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Race, insurance status cited in uneven death rates among pedestrians hit by cars
Uninsured minority pedestrians hit by cars are at a significantly higher risk of death than their insured white counterparts, even if the injuries sustained are similar, new research from Johns ...
4 hours ago from PhysOrg
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Double hand transplant patient shows new hands
(AP) -- The recipient of a rare double hand transplant says he feels "fantastic" and can wiggle fingers on both his new hands.
20 hours ago from PhysOrg
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Occurrence of increased kidney transplant listings in patients with prior non-kidney transplants
Individuals who received a non-kidney organ transplant in the past may be more likely to be listed for a kidney transplant prior to initiation of dialysis (pre-emptive listing) than other candidates, ...
19 hours ago from PhysOrg
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UCSF unveils model for implantable artificial kidney to replace dialysis
UCSF researchers today unveiled a prototype model of the first implantable artificial kidney, in a development that one day could eliminate the need for dialysis.
21 hours ago from PhysOrg
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Safety cultures in EMS agencies vary widely, study finds
A survey of emergency medical services (EMS) agencies from across the country found wide variation in perceptions of workplace safety culture -providing a tool that might point to potential ...
Thu 2 Sep 10 from PhysOrg
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Medicinal cannabis review highlights dilemmas facing health care professionals
Nurses have a responsibility to respect and support patients who use cannabis for medicinal purposes, but must stay within the law and follow professional guidance at all times, according to ...
Thu 2 Sep 10 from PhysOrg
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New warning signs may predict kidney transplant failure
Kidney transplants that show a combination of fibrosis (scarring) and inflammation after one year are at higher risk of long-term transplant failure, according to a study appearing in an upcoming ...
20 hours ago from PhysOrg
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Females more prone to football knee injury
'Kicking like a girl' is a real phenomenon and may explain why females are more likely to suffer knee injuries in sports such as football, say US researcher.
Wed 1 Sep 10 from ABC Science
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Stopping smoking cessation treatments too soon may reduce odds of success for 45 percent of smokers
A study led by researchers in the Oregon Health & Science University Smoking Cessation Center may change the way clinicians make treatment decisions for their patients who smoke.
Wed 1 Sep 10 from PhysOrg
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Ten minutes could prevent one-third of road deaths
Spanish researchers have calculated the probability of dying in road accidents on the basis of the time taken for the emergency services to arrive. Their conclusions are clear - reducing the ...
Wed 1 Sep 10 from PhysOrg
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