https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/emergencymed/news-rss/?orgId=118594&title=News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Developmental Neurocognitive Driving Simulation Research Center (DrivSim Lab) en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Fri, 15 May 2026 01:51:03 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/emergencymed/news-article/yale-emergency-medicine-ranks-2-nationally-in-nih-funding/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/emergencymed/news-article/yale-emergency-medicine-ranks-2-nationally-in-nih-funding/ For the eighth consecutive year, the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine was recognized among the nation’s leaders in National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding, ranking #2 in the U.S. according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. This year’s achievement is marked by an extraordinary expansion in faculty success, with 14 faculty members receiving NIH funding and 9 among the top 100 NIH-funded emergency medicine investigators nationwide. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/emergencymed/news-article/emergency-medicine-residency-yale/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/emergencymed/news-article/emergency-medicine-residency-yale/ Thinking about a career in Emergency Medicine? This article breaks down what to expect in an EM residency—from the pace and culture to career development opportunities. Yale’s unique EM residency offers cutting-edge training from world-renowned experts and leading researchers, state-of-the-art simulations, and high-impact clinical practice. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:05:00 Z https://www.theunionjournal.com/abuse-of-adhd-medication-in-schools-a-crucial-wake-up-call/ https://www.theunionjournal.com/abuse-of-adhd-medication-in-schools-a-crucial-wake-up-call/ A recent study has revealed that approximately 1 in 4 teenagers in certain middle and high schools across the United States have reported abusing prescription stimulants intended for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder within the past year Thu, 02 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/how-to-stay-safe-on-the-roads-this-new-years-eve/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/how-to-stay-safe-on-the-roads-this-new-years-eve/ In today’s health headlines, it’s almost New Year’s Eve and crashes peak during the holiday season. Dr. Barbara Banz, assistant professor of Emergency Medicine and an expert from the DrivSim Lab at Yale School of Medicine joined Good Morning Connecticut at 9 a.m. to discuss what you should know about driving safely and what research shows about substance use amongst drivers. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/emergencymed/news-article/how-vaping-social-media-promotion-target-teens/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/emergencymed/news-article/how-vaping-social-media-promotion-target-teens/ Researchers are investigating how the tobacco industry is using social media to promote vaping to teens, and they are developing interventions for deterring e-cigarette use. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/what-is-cannabinoid-hyperemesis-syndrome-heres-what-to-know-and-why-experts-say-its-on-the-rise https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/what-is-cannabinoid-hyperemesis-syndrome-heres-what-to-know-and-why-experts-say-its-on-the-rise Doctors say CHS is rare, but its frequency may be growing. There’s no cure for this syndrome, with the only known, surefire treatment being abstinence from marijuana. Wed, 01 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/emergencymed/news-article/contraceptive-access-for-adolescents-and-young-adults-varies-across-different-demographics/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/emergencymed/news-article/contraceptive-access-for-adolescents-and-young-adults-varies-across-different-demographics/ A new study led by Yale researchers reveals patterns in sources of contraception among adolescents and young adults Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:00:00 Z https://www.wcvb.com/article/mass-general-yale-study-pediatricians-not-prepared-to-treat-teen-opioid-use/46996530 https://www.wcvb.com/article/mass-general-yale-study-pediatricians-not-prepared-to-treat-teen-opioid-use/46996530 Even with teen opioid overdose deaths soaring, a new study finds most pediatricians aren't prepared to treat young patients struggling with addiction. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z https://listen.sdpb.org/2024-02-16/more-kids-are-dying-of-drug-overdoses-could-pediatricians-do-more-to-help https://listen.sdpb.org/2024-02-16/more-kids-are-dying-of-drug-overdoses-could-pediatricians-do-more-to-help Camenga and Hadland say medical schools and pediatric residency programs are adding information to their curricula about substance use disorders, including how to discuss drug and alcohol use with children and teens. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.fox61.com/article/tech/video-game-yale-university-vaping-connecticut-middle-school/520-be5aee15-42a0-4aff-b6d6-393bea1aac4a https://www.fox61.com/article/tech/video-game-yale-university-vaping-connecticut-middle-school/520-be5aee15-42a0-4aff-b6d6-393bea1aac4a Yale researchers are testing an anti-vaping game in some middle schools in our state this spring, as school officials deal with increase in vaping students. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 04:08:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/emergencymed/news-article/yale-researchers-partner-with-ctdph-classroom-based-virtual-reality-nicotine-and-marijuana-vaping-prevention-videogame-to-students/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/emergencymed/news-article/yale-researchers-partner-with-ctdph-classroom-based-virtual-reality-nicotine-and-marijuana-vaping-prevention-videogame-to-students/ A top public health concern among today’s adolescents is the widespread use of nicotine and marijuana vaping devices. Now, two researchers at Yale School of Medicine, Kimberly Hieftje, PhD, and Deepa Camenga, MD, MHS, are teaming up with the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) to bring a classroom-based virtual reality (VR) nicotine and marijuana vaping prevention videogame to students in three Connecticut middle schools. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/learning-from-children/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/learning-from-children/ For over a century, researchers have studied children’s well-being. Mon, 22 May 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0091743523000178 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0091743523000178 Young people who use smokeless tobacco as their first nicotine product may be more likely to try other nicotine products and develop nicotine dependence, according to a new study by Yale researchers. Patricia Simon, PhD, assistant professor adjunct of psychiatry, is the study's first author. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z