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Health calendar (The Springfield News-Leader) |
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Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, 6-10 p.m. today, Cox South, 3801 S. National Ave. This class is for individuals needing certification in adult, child and infant CPR. The American Heart Association course includes instruction on two-man CPR, automated external defibrillator training and cricoid maneuver training. Fee is $10. For more information and to register, call 269-4117. |
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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:03:53 GMT |
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Sleep Apnea May Be Risk Factor For Sudden Cardiac Death (Science Daily) |
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After studying the sleep characteristics of nearly 11,000 adults in an overnight sleep laboratory, researchers suggest that obstructive sleep apnea -- and, in particular, the low nighttime oxygen saturation of the blood it causes -- may be a risk factor for sudden cardiac death. |
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Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:33:48 GMT |
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Medical expert testifies as murder trial continues (Worcester Telegram & Gazette) |
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WORCESTER - An expert witness for the defense testified yesterday that there was no way of knowing whether the onset of the cardiac arrhythmia that claimed Jose L. Alvarado's life occurred before or during a physical altercation on the morning of Oct. 15, 2006, in Denny's restaurant on Lincoln Street. |
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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:27:27 GMT |
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Inside Medicine: Care can depend on geography (The Sacramento Bee) |
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If John lives in Dallas and has a sudden cardiac arrest, he is twice as likely to die as Bill, who experiences the same symptoms in Portland, Ore. For many illnesses, the quality of medical care you receive depends on where you live. What causes this variation? • Patient factors: Believe it or not, personal habits such as smoking, consumption of red meat and exercise may vary by geography. These ... |
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Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:09:05 GMT |
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