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Get Vaccinated for COVID and Flu, Emergency Physicians Advise

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Now is the right time to get a COVID vaccine and a flu shot, said Christopher S. Kang, MD, FACEP, president of ACEP.

Key Points: 
  • Now is the right time to get a COVID vaccine and a flu shot, said Christopher S. Kang, MD, FACEP, president of ACEP.
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ACEP and other expert organizations advise annual flu vaccinations for anyone six months of age and older, with rare exceptions.
  • Flu shots are safe, effective, and getting vaccinated remains one of the easiest ways to protect against severe illness and hospitalization.
  • Some emergency physicians are seeing a recent uptick in children with respiratory infections, including RSV, a common virus that can cause lung infections, bronchitis, or pneumonia.

Statement from BrainScope: Tua Tagovailoa’s Injury and Why We Need a More Objective Assessment of Head Injuries Now

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Incorporating objective evidence into the evaluation of head injury could greatly improve clinical diagnosis, return to play decision-making and ultimately, outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • Incorporating objective evidence into the evaluation of head injury could greatly improve clinical diagnosis, return to play decision-making and ultimately, outcomes.
  • The highly validated assessment results provide physicians with objective information that aids in making an informed and accurate diagnosis.
  • With millions of head injuries in the U.S. each year, it is time to integrate objective biomarkers of injury into clinical diagnosis.
  • BrainScope is leading the way in the rapid and objective assessment of brain-related conditions, starting with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), utilizing multiple integrated assessment capabilities, artificial intelligence (AI), and digitization.

VisualDx Partners with American College of Emergency Physicians to Build Library of Monkeypox Images

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Ahead of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Scientific Assembly (October 1-4), VisualDx today announced a collaboration with ACEP to create the Monkeypox Emergency Medicine Project , a physician-sourced collection of monkeypox images.

Key Points: 
  • Ahead of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Scientific Assembly (October 1-4), VisualDx today announced a collaboration with ACEP to create the Monkeypox Emergency Medicine Project , a physician-sourced collection of monkeypox images.
  • By offering access to images of varying disease presentations on real patients, VisualDx and ACEP are helping to further educate and prepare emergency physicians to test, diagnose, and treat the emergent disease.
  • Images in the Monkeypox Emergency Medicine Project will be accessible to ACEP members as well as other users of the VisualDx platform.
  • For ACEP members and emergency physicians interested in joining the Monkeypox Emergency Medicine Project effort and contributing medical photos, please visit www.visualdx.com/monkeypox-images/ .

Abel R. Longoria, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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Dr. Abel R. Longoria has worked as an emergency physician for 27 years and has practiced with the Galveston office of Hospitality Health for the past five years.

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  • Dr. Abel R. Longoria has worked as an emergency physician for 27 years and has practiced with the Galveston office of Hospitality Health for the past five years.
  • Hospitality Health, a freestanding emergency department (FSED), has three facilities in Texas, focusing on changing the culture of how medicine is delivered.
  • An authority in his field, Dr. Longoria is board-certified in emergency medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM).
  • He would like to dedicate this honorable recognition to the loving memory of his parents, Abel R. and Alicia M. Longoria.

Poll: Increasing Violence in Emergency Departments Contributes to Physician Burnout and Impacts Patient Care

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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In addition to physical risks, the persistent threat of violence detracts from patient care and contributes significantly to emergency physicians mental health challenges and burnout.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to physical risks, the persistent threat of violence detracts from patient care and contributes significantly to emergency physicians mental health challenges and burnout.
  • Emergency physicians almost unanimously agree that violence in the emergency department has adversely impacted patient care (89%).
  • Violence in emergency departments also exacerbates already high rates of burnout and impacts healthcare workers mental health.
  • Two-thirds of emergency physicians (66%) believe COVID-19 has increased the amount of violence in emergency departments, and 69% of emergency physicians say that COVID-19 has decreased the level of trust between patients and physicians or emergency department staff.

Mindray to Reveal Innovative Emergency Medicine Solutions Live at ACEP22 Scientific Assembly

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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MAHWAH, N.J., Sep. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mindray, a global developer of healthcare technologies and solutions for ultrasound, patient monitoring, and anesthesia, announced today that they are exhibiting at the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) 2022 Scientific Assembly at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA, October 1-3. They will highlight their latest advancements in Emergency Medicine, including the live debut of the TE X Ultrasound System, a new offering that is "changing your perspective" in the Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) market. All ACEP attendees are invited to visit Booth 1224 to learn more about Mindray's innovative Emergency Medicine solutions.

Key Points: 
  • All ACEP attendees are invited to visit Booth 1224 to learn more about Mindray's innovative Emergency Medicine solutions.
  • Mindray's ACEP22 Assembly will highlight its comprehensive solutions for Emergency Medicine, including two headliners, the TE X Ultrasound Machine and the BeneVision N1 Patient Monitor .
  • Mindray understands the need for clinicians to deliver focused and efficient patient care in the Emergency Medicine space.
  • Mindray is a leading developer, manufacturer, and supplier of medical device solutions and technologies used in healthcare facilities around the globe.

New Poll: Emergency Department Violence Increasing Through Pandemic

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Violent attacks on emergency physicians, nurses and patients in the nations emergency departments are increasing.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, DC, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Violent attacks on emergency physicians, nurses and patients in the nations emergency departments are increasing.
  • A new poll from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) indicates an increase in violence since the COVID-19 pandemic and real risks to patient care.
  • Join emergency physician leaders as they release new national data; share firsthand perspectives on how physical and verbal threats put health care professionals at risk, undermine patient care, and impact emergency physician mental health; and explore legislatives solutions.

Top Researchers in Emergency Medicine to Present and Discuss New Data at ACEP22 Research Forum

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading research minds from all facets of emergency medicine are coming together October 1-3, 2022 for the Research Forum , part of ACEP22, the worlds largest emergency medicine conference, hosted by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading research minds from all facets of emergency medicine are coming together October 1-3, 2022 for the Research Forum , part of ACEP22, the worlds largest emergency medicine conference, hosted by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
  • The Research Forum is an unrivaled opportunity to discuss the latest data that could revolutionize approaches to emergency care, said Marna Rayl Greenberg, DO, MPH, FACEP, an emergency physician in Pennsylvania and 2022 Research Forum chair.
  • The brightest minds in emergency medicine will be on hand to talk about cutting-edge original research and how it could translate to improving public health, reshape the practice of medicine, and enhance clinical approaches that can save lives.
  • The American College of Emergency Physicians(ACEP) is the national medical society representing emergency medicine.

Recognize the Signs of Suicide Risk

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Washington, DC, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON, D.C.During National Suicide Awareness Week, emergency physicians encourage helping those in crisis by recognizing some of the signs that could lead anyone to consider suicide.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, DC, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON, D.C.During National Suicide Awareness Week, emergency physicians encourage helping those in crisis by recognizing some of the signs that could lead anyone to consider suicide.
  • One of the most impactful things anyone can do to prevent a tragedy is to spot signs of trouble and simply start a conversation.
  • People at risk often demonstrate one or more warning signs.
  • Warning signs can include:
    Talking about wanting to die, feeling hopeless, or being a burden
    Emergency physicians are critical partners in identifying and treating those at the most immediate risk of suicide.

Tri-anim Health Services announces exclusive relationship to distribute BrainScope's breakthrough technology for mild head injury including concussion, into Emergency Departments

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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Tom Metcalf, President of Tri-anim Health Services, said, "This exclusive agreement supports Tri-anim's mission to be the best partner to those who save and improve patients' lives.

Key Points: 
  • Tom Metcalf, President of Tri-anim Health Services, said, "This exclusive agreement supports Tri-anim's mission to be the best partner to those who save and improve patients' lives.
  • Attila Morgan, Eastern Area Vice President of Sales for Tri-anim Health Services added,"BrainScope easily fits into the Emergency Department current workflow for mild head injuries.
  • Tri-anim Health Services provides innovative respiratory, anesthesia and critical care products and therapies to hospitals, health systems and other patient care facilities nationwide.
  • The Company's technology supports the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Choosing Wisely campaign to avoid CT scans of the head in Emergency Department patients with minor head injury.