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Medscape
a day ago
- Health
- Medscape
Cardiac Arrest Survival Rises Over Last Two Decades
TOPLINE: While the incidence of cardiac arrest occurring outside the hospital has remained relatively stable, at about 81 per 100,000 person-years, between 2001 and 2020, data show survival rates improved from 14.7% to 18.9% during that period. This improvement corresponded with increased bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), from 55.5% to 73.9%, and the use of early automated external defibrillators, from 2.2% to 10.9%. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of 25,118 adults in King County, Washington, who had experienced an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) treated by emergency medical services (EMS) between 2001 and 2020. Of those, 15,994 (63.7%) were men and 9124 were women; the median age was 65 years. Annual incidence calculations were stratified by sex, age group (less than 65 years and 65 years or older), and initial rhythm (shockable, nonshockable). The tesearchers evaluated temporal trends using Poisson regression for incidence and survival to hospital discharge, with resuscitation assessed in five-year groups. TAKEAWAY: Overall survival to hospital discharge improved significantly over time: 14.7% (859 of 5847 individuals) in 2001-2005, 17.4% (1024 of 5885 individuals) in 2006-2010, 19.3% (1232 of 6376 individuals) in 2011-2015, and 18.9% (1322 of 7010 individuals) in 2016-2020 (P < .001 for trend). Survival rates increased substantially for shockable OHCA, from 35% to 47.5%, and for nonshockable OHCA, from 6.4% to 10.1% between the periods spanning 2001-2005 and 2016-2020 (P < .001 for trend). Improvements were observed in both prehospital resuscitation (survival to hospital admission) and in-hospital survival (P < .001 for trend). Community response rose significantly, with bystander CPR increasing from 55.5% to 73.9% and early use of an automated external defibrillator rising from 2.2% to 10.9% (P < .001 for trend). IN PRACTICE: 'Resuscitation outcomes improved over time, a temporal trend that was evident overall and when stratified by presenting arrest rhythm,' the researchers reported. 'The outcome improvements corresponded to improvements in health services such as increase in bystander CPR, AED application before EMS among patients with shockable rhythm, and hospital-based care with targeted temperature management and coronary intervention. The results demonstrate the dynamic nature of OHCA incidence and resuscitation care and outcome that collectively help provide a foundational context to consider strategies of prevention and treatment.' SOURCE: The study was led by Owen McBride, MD, of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle. It was published online July 16 in JAMA Cardiology. LIMITATIONS: According to the authors, while the study represents a singular regional experience that could affect generalizability, as OHCA incidence and outcome can vary based on geography. Some people who experience OHCA have an emergency response but do not receive resuscitation attempts due to signs of irreversible death or do-not-resuscitate orders, whereas some OHCA events do not receive a 911 medical response. DISCLOSURES: Michael Sayre, MD, reported receiving personal fees from Styker Emergency Response outside the submitted work. Thomas Rea, MD, MPH, reported receiving grants from Philips Medical Funding and the American Heart Association for research independent of the current publication. Additional disclosures are noted in the original article. This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Who is Katie Wilson? A look at Seattle's mayoral candidate
The Brief The next King County primary election is happening on August 5. Katie Wilson is one of the top fundraising candidates in the mayoral race, joining several others in an effort to topple the incumbent. We look at what she stands for and why she wants to be the next mayor. SEATTLE - The race for Seattle mayor is on. Candidates are in high gear this summer ahead of the upcoming Aug. 5 primary election. This year, nine candidates are running for mayor, including Katie Wilson, the only woman in the race. Keep reading to learn who Katie Wilson is, her campaign history and her platform proposals. Who is Katie Wilson? Wilson is perhaps most well known locally for cofounding and acting as executive director of the Transit Riders Union, a "democratic membership organization that has become a powerful voice for working people across Seattle and King County." Her campaign has touted Wilson's role in designing the ORCA LIFT program. Dig deeper The mayoral candidate arrived in Seattle in 2004, following her physics and philosophy studies at Oxford University and upbringing in New York state. Prior to founding the TRU, Wilson was a policy and politics writer for what is now known as Cascade PBS, PubliCola, The Stranger and The Urbanist. Katie Wilson announces candidacy for Seattle mayor Timeline In March 2025, Wilson made headlines as she threw her hat in the ring for the city's top elected spot. The special election in February over funding for the Seattle Social Housing developer was a convincing factor for Wilson to enter the race, according to a report from Cascade PBS on March 12. Wilson held her official campaign launch at the Cal Anderson Park Shelter House on Mar. 29. What platform is Katie Wilson running on? Wilson's website lists the following issues as top priorities, in part, should she be elected: Addressing homelessness in the city 4,000 new units of emergency housing and shelter in four years. Make contracting and leasing more efficient for centers addressing the fentanyl/opioid crisis. Affordable housing and housing supply issues Build social housing, aim for $1 billion bond for affordable housing. Reform landlord practices, limit home buying by private equity firms. "Trump-proof" Seattle Combat federal policies targeting immigrants and refugees. Use progressive revenue to fund services cut by the federal government. Transportation and mobility Increase street safety for walkers, bikers, and rollers. Increase public transit safety, comfortability, and affordability. Public safety Scale up programs targeting drug and disorder hotspots. Expansion of alternative response services for crises, "so police can focus on policing." Working families Expanding Seattle's Paid Sick and Face Time Law Diversify and strengthen public school programs for families with student-age children Climate action and environmental justice Updating land use code to increase housing and the number of trees in the city. Creating green union jobs, installing city-owned solar panels and building out bus lines. Economic development Incentivize filling vacant commercial space with vacancy taxes or fines. Use FIFA World Cup 2026 to make permanent infrastructure and policy upgrades to the downtown Seattle core. Progressive revenue Reduce job-shifting practices by companies out of Seattle Exempting first $250,000 assessed value from property taxes, while implementing a statewide tax on intangible property. Katie Wilson endorsements in Seattle mayoral race Endorsements for Wilson range from city council members from surrounding cities to housing advocates, LGBTQ+ commissioners and labor and union leaders. In addition to individuals, some of the organizations include Humane Voters of Washington, Transit Riders Union, UAW 4121, WFSE Local 1495, Seattle Subway, Seattle Bike Blog and various other political and non-profit organizations. What's next Following the Aug. 5 primary, the top two performing candidates will face off in the Nov. 4 election. The Source Information in this story came from the Katie Wilson website. MORE NEWS FROM FOX 13 SEATTLE Police dashcam video shows triple-murder suspect Travis Decker days before crime Judge lifts gag order in Idaho murders case against Bryan Kohberger 1 killed in Pierce County, WA adult family home fire Idaho hiker mistaken for Travis Decker tells all Victim airlifted from Tumwater, WA crash, 18-year-old faces vehicular assault To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
What is King County Prop. 1 on the August 2025 primary ballot?
The Brief King County Proposition 1 will be on the August 2025 Washington State primary election ballot. Proposition 1 would replace an expiring levy that funds King County parks, outdoor education programs, the Woodland Park Zoo, forest conservation and more. If passed, it would authorize an additional regular property tax of $0.2329 per $1000 of a resident's prior year property assessed valuation. KING COUNTY, Wash. - The Washington State primary election is on August 5, with the voting period beginning Friday, July 18. The ballot will have 59 local measures, including King County Proposition 1, which supports county parks, educational facilities and other local initiatives. What we know The King County 'Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Levy' – also known as Ordinance No. 19922 and Proposition 1 on the upcoming primary election ballot – was adopted by the King County Council to replace an expiring parks levy. Proposition 1 would authorize an additional regular property tax levy to replace an expiring one that funds the following King County areas: Parks, trail systems and open spaces Outdoor education programs Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle Aquarium, Memorial Stadium, Seattle's Waterfront Park and the Pacific Science Center Ballfield preservation Aquatic facilities Youth and amateur sport programs Open space and forest conservation If approved, the levy would have a duration of six years, starting in 2026, and residents would pay $0.2329 per $1000 of their property's prior year's assessed valuation. This would mean a property worth $500,000 would pay an additional approximately $9.58 per month, and around $115 per year. What they're saying There have been several statements in favor of the levy, and endorsements from organizations including the Seattle Aquarium, the Seattle Parks Foundation and the Washington Trails Association. "Our parks, playgrounds, ballfields, trails and swimming pools are essential places for kids to play, learn to swim, and for our communities to gather, recreate and enjoy nature," organizations and residents in favor of the levy said in a statement. "Your Yes vote will expand our regional trail system, improve access to popular hiking and biking areas, and provide direct resources for parks and playfields for cities large and small." A statement in opposition to the levy has not been submitted. The full ordinance can be read here. What's next Proposition 1 will be on the ballots of registered King County voters for the upcoming primary election in August. It will need a simple majority to pass. Read a voter guide for the 2025 Washington primary election here. The Source Information in this article is from the King County government website. MORE NEWS FROM FOX 13 SEATTLE Idaho hiker mistaken for Travis Decker tells all Pierce County Sheriff's Office major arrested after serious Graham crash Grandmother shot near Pioneer Square 'thought it was a rock' that hit her Buyer secures iconic Seattle 'Spite House' under listing price Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh wins 2025 Home Run Derby Trash piles up in Renton amid nationwide Republic Services strike To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Yahoo
Mystery of the human toe found in a box at Dash Point State Park has been solved
The mystery of a toe found in a box at Dash Point State Park is no longer afoot. According to the Public Health – Seattle & King County, the toe was found to have been medically amputated, and NOT related to a death, an investigation found. There will be no further investigation by the King County Medical Examiner's Office. Here's what happened: While walking on Dash Point beach on Father's Day, a Tacoma man stumbled upon a gift-wrapped box with a human toe inside. 'I found what looked like a little Christmas package is a little square box wrapped in green cloth and yellow string,' Kevin Ewing said. Ewing thought it was a prayer box or message in a bottle-type thing at first, but it ended being the unexpected. 'Sat there in shock for a few seconds and then realized this looks like you know, a severed human toe,' he recalled. He says the toe was wrapped in white cloth next to a feather, grass, sage and tobacco. 'A lot of things are going through my head like - where is the rest of the body? Like, did this wash in from the tide, or the water? Did somebody leave this here intentionally to be found?' Ewing says he took photos of the box and told a park ranger immediately. He says he also found a dead, mutilated seagull not too far from the box. He's unsure if the two are related.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Yahoo
Washington man scammed out of $500K after conmen told him his SSN had been stolen — how to protect yourself
It's a scam so convincing that it's raked in millions from unsuspecting residents across Washington State, including one victim who lost a jaw-dropping $870,000. Con artists posing as government agents are using high-pressure, fear-fueled tactics to trick victims into handing over huge sums. Many of the scams involve references to victims' Social Security. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it At least 47 victims have come forward — 27 in King County alone. Authorities believe that's just the tip of the iceberg and are asking anyone with information about the scam to come forward. Patrick Hinds, who heads the Economic Crimes and Wage Theft Division at the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, is talking to local media to raise awareness of the problem. 'In a nutshell, this scam really works by playing on people's fear,' he told Fox 13 Seattle. It begins with an ominous email, text, or computer pop-up that appears to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) or a related agency that claims your identity has been stolen or your accounts hacked. Victims are told to act fast and click on a link or call a number to connect with an official — when in fact they're directed to a live con artist. Read more: No millions? No problem. With as little as $10, here's of diversified assets usually only available to major players The scammers tell victims their safest course of action is to liquidate all their accounts — storing their money as cash or gold — and hand it over to a courier, who will deliver it to a federal agency, for 'safekeeping.' 'Of course none of that is true,' Hinds says. Social Security scams are among the most common of the imposter scams in the U.S., and cost unsuspecting Americans $577 million in 2024 alone. One Washington victim fell for just such a ruse when a scammer told him his Social Security Number had been compromised. He ended up losing more than $500,000 to the fraud. He told KIRO 7 that the imposters are convincing and definitely instill fear. 'One of the first things they do is say, 'We'll have you electronically sign a non-disclosure agreement,'' he said. 'They kept saying, 'You can't discuss this with anybody.'' Hinds confirmed the scammers create a sense of urgency and secrecy to manipulate their victims and conceal their wrongdoing. They keep the con alive with fabricated letters confirming 'receipt' of funds, and more calls with 'officials.' 'They'll bring in someone else who claims to be from a different agency, like your bank or the FBI,' said Hinds. 'It's all part of the trap.' Of course, Washington isn't the only state where this is happening. Across the U.S., imposter scams ranked first among all fraud types in 2024, according to the Federal Trade Commission, accounting for $789 million in losses — an increase of $171 million from 2023. Hinds urges the public to remember key ways to stay safe: 1. Fear: The message is meant to scare you. 2. Urgency: You're told to act now, with no time to think or ask questions. 3. Secrecy: You're warned not to tell anyone, not even your family or bank. Ask yourself, 'Does this make sense?' If something feels a little off, your gut may be telling you something. Get a second opinion from family, friends and trusted advisors. Keep in mind: 1. A real government agency would never use robocalls or texts to demand money via gift cards, wire transfers or cryptocurrency. Hang up on suspicious calls and delete any such texts. 2. Con artists 'spoof' (fake) legitimate email addresses and caller IDs to trick you, so even if an email or phone number looks real, it could be fake. Moreover, in this era of deep fakes, fraudsters can forge convincing documentation, with authentic-looking signatures and government logos, so be wary. 3. You can always verify that communications are legitimate by cross-referencing with official government agency contact information. If you have fallen victim to a scammer, or suspect you have, here's what to do: Stop all contact with the scammer immediately. Document everything including screenshots, messages and receipts. Contact your bank to freeze accounts, reverse transfers or flag suspicious activity. Contact local police. File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center, and in the case of Social Security scams, the SSA Office of the Inspector General at It's important to act fast. Banks and card issuers may be able to reverse fraudulent charges. State and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) reimbursement programs might help in limited cases. Bottom line? 'If someone asks you to withdraw all your money and give it to a stranger 'for safekeeping' — don't do it,' Hinds said. 'Real agencies don't work like that.' This tiny hot Costco item has skyrocketed 74% in price in under 2 years — but now the retail giant is restricting purchases. Here's how to buy the coveted asset in bulk Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. How to get in now Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? Money doesn't have to be complicated — sign up for the free Moneywise newsletter for actionable finance tips and news you can use. This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
