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Public defibrillators boost cardiac arrest survival |
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Wider dissemination of portable defibrillators in Japan's schools, workplaces and other public venues has increased the number of people who survive cardiac arrest, researchers reported Wednesday. |
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Reflux surgery tops pills in the short term |
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who suffer from chronic severe stomach acid reflux have two options -- long-term medication or anti-reflux surgery. A new review of the medical literature shows that surgery is more effective than medication at reducing reflux symptoms over one year. |
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Evidence that soy eases hot flashes inconclusive |
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite supplement makers' claims and popular perceptions, the benefits of soy in fighting hot flashes in women going through menopause remain unproven, according to a new analysis of 19 studies. |
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Light, flat shoes may be best for arthritic knees |
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When it comes to easing the pain of arthritic knees, footwear choice matters, new research shows. |
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Moms post-birth bleeding tied to early radiation |
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who had radiation to the abdomen in childhood to treat cancer may experience excessive bleeding after giving birth, new study findings suggest. |
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