First Aid News
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Flooding One of Florence's Big Dangers
Florence's winds have weakened slightly, dropping to between 90 and 100 miles per hour, but weather experts stress that the slow-moving storm will likely dump catastrophic amounts of rain on coastal and inland areas in the coming days.
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Urgent Care Centers Ease ER Burden in U.S.
From 2008 to 2015 there was a 36 percent decline in ER visits for minor conditions and injuries, the study found. Meanwhile, use of non-ER services -- including urgent care clinics, retail clinics and telemedicine -- rose 140 percent.
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More Rattlesnake Bites After Rainy Spells
Snakebites fell 10 percent after a drought, but rose 10 percent following high levels of rain, the researchers found.
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'E-scooters': Zooming Can End in Scrapes, Breaks
In the brave new world of hop-on-hop-off shared personal vehicles, accidents are inevitable. E-scooters have emergency departments across the US seeing scrapes, broken bones and even brain injuries.
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The ‘Dry Drowning’ Debate: What You Need to Know
Days after playing in the water, some children are struck by what is sometimes called "dry drowning." It's rare, but scary when it happens.
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Man Was Awake for 90 Minutes During CPR: Report
A previous study found that 2 percent of cardiac arrest survivors exhibit full awareness during CPR, which can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder.
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How to Survive Snake Season, Even if You Get Bitten
The CDC estimates that as many as 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes in the U.S. each year. Such bites are rarely fatal. They kill about five people annually. But snake venom can cause serious harm.
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Closed Cars Can Become Deathly Hot in Minutes
In the United States, six children have died in hot cars so far this year -- and about 750 since 1998, the study authors noted.
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Most Hospitals Not Ready for Mass Tragedies
Based on the poll results, the ACEP is calling on federal lawmakers to take steps to help hospitals prepare for mass casualties and emergencies.
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Surgeon General Helps Save Person Mid-Flight
Surgeon General Helps Save Person Mid-Flight
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More Americans DOA From Gun, Knife Wounds
From 2007 to 2014, there were nearly 437,400 penetrating wound trauma victims. The largest numbers of patients were ages 15 to 24. Of nearly 36,300 patients who died, gunshot wounds accounted for 88 percent of deaths, while stab wounds accounted for 12 percent.
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Walloped by Winter Weather? How to Stay Safe
Winter weather can create many potential health hazards. Here's how to stay healthy when you're facing frigid temps and snow storms.
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The Buzz on How Flies Spread Disease
Some of the flies carried hundreds of different bacteria species, including ones known to be harmful to humans, the researchers found.
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Surviving Violence in America: What to Do
After massacre in Las Vegas, experts urge Americans to be prepared and have a plan.
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Mom Pushes for Bed Rail Safety After Son’s Fall
Clark Jacobs fell from his college loft bed. After emergency brain surgery, his recovery was difficult, and lengthy.
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Gene Therapy Might Mend Badly Broken Bones
Animal experiments suggest this may be a potential alternative to bone grafts, researchers say
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Bystander CPR Saves Lives And Lessens Disability
Good Samaritans can help prevent brain damage, nursing home care for cardiac arrest victims
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Blood Banks Face Shortages, New Screening Rules
Rare complication of transfusions has led to beefed-up testing requirements
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Red Cross Says Blood Donation Need 'Urgent'
There's currently less than a 5-day supply, group says
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Hoverboard Injuries, Fires on Rise
Hoverboard injuries have become increasingly common in recent months. Here's what you need to know from WebMD.
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When Bystanders Give CPR Right Away, Lives Are Saved, Study Shows
Starting rescue efforts for victims of cardiac arrest before ambulance arrives boosts survival
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More Americans Dying From Hypothermia, CDC Says
Doctor offers tips to avoid dangerous drops in body temperatures during cold winter months
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You're Unlikely to Get a Skin Infection From a Spider's Bite, Review Finds
Expert thinks this common worry may create unnecessary fear of arachnids
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What Snake Caused That Bite? New DNA Test Might Tell
Technology could save many lives in countries where venomous snakes are common
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Do You Know When NOT to Call 911?
One in three people don’t understand when an ambulance is not necessary to deal with common medical situations, a survey indicates.
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