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A new cardiopulmonary resuscitation system designed to increase the chance of survival in people experiencing cardiac arrest has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves New CPR Devices

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Used together, they up the amount of oxygenated blood circulating through the body during CPR
National hospital rating systems are rarely in agreement

National Hospital Rating Systems Rarely in Agreement

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None of the hospitals rated as high performer on all four national rating systems
Female medical students perform at the same or higher level as men

Confidence Gap Between Male and Female Med Students

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Women's answers more accurate than men's, but they are less confident in their responses
In accordance with the changes in graduate medical education to better prepare doctors for a changing health care system

Changes Being Made to Med School Applicant Assessment

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New skills being emphasized on MCAT; multiple mini-interview technique being adopted
Increased palliative care education and training among clinicians who are involved in cardiac critical care could benefit care

Study Examines Palliative Care in Cardiac Intensive Care Units

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Patients who had end-of-life discussions had higher rate of redirected goals of care toward comfort care
One-third of Americans can't be transported by ambulance to a stroke center within one hour

One-Third of U.S. More Than Hour Away From Stroke Center

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Lowest access found in southeastern United States, researchers say
High doses of omega-3 fatty acids may protect against further damage in myocardial infarction patients

ACC: High-Dose Omega-3 Protects Heart Following MI

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Survivors who took large, daily dose of prescription-only capsules showed less decline in heart function
A mobile phone application has been released to identify current drug shortages

FDA Launches First App to Identify Drug Shortages

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App IDs shortages, resolved shortages, product discontinuation; can be used to report shortages
Rush University Medical Center's website has started adding the results of patient surveys to individual physician profiles

Rush University Adds Patient Scores to Doctor Profiles

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Scores based on 30 or more patient surveys completed in one-year period
For patients with atrial fibrillation receiving anticoagulant treatment

Anemia Linked to Adverse Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation

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Increased risk of thromboembolic events, bleeding complications, mortality during anticoagulant tx