The Secret Life of Fruit Flies Oct 24, 2009
Drosophila melanogaster that produce pheromones are located in the abdomen. Here, the cells are marked by a green fluorescent protein. (Science News for Kids)
Hawaii hospitals say they're ready to cope with swine flu Oct 22, 2009
Warning signs: Things that may indicate the need for immediate medical care include: In children, fast breathing or breathing trouble, bluish skin color, not drinking enough fluids, not waking up or not interacting, extreme irritability, fever with a rash and flu-like symptoms that improve and then return with fever and a worse cough, according to the CDC. In adults, look for difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, sudden dizziness, confusion or... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Leg Clots May Not Travel to Lungs Oct 22, 2009
"I think this study by no means answers this question or reverses the original concept that most pulmonary embolisms originate as venous thrombosis [blood clots] in the deep veins of leg or sometimes in pelvis or abdomen.". According to Velmahos, the concept of clots in the lungs originating as clots in the legs has never been challenged, despite evidence in the literature that some patients suffering from pulmonary embolism did not show signs of having had a blood clot in the lower extremities. (MEDLINEplus)
Thyroid surgery safe for older patients, study finds Oct 20, 2009
She notes that head and neck surgeries generally have less complications and quicker recoveries than procedures in other parts of the body, such as the abdomen or chest. Low calcium levels are a common complication of thyroid surgery because the adjacent parathyroid glands are typically a little stunned by removal of the thyroid gland, she says. (EurekAlert!)
Transplant May Treat Metabolic Disorders in Womb Oct 20, 2009
During the procedure, donor cells are injected directly into the fetus's abdomen at 12 to 14 weeks' pregnancy. At birth, the baby will be tested to see if the donor cells are present, and if they're fixing the malfunctioning genes. (MEDLINEplus)
Foods to Try Before You Die Oct 20, 2009
The spider is then breaded in a mixture of MSG, sugar and salt, and fried in oil with chopped garlic until the legs turn rigid, at which point the meat in the abdomen is no longer runny ... Locals are also divided as to whether the abdomen meat (which contains the spider s eggs, organs and excrement) is a real delicacy or downright inedible. (Fox News)
Most flu sufferers can treat illness at home, experts say Oct 18, 2009
In adults, look for difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, sudden dizziness, confusion, and severe and persistent vomiting. The Hawaii Medical Service Association is offering members and nonmembers a free consultation with its Online Care service. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Nobel Peace Prize“then and now Oct 17, 2009
" I have a 6 inch long, 3 inch wide and I don't know how deep open, infected wound in my abdomen. Doctors have me on strict limitations trying to get this to heal. What do I do?? ". Just Wondering wrote on Oct 16, 2009 9:13 AM:" I only recently started posting here, but I've been reading the Citizen Observer for years. I think it's ridiculous for Bill and Publisher to claim that Bill's column hasn't become anything more than a space devoted to criticizing the president on an almost weekly basis.... (Cameron Observer, MO)
What is the Spleen? Oct 17, 2009
The spleen of a healthy adult is approximately the size of a closed fist and is located on the left side of the abdomen, just below the ribs. If a (removal of the spleen) is necessary because of disease, the other organs in the body will take over the bacteria-fighting process. (Suite101.com)
Four adults die of apparent swine flu in Spokane area Oct 16, 2009
Though medical authorities say most cases of the flu can be handled by staying at home, the recent deaths highlight the need for people to be aware of the most urgent signs of the flu: Difficulty breathing; pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen; sudden dizziness; confusion; severe or persistent vomiting; and the easing of flu symptoms followed by a return with a fever and worse cough. In children, emergency warning signs also include rapid breathing, bluish or gray skin color, not drinking... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Treatment Not Testicular Cancer Poses Greatest Risk To Survivors' Long-term Health Oct 16, 2009
" Key findings from the review, which covered 40 studies published between 1990 and 2008, included: About 80 per cent of men who have one testicle removed continue to produce sperm, often at reduced levels, and although men are advised to freeze their semen before treatment, less than 10 per cent use their frozen samples later on. Pulmonary complications can arise in men who receive the drug bleomycin before larger surgical procedures, particularly if they are aged 40 or over. Radiotherapy can... (Science Daily)
Callies dad pays a visit to Greys Anatomy Oct 16, 2009
Alex and Adamson went back and forth, to the detriment of the patient, who turned out to have a mass in his abdomen. Finally, the daughter read Alex and Adamson the riot act and told them how selfish they were being, and they came around lickety-split. (MSNBC -- Television)
Picture of hope Oct 15, 2009
Though the symptoms vary, from pale skin to chronic fatigue and dark circles around the eyes, one of its most noticeable characteristics is a swollen abdomen. His stomach was large and he was acting lethargic, Ashley said, so his parents took him to the doctor. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Cancer survivor focuses on what she can control Oct 14, 2009
The excruciating pain in her abdomen wasn't from too much exercise, though. Her doctor first thought it was her gallbladder, but an ultrasound showed something else. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Doctors Urge Parents To Keep Close Eye On Kids With Swine Flu Oct 13, 2009
In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include: Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen Sudden dizziness Confusion Severe or persistent vomiting (CDC). Steps You Can Take To Stay Healthy Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze Throw the tissue in the trash after you use itWash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneezeAlcohol-based hands cleaners are also... (KWTX.com, TX)
Study Links Concussions To Brain Disease Oct 12, 2009
I underwent an emergency brain surgery at Stanford hospital in September of 81 (during the first Super Bowl season), where I had a VP shunt inserted into my brain to drain spinal fluid from my ventricles to my abdomen. The 49ers Drs misdiagnosed my condition during the season, as high blood pressure, till I suffered focal point paralysis of my right arm, and a brain hemorrhage, when I underwent emergency brain surgery. (CBS News)
Intestinal transplant patients are living longer Oct 11, 2009
After her third trip to the hospital, a surgeon decided to look in her abdomen and discovered that a major artery had been blocked and most of her small intestine had gangrene and had to be removed. Dr. Debra Sudan, chief of abdominal transplant surgery at Duke University, said there are many reasons why patients need an intestinal transplant. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pioneer Talks Crops (2) Oct 11, 2009
Small larvae have a purple saddle , and lengthwise stripes along the abdomen. Economic threshold is based on corn price. (Agri-View, WI)
Know Your Body Parts Oct 9, 2009
Appendix The appendix is a wormlike structure in the right (from the patient's point of view) lower quadrant of the abdomen, at the very beginning of the colon - near the junction of the large intestine (colon) and small intestine ... Gallbladder The gallbladder is a small sac that stores bile in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, nestled under the right ribcage. (CBS News -- Health)
Surgeon is 1st in area to do new procedure Oct 6, 2009
Approximately 500,000 procedures are performed each year in the United States to remove the gallbladder, a small pear-shaped organ located in the upper abdomen beneath the bladder. While the gallbladder's main function to store bile produced by the liver and release it for digestion is important to the body, it is not essential. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Anatomy of a seige Oct 6, 2009
The others started punching me on my abdomen. I then lost consciousness and woke up only in the hospital. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Most key Vikings expected to play Oct 5, 2009
DE Cullen Jenkins (groin), WR Greg Jennings (wrist) DE Johnny Jolly (abdomen), NT B.J. Raji (ankle) and CB Charles Woodson (foot) are all probable, meaning its a virtual certainty they will play. BRAIN INJURY COMMITTEE FORMED. (VikingUpdate.com)
Jackson autopsy could pose problems for his doctor Oct 3, 2009
He also had a small scar near his navel and a 2-inch scar on the right-hand side of his abdomen ... The coroner found depigmentation of his skin around his chest, abdomen, face and arms. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Michael Jackson Autopsy Could Hurt Doctor Oct 3, 2009
He also had a small scar near his navel and a 2-inch scar on the right-hand side of his abdomen ... The coroner found depigmentation of his skin around his chest, abdomen, face and arms ... He also had a small scar near his navel and a 2-inch scar on the right-hand side of his abdomen. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Layoffs stress out the staff on Greys Anatomy Oct 2, 2009
Joint operations: An accident victim came in accompanied by her adult son, a paranoid schizophrenic, who told the doctors that a large, pulsing mass in his mother's abdomen was the result of impregnation by aliens. She struggled to manage his behavior while Bailey diagnosed an abdominal aortic aneurysm that urgently needed surgery. (MSNBC -- Television)
Michael Jackson Was Reportedly Healthy At Time Of Death Oct 2, 2009
" The AP claimed it had obtained a copy of the autopsy report but did not reveal how it came into possession of the document, which coroner's officials told MTV News is under until police finish their probe. It was unclear from the AP story if the document is the final autopsy report or a preliminary document. The spokesperson for the L.A. County coroner's office could not be reached for comment at press time, but an employee told MTV News the office would not be making any comment on the... (VHI.com -- Music News)
On Afghan War, Obama Could Turn to GOP Oct 2, 2009
Washington (AP) -- Just moments after delivering a fiery address to the government watchdog group Public Citizen in Washington yesterday, documentary filmmaker Michael Moore, director of three of the five highest-grossing documentaries of all time, clutched at his abdomen, groaned loudly, and steadied himself on a nearby railing. All of what followed is still unclear, although witnesses say. (CBS News -- US)
12-Year-Old Texas Girl Dies Of Swine Flu Oct 1, 2009
In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include: Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen Sudden dizziness Confusion Severe or persistent vomiting (CDC). Steps You Can Take To Stay Healthy Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough 00004000 or sneeze Throw the tissue in the trash after you use itWash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneezeAlcohol-based hands cleaners are also... (KWTX.com, TX)
Revolutionary procedure treats kidney cancer Oct 1, 2009
In fact, incidence of kidney cancer has been increasing in the last five to 10 years because of better imaging studies, CT scans, MRI, and ultrasounds that are able to pick up these masses on the kidney's at an earlier point," said Dr. Benjamin Lee, a surgeon and professor of urology at Tulane School of Medicine. Joseph is one of the lucky 50 percent of kidney cancer patients who had a scan for another reason when the cancer was detected. So Lee gave Joseph the option to get rid of the cancer... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Trouble for Surgeon Who Kept Bullet From Patient Sep 26, 2009
Ciesla took the bullet out of the patient s abdomen and put it in his pocket, Dr. Sergio Alvarez, who assisted Ciesla during surgery, said in an interview with Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) agents. After surgery, Ciesla told FDLE agents the bullet was in the patient s liver and we don t go after bullets in the liver. (Fox News)
Too Many Unnecessary MRIs and CT Scans? Sep 25, 2009
I feel like I've done something in the fall of my career to really help patients," Dr. Birnbaum said. Patients have to take responsibility, too. So often they demand instant answers and high tech tests. But giving patients what they want is not necessarily what's best for them. Doctors need to spend time doing a careful history and physical before you can reassure somebody that their pain could be from something innocent. It's a lot quicker and easier to order a scan. MMIX, CBS Interactive... (CBS News)
GMA: Man With Reversed Insides Saved Sep 23, 2009
On the inside, Eigel is a mirror image of someone with normal anatomy -- every organ in his chest and abdomen is flipped. His intestines, liver, lungs and heart are all on the opposite side of where they should be. (ABC News)
Husband charged with assault on wife Sep 23, 2009
He told police he had tried to restrain her and at one point had landed on top of her with his knees and they may have struck her in the abdomen, but he couldnt remember. Mills is being held at the Campbell County jail. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Nigeria: Surgeon Jailed Over Stella Obasanjo's Death Sep 22, 2009
The police physician pointed out that the patient had perforations in her liver and abdomen ... The district attorney maintained his initial accusation of a crime of imprudent murder, for which it requests the accused who is a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery to be imprisoned for two years and given five years disqualification for the death of Stella who came to the clinic of Marbella for abdomen reduction on October 20, 2005. (allAfrica.com)
Doctor jailed for Obasanjo death Sep 22, 2009
She underwent liposuction to reduce the size of her abdomen, but left the operating theatre with fatal injuries. The judges said the surgeon had shown carelessness and neglect. (BBC News -- Europe)
Making music as a gift of love Sep 19, 2009
"I was at work one day and I felt a pain in my abdomen and I knew instantly what it was," he said. But the ruptured hernia repair was just the beginning of Anderson's problems. (NJ.com -- Times)
Dogs Get Skin Cancer Too Sep 19, 2009
They often occur on the abdomen and around the genitals. When they occur on the feet, they may be painful and cause your dog to limp. (CBS News)
Benefit set to help family stay by side of boy with cancer Sep 18, 2009
His parents, Tory Tunison and Sierra Welsh, are at his side as he undergoes aggressive chemotherapy to prepare him for surgery to remove a tumor the size of a football from his abdomen. Through all the treatment he faces, he's the type of boy who won't let his parents out of his sight. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Ventricular support device helps heart patient Sep 17, 2009
"Getting off the list because they get better is pretty rare,'' said Dr. Cedric Sheffield, director of the Heart Lung Transplant program at Tampa General Hospital. In the past seven years, 179 patients were put on a ventricular support device like the one that saved Hathcock.Only three came off the device and recovered without getting a donor heart.It's a small number, but one that offers hope to the most critical patients, given the shortage of donor hearts, Sheffield said.Hathcock, who has... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Early flu season -- what you need to know Sep 15, 2009
A. Difficulty breathing, pain or pressure in the chest of abdomen, dizziness, confusion, severe vomiting or a rebound fever. Q. Won't I or my child need those anti-flu medicines, Tamiflu or Relenza. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pancreas, an organ of many talents, also root of serious ills Sep 15, 2009
Measuring some 6 to 8 inches in length, and slippery and lobular to the touch, the yellowish-brown pancreas is located deep in the abdomen, wedged between the stomach and the spinal cord and extending horizontally right above the waistline ... The pancreas, a small six-inch organ hidden in the abdomen, is the root of two major epidemics - diabetes and obesity. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Muscles of Inspiration Sep 12, 2009
The respiratory diaphragm is a large, thin, domed sheet of muscle that separates the thoracic cavity (including the heart and lungs) from the abdomen. During inhalation, it contracts and descends, compressing the abdominal organs and decompressing the lungs. (Suite101.com)
Health calendar Sep 11, 2009
AEROBIC EXERCISE CLASS, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, with extra attention for hips, thighs and abdomen, aerobic exercise routines and stretching; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; through Dec. 10, Kaiser Honolulu Clinic, fifth floor waiting area; $85 Kaiser members; $102 nonmembers; information/registration, 432-2270. UH CROHN'S DISEASE STUDY, University of Hawai'i seeks people 18-75 years old interested in a 12-week diet testing program; information, Dr. Brown, 692-0907. (Honolulu Advertiser)
HK woman cuts baby from expectant mum Sep 11, 2009
It was there that Leung strangled the woman with a cord until she passed out and then slashed a 10cm wound in her abdomen, it said. The woman survived the attack but the infant died six months later after suffering wounds that caused brain damage and impaired bodily function, the newspaper reported. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Panic Attack Relief Sep 10, 2009
The correct way to do deep breathing exercises is to breathe in from the abdomen and not the chest. This will increase the flow of oxygen into the lungs. (Suite101.com)
Regular Aerobic Exercise Reduces Health Concerns Associated With Fatty Liver Sep 10, 2009
Baseline measurements were performed to determine hepatic triglyceride concentration (HTGC) and hepatic lipid saturation index (SI), intramyocellular triglyceride (IMTG) levels, visceral adipose tissue (VAT) or amount of fat stores in the abdomen, cardiorespiratory fitness, blood biochemistry, and measurements for body height and weight. Volunteers either received 4 weeks of aerobic cycling exercise (12 subjects) or a placebo (7 participants), which involved regular stretching. (Science Daily)
House effect: TV doc has real impact on care Sep 10, 2009
Early on, she was diagnosed with the common irritable bowel syndrome, but her more recent abdomen pain and ulcers in her small intestine are signs of something more serious, doctors have told Jones. She says she's at the point where shes just tired of living in limbo. (MSNBC -- Television)
'Liposuction Leftovers' Converted To Stem Cells Sep 8, 2009
(July 24, 2008) Fat removed from the lower abdomen and inner thigh through liposuction was found to be an excellent source of stem cells, with higher stem cell concentrations than other areas of the body. This is a. (Science Daily)
Jeff Schultz Sep 8, 2009
We was wondering if a sore abdomen would stop him from hunting ... That hurt like heck and he jumped up and pulled something around his oblique that hurt so much he twisted and hurt his abdomen some and then he was trying to straighten back up in the stand and he felt a twinge in his hammy and his groin started hurting and he was rubbing that when he started to drop his gun and he reached over and fell out of the deer stand and hurt his back and stubbed his toes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Back page blues Sep 7, 2009
Chipper said he was told the sore spot in his abdomen was another part of his oblique muscle ... I ve never had pain in the front part of my abdomen before, Jones said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Exercise May Help Maintain Weight Loss Sep 6, 2009
New fat cells increase fat storage capacity in the abdomen, according to the study. The increase in fat cells may also help explain why sedentary rats ended up heavier than even before they dieted. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
IRS would become Obamacare's enforcer... Sep 4, 2009
He went to an emergency room complaining of a horrible pain in his lower abdomen the doc said it sounds like kidney stones, he was given pain pills and was sent home. In the morning 8. (The Drudge Report)
The Biggest Fight Sep 3, 2009
Lesions were found on his lung and liver and in the lymph nodes of his abdomen, along with a bowling-ball-sized tumor between his kidneys. He had never smoked, chewed tobacco or done street drugs. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Exercise Prevents Weight Gain After Dieting Sep 3, 2009
Small, new fat cells would not only accelerate the process of regain, but also increase fat storage capacity in the abdomen. It would also explain why sedentary rats overshoot their previous weight when they relapse. (Newsmax)
'Manson Family' members grow old in prison Sep 3, 2009
Known as Katie within the Manson Family, Krenwinkel killed coffee heiress Abigail Folger at the Tate home and, the following night, stabbed Rosemary LaBianca and carved the word "War" on her husband Leno LaBianca's abdomen. She remained faithful to Manson throughout her trial and into the first few years of her incarceration, according to a profile posted on the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law Web site, but she later "made strides to turn her life around.". (CNN -- International)
Making the rounds Aug 31, 2009
He cycles obsessively through a series of CT scans of the patient s abdomen, looking for clues to explain the clots. We don t know exactly what s going on with him, confides Lemons, a soft-spoken 33-year-old with traces of his native Missouri clinging to his accent. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Armstrong embraces technology to end cancer stigma Aug 24, 2009
He survived the disease in 1996, after cancer spread from his testicles to his abdomen, lungs and brain. Although he's now cancer-free, his chances for survival then were "less than a coin toss.". (USA Today)
Mesothelioma Aug 23, 2009
Fluid may also accumulate in the abdomen within the peritoneum causing abdominal pain and swelling which can lead to a large belly over a short period of time ... Thoracentesis is performed to remove excess fluid from the chest, and paracentesis is performed to remove excess fluid from the abdomen. (Suite101.com)
A blow for equality, but sexist whingers need their ears boxed Aug 20, 2009
There was ''the frightening prospect of a woman becoming pregnant, in her early stages, not knowing it, and being pummelled in the abdomen. Surely an elite female athlete, training her body at the highest levels, is aware of such dangers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Summary for Patients Aug 18, 2009
The usual strategy to detect spread, called conventional staging, consists of bone scan and CT of the abdomen. Why did the researchers do this particular study. (Annals of Internal Medicine)
Benefit for boy Aug 16, 2009
Several weeks ago, Tara and Estevan Subia of Midland found out their 2-year-old son had a tumor the size of a small cantaloupe in his abdomen ... "Half of his abdomen was the tumor and everything else was pushed to the side. Everything just happened really, really fast from the time they told us it was a tumor.". (Odessa American, TX)
Song of the Cicada Aug 16, 2009
This noise is produced by vibrating membranes located in the abdomen called timbals. Their music may take the form of a whine, buzz, or rhythmical ticking sound. (Suite101.com)
Surviving cancer ' baby impact' Aug 13, 2009
Analysis of data from more than 10,000 female survivors also showed an increased risk of miscarriage in those who had radiotherapy to the abdomen. The Birmingham University researchers said doctors should offer closer monitoring in these women. (BBC News -- Health)
Myanmar specialists successfully transplant artificial aorta into patient: report Aug 13, 2009
The surgical operation was carried out on a male patient, U Than Kyaw, 68, on July 30 by seven Myanmar specialists, led by Cardiologist Dr. Win Win Kyaw, on complaint of a pain in the patient's abdomen, the report said. After the successful operation, the patient was discharged from hospital Wednesday, the report added. (Xinhuanet, China)
Man accidentally shot by sister Aug 12, 2009
angel21 wrote on Aug 11, 2009 4:21 PM:" Brandon Lee didn't suffer wounds to the head, he took a shot to the abdomen, and the bullet got lodged in his spine. And he didn't shoot himself jokingily, it happened on set and Michael Massee was the one that fired the weapon for a scene in The Crow. ". ralong wrote on Aug 11, 2009 7:32 PM:" I think stana is remembering the actor Jon-Erik Hexum, who did exactly what he said, while filming a television series. I believe it was in the 80's. ". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
