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A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study found that neurointerventionalists, who often deliver lifesaving and disability-sparing treatments for emergency stroke cases, have essentially no financially viable access to payment recovery through the No Surprises Act (NSA) for professional mechanical thrombectomy (MT) out-of-network (OON) claims.

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More than 2 million people were without power in the Southwest United States today due to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Research by a team of scientists at the George Washington University... ...

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About 3,700 babies died suddenly and unexpectedly in the United States in 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than one out of three of those deaths wer due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) 鈥� the unexplained death of a healthy baby less than 1 year old.

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In the wake of Hurricane Helene鈥檚 devastating impact, the Uniformed Services University (USU) Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS) has developed a series of vital mental health resources aimed at helping individuals, families, healthcare professionals, first responders and community leaders navigate the emotional aftermath of the disaster. These resources offer practical guidance to foster resilience, address trauma, and promote recovery across affected populations.

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CEO of the Mount Sinai Health System and Chair of the Emergency Department for Mount Sinai Queens will be honored for their contributions to health policy and diversity, inclusion, and health equity

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University at Albany experts at the鈥疌ollege of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity鈥痑re available to discuss the emergency response to Helene, along with ongoing recovery efforts.

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Research roundup: How alcohol-associated liver disease differs among races; Esketamine shows promise for treatment-resistant depression; COVID-19鈥檚 effects on individual employment; EEG testing shows possible biomarker for suicidal ideation

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The University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences has been awarded approximately $100 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to continue a clinical research program that is advancing trauma care.

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Emergency physicians from Cedars-Sinai will present research findings and discuss advances in patient care at the American College of Emergency Physicians Scientific Assembly 24, Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Las Vegas.

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A research team highlights the critical role of dedicated exits in improving emergency evacuation efficiency for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and disabled.

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The National Institutes of Mental Health awarded a $2.5-million grant to UNC School of Medicine researchers to study the alarming rise of suicidal behavior in young girls.

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During a stroke, Black Americans arrive later to emergency departments 鈥� which are less likely to be notified of a patient鈥檚 condition ahead of time, a national study shows. Researchers say quality improvements for EMS should be a target for stroke system redesigns to achieve greater health equity.

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The small but dedicated Hospital Emergency Response Team works year-round to imagine and prepare for major crises that could disrupt patient care.

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Irvine, Calif., Aug. 28, 2024 鈥� University of California, Irvine public health researchers have published a study in the journal Environmental Research Health highlighting the compounded effects of frequent wildfires and smoke exposure on physical and mental health, local economies and community resilience in Southern California.

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Hist贸ricamente, los planes de acci贸n contra las convulsiones se han centrado en ciertos grupos de personas con epilepsia de alto riesgo. Pero algunos m茅dicos dicen que los planes de acci贸n para las convulsiones son importantes herramientas educativas y de control de las convulsiones que deben ofrecerse a todos.

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A study of over 15,000 youth with self-inflicted injury treated in Emergency Departments (EDs) found that around 25 percent were seen in the ED within 90 days before or 90 days after injury, pointing to an opportunity for ED-based interventions, such as suicide risk screening, safety planning, and linkage to services.

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New鈥疌leveland Clinic and Tufts University research shows that elevated levels of the gut microbiome trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) pathway led to a higher risk of heart failure independent of other risk factors, according to a study of two large National Institutes of Health cohorts. The study was recently published in the journal Circulation: Heart Failure.