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Trauma Deadlier for Kids Without Insurance
Finding emphasizes need to fix U.S. health care, expert says

Doctors Point Out Gaps in U.S. Health Care
Survey finds poorer results, higher costs than in other countries

Stroke Centers May Offer Best Shot at Recovery
Specialty facilities are more apt to give needed treatment, and faster, study finds

Access to U.S. Burn Centers Varies by Region
Northeasterners have best proximity, southerners the worst, study finds

Helmets Can Save Lives in Winter Sports
Injured skiers, snowboarders with head protection are less apt to lose consciousness, study finds

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

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

Trial Shows Heart Attack Education Makes Little Difference
But new study design might change response times, researcher says

Tiny Batteries Can Cause Big Problems for Young Children
Ingestion of 'button' batteries may have serious consequences, researchers say

Fresh Blood Boosts Survival in Trauma Patients
Death risk rises when transfused blood is more than 28 days old, study finds