HealthGrades study: 52 percent lower chance of dying at top-rated hospitals Oct 13, 2009
Resection/Replacement of Abdominal Aorta. Respiratory Failure. (EurekAlert!)
Is There Anything Too Toxic for the Pentagon to Burn? Aug 25, 2009
One soldier stationed in Hawaii was told by Army doctors that his cystic lung disease and shrinking abdominal aorta were probably related to his burn-pit exposure at Camp Speicher in Iraq. He is believed to be the first to have the link officially documented. (The American Conservative)
MEDRAD Recognized by the Premier Healthcare Alliance for Commitment to Healthcare Quality Improvement and Innovation Jul 18, 2009
The comprehensive P3T software line personalizes imaging for CT Angiography of cardiac structures, coronary arteries, chambers of the heart, thoracic and abdominal aorta, and for CT imaging of abdominal organs. "We are very proud to be recognized by Premier for our advances in personalizing CT contrast-enhanced imaging," says Anthony Cinalli, executive director, MEDRAD Radiology Marketing. (PR Newswire)
DNA Not The Same In Every Cell Of Body: Major Genetic Differences Between Blood And Tissue Cells Revealed Jul 17, 2009
" AAA is a localized widening and weakening of the abdominal aorta, and primarily affects elderly Caucasian men who smoke, have high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. It often has no symptoms, but can lead to aortic ruptures which are fatal in 90 per cent of cases. If the mutations discovered in the tissue cells actually predispose for AAA, they present an ideal target for new therapies, and may have even wider therapeutic implications. "This will probably have repercussions for... (Science Daily)
Teen's tumor removed Feb 13, 2009
According to minimal access surgeon, Dr Shabeer Ahmed of Wockhardt hospital, this cancerous tumor involving abdominal aorta is a rare case in medical history. Saleema started getting symptoms of back ache and stomach cramps since July 2008. (Times of India)
