MIT researchers have explained why two mutations in the H1N1 avian flu virus were critical for viral transmission in humans during the 1918 pandemic

The FDA advisory panel recommended banning Vicodin and Percocet because they contain acetaminophen, which can cause liver damage if taken at higher-than-recommended dose

EMS should have adequate time in the field to give high-quality CPR and other resuscitation efforts before transporting cardiac arrest patients

Factors that lead to emergency department overcrowdings, ambulance diversions and other incidents that endanger patient safety have been revealed

NHS organizations have seen significant increases in alcohol-based admissions in the last 10 years,” he said. “The direct effects for the NHS range from public health problems to pressure on ambulance service resources and staff safety

Once again, The EMS Spot has a great article that, although targeted at a US audience, is an informative read for all of us who from time-to-time have to deal with this unpleasant and often difficult type of job

Huffing or in the UK ‘glue sniffing’ is a practice by which toxic chemicals are inhaled from spray cans, usually common household items

Paediatric cardiac arrest has traditionally been considered a futile medical condition with dismal outcomes

Is EMS the healthcare equivalent to the members of Spinal Tap? EMS1.com has some interesting thoughts on the level of care provided by US ‘medics

Greg Friese discusses pain assessment on the highly recommended everydayemstips.com