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Homeless man who died in Winnipeg ER had bladder infection; inquest called  WINNIPEG - Manitoba's chief medical examiner called an inquest Wednesday into why a homeless man who died of a bladder infection sat unnoticed by staff for 34 hours in the emergency waiting room of a Winnipeg hospital.

Saving lives more efficiently: Cardiac arrest study may help EMS and ERs  A new study shows that a single standard guideline could help emergency medical crews and ER teams determine which cardiac arrest victims might benefit from a trip to the hospital, while at the same time reducing futile efforts on patients who have no chance of surviving a cardiac arrest.

Man's death in Winnipeg ER 'preventable': chief medical examiner  The death of a Winnipegger who waited more than 34 hours in a city emergency room without receiving care was preventable, the province's chief medical examiner said Wednesday.

County OKs medical marijuana ID cards  There was no debate. No controversy. No protest. People using marijuana for medical purposes with doctors' recommendation will be issued state-sanctioned identification cards in Kings County, the Board of Supervisors decided Tuesday.

Surgery robot hired with DeKalb Medical donation  DeKalb Medical has obtained a $1.6 million surgery robot, thanks to a $3.3 million donation.

Brake For Breakfast in Pocatello  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to help women remember their yearly check-up Portneuf Medical Center is handing out free information and breakfast.

States, medical groups oppose abortion rule  Wed, Sep 24, 2008 10:12 a.m. Several medical associations and 13 state attorneys general voiced their opposition Wednesday to a proposed federal rule that they fear would open the door for hospitals and physicians to deny access to contraception.

AMA welcomes 'sleep pods' plan  The Australian Medical Association AMA has welcomed plans by Queensland Health to roll out so-called "sleep pods" for doctors in state hospitals.

Nagin reiterates call for trailer resident help   NEW ORLEANS -- New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin is repeating his call that the federal government provide free medical checkups to victims of the 2005 hurricanes who lived in FEMA trailers...

New Guidelines to Help Achieve Optimal Digestive Health   - The burden of digestive problems on the U.S. healthcare system is substantial. According to the National Institutes of Health NIH, approximately 60 to 70 million Americans are affected each year by digestive problems at a cost that exceeds $86 billion in direct medical expenses.

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