Subscribe to this tag Ibuprofen Rated Best for Pain of Broken Arms
Health - August 18, 2009
Study finds kids don't do as well when given acetaminophen with codeine
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Medicines Top Source of Kids' Poisonings
Health - August 4, 2009
Over 70,000 children per year take painkillers, other drugs and end up in the ER, CDC says
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Rock-Climbing Injury Rate Soaring
Health - August 2, 2009
First national study finds large jump in ER treatments since 1990
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Response Times Vary for In-Hospital Heart Attacks
Health - July 31, 2009
Uneven results seen with defibrillation delays, researchers say
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ER Visits Mostly by Medicare, Medicaid Recipients
Health - July 31, 2009
But government study also shows uninsured accounted for almost 1 out of 5 ER patients
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Even 9-Year-Olds Can Learn CPR
Health - July 31, 2009
Students should be taught basic life-support skills, researchers say
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Put Defibrillators in High-Traffic Spots, Studies Urge
Health - July 29, 2009
Experts warn against politicizing their placement
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Alcohol and Trauma: Blood Test Gets to the Truth
Health - July 24, 2009
Taking samples from accident patients may offer a medical heads-up, study says
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Indoor Lightning Injuries On the Rise
Health - July 19, 2009
Don't use hard-wired electrical devices while waiting out the storm
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Bathtub Accidents Injure 43,000 U.S. Kids Each Year
Health - July 13, 2009
Manufacturers need to make tubs more slip-resistant, experts say
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CPR Survival Rates for Older People Unchanged
Health - July 1, 2009
Lack of improvement in death rates, experts say, may be because recipients are sicker
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Even After Death, Heart Attack Treatment May Not End
Health - June 30, 2009
Too often, EMS crews feel obliged to bring unresponsive patient to hospital, study finds
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Experimental Urine Test Spots Appendicitis
Health - June 23, 2009
Holds promise for faster, more accurate diagnoses, researchers say
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Keep Safety in Mind While Cooling Off in the Water
Health - June 14, 2009
Youngsters need extra vigilance near pools, beaches and hot tubs, experts warn
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1 in 3 U.S. Kids Lack Nearby Trauma Care
Health - June 1, 2009
Over 17 million are an hour or more away from quality treatment, report finds
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Safety Gear Helping to Strike Out Baseball Injuries
Health - May 29, 2009
Greater use of proper equipment may lead to fewer emergency visits, research suggests
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When Chest Pain Requires Quick Action in ER
Health - May 20, 2009
Urgency needed in only one-third of cases, study says
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Subway Defibrillators Save Lives
Health - May 14, 2009
Publicly accessible devices prevent heart-attack deaths, study finds
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Health Tip: Pack a First-Aid Kit When Traveling
Health - May 4, 2009
Make room for a few essentials
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Obese Children More Likely to Suffer Lower Body Injuries
Health - May 2, 2009
Stress on muscle, bone behind severity of damage, longer recovery, study finds
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Cholesterol Drugs May Help in Cardiac Emergency
Health - May 1, 2009
A dose of a statin in time of crisis improved long-term outcomes, study found
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Acetaminophen, Cholesterol Drugs May Help Fight Stroke
Health - April 14, 2009
Statins could help prevent attack, while painkiller might minimize damage, studies find
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Cleaning Concoctions Best Left to Experts
Health - April 10, 2009
Industry group says, 'Think twice before mixing once' to avoid harm
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Tips to Avoid Spring Cleaning Mishaps
Health - March 29, 2009
Whether inside or out, projects require care and caution
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Third of EMS Stethoscopes Carry MRSA Virus
Health - March 27, 2009
Doctor urges first responders to clean equipment regularly with alcohol wipes
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