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health2 days ago•3 min saved

Ontario Study Links Online Sports Betting Legalization to Doubling of Gambling Disorder ER Visits

A University of Toronto study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that emergency room visits for gambling disorders in Ontario doubled after the province legalized single-event sports betting in 2022. The surge was concentrated among males aged 10 to 44, with many patients presenting with depression or suicidal thoughts. While the study highlights a specific demographic impact, US data shows rising problem gambling rates among young adults, though experts note that ER visits likely represent only a fraction of total harm.

via New York Post|

#emergency-room #gambling-disorder #health

health13 days ago•16 min saved

ER Staff Warn Against Violence, Disruptive Behavior, and Misuse of Emergency Care

Medical professionals urge patients to avoid violence, disruptive actions, and unnecessary ER visits to ensure efficient care for everyone.

via HuffPost|

#emergency-room #health #healthcare-safety

health17 days ago•7 min saved

Marijuana-Linked CHS Driving More ER Visits, Sparking Education Push

ER visits for Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), a marijuana-related condition causing severe nausea and vomiting, are rising. Studies link CHS to higher-potency cannabis and state legalization, while Cleveland’s Marlon Crumedy launched The CHS Truth Project to educate youth about the syndrome; doctors say awareness is growing since the only current remedy is stopping marijuana use.

via News 5 Cleveland WEWS|

#cannabinoid-hyperemesis-syndrome #chs #cleveland

us-news1 month ago•383 min saved

Lindsay Clancy’s months-long plea for help before the Massachusetts killings

In the months before Lindsay Clancy killed her three children, she sought help from psychiatrists, a suicide hotline, and the emergency department but was turned away from inpatient treatment; over roughly four months she was prescribed 13 medications as providers tried to manage persistent symptoms and adverse reactions.

via NBC News|

#emergency-room #inpatient-care #lindsay-clancy

entertainment2 months ago•17 min saved

Hilary Duff Performs at MSG After Daughter’s ER Visit for Stitches

Hilary Duff revealed that her 5-year-old daughter Mae was rushed to the ER for stitches earlier in the day before her sold-out Madison Square Garden show. Duff told the crowd Mae is fine now, called her brave, and noted the kids were in attendance as she continued her Lucky Me tour.

via Page Six|

#emergency-room #entertainment #hilary-duff

health3 months ago•4 min saved

Common BP Medication Triggers Sudden Lip Swelling, ER Visit

An Illinois woman on lisinopril for 10 years developed angioedema—rapid swelling of the lips and mouth—requiring ER care. She was treated with steroids, Benadryl, and Pepcid and recovered after about 12 hours. ACE inhibitors can cause bradykinin buildup leading to swelling, which can occur months or years after starting the medication; stopping the drug usually resolves the reaction, though some severe cases may require ICU or intubation. Risk is higher in older adults and Black patients, and she will not take lisinopril again.

via New York Post|

#ace-inhibitors #angioedema #emergency-room

health4 months ago•58 min saved

ER Tales: 35 Absurd Reasons People Ended Up in the ER

A BuzzFeed India piece compiles 35 anecdotes from medical professionals about the dumbest ER visits, often sparked by misread meds, odd beliefs, or outlandish self-diagnoses. The stories—from misinterpreting birth control effects to bizarre experiments and alcohol mishaps—show how fear, confusion, and simple misunderstandings drive people to emergency rooms, offering a mix of cringe-worthy humor and sobering lessons for patients and clinicians alike.

via BuzzFeed|

#absurd #emergency-room #health

entertainment5 months ago•33 min saved

Brandi Glanville’s Garlic Hack Goes Wrong, ER Visit After Online Advice

Brandi Glanville attempted a viral garlic congestion remedy she saw online, placing a garlic clove in her nose and then ear; it burned and became stuck, sending her to urgent care. Medical experts warn that garlic in the nose or ear can irritate tissue and cause infections, advising people not to rely on online health hacks.

via Yahoo News UK|

#brandi-glanville #emergency-room #entertainment

television6 months ago•7 min saved

Robby’s Crisis Pushes The Pitt to the Breakpoint

Dr. Robby confronts a deepening personal crisis over his future in the Pitt’s chaotic ER, while the episode pairs his emotional reckoning with high-stakes medical drama— Langdon’s life-saving spinal procedure and a night of relentless shifts that test the entire staff.

via The New York Times|

#depression #dr-robby #emergency-room

health6 months ago•35 min saved

Latex allergy forces mom to dodge balloons and playgrounds to keep her family safe

A UK mom with a severe latex allergy must avoid balloons and rubber playground surfaces, limiting her ability to accompany her 7-year-old to parks and birthday parties. She has endured two life-threatening reactions that required emergency care, and now relies on her partner for outings while advocateing for speaking up about her allergy to prevent danger, even at the cost of embarrassment or social discomfort.

via Yahoo|

#balloons #emergency-room #epipen

health6 months ago•31 min saved

Eye Test in Georgia Uncovers MS Diagnosis

A Georgia woman went in for a routine eye exam due to blurry vision, was diagnosed with optic neuritis, and later learned she had multiple sclerosis after an ER visit. She spent a week in the hospital while her vision recovered. The story highlights how routine eye exams can detect more than 200 diseases beyond vision problems.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore|

#emergency-room #eye-exam #health

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Bremen Firefighters Rescue Injured Cormorant Pleading for Help at ER

In Bremen, Germany, an injured cormorant repeatedly pecked at the hospital’s emergency room door seeking help; Bremen firefighters arrived, rescued the bird, and took it for medical care.

via AP News|

#bird-rescue #bremen #cormorant

health10 months ago•3 min saved

Scromiting: The Rising Marijuana-Linked Vomiting Disorder

Scromiting, medically known as cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), is a severe condition linked to long-term cannabis use that causes intense nausea and vomiting, leading to increased ER visits. Recognized by WHO and CDC, its prevalence is rising as cannabis consumption becomes more frequent, highlighting the need for medical awareness and patient education.

via Times of India|

#cannabis #chs #emergency-room

health10 months ago•9 min saved

Doctors Warn Against the Worst Mistake at Urgent Care

The article emphasizes that the worst mistake at urgent care is going there during a true medical emergency, and highlights the importance of understanding when to choose urgent care versus the emergency room to ensure safety and proper treatment.

via HuffPost|

#emergency-room #health #health-emergencies

health11 months ago•1 min saved

Mystery Marijuana Syndrome Strains Emergency Rooms

A woman experienced severe vomiting and pain due to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), a condition linked to heavy marijuana use, which can only be cured by quitting cannabis.

via The Free Press|

#cannabinoid-hyperemesis-syndrome #chs #emergency-room