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Much has been achieved in European emergency medicine (EM) over the past 30 years since EUSEM was founded in 1994 at a meeting of the International Federation for Emergency Medicine in London. Before the Society was launched there was no specialty in EM in Europe, let alone a core curriculum…

During the General Assembly on 15 October 2024, Dr Jim Connolly handed over his presidency to Dr Robert Leach. EUSEM would like to thank Dr Connolly for his leadership and support. He has ensured that the society will continue to grow.  We welcome Dr Robert Leach as the new president.

PRESS RELEASE   Embargo: 00.01 hrs CEST on Wednesday 16 October 2024 Seizures caused by children swallowing medications or illegal substances doubled over 15-year period Copenhagen, Denmark: New data shows that the number of children suffering a seizure after swallowing medications or illegal substances has doubled between 2009 and 2023…

PRESS RELEASE   Embargo: 00.01 hrs CEST on Wednesday 16 October 2024 Increase in air pollution corresponds with more patients at the hospital emergency department Copenhagen, Denmark: Increases in levels of particulate matter in the air, even within World Health Organization guidelines, correspond with an increase in the number of…

PRESS RELEASE   Embargo: 00.01 hrs CEST on Tuesday 15 October 2024 Half of all patients with sepsis die within two years Copenhagen, Denmark: Half of all patients with sepsis admitted to an emergency medical department died within two years, according to Danish researchers investigating factors that could predict outcomes…

PRESS RELEASE   Embargo: 00.01 hrs CEST on Tuesday 15 October 2024 Research explains why some cyclists don’t wear helmets and what might convince them to wear one Copenhagen, Denmark: Wearing a helmet can prevent brain injury and deaths in cyclists, yet many do not wear a helmet. New research…