Articles for Tag: "emergency medicine"

Summer toys that may be more dangerous than you think  Featured
Summer toys that may be more dangerous than you think
Here’s how some popular summer activities stack up, according to an emergency medicine physician.
Essential safety tips for surviving a heat wave  Featured
Essential safety tips for surviving a heat wave
Six ways to stay safe and cool as the temperatures start to climb.
Physicians committed to humanitarian efforts learn from health care workers in Gaza 
Physicians committed to humanitarian efforts learn from health care workers in Gaza
Emergency medicine physicians from Advocate Health Care take trips to Gaza war zone to help health care workers with little resources.
Is the sun beating you down? 
Is the sun beating you down?
Find out how hotter temperatures can impact both your physical and mental health.
How to determine if you have appendicitis 
How to determine if you have appendicitis
Without treatment, your inflamed appendix may rupture which can lead to complications. Learn what causes appendicitis to occur.
Does that burn need medical attention? 
Does that burn need medical attention?
An emergency department doctor offers steps you can take when injured by steaming liquids.
Understanding the risks of hot cars 
Understanding the risks of hot cars
Find out why children are more at risk.