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An observational study reveals new data on the development of the probability of return of spontaneous circulation in intervals without chest compressions during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. 10 Feb 2009 08:26
Scientists are warning that snakebites are a neglected threat - they say snakebites cause considerable death and injury worldwide and pose an important yet neglected threat to public health. 6 Nov 2008 06:09
Accidents with abandoned grenades and other devices are leaving children dead and wounded. 10 Aug 2008 13:47
Telecare emergency services in South Africa continue to be delivered under the radar and this poses a very real, potentially life threatening danger to consumers who rely on these services in emergency situations. 6 Jun 2008 14:07
World's health leaders and parliamentarians convene to seek accelerated action to reduce maternal and child deaths; critical health care fails to reach most women and children in high-mortality countries. 17 Apr 2008 08:18
The University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust has launched the UK's first program specifically for practitioners in burns care - with backing from Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU). 11 Apr 2008 06:04
Chest compressions alone, or Hands-Only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), can save lives and can be used to help an adult who suddenly collapses, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement. 2 Apr 2008 09:35
A stretcher races through the entrance of a busy hospital. The car-accident victim lies on top and grimaces in pain. While surface injuries look gruesome, the real medical danger is invisible - internal organ damage caused by being crushed against the steering wheel. 10 Sep 2007 14:49
By the time winter has ended, thousands of young South African boys will have gone through a month-long traditional rite of passage and become men. 2 Aug 2007 12:11
A series of earth tremors that caused panic in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, has raised concerns over the country's ability to respond to sudden major disasters. 30 Jul 2007 13:54
An agricultural researcher at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCA&T) in the United States has developed a simple process to make allergen-free peanuts. 25 Jul 2007 10:40
A Canadian jogger happened to be carrying an iPod at the wrong place at the wrong time... 13 Jul 2007 09:21
At least three people were killed when chlorine gas being used at a water treatment plant in Nigeria's southeastern Cross River state escaped into nearby homes, residents and state officials said. 11 Jul 2007 08:06
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Extracorporeal life support may improve outcomes after cardiac arrest 20 Jul 2008 12:14
The case against using activated charcoal in self-poisoning 15 Feb 2008 12:12
Emergency treatment of adult meningitis 30 May 2007 15:21
Managing illicit drug overdose 30 May 2007 14:36
Press much more, blow much less 30 May 2007 14:21
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