| Date | Title | Description |
| 18.09.2026 | MAKING TIME CAN SAVE A LIFE | Featured here are the firefighters/paramedics who were the first responders to this particular 911 call. They received certificates of recognition from Zoll Medical; Sandoval County Fire and Rescue uses its AutoPulse, a portable CPR device.... |
| 22.07.2026 | July 25th is World Drowning Prevention Day | Drowning can happen to anyone. It happens fast and is often silent.
The number of unintentional drowning deaths has increased by 50% over the past 10 years. Teens and adults usually drown in natural water, like lakes, rivers or the ocean. M... |
| 18.06.2026 | Capitol and Community Updates: Upcoming office hours, state budget updates and more! | I attended the Godfrey Lee Listeners Bike Rodeo and Give Away event where 15 lucky kids and parents in the neighborhood won free bikes through a raffle. It was a pleasure to attend and bring bike helmets to give away to ensure the students ... |
| 21.05.2025 | Cardiac arrests on the job are rising and often fatal. Workers and employers are not prepared for the risk | Seven in 10 Americans say they feel powerless to act during a cardiac emergency, according to data from the American Heart Association, and 90% of nearly 350,000 instances of cardiac arrests each year outside of a hospital are fatal.
Workpl... |
| 18.05.2025 | Fast action from bystanders can improve cardiac arrest survival. Many don’t know what to do | Fewer than half of people get that immediate help, according to the heart association. A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops suddenly, often because the heart’s electrical system malfunctions. About 70% of cardiac arrests occur at ho... |
| 23.04.2025 | From Bystander to Lifesaver: How the American Heart Association’s PSA Champions CPR Awareness and Safety | DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Each year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals in the U.S., with a 90% fatality rate. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double, or triple... |
| 16.12.2024 | Health | Walking in a rhythmic wonderland with holiday songs that could help save lives | While someone else fetches an automated external defibrillator, or AED, if one is nearby, you’ll place the heel of one hand in the center of the chest at the nipple line. Place the other hand on top and interlock the fingers. Start pushing ... |
| 29.08.2024 | The Hidden Toll of Caregiving and the Looming Shadow of Dementia | Caregiving is a noble act. It’s a dance of love, responsibility, and sacrifice. Yet, behind the scenes, caregivers often face a storm of physical and emotional challenges. The American Heart Association highlights a troubling truth: caregiv... |
| 26.08.2024 | Have a Heart for Caregivers: 8 expert tips for volunteers to care for themselves, too | (Family Features) Survivors of heart attacks or strokes may have additional health and personal care needs, often relying on a family member or close friend to help. While caregivers take on a valuable role, they also pay unique physical an... |
| 03.06.2024 | 4 Tips for Summer Water Safety | (Family Features) Drowning is a leading cause of death for children ages 1-4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During the summer months, when water activities are more prevalent, drowning is more common, accordin... |
| 23.04.2024 | FDA Urges Public to Trust Heimlich Maneuver Over OTP Anti-Choking Devices | John Lopez, Tech Times 23 April 2024, 11:04 am
In a recent safety communication, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) strongly urged the public to utilize the well-established Heimlich maneuver rather than new anti-choking devices to s... |
| 13.01.2024 | Be Ready to Save a Life: Understanding the 2 steps of Hands-Only CPR | (Family Features) Every year, 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. However, hands-on emergency intervention like cardiopulmonary resuscitation – or CPR – from a bystander can make the difference between life and deat... |
| 29.07.2023 | Save lives: CPR is easier than you remember | Data: American Heart Association; Diagram: Lindsey Bailey/Axios
If Bronny James hadn't received immediate medical attention after going into cardiac arrest on Monday, the outcome might have been different.
Why it matters: Life and death for... |
| 25.07.2023 | Bronny James, LeBron James' son, suffers cardiac arrest during USC practice. Here's what we know so far. | Bronny James, the 18-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest during practice with his college team, the University of Southern California, a family spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday.
The practice took pl... |
| 22.02.2023 | Could Your Smartwatch Interfere With Your Pacemaker? | WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- If you’re one of the millions of people with a pacemaker or an implantable defibrillator to help control abnormal heart rhythms, certain health-tracking devices may do more harm than good.
Smartw... |
| 30.01.2022 | Take These Winter Workout Tips to Heart | SUNDAY, Jan. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Tempted to take your workout into the great outdoors?
Be aware that there are both benefits and risks to exercising outdoors during the winter.
“There’s actually some advantages to working out in col... |
| 24.02.2021 | Airport Kiosks Teach Travelers Hands-Only CPR | (NewsUSA) – Each year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur at locations other than hospitals, and more than 20 percent occur in public places, according to the American Heart Association. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can do... |
| 13.06.2020 | What It’s Like Having A Child In The NICU During Covid-19 | A neonatal nurse carries a premature baby boy to his mother in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at ... [+] the Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre in UK's Burnley General Hospital (15 May 2020).Getty Images |
| 21.06.2019 | University of Washington Researchers Create First Contactless Tool to Detect Cardiac Arrest Using AI | University of Washington Researchers Create First Contactless Tool to Detect Cardiac Arrest Using AI
Kelly Johnston on June 21, 2019 at 12:55 pm
Image Source: Dr. Sinatra
Researchers at the University of Washington developed an AI system th... |
| 13.05.2019 | Hospitals look to computers to predict patient emergencies before they happen | CLEVELAND — Seven floors, and long odds, were stacked against John S. He was undergoing a test on the first floor of a Cleveland Clinic hospital when his nursing team — on the eighth floor — got a call, telling them the 57-year-old had deve... |
| 14.02.2018 | The case for Narcan and CPR training | ImmERge Labs cofounder Marion Leary was walking home from the Philadelphia Eagles parade last Thursday, amid a city overcome with joy when, suddenly, she bumped into the very problem her startup is trying to fix.
Surrounded by police office... |
| 14.12.2016 | How my grandmother’s heart attack changed the way I practice medicine | A few months ago, I woke up to a 4 a.m. text message from my 12-year-old sister:
“Everybody is yelling. Granny’s heart stopped and she stopped breathing.”
I called my mother and learned my grandmother had had two cardiac arrests, one at hom... |
| 11.10.2016 | iBeat has Dr. Oz, but what about FDA approval for the startup’s claims? | In an email last week, Albert said he has been asked about iBeat repeatedly since the Life Monitor came out and since Oz announced his involvement. “I just had to tell about ten people today that, ‘No, the watch cannot predict cardiac arres... |
| - | iBeat has Dr. Oz, but what about FDA approval for the startup’s claims? | iBeat made some big news two weeks ago when Dr. Mehmet Oz invested in the health wearables startup and was named a special adviser to the company. It was a rare move for the TV personality.
“I’ve been reluctant to get involved in commercial... |
| - | Black Americans Less Likely to Receive Lifesaving CPR: Study | THURSDAY, Oct. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- When someone collapses in front of witnesses, the chances of receiving potentially lifesaving CPR may partly depend on the color of their skin, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that when Bl... |
