01Oct/13

Exercise 'just as good as drugs' for treating heart failure and strokes – The Independent


The Independent

Exercise ‘just as good as drugs’ for treating heart failure and strokes
The Independent
Researchers from three leading institutions say that exercise is a “viable alternative” to drug therapy in preventing deaths from coronary heart disease, heart failure, diabetes and stroke. The study raises the question of whether doctors might be
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01Oct/13

Better-Educated Public May Bring More Lifesaving CPR, Study Shows – U.S. News & World Report

Better-Educated Public May Bring More Lifesaving CPR, Study Shows
U.S. News & World Report
“If no one performs lifesaving measures on a victim, brain death will begin about four to six minutes after breathing ceases and oxygen stops circulating,” he said. “CPR done immediately and effectively can double the victim’s chance of survival.” Each

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01Oct/13

Rise in blood donation across TN – The Hindu


The Hindu

Rise in blood donation across TN
The Hindu
More people across the State are voluntarily donating blood, a study by Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society found. “In 2012-2013, a total of 7,51,680 units of blood were collected from 278 blood banks across the State. Of these, 7,15,824 units (95
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