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July 28, 2010 headlines
U.N. assembly asserts water rights, some disagree
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. General Assembly asserted a global right to water and sanitation in a resolution on Wednesday, but more than 40 countries abstained, saying no such right yet existed in international law.
Breaths found unnecessary in bystander CPR
BOSTON, July 28 (Reuters) - When someone collapses suddenly, mouth-to-mouth rescue may not be necessary and could lower the chances of survival, researchers said in two studies on Wednesday that found chest compression alone is enough.
For persistent fibroids, a less invasive option
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A procedure that stops the blood supply to fibroids could be a safe and effective alternative to hysterectomy for women whose fibroid symptoms won't go away, according to a new study.
'Excellence' centers no better for bariatric surgery
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For weight-loss surgery, "Centers of Excellence" may not be any safer than their undistinguished peers, a study of 25 Michigan hospitals suggests.
Sports often possible after shoulder replacement
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many older adults who were active in recreational sports like swimming and golfing can get back into the game after having a total shoulder replacement, a new study suggests.
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