Subscribe to this tag Exercise Extends Life of Kidney Patients
Health - October 8, 2009
Study finds physical activity pays off
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Do Preemies Benefit From High-Tech Measures?
Health - October 5, 2009
Despite medical advances since the 1990s, success rate the same for babies born extremely early
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Fresh Blood Boosts Survival in Trauma Patients
Health - October 2, 2009
Death risk rises when transfused blood is more than 28 days old, study finds
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28 Pregnant Women Have Died From Swine Flu: CDC
Health - October 1, 2009
Official calls the number 'upsetting'; flu shots and antiviral drugs urged for moms-to-be
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Surgical Deaths Linked to Handling of Complications
Health - September 30, 2009
Staffing and hospital culture play a role, expert contends
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CDC Links Infections With Swine Flu Deaths
Health - September 30, 2009
Nearly a third of U.S. victims were also infected with pneumococcus or other bacteria, agency reports
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Breast Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop 2% Annually
Health - September 30, 2009
But mortality still higher among black women than white women, U.S. report says
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Could the Recession Be Good for Your Health?
Health - September 29, 2009
Life expectancy rose during the Great Depression, study shows
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Alcohol Might Lower Death Rates in Brain Injury Patients
Health - September 25, 2009
Could have protective effect, but also raises chances of complications, study shows
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Lack of Insurance to Blame for Almost 45,000 Deaths: Study
Health - September 17, 2009
Going without coverage greatly increases mortality, researchers conclude
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Death-Defying Websites Pass Crucial Info to the Grieving
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David LaGesse
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Money - September 17, 2009
Services help the departed relay account numbers, passwords, and documents.
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More Chest Compressions During CPR Improves Survival Odds
Health - September 16, 2009
Amount of time spent doing them directly related to success, study shows
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Kidney Injury While Hospitalized May Lead to Future Dialysis
Health - September 15, 2009
An estimated 45% to 70% of these patients die before discharge, study finds
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Blacks Fare Worse After Cardiac Arrest
Health - September 15, 2009
Poor hospital care a big reason why, researchers say
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Report Cards for Hospitals May Be Misleading
Health - September 11, 2009
Ranking by death rates alone doesn't measure severity of cases, researchers say
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Young People at High Risk of Death Worldwide
Health - September 10, 2009
Teens in low- and middle-income countries fare the worst, statistics show
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8 Facts to Know About Palliative Care
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Sarah Baldauf
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Health - August 25, 2009
Misconceptions abound. Patients and families need not be afraid to ask for help.
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End-of-Life Advice Not Always Welcome
Health - August 25, 2009
Many relatives want doctors to keep their opinions to themselves, study finds
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Marital Separation May Hurt Cancer Survival
Health - August 24, 2009
Married and never-married did the best a decade later, study shows
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Post-Tonsillectomy Codeine May Pose Dangers
Health - August 19, 2009
Pain medication tied to death of small boy after the procedure, report says
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"Death Panel" Stories Are Democrats' Own Doing
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Peter Roff
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Peter Roff - August 19, 2009
Americans can see that two plus two equals the plug pulled on Grandma.
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Life Expectancy in U.S. Hits a New High
Health - August 19, 2009
Deaths also at an all-time low, new government report shows
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'Death Panel' Lunacy Takes Dying With Dignity Off the Table
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John Aloysius Farrell
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Opinion - August 19, 2009
Want to die on a machine? Fine. But let the rest of us face our end bravely and wisely.
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'Death Panel' Lunacy Takes Dying With Dignity Off the Table
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John Aloysius Farrell
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John A. Farrell - August 19, 2009
Want to die on a machine? Fine. But left the rest of us face our end bravely and wisely.
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Chemo Plus Palliative Care Reaps Benefits
Health - August 18, 2009
For those with advanced cancer, teaching self-management and empowerment improves quality of life
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