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Scientists Linked to Heimlich Investigated by Robert Anglen, Cincinnati Enquirer (Sunday front page), February 16, 2003

Letters may link scientists to controversy by Jeyling Chou, The Daily Bruin, February 17, 2003

UCLA Reopens Probe of Two Researchers - New information suggests they took part in experiments to inject AIDS patients with malaria-tainted blood, university says by Rebecca Trounson and Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times, February 19, 2003

Therapy’s value challenged by Jeyling Chou, The Daily Bruin, February 23, 2003

Heimlich Falsely Claims He Invented Procedure by Robert Anglen, Cincinnati Enquirer (Sunday front page), March 16, 2003

Malarial Treatment for Chinese AIDS Patients Prompts Inquiry in US by Donald G. McNeil Jr, New York Times, March 4, 2003

Heimlich Maneuvers into AIDS Therapy by CNN-Reuters, April 14, 2003

UCLA ties doctor to lab misconduct - Statement determines researcher's involvement in outlawed human testing Jeyling Chou, Daily Bruin, April 15, 2003

Researcher Violated Rules, UCLA Says by Rebecca Trounson and Charles Ornstein, Los Angeles Times, April 16, 2003

Board rebukes AIDS evaluator - Doctor had helped Heimlich associate by Robert Anglen, Cincinnati Enquirer, April 18, 2003

Dr. Eponymous by Brad Herzog, Cornell Alumni Magazine, March 2004

Doctor Enters Lifesaving Controversy by James Kirley, Vero Beach Press Journal, May 24, 2004

Heimlich Maneuver Controversial in Drowning Cases by Lory Pounder, St. Augustine Record, July 17, 2004

Young Boy Who Drowned in Pool Fondly Remembered by Lory Pounder, St. Augustine Record, June 16, 2004

Heimlich's Maneuver - Henry Heimlich is Ohio's most revered doctor. He may also be the most dangerous. Ask his colleagues -- and his son by Thomas Francis, Cleveland Scene (cover story), August 11, 2004

Deadly Medicine - a safety debate over the Heimlich maneuver has local repercussions. A Philadelphia area doctor is distancing himself from a growing medical controversy by Steve Volk, Philadelphia Weekly, September 15, 2004

Questionable Maneuver by Jed Gottlieb, San Diego City Beat, September 22, 2004

Heimlich May Discuss Malaria Therapy for AIDS by Anita Wadhwani, Nashville Tennessean, October 30, 2004

Conference Uninvites Doctor Advocating Malaria Therapy for AIDS by Anita Wadhwani, Nashville Tennessean (front page), October 30, 2004

Playing Doctor - Lying on a resume isn't a crime - except when a doctor does it. Luckily for Edward Patrick, the Ohio Medical Board is forgiving by Thomas Francis, Cleveland Scene (cover story), October 27, 2004

Off the Deep End - Dr. Heimlich's Dangerous Maneuvers by Curt Guyette, Detroit Metro Times (cover story), December 8, 2004

The Trouble With Henry by Shane Johnson, Salt Lake City Weekly, December 29, 2004

Family Ties Unraveling - Henry Heimlich faces firing squad of criticism from surprising source by Dan Monk & Andrea Tortora, Cincinnati Business Courier (front page), January 21, 2005

Criticism won't deter Hero award by editor Rob Daumeyer, Cincinnati Business Courier, January 24, 2005

Quacks Duck When They See Cousin Bob by Steven Slosberg, The Day (New London, CT), March 3, 2005

Heimlich Debate Grows by Michael Risinit, The Journal News (Gannett - Westchester, NY) August 14, 2005

Boston University Doc Finds Heimlich's Role in 'Maneuver' Hard to Swallow by Jessica Heslam, Boston Herald, August 21, 2005

Outmaneuvered Parts I & II by Thomas Francis, Radar Magazine, November 10-11, 2005

To Heimlich of Not?, a two-part series by Zach Brown, KTVO-TV, ABC affiliate, Kirksville, MO, Novmber 15 & 16, 2005

The Heimlich Maneuvers by Linda Vaccariello, Cincinnati Magazine, December 2005

Geniul unui chirurg roman a fost recunoscut by Miruna Munteanu, Ziua, April 1, 2006 (Romanian newsmagazine article about Peter & Karen exposing Peter's father falsely claiming credit for the esophagus operation invented by Dr. Dan Gavriliu of Bucharest)

Enquirer Feature Had Dangerous Misinformation by Ben L. Kaufman, Cincinnati CityBeat, June 7, 2006 

Red Cross reverses policy on choking aid - To smack the back or squeeze the trunk: That is the life-and-death question by Abram Katz, New Haven Register, October 23, 2006

Is the Heimlich Maneuver Safe for Drowning Victims? by Kevin Lamb, Dayton Daily News (9-part series), September 1, 2006

Heimlich finds little support for drowning-rescue theory

Drowning experts question use of Heimlich maneuver

Heimlich's son questions use of maneuver on drowning victims

Heimlich claims his 'maneuver' can save people from drowning

Heimlich says he has proof 'maneuver' works

Researchers, Heimlich rarely agree on drowning prevention claims

Lifeguard calls public campaign 'unethical' defiance of protocols

On drowning...Dr. Henry Heimlich vs. the American Heart Association

On the Web: Heimlich and drowning

Heimlich Family Feud - Commissioner (Phil Heimlich) offers to settle 'defamation' claim by Kevin Osborne, Cincinnati CityBeat, November 1, 2006

Red Cross Revises Tips on Helping the Choking by Misti Crane , Columbus Dispatch, November 5, 2006

Basics of First Aid: What to Do Until Medical Help Arrives by Bob Doughty and Shirley Griffith, Voice of America, November 13, 2006

The Maneuver Part II by Chuck Goudie, ABC7 Chicago, November 17, 2006 - click here for text version:

 

Red Cross Revises Tips for Helping Choking Victims by Ken Picard, Seven Days (Burlington, VT), November 22, 2006

Backslaps dislodge Heimlich maneuver here by Paul R. Kopenkoskey, Grand Rapids Press, December 12, 2006

Foundation Ends its Relationship with Dr. Heimlich by Chuck Goudie, ABC7 Chicago, January 17, 2007 - click here for text version:

The Heimlich maneuver made its namesake famous. His son says the fame is undeserved, even dangerous by Kim Ode, Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 26, 2007

Maneuvering Over Heimlich by Lenore Skenazy, Creators Syndicate, February 21, 2007

A New Maneuver - the circular history of a lifesaving procedure by Pamela Mills-Senn, Cincinnati Magazine, April 2007

Heimlich family maneuvers - Famed doctor plans Portland visit; Son says he’s dangerous, works to discredit him by Peter Korn, The Portland (OR) Tribune, Apr 13, 2007

Is Dr. Heimlich Really a Savior? by Brian Ross, ABC 20/20, June 8, 2007

Heimlich family feud on '20/20' (and published correction) by Quan Truong, Cincinnati Enquirer, June 9, 2007

Heimlich criticism mounts by Kevin Osborne, Cincinnati CityBeat, June 11, 2007
 
Heimlich award to be presented despite protests by doctor's son By Emily Peck, The Decatur Daily, July 4, 2007
 
Heimlich removed from Spirit of America By Emily Peck, The Decatur Daily, July 6, 2007

 

Heimlich's son pushes to discredit famous dad by JR Santo, ABC News, July 18, 2007

 

Controversial Maneuver: Heimlich's claim that his famous procedure can save near-drowning victims is disputed by many, including his own son by Mike Riley, Asbury Park Press, August 14, 2007

Heimlich’s son cites Dallas case in dispute - he says dad is wrong in urging maneuver be used on near-drowning victims by Jennifer Learn-Andes, The Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre, PA), August 22, 2007

Doctors choke on other use for Heimlich maneuver by Natalie Gagliordi, The Oracle (University of South Florida), October 1, 2007

Fighting for Air: Drowning and the Heimlich Maneuver  by Todd Spivak, Houston Press (cover story), October 11, 2007

Heimlich Maneuver by Patricia Murphy, KUOW-FM (Seattle Public Radio), December 3, 2007

 

Dangerous experiments: a cover-up - OH 2nd District campaign spot by Steve Black for Congress re: Dr. Victoria Wulsin and the Heimlich Institute's "malariotherapy" experiments, Democratic primary, Spring 2008

Democratic Congressional Candidate's Ties to Bizarre AIDS Research by Joseph Rhee, ABC News, July 3, 2008

Heimlich Maneuvering -Thousands of local schoolkids were taught a faulty lifesaving technique thanks to Manny Diaz by Tim Collie, Miami New Times, September 11, 2008

Schmidt ad raises questions about medical research by Ben Fischer, Cincinnati Enquirer, November 1, 2008

Not exactly your good doctor - OH 2nd District campaign spot by Re-Elect Jean Schmidt to Congress re: Dr. Victoria Wulsin and the Heimlich Institute's "malariotherapy" experiments, general election, Fall 2008

Swimming in Controversy - The Heimlich Maneuvers by Laurel Chesky, Austin Chronicle, January 23, 2009

Lawsuit Against Haap, Heimlich Dismissed by Kevin Osborne, Cincinnati CityBeat, July 14, 2009

Local Lifeguards Trained In Dangerous Techniques by Bennett Cunningham, CBS-TV News, Dallas, July 27, 2009 - click here for text version:

 

Doubts raised about Kalahari lifeguard trainers, Sandusky Register staff report, August 13, 2009

Questions Continue To Rise About Houston-Based Lifeguard Program by Mike Giglio, Houston Press, August 24, 2009

Group in Heimlich Scandal Disbands by Kevin Osborne, Cincinnati CityBeat, October 16, 2009

Court affirms judgment on defamation claim brought by 72-year-old doctor (Patrick v. Cleveland Scene) by Keith Arnold, Daily Reporter, December 29, 2009

Whatever Happened to? Dr Henry Heimlich by Paul Kendall, The Sunday Telegraph (UK), January 10, 2010

To thrust, or not to thrust? Debate over whether Heimlich maneuver should be the first response for choking by Lisa Chamoff, The Greenwich Time (CT), February 4, 2010

Obituary: Edward A Patrick - Championed the Heimlich manoeuvre, in a life embroiled with scandal by Jeanne Lenzer, British Medical Journal, March 13, 2010

Edward A. Patrick MD PhD FACEP

Heimlich Maneuvered - A gala at Cindy Landon's honoring a top scientist discredited by his son gets a venue change by Paul Teetor, LA Weekly, April 8, 2010

This one will leave you all choked up by John Kominicki, syndicated column originating from the Long Island Business Journal, May 10, 2011

Bill highlights dispute over first aid for choking victims -Texas restaurants would no longer have to display Heimlich posters by Chuck Lindell, Austin American-Stateman, May 16, 2011

Senate passes Heimlich poster bill by Chuck Lindell, Austin American-Stateman, May 19, 2011

Media Fail on Water Safety Coverage by Ben Kaufman, Cincinnati CityBeat, May 26, 2011

(Northern Virginia) parks authority teaches lifeguards discredited Heimlich maneuver (UPDATE: Authority discards Heimlich) by Tom Jackman, The Washington Post, June 3, 2011

Heimlich, Dangerous? Experts discredit maneuver  by Eric S. Peterson, Salt Lake City Weekly, June 22, 2011

Paso Robles water park lifeguards use discredited Heimlich maneuver by Karlee Prazak, CalCoast News, August 22, 2011

 

Antigay consulting firm cites, withdraws animal-rights clients by Jen Colletta, Philadelphia Gay News, November 10, 2010

Peter's interview on Dr. Joe Schwarcz's radio show, CJAD-AM Montreal, November 20, 2011

It’s a life-saver - Two-step technique is recommended to help a choking person by Randi Bjornstad, Eugene (OR) Register-Guard, January 9, 2011

Enquirer Posts, Then Censors, Anti-Santorum Photos by Ben Kaufman, Cincinnati CityBeat, March 8, 2012

Applications of Illinois Eavesdropping Act still being debated - A whistleblower’s story by Susan Johnson, Rock River Times (Rockford, IL), March 14, 2012

Dangerous Maneuvers by Kendra Kozen, Senior Editor, Aquatics International magazine, May 2012 Special Report

Medical data shows the Heimlich maneuver is not effective in drowning rescue and may do more harm than good. Why is one agency still mandating use of the practice? 

Science Fiction by Gary Thill, Editor in Chief, Aquatics International magazine, May 2012 editorial

(There) are times when science must be paramount, particularly when going with our gut means using people as guinea pigs. That is essentially what the National (Aquatics) Safety Co. has decided to do in its use of the Heimlich maneuver for drowning rescues.

 

More to come....