounded, researchers say

March 13, 2013: Relatives Who Witness Loved One's CPR Fare Better: Study
Researchers found they were less likely to suffer PTSD, depression or anxiety later

March 13, 2013: ERs Not Doing Enough to Educate Parents on Car-Seat Safety: Study
Treatment after a crash can be a teachable moment on proper use of passenger restraints

March 08, 2013: Newly Hired Emergency Workers Who Witness Trauma May Struggle Afterward
But police, firefighters who had been on job a long time were unaffected

March 08, 2013: Space Heater Safety Tips Can Help Prevent Burns, Fires
Experts give advice on where to place, how to use devices

March 07, 2013: Health Tip: Get Ready for Weather-Related Emergencies
Create a supply kit

March 05, 2013: Tornado Survivors Surprisingly Optimistic, Study Finds
This could be a problem if people don't feel they need to prepare for future disasters

March 05, 2013: Eye-Tracking Tool Might Quickly Spot Stroke
Small, preliminary study found it could tell difference between vertigo, stroke with complete accuracy

February 27, 2013: Costs of ER Visits Vary in U.S., Study Finds
Urinary tract infections, kidney stones most expensive among top 10 outpatient conditions

February 25, 2013: CPR Training Should Focus on High-Risk Neighborhoods: Experts
Bystander resuscitation attempts and cardiac arrest survival vary widely by location

February 25, 2013: Allergy 'Rescue' Shots May Work Better in Lower Thigh of Overweight Kids
Study found needles for lifesaving medication too short to reach upper-thigh muscle

February 19, 2013: Fraudulent Data May Have Led to Use of Risky Treatment in ICUs
Second look at data on a starch-filled solution finds it may do more harm than good

February 15, 2013: Water-Tubing Injuries on the Rise
Kids more likely to land in ER with head injuries, adults with sprains and strains

February 11, 2013: Long Waits in the ER May Raise PTSD Risk for Heart Patients
Those who spent over 11 hours in emergency department more likely to be traumatized months later: study

February 01, 2013: Kids' Abdominal Injuries May Not Warrant CT Scan
Assessing 7 factors in ER can limit unnecessary radiation exposure, researchers say

February 01, 2013: Program to Spot Painkiller ODs Saves Lives: Study
Goal is to teach family, friends what to do when someone has taken too many pills

January 31, 2013: New Stroke Guidelines Stress Treatment Within One Hour of Arrival in ER
Calling 911, going to a stroke center, getting care quickly combine to improve outcomes, experts say

January 25, 2013: ER Visits Linked to ADHD Meds Up Sharply
Government report shows more cases among adults, more misuse of these drugs

January 24, 2013: ER Admissions Over Holidays Linked to Higher Death Rates
Hospital in Scotland found public holiday emergency cases more likely to die within a week or month

January 22, 2013: Hospital Readmissions All Too Common, U.S. Studies Find
It's a complex, system-wide problem, expert says

January 21, 2013: Prolonged CPR May Boost Chances for Cardiac Arrest Victims
Performing resuscitation efforts in hospital for more than standard 20 minutes increased survival, studies find

January 16, 2013: ER Visits Linked to Energy Drinks Double: Report
Most cases involved young adults, 42 percent involved drugs or alcohol, government survey found

January 15, 2013: Inserting Breathing Tube May Not Be Best for Victims of Cardiac Arrest
Patients in large study seemed to do better when emergency workers used older ventilation method

January 12, 2013: Winter Holds Many Hazards for Seniors, Expert Warns
Preparation, caution can help keep elderly safe from injuries and illness related to season

January 10, 2013: Blood Disorder Cases Tied to Prescription Painkiller Abuse
Addicts crushed, dissolved and injected Opana ER pills, CDC says

December 31, 2012: Another New Year's Hazard: Drunk Walking
Pedestrians with high blood alcohol can end up in the ER, trauma expert warns

December 26, 2012: Some Kids Abusing Common Baking Ingredients
Trends such as swallowing dry cinnamon, stuffing marshmallows can cause choking emergencies

December 24, 2012: Nearly One-Third of Kids With Food Allergies May Be Bullied
Study found torment is often 'just' teasing but can be more threatening

December 20, 2012: Palliative Care Eases Suffering for Seniors at End of Life: Study
Such patients in long-term care were less depressed, had fewer ER visits

December 19, 2012: States Lagging in Emergency Preparedness: Report
Budget cuts, complacency threaten gains in U.S. readiness, public health experts warn

December 17, 2012: Fewer Children Injured From Swallowing Caustic Chemicals: Study
Despite better prevention efforts, too many kids still consume household cleaning products

December 17, 2012: New Guidelines Seek to Streamline Care for Worst Heart Attacks
Time is of the essence to avoid brain damage and save lives, experts say

December 10, 2012: Gaps in Care Found for Sickle Cell Disease Patients
More effort needed to ease transition to adulthood, researchers say