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N.S. stroke victim flies home Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:16PMA Sydney, N.S., man stranded in Japan after suffering a stroke has returned home almost three months after his ordeal began.
Fund-raisers planned for paralyzed Petaluma teen Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:10PMPhysical therapist Chris Krzyzkowski sets up Danny Cox for arm exercises at the Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center in Vallejo, on Wednesday. Cox was paralyzed in a swimming accident at Lake Tahoe three weeks ago.
Benefits seen for high-risk women in ovary removal Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:56PMCHICAGO -- Surgery to remove healthy ovaries gives a triple benefit to high-risk women: It lowers their threat of breast and ovarian cancer, and boosts their chances of living longer, new research suggests.
New Mexico proposes changes to medical cannabis Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:56PMNew Mexico is proposing an increase in fees on medical marijuana producers to help fund administration of the state's program.
Supervisors declare impasse with prosecutors Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:47PMNegotiations between Kern County and its 14 unions may be struggling if Tuesday's meeting of the Kern County Board of Supervisors is any indication.
Hold off on booze, NASA urges trapped Chile miners Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:31PMSANTIAGO (Reuters) - Already deprived of sunlight, fresh air and their loved ones for 26 days, NASA doctors say 33 miners trapped deep in a Chilean mine must continue to forego two other pleasures: alcohol and cigarettes.
Former CFO's criminal charges will not deter hospital affiliation, officials say Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:31PMThe departure of William Roe , Danbury Hospital 's former treasurer and chief financial officer -- who left the hospital last month under the dark clouds of criminal charges -- will not hinder the hospital's planned affiliation with New Milford Hospital , which is on track to occur by the fall of this year.
Foreign doctors left baffled by Norfolk local dialect Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:25PMA case of dudders or feeling dwainy has always been a straightforward matter in Norfolk - but it has left foreign doctors and nurses in one hospital finding things a little more complex.
Bellingham-based cardiology practice and PeaceHealth enter acquisition talks Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:25PMBELLINGHAM - PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center could buy North Cascade Cardiology under talks th
Zsa Zsa hospitalised again Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:19PMLOS ANGELES - ACTRESS Zsa Zsa Gabor was returned to the hospital after slipping into unconsciousness on Tuesday following a series of health-related setbacks since breaking her hip in July. Gabor, 93, was in 'a great deal of pain' on Tuesday morning and her husband, Frederick Prinz von Anhalt, found her to be 'not responsive,' her spokesman, John Blanchette, told Reuters.
Plans and Benchmarks for Haiti Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:47PMA joint Haitian-international effort to effectively channel billions of dollars of reconstruction aid has been too slow off the mark, but projects announced this month sound encouraging.
Medicaid EMR guidelines spell out state help for doctors Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:46PMCMS clarifies the physician support and technical help that will be required, with the federal government paying 90% of administrative costs.
Most ED patients willing to wait longer to avoid nondoctor care Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:45PMAs the use of nurse practitioners and physician assistants increases, a survey urges greater disclosure about who provides care and their level of training.
What editorial writers are saying about the Medicare trustees report Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:45PMThe Obama administration has touted the report as proof that the health system overhaul is helping Medicare's finances.
NDM-1 superbug poses threat to medical tourists Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:45PMIndian officials accuse a study's authors of naming the mutant gene after New Delhi as a way of scaring patients away.
Drug is blamed for deaths Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:34PMAssociated Press WASHINGTON Andrew White returned from a nine-month tour in Iraq beset with
Kid-athlete ER visits for concussions soar Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:34PMAssociated Press CHICAGO Emergency-room visits for school-age athletes with concussions has
A little ray of sunshine who needs a little ray of sunshine Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:12PMThe winter sun glows through the window into tiny Julian Fench's cot. It is fitting that he was born in Sunshine Hospital, because he needs more of it.
Medicare expands coverage to help smokers quit Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:56AMWASHINGTON — They've lived with the health warnings about smoking for much of their lives and doubtless seen the ill effects on friends, relatives and even themselves, yet about 4.5 million older people in the U.S. keep on lighting up.
Local man survives 30-40 foot fall at DHS football field Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:55AMBy Noreen Hyslop Managing Editor A 38-year-old Dexter man is in a Cape Girardeau hospital with serious injuries after falling more than 30 feet from a light pole at Dexter's Charles Bland Football...
Medicare expands coverage to help smokers quit Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:41AMThey've lived with the health warnings about smoking for much of their lives and doubtless seen the ill effects on friends, relatives and even themselves, yet about 4.5 million older...
Former Employees Sue Medical Marijuana Caregiver Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:38AMHELENA – The embattled leader of a Missoula medical marijuana business on Friday denounced as a conspiracy a lawsuit alleging that he ordered hundreds of card applications to be falsified. Three former employees of Montana Caregivers Network filed a wrongful-discharge lawsuit a day earlier in District Court in Missoula. It accused Jason Christ of using Montana Caregivers Network funds for ...
Strasburg to have Tommy John surgery Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:24AMWASHINGTON — Stephen Strasburg had to get through a few hours of anger, confusion and certainly a few more volatile emotions before he was ready to accept the sobering news expressed in three disheartening words.
Medicare expands coverage to help smokers quit Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:18AMWASHINGTON — Even though they've lived with the health warnings much of their lives and doubtless seen the ill effects on friends, relatives and even themselves, about 4.5 million older Americans continue to smoke.
Medical Use of Marijuana Costs Some a Paycheck Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:13AMIn some cases, workers have been fired for failing drug tests despite having prescriptions saying, in effect, that what they are doing is legal.
Proposed medical marijuana changes approved by MT committee Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:24PMHELENA - The Montana Legislature committee tasked with addressing the state's medical marijuana law have voted to approve several proposed changes. The committee voted 7-1 in favor of the changes, with only MT State Representative Mary Caferro of Helena voting against the proposal.
Doctor 'ashamed' of role in fake blood scandal Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:23PMMANCHESTER: The doctor at the centre of the Harlequins fake blood injury controversy said Tuesday she was "ashamed" of her role in the scandal.
New Family Health Team coming to Powassan Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:22PMA new Family Health Team in Powassan is expected to provide over 8,000 patients in the region with greater access to family health services.[...]
Pain in the back widely overtreated Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:21PMWASHINGTON, D.C. - A recent estimate has Americans spending a staggering $86 billion a year to care for aching backs. The money covers MRIs, pain pills, nerve blocks, even acupuncture.
Domino 'anxious,' Bogdanoff 'feeling pretty good' in GOP primary for Atwater's seat Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:20PMDomino 'anxious,' Bogdanoff 'feeling pretty good' in GOP primary for Atwater's seat
Man living in Germany shot in head, but notices only 5 years later Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:20PMBERLIN Police say a man living in Germany was shot in the back of his head, but that it took him five years to realize it. Police said today that the 35-year-old man was hit by a .22-caliber bullet in the western town of Herne as he was out in the street partying and drunk on New Year's Eve five years ago. They say the man recalled receiving a blow to the head, but told them he didn't seek ...
Spend tax dollars wisely Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:16PMI just had a recent stay at Peace Arch Hospital emergency ward. First, I must say the staff were amazing. All were very compassionate and helpful. My problems were the conditions.
Heart Risks the Same With 2 Diabetes Drugs: Study Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:16PMFinding conflicts with previous research that found Avandia riskier than Actos.
Quality Of Patient Care Could Be Threatened By Worldwide Shortage Of Isotopes For Medical Imaging Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:35AMTwenty million medical scans and treatments are done each year that require radioactive isotopes and scientists today described a global shortage of these life-saving materials that could jeopardize patient care and drive-up health care costs. They spoke at a symposium at one of the opening sessions of the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. Medical isotopes are minute ...
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10 sickened after eating chemical-tainted crayfish in E China Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:27AMMore than 10 people in Nanjing, capital city of east China's Jiangsu Province, have been poisoned by the eating of crayfish contaminated with excessive chemical-detergent residue, doctors said Monday.
Irishman born with no chin will receive no more surgery Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:21AMAlan Doherty, the Irish teenager who has been coming to New York for the past three years for numerous surgeries to give him the chin he was born without, was told by doctors in New York last week that no more surgeries can take place.
S.Africa deploys soldiers to hospitals during strike Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:19AMSouth Africa deployed soldiers to 37 hospitals Monday to help keep basic health services running as a nationwide strike by more than one million public workers entered its sixth day.
Amanda always let her light shine Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:18AMA girl who always had a smile for everyone drew tears from hundreds of mourners Friday at Broomfield United Methodist Church.
Fear of falling may be enough to raise injury risk Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:14AMFear of falling may be enough to raise injury risk LONDON -- The fear of falling may be enough to make elderly people more likely to fall, regardle ...
Elder abuse cases drop under Jerry Brown Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:14AMAttorney General Jerry Brown's office has dismissed an increasing number of criminal cases against defendants suspected of elder abuse, while cutting back on surprise inspections to investigate violence and neglect in nursing homes. A California Watch review... Jerry Brown - Nursing home - Attorney general - Elder abuse - California
Man in coma for 20 years Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:08AMIt's been 20 years since she's heard her son's voice, that day he was supposed to bring back a coffee, but Jeannine Lajeunesse-Beaulne still holds out hope she will hear it again one day.[...]
California’s budget woes thwart improvements to prison medicine Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:08AMA prisoner patient waits in a cage outside the East Block Death Row clinic, having his vital signs taken through the door port before seeing his attending physician.
UAE blacklists doctors for violating licenses Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:41AMThe Medical Licenses Committee under the ministry of health suspended the doctors, shut down their clinics, cancelled their licenses and referred their cases to the public prosecutor after reviewing complaints from the government.
Bulgarian Health Ministry to Cut Funding for Prophylactic Tests Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:40AMThe Bulgarian Health Ministry is planning amendments, which envision cut of the types and funding for prophylactic examinations. The amendments envision abolishment of the mandatory annual tests for adults on cholesterol and triglycerides, which were introduced last year.
Bulgarian Health Ministry to Cut Funding for Prophylactic Tests Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:40AMThe Bulgarian Health Ministry is planning amendments, which envision cut of the types and funding for prophylactic examinations.
Sneezing Again? Avoid Ragweed Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:36AMExpert offers tips for ragweed, grass and other seasonal allergies.
Worldwide shortage of isotopes for medical imaging could threaten quality of patient care Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:14AMTwenty million medical scans and treatments are done each year that require radioactive isotopes and scientists today described a global shortage of these life-saving materials that could jeopardize patient care and drive-up health-care costs.
Isotope shortage evokes medical concerns Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:11AMBALTIMORE, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. doctors say they are concerned about a shortage of imported radioactive material used to diagnose heart conditions and other problems. United States - Radionuclide - Isotopes - Health - Instruments and Supplies
Why N.J. kids aren't getting shots a mystery to experts Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:04AMCall it one of New Jersey's medical mysteries.