Medical economics
Are pricy air ambulance rides really saving more lives?
Air ambulance service is pricey, but promises lifesaving speed by providing rapid straight-line helicopter transport for critically ill patients.
Jan 20, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Bad weather linked to train suicides in Japan
The number of suicides on Japanese railways increases after several days of bad weather, according to a study released Thursday, which urged train operators to increase patrols during rainy periods.
Sep 26, 2013
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Medical research
First aid: Drones make a difference
Eurac Research and Mountain Rescue South Tyrol tested the use of drones to locate and rescue accident victims in Bletterbach Gorge. The results are in, drones save valuable time and increase safety for rescue services in ...
Jun 1, 2023
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Health
Winter sports safety: Preparation is key
(HealthDay)—The outdoor winter sports season is in full swing, which means it's a good time to remind people about winter sports safety tips, says the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Jan 20, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Sun starved Brits to risk health this summer
Following some of the coldest and wettest weather on record, around 4.9 million people in the UK (10 per cent) are more likely to risk scorching themselves in strong sun in an attempt to get a tan this summer, a survey by ...
Apr 29, 2013
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Health
COVID-19 and the holidays: Five things you can do to physically prepare for the long winter
The holiday season can be a tricky time to maintain physical health, and with COVID-19 keeping many people indoors and isolated, there are even more barriers to wellness.
Dec 2, 2020
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Health
Survival tips for holiday road trips
(HealthDay)—If you're among the millions of Americans planning to hit the highway over the Thanksgiving holiday, it's important to anticipate bumps in the road, according to a group dedicated to public education and advocacy.
Nov 23, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
After six months, French cafes, museums and cinemas reopen
The French are expected to flock to restaurants, museums and cinemas when they reopen on Wednesday, but bad weather and social distancing may cast a pall over scenes of people toasting a return to semi-normality after months ...
May 19, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Vietnam battles fatal measles outbreak
Vietnam is scrambling to contain a deadly outbreak of measles that has killed more than 100 people, mostly young children, and infected thousands more this year, the government said Friday.
Apr 18, 2014
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Health
American Red Cross issues urgent plea for blood donations
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood shortage emergency as donations plummet to the lowest levels seen in 20 years.
Jan 9, 2024
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