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Stroke care just took its biggest leap forward in a decade, with new guidelines expanding who can receive advanced treatments and offering the first-ever recommendations for treating strokes in children. Nearly 800,000 Americans have a stroke each year, making this update potentially life-changing for thousands of families.
A Boston doctor has discovered that only 1% of volunteers have the right gut bacteria to donate stool for a life-saving transplant treatment. Some rare super donors have now contributed over 100 samples to help patients with dangerous infections.
When a teenager's heart stopped, an off-duty ambulance crew member stepped up and performed CPR that brought them back to life. His quick action was one of five life-saving moments celebrated at Teaneck's annual first responder awards.
Big Brother Naija winner Laycon credits his 2020 victory with saving his mother's life, revealing she was critically ill during filming. The prize money funded life-saving medical treatment that transformed his family's future.
A Southampton couple donated £6,000 to cardiac charity Heartbeat after receiving life-saving heart failure treatment. The gift will help renovate the hospital unit that saved Kay Butterworth's life.
A safer, more effective treatment for opioid addiction is catching on in New Jersey, with use jumping from less than 1% to nearly 5% of patients in just three years. The monthly injectable medication helps people stay on track when daily pills are too hard to manage.
A school nurse's quick thinking during a half-marathon saved a fellow runner's life, and the man she rescued showed up to thank her in person. Heather Alford's story reminds us that heroes walk among us every day.
When a man collapsed on a Naples padel court, off-duty nurse Natascia Maraniello rushed in with CPR and a defibrillator to save his life. Her quick thinking and years of training turned a medical emergency into a rescue story.
Colleen Schnaekel, a nurse at AHN Saint Vincent Hospital, got to meet retired Pennsylvania State Trooper Jim Ruff face-to-face after helping save his life when he went into cardiac arrest. Their emotional reunion celebrates the power of quick thinking and compassionate care. #
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When Anna Somers was diagnosed with a rare terminal disease, doctors discovered her 2-year-old brother had the same condition early enough to save him. Her diagnosis gave Joey the chance for life-saving treatment that came too late for her.
A 69-year-old former Long Island firefighter survived cardiac arrest thanks to quick-thinking bystanders who performed CPR. Months later, he returned to thank his heroes and promote life-saving training.
When Lynn Collyar collapsed during a half marathon in Lynchburg, Tennessee, complete strangers dropped everything to save his life. Eight minutes of CPR from bystanders, including nurse practitioner Theresa McGuire, kept the 69-year-old alive until paramedics arrived. #
A Lowcountry teenager living with HIV is celebrating a breakthrough treatment that's making life easier and healthier. Their message to others: you can live a full, happy life with the right care.
A volunteer delivery driver noticed something was wrong when an elderly woman didn't answer her door for a routine delivery. His decision to call for help saved her life.
A California woman will meet the Scottish stranger whose stem cells saved her life during a magical Disney race weekend. Abby Hudak and Lewis Haggerty will run side by side just two years after his donation gave her a second chance.
When Jeannie Cunningham collapsed during a hockey game in Las Vegas, an off-duty nurse jumped into action with CPR that saved her life. The two strangers have now formed a lasting friendship through one incredible moment.
Tennessee lawmakers just passed a bill to expand biomarker testing coverage, a breakthrough that helps doctors find the right cancer treatment the first time. One lung cancer survivor says the test saved his life.
A South Korean nurse attending her own family's funeral saw a stranger collapse and immediately sprang into action, saving his life with CPR. Her quick thinking turned a funeral home into a place of rescue instead of loss.
A learning disability nurse performed life-saving CPR on a fellow shopper who went into cardiac arrest at a Lidl checkout, crediting a recent basic life support refresher for her quick action. Her training kicked in at exactly the right moment when someone needed it most.
When a junior hockey player suffered a life-threatening injury during a playoff game, an off-duty nurse jumped into action and saved his life. Kayla Lucas received a Certificate of Appreciation for her calm, quick response that made all the difference.
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