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Many Miss Out on Stroke Treatment
Less than quarter of victims get to hospital quickly enough to limit damage, study shows

ER, Doctor Visits Topped 1 Billion in 2006
As America grows older, that's an average of 4 a year per person, CDC report says

OTC Cold Medicines Sending Children to Emergency Rooms
The FDA recently advised that kids under 2 not use these products

Diving Accidents Common Among U.S. Kids
About 6,500 kids seen in ERs each year, study finds

Accidental Overdoses in the Home Soaring
Study finds huge increase in number of people dying after mixing meds, illegal drugs

ER Visit Leaves Many Confused
New research shows most don't understand what was done or what they now need to do

Nursing Homes Unprepared for Pandemic Flu Fallout
Only a quarter have emergency plan, less than half have educated staff, study finds

Health Tip: Keep Stitches Clean and Dry
Take care of them properly

Trauma Center Counseling Reduces Kids’ Repeat Injuries
Emergency department 'teachable moments' remembered well by parents, youngsters, study finds

ELS Plus CPR Boosts Blood Flow After Cardiac Arrest
Catheter procedure keeps heart tissue alive, benefits other organs, study finds