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GINA KOLATA
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CPR and Defibrillators: What You Need to Know
Helping someone in cardiac arrest is not as daunting as it seems.
Inside the Hospital Where Damar Hamlin’s Life Was Saved
The trauma care of the Buffalo Bills player highlighted what is done to overcome cardiac arrest, a leading cause of death in the United States.
Sickle Cell Cure Brings Mix of Anxiety and Hope
Some people who have long lived with the disease say they worry about living as a healthy person, while others worry about the obstacles to…
Damar Hamlin’s Neurological Recovery Reaches a ‘Turning Point’
The Buffalo Bills safety was on a good path for neurological recovery but might still face injuries to other organs, including his lungs.
What We Do and Don’t Know About Damar Hamlin’s Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac doctors say that blows to the chest causing an erratic heart rhythm are highly unusual, but not unheard-of in sports.
Alzheimer’s APOE4 Genetic Risk Targeted in Promising Trial
Preliminary results offer hope that gene therapy can protect people with a version of the brain disease driven by a particular gene variant.
The Disease Took Zara, Then Sara. Could Ayla Be Saved?
Two sisters in one family died from a genetic disorder. Before a third child with the disease was born, doctors hatched a plan to spare…
Brain Stimulation Could Limit the Urge to Binge Eat, Study Says
A small study demonstrated that deep brain stimulation, used for people with Parkinson’s disease, can limit an urge to overeat.
These Doctors Admit They Don’t Want Patients With Disabilities
When granted anonymity in focus groups, physicians let their guards down and shared opinions consistent with experiences of many people with disabilities.
‘Kind of Awkward’: Doctors Find Themselves on a First-Name Basis
While many physicians may avoid discussing the subject, a study showed that who gets addressed with the honorific “Dr.” may depend on gender, degree and…