How medical treatments devised for war can quickly be implemented in US hospitals to save lives

How much oxygen does the military need for wounded soldiers? Turns out not much. Military-civilian research is paving the way for new developments.

Arthur Kellermann, Adjunct Professor of Emergency Medicine, Emory University • conversation
Feb. 19, 2025 ~9 min

Making emergency rooms ‘pediatric ready’ saves lives

Making hospital EDs ready to provide basic health care to kids could cost as little as $4 to $8 per patient while improving survival rates.

U. Texas Austin • futurity
June 18, 2024 ~4 min


Where are stroke treatment delays worst in the US?

A new study identifies factors associated with stroke treatment delays—and where in the US delays are the worst.

Bess Connolly Martell-Yale • futurity
June 3, 2024 ~6 min

Wildfires can boost anxiety-related visits to the ER

A new study shows an association between proximity to wildfires and increased anxiety-related emergency department visits.

Rob Spahr-Emory • futurity
Feb. 20, 2024 ~5 min

5 surprising reasons why you should donate blood

The American Red Cross is experiencing the most critical blood shortage in 20 years. Two experts have five unexpected reasons to donate blood.

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
Feb. 9, 2024 ~5 min

Emergency medicine residencies more likely to go unfilled at for-profit and newly accredited programs

A new study finds more emergency medicine residencies are available, but hundreds of the positions are going unfilled.

Cameron Gettel, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Yale University • conversation
Jan. 8, 2024 ~7 min

Send police for mental health crises? Views are mixed

New research gauges how people in structural disadvantaged communities feel about police responding to mental health crises.

Ed Federico-U. Pennsylvania • futurity
Oct. 13, 2023 ~4 min

EMS less likely to bring Black kids with asthma to hospital

Black kids with asthma are less likely to go to the hospital via emergency medical services, a study finds.

Sierra Lomax-U. Pittsburgh • futurity
Sept. 28, 2023 ~5 min


People with dementia go to ER 1.4M times a year

People with dementia end up in hospital ERs 1.4 million times a year. Better caregiver support could prevent future crises.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
July 24, 2023 ~8 min

Model may get first responders to car accidents faster

Researchers have created a new model to get first responders like police and EMTs to the scene of traffic accidents faster.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
May 8, 2023 ~5 min

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