Weather conditions influence the number of psychiatric emergency room patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00484-017-1485-z
Abstract: The specific impact of weather factors on psychiatric disorders has been investigated only in few studies with inconsistent results. We hypothesized that meteorological conditions influence the number of cases presenting in a psychiatric emergency room… read more here.
Keywords: number patients; number; conditions influence; emergency room ... See more keywords
Using the Collective System Design Methodology to Improve a Medical Center Emergency Room Performance
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DOI: 10.1007/s10916-018-1102-7
Abstract: Emergency Room (ER) crowding is one of the more complex issues in the healthcare system worldwide. Crowding gives rise to long ER waiting times, patient dissatisfaction, and negative effects on a healthcare systems’ performance. This… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; system; system design; performance ... See more keywords
Identifying Predictors of Emergency Room Utilization in Primary Care
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-018-4529-0
Abstract: Emergency room (ER) utilization is a growing, costly concern for health care in the USA. Several variables have been reported as contributing factors to increased ER utilization including chronic health conditions, depression, lower cognitive abilities,… read more here.
Keywords: utilization; room utilization; primary care; care ... See more keywords
Noninvasive assessment of coronary blood flow by transthoracic Doppler echocardiography: basic to practical use in the emergency room
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DOI: 10.1007/s12574-016-0324-2
Abstract: Echo Doppler is widely available in the clinical setting, and the feasibility of coronary flow detection in the left anterior descending coronary artery has been reported as >90% with the use of a high-frequency transducer.… read more here.
Keywords: coronary flow; doppler; assessment coronary; flow ... See more keywords
Differential associations of particle size ranges and constituents with stroke emergency-room visits in Shanghai, China.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113237
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) has been associated with increased risks of stroke, but it remains unclear which specific size ranges and chemical constituents dominate the effects of PM2.5 on stroke. We aimed… read more here.
Keywords: size; emergency room; room visits; size ranges ... See more keywords
Acute exposure to fine particulate matter and cardiovascular hospital emergency room visits in Beijing, China.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2016.09.065
Abstract: Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution outbreaks have recently occurred frequently in China. However, evidence of the associations between short-term exposure to PM2.5 and cardiovascular morbidity is still limited in China. This study aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: room visits; hospital emergency; cardiovascular ervs; fine particulate ... See more keywords
Hunger pains? SNAP timing and emergency room visits.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jhealeco.2020.102313
Abstract: This project uses quasi-random assignment of SNAP receipt dates linked to Medicaid healthcare records to examine whether ER use is affected by the timing of benefits. We find an increase in ER usage at the… read more here.
Keywords: room visits; pains snap; emergency room; snap timing ... See more keywords
Emergency room intervention to prevent post concussion-like symptoms and post-traumatic stress disorder. A pilot randomized controlled study of a brief eye movement desensitization and reprocessing intervention versus reassurance or usual care.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2018.05.024
Abstract: Up to 20% of patients presenting at an emergency room (ER) after a stressful event will for several months suffer from very diverse long-lasting symptoms and a potentially significant decline in quality of life, often… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; study; reassurance; usual care ... See more keywords
Hybrid emergency room management of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2020.12.006
Abstract: Patients with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) still have high mortality. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are vital for improving survival outcomes. rAAA management has evolved regarding these factors. We have reported the case of… read more here.
Keywords: hybrid emergency; ruptured abdominal; aortic aneurysm; abdominal aortic ... See more keywords
Day Temperature Difference and Aggravation of Low Urinary Tract Symptom in Benign Prostate Hypertrophy Patients in Korea: a National Health Insurance Service-National Cohort-based study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.03.040
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To investigate the symptom deterioration of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) according to the difference in daily temperature. METHODS From the National Health Insurance Service database, we collected and analyzed data on patients… read more here.
Keywords: difference; temperature; temperature difference; daily temperature ... See more keywords
Return to the Emergency Room with or without Readmission After Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery in Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Patients at an Urban Medical Center.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.12.039
Abstract: BACKGROUND Although reducing 30-day hospital readmissions is now a priority in neurosurgical quality improvement, postoperative emergency room (ER) visits have remained poorly understood, in particular, in populations with limited access to outpatient care. After endoscopic… read more here.
Keywords: transsphenoidal surgery; readmission; socioeconomically disadvantaged; without readmission ... See more keywords