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Researchers link air pollution to heart attacks
		Air pollution is being linked to heart attacks, according to new research from a university in Houston, Texas. After analyzing eight years worth of data drawn from Houston's extensive network of air-quality monitors and more than 11,000 concurrent out-of-hospital cardiac arrests logged by EMS services, researchers found a positive correlation between pollution and heart attacks. The bottom line Related: Study: Unemployment may increase chances of heart attacks

News Analysis: The dangers we face on the road
		By Art Hsieh, EMS1 Editor in Chief An ambulance crash in Indianapolis claimed the lives of two EMTs on Saturday. Such tragedies are becoming far too common. On behalf of EMS1, we wish the surviving family and friends of our fallen colleagues well. Even where no mistakes are made and the cases where deaths were not preventable, we should acknowledge LODDs as a reminder of the dangers we can face on the roads. Better practices
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Survival Guide
Orifices: The ins and outs of the body
		By Jim Upchurch, EMS Columnist We're facing an increase in health care needs, and who do you think is going to be picking up some of the slack? That's right, probably you. With that, let me introduce you to the world of manmade body cavity access devices and procedures. Traffic control
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In the Pediatric Corner
The little things count: Airway assessment of children
		By Robert Waddell, EMS1 Columnist Prehospital providers have had the opportunity to deliver an increasing level of care to their patients through advancements in treatment modalities. Yet despite this, the fact is more children are stabilized and life threats averted through the provision of the basics. Science of pediatric emergencies
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