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• Controlled Reperfusion Reduces Brain Injury after Cardiac Arrest

• Novel Anti-Inflammatory Drug Shows Reduced Effect on Blood Pressure

• Treating Lung Cancer Patients Using New Radiotherapy Technology

• Time Spent at the Trauma Scene Found Unrelated to Mortality Risk

• Computed Radiography System Developed for Point of Care

• Unwanted Heparin Removed from Blood

• Simple Blood Test Predicts Who Will Become Obese

• Restoring Power to Weakened Heart Muscles

• Increased Rate of Diabetes Blamed on Obesity

• Sequential Withdrawal of Life Support Prepares Families Better

• Artificial Cells Designed to Power Medical Implants

• Health Problems and Smoking Can Delay MS Diagnosis

• Sudden Cardiac Death Risk for Patients on Dialysis

• Sleep Apnea Treatment Devices Provide Uninterrupted Rest

• New Sheath Introducer Provides Easier Access to Blood Vessels

• Childhood Anesthesia Exposure Could Lead to Developmental Disorders

• Contact Lenses Could Harbor Pathogenic Amoebae

• Radioprotectant Can Save Life After Exposure to Deadly, Whole-Body Radiation

• Spotting Early Signs of Kidney Injury or Failure

• CT Scans Change Treatment Plans in More Than a Quarter of ER Patients with Suspected Appendicitis

• Portable ICU Fits in a Suitcase