Emergency medicine

On May 8th, the World Health Organization came out with recommendations for healthcare workers dealing with patients with known or suspected Andes Hantavirus.

Of the three ER doctors working, I’ve arrived last, which means not only do I have to take care of the acutely ill, but I have to take care of patients who are considered a hassle.

The pathway by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society outlines goals for patients after an acute coronary syndrome—and the responsibilities of each healthcare provider.

Despite choking being an emergency, until recently there has been limited high-quality evidence to guide bystanders on the most effective way to help.

When Dr. Stephen Smith visited Disney World a few years ago, his family didn’t have to stand in line for hours waiting for their favourite rides and shows.

Seven recommendations will help reduce the overuse of point-of-care (POC) testing in acute care settings.

Last year, U.S. President Donald Trump told pregnant women not to take Tylenol as he promoted unproven ties between the fever reducer and autism and touted an old generic drug as a treatment for the developmental condition.

New guidelines, a meta-analysis and a clinical review shed light on the surgery versus nonoperative management debate.