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Court Allows Life Support Withdrawal for Brain-Damaged Baby
A High Court judge ruled that life support can be withdrawn from a premature baby, Baby J, who suffered severe brain damage due to oxygen deprivation caused by his mother's cocaine-induced cardiac arrest.
Court Allows Life Support Withdrawal for Brain-Damaged Baby
A High Court judge ruled that life support can be withdrawn from a premature baby, Baby J, who suffered severe brain damage due to oxygen deprivation caused by his mother's cocaine-induced cardiac arrest.
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Off-Duty Firefighter Saves Cricketer's Life
On Saturday, off-duty firefighter Matt Wilson saved cricketer Simon Parker's life using a defibrillator at Wellington Cricket Club in Shropshire after Parker suffered a cardiac arrest during a match; Parker is recovering well.
Off-Duty Firefighter Saves Cricketer's Life
On Saturday, off-duty firefighter Matt Wilson saved cricketer Simon Parker's life using a defibrillator at Wellington Cricket Club in Shropshire after Parker suffered a cardiac arrest during a match; Parker is recovering well.
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20% Bias Score
German Expert Calls for Mandatory First Responder Apps for Cardiac Arrests
A German emergency medicine expert urges mandatory use of first responder apps for cardiac arrests, citing a 10% survival rate and average nine-minute response time for emergency services; the apps would alert nearby qualified volunteers, potentially saving lives by bridging the gap until profession...
German Expert Calls for Mandatory First Responder Apps for Cardiac Arrests
A German emergency medicine expert urges mandatory use of first responder apps for cardiac arrests, citing a 10% survival rate and average nine-minute response time for emergency services; the apps would alert nearby qualified volunteers, potentially saving lives by bridging the gap until profession...
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48% Bias Score
London Marathon Deaths Highlight Risks Despite Medical Advancements
Thirteen runners have died during the London Marathon since 1981, with deaths primarily caused by sudden cardiac arrest, disproportionately affecting men over 40, especially in the final race stages, despite advancements halving the risk of death since 2000.
London Marathon Deaths Highlight Risks Despite Medical Advancements
Thirteen runners have died during the London Marathon since 1981, with deaths primarily caused by sudden cardiac arrest, disproportionately affecting men over 40, especially in the final race stages, despite advancements halving the risk of death since 2000.
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52% Bias Score
Samantha Davis, Actress and Wife of Warwick Davis, Dies After Surgery Complications
Samantha Davis, a 53-year-old actress and wife of Warwick Davis, died from arrhythmic cardiac arrest following complications from two thoracotomies performed to treat spinal cord compression caused by achondroplasia; the coroner praised her excellent hospital care.
Samantha Davis, Actress and Wife of Warwick Davis, Dies After Surgery Complications
Samantha Davis, a 53-year-old actress and wife of Warwick Davis, died from arrhythmic cardiac arrest following complications from two thoracotomies performed to treat spinal cord compression caused by achondroplasia; the coroner praised her excellent hospital care.
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Bystander CPR Crucial for Cardiac Arrest Survival: AHA Study
Approximately 436,000 Americans die annually from cardiac arrest; immediate bystander CPR, ideally within 2-10 minutes, significantly increases survival rates, with only 10% surviving without it, decreasing 10% per minute; hands-only CPR maintains blood flow to vital organs until emergency care arri...
Bystander CPR Crucial for Cardiac Arrest Survival: AHA Study
Approximately 436,000 Americans die annually from cardiac arrest; immediate bystander CPR, ideally within 2-10 minutes, significantly increases survival rates, with only 10% surviving without it, decreasing 10% per minute; hands-only CPR maintains blood flow to vital organs until emergency care arri...
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High-Caffeine Pre-Workout Powders Pose Severe Heart Risks: Pharmacist Warning
A pharmacist's TikTok warning about pre-workout powders with dangerously high caffeine levels (over 300mg per serving) has gained traction following a UK Food Standards Agency alert on similar products, resulting in a death and multiple lawsuits in the US due to heart issues.
High-Caffeine Pre-Workout Powders Pose Severe Heart Risks: Pharmacist Warning
A pharmacist's TikTok warning about pre-workout powders with dangerously high caffeine levels (over 300mg per serving) has gained traction following a UK Food Standards Agency alert on similar products, resulting in a death and multiple lawsuits in the US due to heart issues.
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52% Bias Score
Quick-Thinking Nurses Save Woman From Cardiac Arrest
On October 23, 2024, Merryl Hoffman suffered a cardiac arrest in Manhattan; immediate CPR by two nurses and bystanders saved her life, highlighting the critical role of rapid response in cardiac emergencies.
Quick-Thinking Nurses Save Woman From Cardiac Arrest
On October 23, 2024, Merryl Hoffman suffered a cardiac arrest in Manhattan; immediate CPR by two nurses and bystanders saved her life, highlighting the critical role of rapid response in cardiac emergencies.
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24% Bias Score
Mobile Retter" App Improves Cardiac Arrest Response Times in Essen
In Essen, Germany, the "Mobile Retter" app, connecting volunteer first responders to nearby cardiac arrests, has proven effective, with over 1,000 responders averaging 3.5-minute response times since 2019; however, fragmented systems nationwide necessitate standardization and legal support for wides...
Mobile Retter" App Improves Cardiac Arrest Response Times in Essen
In Essen, Germany, the "Mobile Retter" app, connecting volunteer first responders to nearby cardiac arrests, has proven effective, with over 1,000 responders averaging 3.5-minute response times since 2019; however, fragmented systems nationwide necessitate standardization and legal support for wides...
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28% Bias Score
Near-Death Experiences: Cultural and Neuroscientific Perspectives
About 20% of cardiac arrest survivors report near-death experiences (NDEs), which vary widely in description and are influenced by cultural factors, including religious and spiritual contexts, with recent neuroscientific research suggesting intense brain activity even after cardiac arrest.
Near-Death Experiences: Cultural and Neuroscientific Perspectives
About 20% of cardiac arrest survivors report near-death experiences (NDEs), which vary widely in description and are influenced by cultural factors, including religious and spiritual contexts, with recent neuroscientific research suggesting intense brain activity even after cardiac arrest.
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20% Bias Score
Samantha Davis, Wife of Warwick Davis, Dies After Post-Surgery Cardiac Arrest
Samantha Davis, wife of Warwick Davis and co-founder of Little People UK, died at 53 from arrhythmic cardiac arrest following complications from two thoracotomy surgeries to address severe spinal problems related to her achondroplasia, despite initial surgical success.
Samantha Davis, Wife of Warwick Davis, Dies After Post-Surgery Cardiac Arrest
Samantha Davis, wife of Warwick Davis and co-founder of Little People UK, died at 53 from arrhythmic cardiac arrest following complications from two thoracotomy surgeries to address severe spinal problems related to her achondroplasia, despite initial surgical success.
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24% Bias Score
Antidepressants Linked to Increased Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
A Danish study revealed a potential link between long-term antidepressant use and a significantly increased risk of sudden cardiac death, particularly among 30-to-39-year-olds, prompting concerns given the high number of antidepressant users in England.
Antidepressants Linked to Increased Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
A Danish study revealed a potential link between long-term antidepressant use and a significantly increased risk of sudden cardiac death, particularly among 30-to-39-year-olds, prompting concerns given the high number of antidepressant users in England.
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40% Bias Score
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