Heart attack patients may face shorter hospital stays
Researchers say patients without complications could be discharged after three days rather than five or six, a shift supported by a New England Journal of Medicine study led by Duke's Kristin Newby. The analysis of 22,361 records finds only modest life expectancy gains from the extra days, prompting debate over costs, testing, and pre discharge procedures.
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Kristin Newby
Duke Clinical Research Institute
Durham
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Ciba-Corning
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Sanofi
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Donald Young
Health Insurance Association of America
Lynn Smaha
The
American Heart Association
Journal
Elliott Antman
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Karen Kuntz
Harvard School of Public Health
Nejm.org
Awww
Amhrt
Louisiana tornado leaves two parishes damaged. 34 injured
A severe tornado outbreak struck two southern Louisiana parishes causing a mile long path of damaged homes, downed lines, and debris. At least 34 people were injured, one seriously, as 15,000 customers lost power. a disaster designation was issued to unlock funds.
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Francis Theriot
Houma la
Terrebonne
Lafourche
Houma
Sam Mahan
Louisiana
Michael Deroche
Terrebonne Parish
Office of Emergency Preparedness
B.J. Services
Todd Mistich
Mistich
Entergy
Cyril Guerrero
NRA chief’s blood on Clinton hands sparks gun debate
Wayne LaPierre of the NRA accused President Clinton of bearing responsibility for a murdered coach's death, as House members urged negotiators to forge gun safety legislation. White House and congressional leaders pushed for stronger background checks amid ongoing budget and timing conflicts. Pataki proposed tough New York gun-control steps including triggers locks and instant background checks.
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National Rifle Association
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White House
Joe Lockhart
Wayne LaPierre
NRA
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Senate
ABC
LaPierre
Ricky Byrdsong
Byrdsote
Northwestern University
Lockhart
New York
George Pataki
Florida man charged with kidnapping and sexual battery
James P. Johnson, 38, an unemployed divorced father of three, faces kidnapping and sexual battery charges in the abduction of a 10-year-old girl left outside a Wal-Mart after being snatched from her driveway on March 6. He appeared in court as investigators seized a green Jeep Cherokee matching the vehicle description. The girl identified him from a photo lineup. Johnson has no prior criminal record.
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James P. Johnson
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