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What's in a First Aid Kit? The Well-Stocked Medicine Chest or Emergency Kit Should Have Basics

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Hands-Only CPR: The AHA Introduced a New Technique for Saving Adult Lives

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Electronic Prescribing Mandates: New Laws May Impose Reimbursement Restrictions for Non Compliance

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Flu Shot May Not Be Effective: Type B Strain Not Covered by This Year's Flu Vaccine Emerging

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Mutant Strain of Influenza Found: Tamiflu Ineffective Against this Drug-Resistant Form of Flu Virus

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Gastroenteritis is Not a Flu: Influenza Affects the Respiratory System with Specific Symptoms

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Another Case of XDR TB Exposure: Female Exposes 44 Passengers to Rare Form of TB

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Merck Recalls Vaccines: What Concerned Parents Need to Know About Their Children's Risk

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Five Rights of Medication Safety: Avoid Serious Errors by Observing These Tips

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

What is MRSA? A Super Bug Kills More Than AIDS?

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Children's Cold Medicines Warnings: The FDA Says Stronger Warning Labels are Needed

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Avoid Medication Errors: Don't Rely on Prescription Labels for Information

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

West Nile Virus on the Rise: Canadian Cases Rise Significantly Over 2006 Data

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Number of Uninsured Rises Again: New Figures Show 47 Million Medically Uninsured Americans in 2006

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

SCHIP Needs Your Support: Uninsured Children in the U.S. Need Their Coverage Reauthorized

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Mosquito Bite Hazards: Protect yourself and your loved ones this summer

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

AMA Wants Clinics Investigated: Possible Conflict of Interest Exists With New Retail Clinics

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Methyl Salicylate Overdose: Pain relieving cream causes teen's death

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Controversy Builds Over TB Case: Was the patient properly infomed about his disease?

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Bird Flu May Be In Check: New Research Could Be Key to Treating and Preventing a Pandemic

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Nurses Week May 6-12, 2007: Nursing A Passion and a Profession is ANA's Theme for 2007

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Two New Books To Consider: The Dry Eye Remedy and What You Don't Know Can Kill You

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

How to Talk to Your Doctor: Knowledge is Important to Improved Health Status and Outcomes

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Personal Medical Records: Maintain Your Own Copy of Your Medical History

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

March Health Observances: Health observances help raise awareness and promote prevention

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Why Peanut Butter is Recalled: Salmonella in Peter Pan and Great Value Peanut Butter

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

The Nursing Shortage: Critical Shortage Affects Everyone

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Nurses Are Most Honest and Ethical: Gallup Poll Results are in and Nurses Top the List Again!

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Hypertension Management Study: High Blood Pressure is Managed Beter in the U.S. Than in Europe

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Making Healthy Resolutions Stick: Making lifestyle changes for your health requires more than just a r

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

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