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Intensive Dialysis Doesn’t Save Lives of the Sickest
Study finds no difference when compared to routine dialysis

Stroke Treatment Window May Allow a Bit More Time
Drug given within 4.5 hours still benefits patients, study shows

Heart Failure Treatment Underused
Two-thirds of patients in U.S. hospitals fail to get recommended therapy, study finds

Hospital Workers May Trigger Dangerous Outbreaks
Study finds employees who see many patients daily may be key players in spreading germs

Race, Insurance May Affect Testing of Kids in ER
Study finds more done for youths with chest pain who are white and have private coverage

As More Cyclists Hit the Road, Serious Injuries Rise
Helmet use, investment in bike lanes could protect more riders, researchers say

Tired Doctors More Prone to Errors
Long shifts, little sleep raise complication rate for practicing physicians, study finds

Swine Flu Can Move Quickly to Severe Illness
Canadian, Mexican studies suggest U.S. hospitals need to be ready for surge of cases

American Heart Association Guidelines Save Lives
Heart attack, heart failure survival better at hospitals given awards for following program

Face Masks for Patients May Leak, Spread Germs
Health-care workers should take precautions, especially given H1N1 pandemic, experts say

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