Ambulances aren’t taking 40% of patients to nearest hospital

Emergency medical services aren't taking all patients to the nearest hospital, according to a new study that found major racial disparities, as well.

Gina DiGravio-Boston • futurity
Sept. 10, 2019 ~5 min

These drugs land EDM partiers in the hospital

Talking with people who go to a lot of electronic dance music parties reveals how many have had scary or unsafe experiences with drugs and alcohol.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Aug. 22, 2019 ~4 min


You should learn the signs of alcohol poisoning

Alcohol poisoning is more common that many people realize. An expert offers advice on how to recognize it—or avoid it in the first place.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
May 21, 2019 ~3 min

Device auto-squeezes bag valve masks to save lives

A new device could be useful in developing countries where some family members squeeze intubation bags for hours on end to keep loved ones alive.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
May 7, 2019 ~4 min

One-hour ER discharge rule is safe after naloxone

For people who overdose on opioids, naloxone can be a life saver. But how long after taking it should hospitals discharge patients?

Ellen Goldbaum-Buffalo • futurity
Dec. 28, 2018 ~4 min

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