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Sepsis study comparing three treatment methods shows same survival rate

NIH-funded clinical trial tested specific protocols against usual high-level care

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A five-year, randomized clinical trial indicated that survival of patients with septic shock was the same regardless of whether they received treatment based on specific protocols or the usual high-level standard of care. Sepsis affects more than 800,000 Americans annually and is the most expensive condition treated in U.S. hospitals.

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Scientists Probe Dark Chocolate's Health Secrets

Heart benefits may stem from reaction in stomach bacteria, research suggests.

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Same Meningitis Strain Behind Drexel, Princeton Outbreaks: CDC

Drexel student recently died from the bacterial infection.

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Colon Cancer Cases Decline for Older Americans

American Cancer Society report finds 30 percent drop between 2000-2010, tied to better screening.

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Offices With Open Floor Plans Tied to More Sick Days

Swedish researchers say risk of infection, privacy issues may contribute.

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Docs Should Check Personalities of Younger Patients: Study

Certain traits, such as being conscientious, made patients more likely to take good care of themselves.

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Keep Your Heart Healthy

Daily exercise, fruits and veggies, not smoking all help, cardiologist says.

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Flu Can Infect Many Without Causing Symptoms: Study

British researchers call those who get physically sick 'tip of iceberg' in terms of total cases each year.

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UNICEF supplies 150,000 mosquito nets in Bangui as rainy season approaches

Malaria already causing 40 per cent of illnesses among displaced children

Ahead of the rainy season due to start next month in the Central African Republic (CAR), UNICEF is providing 150,000 mosquito bed nets for 75,000 people displaced in the capital, who have lost their homes because of the conflict.

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How 1 Hospital Combats E. Coli Germ in Food

Swiss facility had high rates of contamination with drug-resistant strain, but proper preparation cut risk.

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