New options when an old enemy returns Sep 22, 2008
Lominska says only two patients experienced serious GI toxicity (one peripancreatic abscess, one bowel obstruction) after being treated with three sessions of radiosurgery. (Five sessions of daily treatment are now commonly given with the belief that this is better tolerated. (EurekAlert!)
Resistant Microbe Often Seen with Genital Abscess Sep 20, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Abscesses of the vulva, the area around the opening of the vagina, often contain methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to a report in the journal Obstetrics ology ... An abscess is a large collection of pus ... To effectively treat the problem, the abscess usually needs to be cut open and drained. (MEDLINEplus)
The healing powers of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Sep 10, 2008
The benefits of hyperbaric medicine were also observed for air or gas embolism, carbon monoxide poisoning, clostridial myositis and myonecrosis (gas gangrene), crash injuries, compartment syndrome and other acute traumatic ischemia, enhancement of healing in selected wound problems (eg; diabetic wounds), exceptional blood loss (anemia), intracranial abscess, necrotizing soft-tissue infections, osteomyelitis (infection of the bone), radiation therapy complications, skin grafts and thermal burns.... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Dogs' medical marvel calls time Sep 6, 2008
Moore pointed to the wound on his head, which had become infected and formed an abscess. You see, the Bulldogs had, so the story goes, effected a patch-up job that would have left even the best under-the-carpet exponents of the time - and there were many in rugby league - shaking their heads. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rangers come alive early in finale Sep 1, 2008
Hamilton has been bothered by a tooth abscess during the entire road trip, and he had to come out of Saturday's game after four innings. He promised Washington on Sunday he could last for nine. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Saranac: Turf experiment for Ready's Echo Aug 31, 2008
But Ready's Echo suffered a foot abscess that forced him to miss a week of training. Pletcher felt the horse wasn't ready for either the Virginia Derby or the Hall of Fame Stakes here on Aug. 4. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Coaxing, muscle power gets these shoes to fit Aug 30, 2008
For example, on one of Staskowski's weekly visits to the Orthwein stable this month, he helped diagnose an abscess on one of Orthwein's horses, Mouse. Farriers look at a horse's confirmation as well as their feet. (Albany Times Union)
Family Sues Hospital After Man's Tonsil Surgery Death Aug 29, 2008
The coroner says Houtkin died of an abscess near his tonsils, and family attorney Bruce Fagel says an airway obstruction led to the man's suffocation. Share. (Fox News)
Family Sues Hospital Over Tonsil Surgery Death Aug 29, 2008
Houtkin died of an abscess near his tonsils, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office. The family's attorney, Bruce Fagel, said Houtkin suffocated because of a blocked airway. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
'He just wants to be kind' Aug 29, 2008
Skyler was then rushed to the hospital and admitted for an abscess on the mastoid bone in his right ear. Trina said the pediatrician, and ear, nose and throat specialist were baffled by his case and were unable to do anything. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Nanosphere -- Throw yourself a convention Aug 28, 2008
For example, in the past few weeks, The Good Doctor (as she will be called) has been working on a poster titled Tuboovarian Abscess after Hysteroscopy in a Patient with Preexisting Endometrioma. Last Thursday, I made a video of a puppy. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
14 dead in listeriosis outbreak in Canada Aug 23, 2008
While most people would just have mild, maybe flu-like symptomsor just be asymptomatic, with the elderly there can be more severe symptoms and it can lead to meningitis, encephalitis, abscess and it can be fatal, experts say. Editor: Gao. (Xinhuanet, China)
Weekend warriors ready for spring battles ahead Aug 18, 2008
A foot abscess burst five days out from the race. Sharp gallops were replaced by even-time workouts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pellet gun leaves cat with just three legs (7) Aug 17, 2008
When Thomas first looked at the leg, he said, it appeared to have a bad abscess with swelling and dripping pus. Upon further examination and an X-ray the following Monday, however, he saw the remnants of a pellet in the leg. (Altus Times, OK)
Anchor bet for great Weekend Aug 16, 2008
Unfortunately, Weekend Hussler was stricken earlier in the week with a hoof abscess, described by RV veterinary surgeon Paul O'Callaghan as a "minor setback" and one that "shouldn't affect him too much". Possibly the recent history of the race is a greater worry. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Price steps into the light Aug 15, 2008
" Weekend Hussler hit a hurdle earlier in the week when a foot abscess was diagnosed, but it burst on Tuesday and trainer Ross McDonald is confident the six-time group 1 winner is ready for the Liston. "The abscess has cleaned up well, it is about 95 per cent right now and it should be 100 per cent by Saturday," McDonald said on Thursday. "He has drawn a nice barrier [five], there is a bit of speed in the race and he should sit fourth or fifth ... "He had a bit of a foot abscess a couple of... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
A little sore but tough Hussler has hoof on the till Aug 14, 2008
The four-year-old appeared to have recovered from a hoof abscess and is now set for the Liston Stakes on Saturday ... Hoof abscess on the mend, Weekend Hussler followed up a walk and trot lap with another that finished with 1000 metres in even time (15 seconds for each 200m), the last 400 in 25 ... Yesterday's work was to determine if Weekend Hussler would be ready to run in the $200,000 Liston as his springboard to the spring after fears that his opening race would have to be put back two weeks... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Weekend Hussler on the improve and on target for Liston Aug 13, 2008
THE odds of Weekend Hussler clashing with the unbeaten Light Fantastic at Caulfield on Saturday shortened yesterday when an abscess on the off foreleg of the horse-of-the-year elect burst ... The abscess on Weekend Hussler emerged following a gallop at Caulfield on Saturday and following the stroll yesterday McDonald put the six-time group 1 winner on a water treadmill for 15 minutes ... "We then put a poultice on it for an hour and a quarter and it [the abscess] burst.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hussler injury puts Liston return in doubt Aug 12, 2008
The Ross McDonald-trained Weekend Hussler, hot favourite to secure horse-of-the-year honours after scoring a record-equalling six group 1 wins last season, was found to have an abscess in the heel of his front left foot after trackwork at Caulfield at the weekend ... He said the abscess was "minor" at worst ... McDonald said Racing Victoria stewards had been informed of the situation and that the four-year-old had been improving with treatment that included stints on a water treadmill and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Leading Plastic Surgeon Dr. Darshan Shah Educates Patients on Preventing MRSA Post Cosmetic Procedures Aug 11, 2008
Yes; MRSA can be remedied with certain antibiotics or treating/draining the infected abscess or boil itself. So while MRSA does have the potential to be life threatening, nearly all sources come to a similar conclusion: People themselves play an integral role in staying safe. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Breast is best, usually... Aug 8, 2008
If not treated, an abscess may develop that requires surgical drainage. Early attention to cracked nipples is therefore imperative. (iAfrica.com)
Questions are raised on death at hospital Aug 2, 2008
The medical examiner, Dr. Glenn Wagner, declined to do an autopsy because hospital officials linked the death to Houtkin's medical history, which included diabetes and a tonsillar abscess ... He was diagnosed with an abscess near his tonsils, according to his medical records. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
D2 Lymphadenectomy plus PAND for Gastric Cancer Jul 31, 2008
There were no significant differences between the two groups in the frequencies of anastomotic leakage, pancreatic fistula, abdominal abscess, pneumonia, or death from any cause within 30 days after surgery (the rate of death was 0. 8% in each group). (New England Journal of Medicine)
Med-Mal Jury Says 'No Amount' Will Adequately Punish Hospital Jul 22, 2008
Michael Rettger, 24, died after his brain abscess allegedly was not treated in time by the staff at the Pittsburgh hospital he was admitted to, according to the plaintiffs' pretrial statement. The jury found in its May 23 verdict that the 's care of Rettger fell below the standard of medical care and was a factual cause of harm to Rettger, according to the jury statement attached to the verdict form. (Law.com)
Averting Postsurgical Infections In Kids: Give Antibiotics Within Hour Before First Incision, Study Suggests Jul 22, 2008
7, 2005) Researchers at Westmead Millennium Institute have discovered a safe, non-surgical method of identifying brain infections such as brain abscess, and an accurate and rapid way of diagnosing. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Alarm grows on kids' dental health Jul 21, 2008
"But baby teeth can decay and abscess, and the child can go through severe pain.". Musser sees some of the most serious cases in the county because he is one of the few pediatric specialists able to administer the general anesthesia that many of the patients referred to him require during treatment. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Portrait of a lady Jul 19, 2008
"Of the less conscious motive" - the husbandly motive, one might say - "he had only become aware after the act." In reality Elizabeth Barrett Browning died as a result of a ruptured abscess on her lung, complicated by her longstanding physical frailty. Yet the ultimate cause of death may perhaps not have been a pulmonary haemorrhage, but the excessively large measure of morphine given to her in her final hours to ease her pain. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
HE'S BACK IN THE RACE Jul 13, 2008
An abscess the size of a cantaloupe formed in his gut ... Doctors tried to drain the abscess, but it was like trying to bail out a sinking ship. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Letters for Friday, July 11, 2008 Jul 13, 2008
Our first president George Washington died of a tooth abscess, which today would commonly be treated with antibiotic therapy. Two years ago I was hospitalized for three months with a spinal abscess, which without proper antibiotics and pharmeuciticals most definitely would had taken my life. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Floodwaters tied to skin infections Jul 7, 2008
The infections, which usually result in an abscess that must be drained, can be treated easily with antibiotics. Though there is no way to prove the infections are caused by the flood, Lawrence said most of the new patients encountered dirty water. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Happy birthday, NHS: retirement beckons Jul 6, 2008
" Good. But, this will cost more money. There are two ways to do this. Cut spending somewhere to fund the idea, or initiate some miminal paycheck contributions from taxpayers to go into employees' medical pensions and post-retirement health- care treatment. This is because NHS 60 years ago didn't envision people living longer--up to 80 years or more where more ailments originate. Take a little from taxpapers--1 pound a month from 22 million taxpayers can add up to $2.5 billion a year to NHS... (Telegraph.co.uk)
U.S. Track Trials: Dramatic dive nets berth in Olympics (Today) Jul 5, 2008
Smith basically lost his entire 2007 season when his appendix ruptured, an infection set in and he sat hunched over in his house, with an abscess the size of a cantaloupe in his abdomen. The 24-year-old from Garfield, Kan. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Athletes Susceptible To Antibiotic-resistant Staph Infections Jun 26, 2008
Dr. Adams noted that CA-MRSA most frequently appears as an infection of the skin and underlying tissues, and looks like a pimple, boil or abscess, sometimes with draining fluid or pus ... One report from the United Kingdom found that five members of a rugby team developed large abscesses on the upper areas of their arms, back, neck and face, said Dr. Adams. (Science Daily)
Beluga's infection could be sign of serious illness Jun 25, 2008
A newborn beluga whale's tail abscess may be a sign of a more serious infection or a problem with the calf's immune system, veterinarians say ... The beluga is being treated for an infection after aquarium staff found an abscess near her tail ... During a physical exam on Monday, aquarium staff noticed the abscess. (CTV.ca)
Baby beluga at Vancouver Aquarium recovers from infection Jun 25, 2008
When she did not perk up on Sunday, aquarium veterinarian Dr. Martin Haulena ordered a round of tests and discovered the calf had an infectious abscess near her tail. The calf was started on antibiotics and the abscess was drained ... One of the worries is that the abscess is a sign of a more systemic problem, either a problem with her immune system or a systemic infection and that would not be a good scenario, Dr. Haulena said. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Get in Step With Summer Foot Care Jun 21, 2008
Untreated ingrown toenails can lead to infection and possibly an abscess requiring corrective surgery. Diagnosis: Leave the nail slightly longer, trimming along the natural curve of your toe. (Health-Finder)
Cure for Teen's Rare Illness Could Prove Deadly Jun 17, 2008
Corey has survived life-threatening conditions including pneumonia, blood infections and a lung abscess "the size of his lung. But his biggest battle lies ahead. The teenager, from Ferntree Gully, Australia, urgently needs a bone marrow transplant to prevent the imminent onset of leukemia - and potentially cure him. Recent check-ups showed Corey has developed myelodysplasia, a precursor to the blood disease. "If we don't do the transplant, he's going to get leukemia," said Dr. Peter Downie from... (Fox News)
Big Brown’s injury no concern Jun 6, 2008
The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner suffered an abscess in the sole of his left front foot that caused a wall separation late last year ... Sunday Silence was afflicted with a hoof abscess and came up limping the week before the 1989 Preakness, then won the race in a photo finish. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Prado has extra incentive to play spoiler Jun 5, 2008
Late last year, with Prado recovering from his injury, Big Brown was sidelined with an abscess in the sole of his left front foot, then missed another 45 days early this year with the same problem to his right front foot. Prado worked out Big Brown three times at Palm Meadows training center in Boynton Beach, Fla. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lack Of Dental Care May Have Life-threatening Implications Jun 3, 2008
2, 2008) New research from the University of Bristol shows that admissions for the surgical treatment of dental abscess in the UK have doubled in the last ten years despite the fact that these serious infections are preventable with regular dental care ... The analysis was conducted by Dr Steve Thomas and colleagues from the Division of Maxillofacial Surgery and Department of Oral and Dental Science using routine NHS data on hospital admissions and was prompted by three complex cases of dental... (Science Daily)
So Much Riding On Big Brown's Hoof Jun 1, 2008
On Monday, renowned hoof specialist Ian McKinlay used steel sutures to fix the crack, which was described as five-eighths of an inch long on the inside of his left front hoof, and drained an abscess in the hoof. "He is just getting better and better," McKinlay said on a conference call Thursday. (Hartford Courant)
Abscess rise 'amid dental crisis' May 31, 2008
Abscess rise 'amid dental crisis ... Long-standing problems over access to NHS dentists in England are being linked to a rise in patients admitted to hospital with dental abscesses ... The number of hospital admissions for abscesses has nearly doubled in eight years to just under 1,500 a year. (BBC News)
Big Brown back on track earlier than expected May 28, 2008
When he first arrived at Dutrow's barn in Aqueduct late last year, he sustained an abscess in the sole of his left front foot, which caused a wall separation and sidelined him 45 days. In January, he suffered the same injury to his right front foot and missed another 45 days. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Racing With Quarter Cracks May 24, 2008
This leads to an abscess which can't drain. The abscess pushes infection up the hoof wall ... If a problem is susptected, and the horse is suspended from workouts for a short time period, his next work, or breeze can cause the abscess to break out through the top of the hoof. (Suite101.com)
Great raider on target May 17, 2008
West Australian three-year-old Universal Ruler arrived a week earlier, and Absolute Champion - which raced in Australia as Genius And Evil and now plays second fiddle to Hong Kong's No.1 Sacred Kingdom - has overcome a foot abscess and adds another twist to the international event. "Universal Ruler's form is good in an isolated pool of horses," Webbey said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Maricopa Medical Center is increasingly overwhelmed May 11, 2008
Three days earlier, an abscess had formed in the back of the south Phoenix resident's throat. Carlos, a man with spiky black hair and a Latin accent, curled up in bed No. 18. (AZCentral -- News)
Need outpaces growth of children's hospitals May 6, 2008
At the hospital, physicians conducted a brain scan and discovered her symptoms were actually triggered by a brain abscess that required immediate surgery. Smith said he essentially lived at the hospital's neonatal intensive-care unit for 30 days through two rounds of surgery. (AZCentral -- News)
Hasbro Children's Hospital presents at 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting May 6, 2008
Effect of Bedside Ultrasonography on Management of Cellulitis Without Obvious Abscess. ABSTRACT: Bedside ultrasound (BUS) has been demonstrated to be an emerging clinical adjunct in the assessment and management of cellulitis without signs of obvious abscess in adults ... The objective of this study was to determine the effect of soft tissue evaluations by BUS on the clinical diagnosis and management of pediatric cellulitis without signs of obvious abscess. (EurekAlert!)
Doctor finds higher calling when death knocks May 5, 2008
On his first day, a patient with a neck abscess the size of a baseball came in. The resident doctor handed Artress a scalpel. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Big Brown a big hit as unbeaten Derby favorite May 2, 2008
"He looks like he does now, maybe a little bit bigger. We were happy to have a chance with him.''Shortly after Big Brown resumed training, the first quarter crack appeared. The colt missed 45 days while an abscess healed. In mid-December at Palm Meadows in Boynton Beach, Fla., the second one appeared and Big Brown did not go to the track in January.Ian McKinlay, a hoof specialist from New York, fitted Big Brown with special rubber-tipped, glue-on shoes at $550 a pair."When he hits the ground, it... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Unbeaten Big Brown early favorite for Kentucky Derby May 2, 2008
" Shortly after Big Brown resumed training, the first quarter crack appeared. The colt missed 45 days while an abscess healed. In mid-December at Palm Meadows in Boynton Beach, Fla., the second one appeared and Big Brown did not go to the track in January. Ian McKinlay, a hoof specialist from New York, fitted Big Brown with special rubber-tipped, glue-on shoes at $550 a pair. "When he hits the ground, it takes some of that concussion away," Dutrow explained. Since then, it's been all good. With... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Big Brown's stock is up, but it could really soar Apr 23, 2008
Shortly after IEAH purchased him, Big Brown got an abscess in the sole of his left front hoof, which caused a wall separation and kept him idle for 45 days. He had the same injury in his right front hoof in mid-December and did not train in January. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Anti-heroin drug bagged Apr 21, 2008
A study published yesterday has found that of 12 implant patients admitted to two Sydney hospitals last year six were suffering severe dehydration, one had acute renal failure and another had an abscess at the implant site. "These cases challenge the notion that a naltrexone implant is a safe procedure," said study leader Nicholas Lintzeris. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Boss is all agog at chances of glory Apr 19, 2008
" When the South Australian Pago Pago won the slipper in 1963, it was conducted for the first and only time on a Wednesday. The Saturday meeting was washed out but the surface was still heavy four days later. SA's only representative this year is unbeaten filly Augusta Proud, which was given the all-clear to start yesterday and will be ridden by Golden Slipper debutante Clare Lindop. Augusta Proud pulled up scratchy after winning the recent Magic Millions and was trotted up before Racing NSW... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Slipper trio face vet tests Apr 18, 2008
The David Payne-trained Stripper, which raced her way into the Golden Slipper with a Sweet Embrace Stakes win three weeks ago, was found to have an abscess on its near-fore hoof, with Racing NSW chief steward Ray Murrihy inspecting the filly on Thursday. "A farrier went around and saw the horse, and the abscess has burst and a poultice was applied," Murrihy reported. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The Causes of Infection Apr 16, 2008
Bacteria: the many types are responsible for a very large number of diseases such as gastroenteritis, sore throat, abscess, tuberculosis and meningitis. They respond to antibiotics, however resistance is a growing problem. (Suite101.com)
Spiritual leaders answer: this week’s subject perseverance Apr 11, 2008
The tooth had been completely healed with no signs of decay or abscess. Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Weep, Anchorage, Buzzwinkle is no more Apr 5, 2008
But a post-mortem check of the moose revealed a large abscess under the surface, which likely slowed him down and hindered his ability to browse for food, Sinnott said. The even-tempered moose has popped up sporadically over the years, but it wasn't until he got his antlers tangled in a rope swing in a Turnagain Parkway yard in November 2004 that he got darted and tagged, becoming instantly recognizable, Sinnott said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Republican report backs up Clemens Mar 26, 2008
It includes portions of previously undisclosed interviews with new witnesses and addresses issues such as whether Clemens attended a party at then-teammate Jose Cansecos house in 1998; information about injections of vitamin B-12; and whether Clemens developed an abscess on his buttocks. The report Weighing the Committee Record: A Balanced Review of the Evidence Regarding Performance Enhancing Drugs in Baseball stands as a counterpoint to the 18-page memo compiled by majority... (MSNBC -- Sports)
GOP Goes to Bat for Clemens vs. Dems Mar 26, 2008
The 109-page Republican report includes new testimony about Clemens' former trainer Brian McNamee's allegations that Clemens attended a 1998 party at then-teammate Jose Canseco's house, Clemens' statements that he received vitamin B-12 injections from McNamee, and McNamee's accusations that Clemens developed an abscess on his buttocks, an injury that could have been the result of steroid injections. It is the latest salvo in a bitterly partisan issue dating back to the pitcher's contentious Feb.... (ABC News)
Curing Kitty: What's it worth to you? Mar 15, 2008
VANCOUVER Jennifer Ross is the kind of dutiful dog owner who once shelled out $15,000 for veterinary care in a single visit after her dog developed an abscess in his pancreas. "Frankly, when I pay my bill at the vet, I have no idea what the charges relate to. I just think, 'Oh my God, this is expensive,' " says Ms. Ross, an Ottawa-area Web writer and strategist. (Globe and Mail)
Will Wings, Sens rebound? Mar 8, 2008
ESPN - Will Red Wings, Sens rebound and become a Cup threat again. Will Red Wings, Sens rebound and become a Cup threat again. (ESPN -- NHL)
Failure to provide vet care for cat with abscess Mar 7, 2008
The cat had an abscess on its face ... When an officer returned, the abscess was oozing and bleeding. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Spiders take blame for wound too often Mar 6, 2008
"People think if they have a boil or abscess -- something itching, red or swollen -- then it must have been a spider that came up and attacked them." ... Although countless Georgians head to emergency rooms each year with boils, abscesses and other wounds attributed to the brown recluse spider's flesh-rotting venom, the primary culprit is something much simpler, and much more common, according to veterinary entomologist Nancy Hinkle, of the University of Georgia Extension Service in Athens ...... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Elephant foot disease widespread in Indonesia Mar 3, 2008
The spacious peat land, rain forests and palm oil plantations in the province are safe havens for mosquitoes which transmit the tropical foot abscess disease filariasis, in addition to dengue and malaria ... Early symptoms include a high fever which recurs for about three days each month, red lines on swollen legs and feet and abscess on the feet. (Xinhuanet, China)
