H1N1: 'pushing hospitals to their limit' Oct 27, 2009
Some patients' lungs are in such bad shape that doctors bypass them using an advanced ventilation technique called ECMO, for extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation, which works something like the heart-lung machines that are used during heart surgery. The University of Michigan, which pioneered the technique, has started a national registry of H1N1 patients. (USA Today)
Jackson fans prepare for concert movie farewell Oct 27, 2009
Taylor, who recently underwent heart surgery, hailed the movie as the "single most brilliant piece of filmmaking I have ever seen" in a tweet on micro-blogging site Twitter. "It cements forever Michael's genius in every aspect of creativity.". (Channelnewsasia.com)
Will space station keep flying? Oct 25, 2009
"They've been under construction, and you wouldn't do heart surgery in the middle of a construction site for a skyscraper," he said. Now all NASA needs is direction from the White House -- and, of course, money. (CNN -- Tech)
KATH performs open heart surgery on 14 children Oct 23, 2009
General News of Thursday, 22 October 2009. General News of Thursday, 22 October 2009. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Intensive Dialysis Doesn't Save Lives of the Sickest Oct 23, 2009
"Approximately half had overwhelming infection, causing multiple body organs to fail. Others had complications following major surgery, most commonly for heart surgery, and some were admitted to ICU following severe trauma or injury," explained Dr. Alan Cass, co-author of the study published in the Oct. 22 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. "Findings from previous, smaller studies had suggested that intensive dialysis treatment for people with severe acute kidney injury saved lives,"... (MEDLINEplus)
New Explanation For Controversial Old Patient-care Technique To Prevent Regurgitation Oct 22, 2009
11, 2009) Repairing a leaking mitral valve is safer than ever, but half of eligible patients are not getting the heart surgery, according to a new study. The longer the leak continues the more likely there. (Science Daily)
After decades of service, doctor would do it again in a heartbeat Oct 20, 2009
He remembers patients having to recover from heart surgery for a month in the hospital and today some cardiac procedures can turn around within a day. With health care reform on everyone s mind, Fiorilli remembers a simpler time. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Minister appeals for support for student to undergo surgery Oct 20, 2009
Bolgatanga, Oct 19, GNA - Mr. Mark Woyongo, Upper East Regional Minister, has appealed to philanthropists and benevolent organizations to come to aid of a 16-year-old boy at Basina Junior High School in the Kassana Nankana East District to undergo heart surgery at the Korlu-Bu Teaching Hospital ... She said a cardiothoracic surgeon at the hospital said the boy had to undergo open heart surgery to replace the defective valve and this would cost 12, 000 Euros. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
CHOMP Celebrates 75th Anniversary Oct 19, 2009
"During that time, we've grown our services and the variety and depth of outreach that we have in the community. We've grown as an organization. We've added outpatient services and cancer treatment and open heart surgery and have impacted people throughout the peninsula for the past 75 years.". Copyright 2009 by. (KSBW 8, CA)
Shuttle question: Fly, or not to fly? Oct 18, 2009
"Based on my experience, launching rockets at a very low rate is like doing heart surgery at a very low rate: It's a dangerous thing to do.". The Columbia Accident Investigation Board recommended that if the shuttles flew beyond 2010, NASA should recertify them as flightworthy. (Florida Today)
Tyler’s triumph Oct 18, 2009
Colleen Cummins/Appeal-Democrat Wheatland High's Tyler Zepp, center left, is wished good luck by his fellow teammate and best friend Vince Vetrone during Zepp's last practice with the Pirates on Wednesday before undergoing open heart surgery the next day ... In six days, No. 6 would have major heart surgery, his life in grave danger if he dare overexert his fragile circulatory system. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Like son, like father for WPIAL football coaches Oct 16, 2009
Sixty-eight-year-old Tony Ruscitto had triple-bypass heart surgery a year ago and had three stents surgically placed in clogged arteries this August. So, naturally, he sometimes asks himself why he drives an hour from his home, six days a week to work as an assistant coach for a bunch of high school football players. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Scientist uses poison gas to halt death Oct 16, 2009
An analogy is the history of open heart surgery. For years, surgeons had the technical tools to make simple repairs on the heart, but they couldn't help patients until the development of the heart-lung machine made it possible to preserve the body for more than a few minutes without a heartbeat. (CNN)
Active Biden Redefining Vice Presidency Oct 15, 2009
I think he had had his second heart surgery (on the taxpayers' dime) this far into his Vice-Presidency. by GGrimaldi October 14, 2009 10:46 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Eliot to use existing staff during administrator's absence Oct 15, 2009
ELIOT, Maine The Board of Selectmen decided to let an existing staff person fill the gap created by the absence of the Town Administrator Dan Blanchette, who will go on extended sick leave after pending heart surgery. Selectmen made the decision at a special meeting Monday. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Capitalism in health care? Oct 15, 2009
If I wake up in the middle of the night with severe chest pains, the first thing I should ask myself is not, where is the nearest emergency room, but where can I get the best deal on heart surgery. Before going to the hospital, I should research the costs of emergency room visits at different facilities, and contact the business manager at each to find out what kind of specials they re running this week. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Scoop: Jon doesnt practice what he preaches Oct 14, 2009
Plus: Katherine Heigls baby had open-heart surgery at three months ... Heigls baby had open-heart surgeryWhen Josh Kelley and Katherine Heigl announced in September that theyd adopted Naleigh, a baby from South Korea with special needs, neither elaborated on what those needs were ... Now, Kelley is opening up about Naleighs heart surgery that took place before she was adopted. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Arkansas State WR overcomes Katrina, heart surgery Oct 13, 2009
Muse is back this season, playing wide receiver for the Red Wolves a year after open heart surgery. On Tuesday, he'll be in his home state when Louisiana-Monroe hosts Arkansas State in a rare weeknight game. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Column: All health insurance reform is personal Oct 11, 2009
"I don't know, but it doesn't sound good to me," said the 87-year-old, whose health care (including open heart surgery) has been paid for by the U.S. government for 22 years. "Come on. Exactly when did you hear anybody say, 'We're going to take health care away from America's seniors'?". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Elizabeth Taylor says heart surgery went 'perfectly' Oct 10, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor says heart surgery went 'perfectly ... LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Elizabeth Taylor said Thursday that her heart surgery was successful, adding that "it was like having a brand new ticker." ... The message on her Twitter page comes two days after she announced she was having heart surgery at an undisclosed hospital to repair a leaky valve. (CNN -- Health)
Taylor surgery 'went perfectly' Oct 9, 2009
Actress Dame Elizabeth Taylor has told fans her heart surgery "went off perfectly", adding that "it's like having a brand new ticker". The 77-year-old gave the update on her Twitter page, where she announced on Tuesday she would be undergoing an operation to repair "my leaky valve". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
ELIZABETH TAYLOR: Pray For My Health Oct 8, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor's Heart Surgery, Latest Health Crisis - ABC News ... The 77-year-old actress uses Twitter to alert fans about her heart surgery ... The operation is "very new and involves repairing my leaky valve using a clip device, without open heart surgery so that my heart will function better," the tweet read. (ABC News)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Oct 7, 2009
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Cannabis 'affecting young minds' Oct 7, 2009
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Liberia's Taylor trial adjourned Oct 7, 2009
Taylor to undergo heart surgery. How hard is it to photograph a wedding. (Yahoo News -- Liberia)
Scientists Jump-start Heart By Gene Transfer Oct 7, 2009
Closed Heart Surgery': Scientists Jump-start The Heart By Gene Transfer ... Closed Heart Surgery': Scientists Jump-start The Heart By Gene Transfer ... In addition to showing gene therapy's potential for reversing the course of heart failure, it also offers a tantalizing glimpse of a day when "closed heart surgery" via gene therapy is as commonly prescribed as today's cocktail of drugs. (Science Daily)
Deaf audiences can 'see' dialogue Oct 7, 2009
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Five-step check for nano safety Oct 7, 2009
Taylor to undergo heart surgery. Mother speaks of 'troubled' girl. (Yahoo News -- Nanotechnology)
Vols' Negedu out for season after heart surgery Oct 7, 2009
Vols' Emmanuel Negedu out for season after heart surgery - NCAA Basketball - SI.com ... Vols' Negedu out for season after cardiac arrest, heart surgery. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Taylor to undergo heart surgery Oct 7, 2009
Actress Dame Elizabeth Taylor is to undergo heart surgery, she has revealed on website Twitter. She said the procedure involved "repairing my leaky valve using a clip device, without open heart surgery, so that my heart will function better". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
New treatment more than doubles survival for high risk childhood leukemia Oct 7, 2009
BC Children's Hospital is home to many specialized pediatric services available nowhere else in the province, including BC's trauma centre for children, neonatal intensive care, kidney and bone marrow transplants, open heart surgery, neurosurgery and cancer treatment. The University of British Columbia (UBC) is one of Canada's largest and most prestigious public research and teaching institutions and consistently ranks among the top 40 universities in the world. (EurekAlert!)
Thumbs up for a good physical and family gatherings Oct 3, 2009
After heart surgery, it s still unbelievable to me how much better I feel even though I didn t think I felt bad. That came about from one of those bothersome physicals. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Heart surgery may end Rogers' career Oct 3, 2009
Cal announced Thursday that women's basketball player Tierra Rogers had heart surgery on Thursday and has been declared medically ineligible to play. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
David Letterman Reveals $2 Million Extortion Attempt On Show Oct 3, 2009
" Describing his grand jury testimony, Letterman somehow found a way to milk laughs from a serious situation, much as he did in 2000 when he returned from emergency heart surgery. "The creepy stuff was that I have had sex with women who work for me on this show," Letterman told the audience, who appeared unsure if the story was a joke or the real deal and greeted the revelation with a mixture of laughs and confused gasps. "My response to that is, yes, I have. I have had sex with women who work... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Cal's Rogers out of hospital after heart surgery Oct 3, 2009
California recruit Tierra Rogers out of hospital following heart surgery - ESPN. Updated: October 2, 2009, 11:19 PM ET. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
In the spotlight Oct 3, 2009
Page last updated at 10:19 GMT, Friday, 2 October 2009 11:19 UK. Letterman's life in TV spotlight. (BBC News -- Americas)
Cal recruit diagnosed with rare heart condition Oct 2, 2009
Cal recruit Rogers has heart surgery. Associated Press. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Letterman Affairs At Center Of Extortion Arrest Oct 2, 2009
Fatherhood and his heart surgery in 2000 had seemed to mellow Letterman, who took over as the most popular late-night comedy host this summer after NBC replaced Jay Leno with Conan O'Brien on the "Tonight" show. Letterman sat behind his desk to outline the scheme after a monologue that targeted some frequent foils like Sarah Palin and Dick Cheney. (Click2Houston, TX)
Heart surgery may end Rogers' career Oct 2, 2009
Heart surgery may end Rogers' career. Article:Heart surgery may end Rogers' career:/c/a/2009/10/01/SPV61A03DD.DTL Article:Heart surgery may end Rogers' career:/c/a/2009/10/01/SPV61A03DD.DTL advertisement ... Heart surgery may end Rogers' career. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Voice of the people | Sept. 29 Oct 2, 2009
My husband had a four-bypass heart surgery procedure, prostate cancer, and he also suffers from skin cancers. I have health problems ranging from sleep apnea to heart disease and a lot more in between. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
FDA tells doctors new heparin formula less potent Oct 2, 2009
Heparin, derived from a chemical in pig intestines, is used in heart surgery, kidney dialysis and a variety of other medical procedures. Most manufacturers of the drug will place an 'N' on the label of the new formulas to help health care providers tell the difference. (Yahoo News)
Hasselbeck unlikely to play Sep 26, 2009
The teen suffered a stroke during open heart surgery as a baby and has a loss of dexterity in his hands and impaired balance. He was standing a few feet away, wearing the No. 8 game jersey of his favorite Seahawks player. (ESPN -- Football)
Emory drops appeal in GMC case Sep 26, 2009
has dropped its appeal to prevent from starting its own open heart surgery program ... Gwinnett Medical Center CEO Phil Wolfe and county leaders have argued Gwinnett County is the largest county in the nation without an open heart surgery program within its boundaries. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Sutter fined for heart surgery mishap Sep 25, 2009
for free extra services. Thursday, September 24, 2009, 9:57am PDT. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Sprinklers control LU dorm fire Sep 25, 2009
sandhouse wrote on Sep 23, 2009 6:14 PM:" " Or when you have open heart surgery the nurse that takes care of you will more than likely be a LU grad. "LOLOLThat's funny. " ... fishing01 wrote on Sep 23, 2009 4:25 PM:" Or when you have open heart surgery the nurse that takes care of you will more than likely be a LU grad. ". (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Old Red Blood Cells May Double Mortality In Trauma Patients Sep 23, 2009
28, 2007) Scientists have found that red blood cell transfusions given to people having heart surgery could increase the risk of heart attack or stroke ... 2, 2007) Women die and get infections more often than men after heart surgery because they tend to receive more blood transfusions, which boost the risks of bad outcomes, according to a new. (Science Daily)
Modesto family sues over wrong 'death' Sep 22, 2009
Armenta's wife, Mary Lou, said the mistake was particularly distressing because Armenta suffers from health problems and recently had undergone heart surgery. "I think (people) believed it, and that hurt," she said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Jack McCallumVIEWPOINT Sep 22, 2009
The impact that Best Buddies has had in its first two decades was displayed after the race when it was announced that James and Laura Stankard, and their 7-month-old son Vincenzo, who had heart surgery three months ago, had raised a record $56,000. James, who began as a Best Buddies volunteer nearly 20 years ago when he was at Boston College, connected with Laura, whose sister was also involved with the program as a special education teacher, about six years ago. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Local lawyer in ICU Sep 22, 2009
High-profile West Palm lawyer Jay Jacknin, who handled dozens of society divorces, knew since March that he needed heart surgery. Jacknin. (The Palm Beach Post)
Grassley slips slightly in Iowa amidst health debate Sep 21, 2009
The rest of us will be pounding sand waiting for that heart surgery we need to save our lives. No wonder there is so much talk about "death panels."BOTTOM LINE, Once President Obama and his minions get control of all the health care dollar they will have the power to fool around with our money and our lives. (TheHill.com)
Radiological treatment method spares patients surgery and offers 89 percent cost savings Sep 21, 2009
Pericardial effusion, the collection of fluid around the heart, typically occurs in patients following heart surgery and is usually treated using an invasive surgical drainage technique. However researchers have discovered that a minimally invasive procedure called CT-guided tube pericardiostomy is just as effective requiring no recovery time, fewer resources, and provides an 89 percent cost savings over the surgical drainage technique, according to a study published in the October issue of... (EurekAlert!)
Whole-grain pasta getting easier to love Sep 17, 2009
Docwaters wrote on Sep 16, 2009 11:09 AM:" Canadian healthcare is great, if you are not seriously ill. Mrs. Meier's description sounds wonderful, however rationing of expensive medical equipment and surgeries are common. You can have an MRI in Butte within a week's time, not so in Canada. Canadians who need heart surgery die in larger numbers if they were not able to get the surgery done in the US. More Canadians die of colon cancer, because colonoscopies are rationed. ". r d wrote on Sep 16,... (Montana Standard, MT)
Abiomed’s future is brighter, analyst says Sep 17, 2009
Abiomed s Impella system helps keep a patient s blood flowing during heart surgery. (Tom Landers/ Globe Staff/ File 1997) September 17, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Stressing results, charityretools grant-giving Sep 16, 2009
We don t say to a doctor, Look, when you do that heart surgery, here s how I want you to do it. But that s what we do with charities. (Boston Globe)
Astros' Hampton To Miss 2010 Season Sep 16, 2009
"I could see him coming back, just because he's had so many injuries," said Boone, who had open heart surgery in March and returned to the Astros on Sept. 2. "To his credit, he's always fought back. He takes of himself, and he's in great shape." "The perception is people begrudge him what he makes, and he could have gone home, but he continues to battle. He's a phenomenal athlete. He's been a very good pitcher for a long time. I wouldn't put anything past him," he said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Paging Dr. Pelosi... Sep 15, 2009
If Washington can't write a simple auto rebate procedure, do we really want Congress involved in open heart surgery. We have said it before and we will say it again: If Congress will put itself on the same plan they are shoving down our throats, we'll shut up. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Cheaper medical treatment in India attracts hordes Sep 14, 2009
A heart surgery will cost around US$50,000 in the US, while in India it can be done for only US$10,000 which includes operation cost, accommodation and post operative stay with a companion. "People from all over the world especially the US, Middle East, Africa, Bangladesh come to India in hordes for good medical treatment at cheap cost," Katariya said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
MRI Simulation Of Blood Flow Helps Plan Child's Delicate Heart Surgery Sep 13, 2009
18, 2009) Mechanical and aerospace engineers have developed a unique set of computer modeling tools that are expected to enhance pediatric surgeons' ability to perform heart surgery on. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Crowley has successful triple bypass Sep 12, 2009
Cincinnati Vice Mayor David Crowley underwent successful triple-bypass heart surgery this morning and is expected to make a full recovery, according to Mayor Mark Mallory. Mallory provided an update on Crowley's condition at an afternoon briefing at City Hall. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
What does your family want/need in health insurance? Sep 11, 2009
When my brother had to be taken in for a second heart surgery about two hours after the first the transplant coordinator cleared everything with the insurance company. She didn t want my sister-in-law to have to even think about money or haggling with the insurance company at such a stressful time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Vice Mayor Crowley to have heart surgery Sep 11, 2009
Vice Mayor Crowley to have emergency heart surgery - Business Courier of Cincinnati ... Vice Mayor Crowley to have emergency heart surgery. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Murray's Mayor Rushing dead at 71 Sep 10, 2009
Rushing had undergone open heart surgery last month and was taken to the Murray-Calloway County Hospital emergency room yesterday, it was reported. According to his obituary, he died at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Mauritius: Diabetes Wreaks Havoc Sep 10, 2009
Port-Louis Every year 400 Mauritians undergo amputations, another 400 have heart surgery; 175 people's eyes are under the knife every week - all due to a disease that is easily prevented, Type 2 diabetes. "It seems that the whole population is ill,"lamented Mauritius' health minister. (allAfrica.com)
PATIENT READMISSIONS Sep 9, 2009
Example: Patient sent home after heart surgery develops a blood clot. Example: Patient is involved in a traffic accident after discharge from hospital. (USA Today)
Speak Out (29) Sep 8, 2009
My husband had heart surgery, I am handicapped, have no family, and my good neighbors - who my husband did everything for them before he got sick - won't even help. So come over and do mine. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
