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How good is a hospital? A fresh gauge may offer some insight Pioneer Press Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:12 PM PDT Medicare took a significant step in health care's so-called transparency movement this month by publishing death and readmission rates for all U.S. hospitals treating patients for heart failure, heart attacks or pneumonia. Jaillet fueled Newton North girls lacrosse team's surge into state tournament Newton Tab Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:02 PM PDT Newton North junior lacrosse star Brittany Jaillet had never dealt with any serious injuries in her young playing career and describes herself as: ``The type of person that always needs to be doing something.'' So when doctors dealt her the news that she would have to sit out indefinitely because of a heart condition, it was both disappointing and unnerving.   High calcium level in arteries may signal serious heart attack risk EurekAlert! Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:28 PM PDT ( Radiological Society of North America ) Researchers may be able to predict future severe cardiac events in patients with known, stable coronary artery disease using coronary calcium scoring, according to a new study. Local Briefs The Conroe Courier Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:18 PM PDT Clarification: The health care forum reported on in Sunday’s Courier was sponsored by Healthcare Alliance Montgomery County, formerly known as Heart of Montgomery County. The nonprofit organization works with area leaders to find ways to provide affordable and accessible health care to all Montgomery County residents. For more information, visit www.healthcaremontgomery.org or call (281) ... Casey calls health bill 'economic necessity' The Patriot-News Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:16 PM PDT They hit a speed bump in Washington last week, but Pennsylvania's congressional leaders did not let that stop them from taking their message about health care reform to those at the heart of this battle. Proper placement of defibrillators key to effective use PhysOrg Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:05 PM PDT The appropriate placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) is critical to optimize their use in public places, according to two studies published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Ross electrical designer passed diverse interests to children Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:01 PM PDT Daniel A. Mazlik died Saturday, July 25, 2009, at his home in Ross of an apparent heart attack. He was 79. Tigers coach OK after collapsing on team flight The Holland Sentinel Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:49 PM PDT  Detroit pitching coach Rick Knapp was with the team for Monday night’s game against the Rangers after collapsing on the Tigers’ charter flight to Texas earlier in the day.   Knapp was rushed to a hospital for tests after the plane arrived in Texas from Detroit. Doctors ruled out a heart attack or any other serious problem.   Study finds defibrillation times vary dramatically among hospitals The Kansas City Star Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:44 PM PDT You’ve seen it on TV. The hospital patient goes into cardiac arrest. Doctors and nurses rush to his bedside. The background music swells. They quickly use defibrillator paddles to shock the patient’s heart into rhythm. His life is saved. Other News Bernama Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:58 PM PDT WASHINGTON, July 28 (Bernama) --A new study showed that weight loss programme could improve depressed mood and reduce risk factors for heart disease in obese patients, reports China's Xinhua news agency on Monday.

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