Fetroja Approved to Treat Complicated Urinary Tract Infections
2019-11-15
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Flu Season Starting to Ramp Up in the South
2019-11-15
FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Whether you have caught the flu yet this season might depend on where you live. Flu levels are already climbing throughout the South, particularly in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina, and Puerto Rico, according to the latest statistics from theContinue Reading
AHA News: Drone-Delivered AEDs Fly a Step Closer to Saving Lives
2019-11-15
FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — It was a race with life-or-death implications: Unmanned drones were pitted against traditional emergency responders to see which could get an automated external defibrillator to the rural site of a simulated cardiac arrest first. The drones won handily. And the CanadianContinue Reading
These Sports Are Most Likely to Send Young Americans to the ER
2019-11-15
FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Of all sports, football sends the most U.S. males to the emergency room, while cheerleading and gymnastics most often do the same for women and girls, a new report finds. And, overall, U.S. emergency departments see about 2.7 million patients between the agesContinue Reading
Health Tip: Do’s and Don’ts for Calling 911
2019-11-14
(HealthDay News) — Some 240 million calls are made to 911 in the United States each year, says the National Emergency Number Association. If you or a loved one needs law enforcement, firefighters or emergency medical help, call that number right away. NENA shares these do’s and don’ts for callingContinue Reading
Why Are Cardiac Arrests More Deadly on Weekends?
2019-11-13
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Your odds of surviving a cardiac arrest long enough to be admitted to the hospital are lower on the weekend than on a weekday, researchers say. For the study, the investigators analyzed data from nearly 3,000 patients worldwide who suffered an out-of-hospital cardiacContinue Reading
Health Tip: Understanding Pre-Workout Supplements
2019-11-13
(HealthDay News) — Pre-workout supplements are the buzz around many gyms and athletic facilities. But before you chug these products and start exercising, it’s important that you know more about the supplements. Cleveland Clinic offers this advice about these products: The supplements typically come in powder or pill form. TheContinue Reading
Health Tip: A Well-Stocked First-Aid Kit
2019-11-13
(HealthDay News) — A first-aid kit can help you after an injury or in an emergency. So keeping a first-aid kit in both your car and home is good practice, says Mayo Clinic. Mayo mentions these must-have items for a first-aid kit: A comprehensive first-aid manual. Adhesive tape, gauze, elasticContinue Reading
Health Tip: Ridesharing Safety
2019-11-12
(HealthDay News) — Ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft have become very popular in recent years. Though most companies conduct background checks on prospective drivers, you should still take precautions when using these services, says LIM College. When ridesharing, the school urges you to: Check the driver’s rating. AvoidContinue Reading
Health Tip: Autumn Driving Safety
2019-11-11
(HealthDay News) — Wet leaves, fog, sun glare, frost and wildlife are some of the driving hazards that motorists encounter each Autumn, says the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. To stay safe while driving at this time of year, PennDot encourages you to: Slow down and use caution, especially where thereContinue Reading