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TCTMD: EMS Practices for OHCA Diverge Between Black/Hispanic, White Areas

A new study co-led by a Saint Luke's researcher found that EMS practices for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) are different in predominantly Black/Hispanic areas compared to mostly white areas.

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Medical Xpress: Bystander CPR up to 10 Minutes After Cardiac Arrest May Protect Brain Function

New research shows the sooner a lay rescuer starts CPR on a person having a cardiac arrest at home or in public, the better the chances of saving the person's life and protecting their brain function.

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JAMA Medical News: Even After CPR, Surviving Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Might Be Influenced by Race, Sex

A new study provides evidence that even among those who receive CPR, Black or female individuals are less likely to survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest than White or male individuals.

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CNN: Survival Rates Far Worse for Black Women After Bystander CPR, Study Finds

Survival rates for Black women are far worse after bystander CPR than for white men, according to a study published this month.

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USA Today: Black People, Women Less Likely to Survive After CPR for Cardiac Arrest

USA Today talked to Dr. Paul Chan about disparities found when analyzing the effectiveness of bystander CPR for cardiac arrest.

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AARP: 10 Types of Exercise That Can Help You Live Longer

AARP talked to Dr. James O'Keefe about different types of exercise that can help improve longevity.

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AARP: 15 Foods High in Omega Fatty Acids

AARP talked to Dr. James O'Keefe about the benefits of omega fatty acids and how much you should be consuming.

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Canadian Running: Short Runs Still Have Major Health Benefits, Research Says

A growing body of evidence correlates shorter running sessions to significant health benefits, especially those regarding longevity and mental health.

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TCTMD: Nonwhite Cardiac Arrest Victims Are More Likely to Die Prehospital: Why?

TCTMD talked to Dr. Paul Chan and Dr. Anezi Uzendu about the new study's findings.

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Physician's Weekly: Survival Lower for Asian Versus White Individuals With OHCA

Asian individuals with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest have similar rates of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation as White individuals, but have lower survival rates, according to a new study.