Don't go blind from diabetes -- detect the symptoms early Jan 1, 2009
Treatment involves using laser beams to seal the abnormal blood vessels from leaking and forming tiny scars on the retina. These scars will reduce new vessel growth and cause existing ones to shrink and close up. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Miami turns its shame into fame Jan 1, 2009
The Miami Dolphins' 1-15 debacle a year ago came with scars. "It was the worst feeling of your life," offensive tackle Vernon Carey said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Girl makes complete recovery after having third of heart removed Jan 1, 2009
But a decade later she has astounded doctors by making a virtually complete recovery with scans showing her heart is the correct shape and size for her age and its scars have disappeared. Kirsty, who plays rugby for her school, said: "I don't want to be different to anyone else just because I've had a heart operation. I like to do sport because it keeps me fit and healthy.". (Telegraph.co.uk)
Free cosmetic surgery for veterans Jan 1, 2009
During the screening clinic, Ringler and Bengtson will evaluate scars, burns and other traumatic injuries that may be cosmetically enhanced or reconstructed on an outpatient surgery basis therefore not requiring an overnight stay. The surgeries have tentatively been scheduled for a Saturday in February at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Top 10 Best Movie Performances Jan 1, 2009
Coming of age in the Third Reich, she is part of a generation whose war scars, inflicted or endured, still sting. Now it's 1958, and the carnal, almost feral intensity of a brief affair she has with a teenager (the very impressive David Kross) can't blot out that past. (Time.com)
Zimbabwe court keeps activists in custody Dec 31, 2008
In their affidavits, the activists say they were severely beaten on the soles of their feet and that they have several scars on their body. They also said they were beaten with fists and blunt objects. (International Herald Tribune)
More of this story Dec 31, 2008
I WAS SUPPOSE TO HAVE MY NOSE DONE , AND FAT INJECTIONS , AND LIPOSUCTION UNDER MY CHIN. THE DOCTOR MADE MY NOSE CROOKED, CUT UNDER MY CHIN AND LEFT SCARS AND BULGES, CUT BEHIND MY EARS TRYING TO DO A FACE LIFT. I GOT TWO DOCTORS IN WISCONSIN TO SAY HE DEVIATED FROM THE STANDARD OF CARE. IT TOOK ME 6 YEARS , BUT I WON. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
China's up and downs Dec 31, 2008
" Much of the news that hit the front pages in 2008 overshadowed the tectonic shifts in the global economy bringing China back to its former pre-eminence. It is likely that at some point during the year, China's economy overtook Germany's as the worlds third largest, although this remains to be officially confirmed. China's growing economic muscle China's growing economic muscle made many foreign governments see it as a potential saviour as the global economic crisis struck in the second half of... (iAfrica.com)
Lifetime of house calls honored Dec 30, 2008
He's always right there'The doctor's bag he brought with him is now frayed at the seams and tattooed with scratches and stains, the scars of countless moments of birth, death and recovery. In the process he has gotten to know several generations of patients in this town of 6,000 about 100 miles east of San Antonio. (MSNBC -- Health)
Newsweek: Battling with self-injury Dec 30, 2008
We have a lot of fun - and no scars. Playing with pain is an intense experience that requires enormous trust and intimacy. (MSNBC -- Health)
A friend remembered: Hundreds brave snow to honor Haugan volunteer firefighter Dec 30, 2008
Friends said he didn't talk much about the war, and indeed carried emotional and some physical scars the rest of his life. But he was proud of his military service. (Missoulian, MT)
Gandhi's teachings mocked by Mumbai attacks Dec 30, 2008
From dawn until dusk on those days 75 years after the mahatma led his salt march, we plodded across the arid farm flats of coastal Gujarat state, northwest of Mumbai, formerly Bombay, and encountered in villages and cities scars of struggles begun long before Gandhi's time. Gandhi said: "There is no hope for the aching world except through the narrow and straight path of nonviolence.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Premature babies impervious to heat, cold later in life Dec 28, 2008
The researchers also found a more marked decrease in sensitivity to temperature and to touch close to scars relating to major chest surgery, again suggesting that the severity of injury in early life influences the degree of sensory change, said an UCL release. A survey showed that the children's everyday pain experiences were similar, but there were some minor differences between the two groups in the way children coped with pain. (Hindu)
Big dreams on a small scale Dec 27, 2008
She had covered the first Gulf War, and returning to Kuwait would have given her the chance to once again document how war affects the lives of women and children and how it scars the environment. But her gut said don t go. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Leaving the Folds Dec 26, 2008
Body contouring also leaves long, visible scars: hip to hip, knee to groin, elbow to armpit ... "We can work on improving the scars, improving healing, but we can't eliminate the scars." ... After a long and painful recovery, Baez was left with what she describes as "huge scars" on her thighs, extending from "three inches above the knee all the way to the groin, underneath the buttocks, and the front as well." It's a trade-off, she says. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
A different kind of Christmas: For one World War II vet, holiday memories yielded sadness, not joy Dec 26, 2008
They were drawn into the evil and carried the scars for the rest of their lives. Andy never joined the family at Christmas. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Bruvvers plotting for survival Dec 26, 2008
"So deep are the scars left within caucus by the mode of Iemma's demise that Rees, himself an Iemma protege, has been unable to bring Robertson, the architect of that demise, into cabinet."I don't underestimate for a moment how difficult the year has been, not just for me but for many people," he says of the personal fall-out from that extraordinary day in September."That was one of the areas that we had to pay a lot of attention to afterwards. All of us who go into politics know that you have... (The Australian)
Immigrants reshape post-disaster New Orleans Dec 25, 2008
Two found the living room wall, one, a narrow torso now covered by bandages and scars. "They were just boys, maybe eighteen," said the victim, who was treated at a local emergency room, where he had no choice but to report the crime. (MSNBC -- Race)
As scars heal, Youssif settles back into boyhood Dec 25, 2008
Youssif continues to be treated in California for his burns, scars ... Today Youssif goes to school in California and continues to have treatment to help his scars ... "The problem we have with Youssif is that every operation we do tends to heal well after surgery, but then a month after, he starts to form these really thick scars," Grossman said. (CNN -- Health)
Leaving the Folds Dec 23, 2008
Body contouring also leaves long, visible scars: hip to hip, knee to groin, elbow to armpit ... "We can work on improving the scars, improving healing, but we can't eliminate the scars." ... After a long and painful recovery, Baez was left with what she describes as "huge scars" on her thighs, extending from "three inches above the knee all the way to the groin, underneath the buttocks, and the front as well." It's a trade-off, she says. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Skid marks in snow, ground mark plane's path Dec 23, 2008
DENVER (AP) Skid marks in the snow and scars in the ground mark the terrifying half-mile-long path of a Boeing 737 that veered off a Denver runway and hurtled into a grassy ravine last weekend. On Monday, the plane still lay where it came to a rest. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Paparazzi Photog Gets a 'Pec-tacular'... Dec 23, 2008
if you have ever seen an ftm, a person born with a female body who has transitioned to a male body, they have scars that look very much like the distinct lines below Obama's man breasts. Posted by: rockrooky | December 22, 2008 11:25 PM. (The Drudge Report)
Running tree farm takes time, care Dec 23, 2008
Rapetti s hands bear the scars of countless encounters with sharp needles, splinters and saws. I keep the doctor in town pretty busy, he said with a laugh. (Carroll County Times)
Premature babies have altered sensory responses in later life Dec 23, 2008
The researchers also found a more marked decrease in sensitivity to temperature and to touch close to scars relating to major chest surgery, again suggesting that the severity of injury in early life influences the degree of sensory change. A questionnaire survey showed that the children's everyday pain experiences were similar, but there were some minor differences between the two groups in the way children coped with pain. (EurekAlert!)
Picking up the pieces: Red Cross helps families recover from ... Dec 22, 2008
The ERV has seen action in the field, and has the scars to prove it. Deep gouges in the paint are souvenirs from trees downed by Hurricane Gustav. (Farmington Daily Times)
Retiring firefighter Jim Hotvedt has no regrets Dec 22, 2008
After three decades in the La Crosse Fire Department, he has plenty of scars and stories but mostly just the typical wear and tear of a career firefighter sore knees and an aching back. After a 30-year career with the department as a firefighter and EMT, Hotvedt is retiring and passing down his gear. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
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"It had the atmosphere of a March Madness," said Price, who is motivated by the stinging taste of a first-round loss to San Diego in the NCAAs last March, and by the scars from knee surgery following an injury in that game. UConn coach has coached 1,121 college games, more than any other active major college coach. (Connecticut Sports -- Rivals.com)
Road to Recovery Dec 21, 2008
BUNNELL -- When people ask about the scars, she quips with a smile, "I was hit by a truck." ... The large scars on Brittany's body are glaring reminders of the past year's journey ... Rather than add to her family's burdens, Brittany said she doesn't plan to have the scars repaired. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
No. 2 UConn rallies past No. 8 Gonzaga in OT Dec 21, 2008
It had the atmosphere of a March Madness, said Price, who is motivated by the stinging taste of a first-round loss to San Diego in the NCAAs last March, and by the scars from knee surgery following an injury in that game. Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun has coached 1,121 college games, more than any other active major college coach. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rod-building, fly-fishing program for vets launches Pittsburgh chapter (Today) Dec 21, 2008
Healing Waters national trustee Carole Katz of Santa Ana, Cal., said that in addition to providing physical therapy, the program helps heal the less visible scars of war. "Many veterans have difficulty resuming their former lives," she said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Patients of history Dec 20, 2008
" Here are some of their stories. 'PAIN IN THE HEAD' Thomas Garvey was admitted to the hospital on 23 March 1871 aged nine, and was thought to be suffering from aphasia - speech loss - after a stroke. Before his illness Tom had been healthy and able to read and write. He caught scarlet fever at Christmas of 1870 and was very ill, lying "motionless for four or five days", after which he was unable to speak. His right arm and leg were paralysed, and the right side of his face was "drawn". Tom... (BBC News -- UK)
UC QBs collecting hardware Dec 20, 2008
Both have surgical scars that make the 12th-ranked Bearcats' ascent all the more remarkable ... The Bearcats' only experienced quarterbacks were now spending their time comparing scars and doctor stories. (Cincinnati Nation)
Rickielee Pelo defends her husband on '20/20' Dec 20, 2008
karahn wrote on Dec 20, 2008 4:05 AM:" I will pray for the victims to recover such violence. I also pray for Ricky and her children. It is a extremely traumatic situation ( all around this story ). There is no easy way out for none of the above. Get counseling and lots of it. You'll need it to repair yourselves and your families. I know God will touch your hearts, and heal you. Invite him into your hearts and your homes. God Bless all of you involved. The children too, get HELP. This will leave... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Poutre stepfather gets 12-15 years in prison Dec 19, 2008
Haleigh, now in a rehabilitation facility, still bears scars to her psyche as well as her brain. (Don Treeger/ The Republican/ Associated Press/ Pool) By Patricia Wen Globe Staff / December 19, 2008. (Boston Globe)
Jury weighs whether machete slaying was intentional Dec 19, 2008
Moren survived, though she walks stiffly, her leg braced, and still suffers from brain damage and other permanent scars of the attack. Rogers faces trial next year on charges he continued his rampage in Anchorage, where he allegedly shot and killed one person and wounded two others. (Anchorage Daily News)
Obama reaches out to blacks in L.A. Dec 19, 2008
It made me think about us in this country 15 years later, how not only do we still have scars from that riot, but in many American cities we haven t even taken the bullet out, he said. We still haven t stitched up the patient. (Yahoo News -- African Americans)
Six-feet iron rod removed from man's body in Pune Dec 19, 2008
Though the rod is out of Kumar's body, the scars have remained to tell the tale of the nightmare. For Kumar, it is rebirth after what he went through. (Times of India)
Shoulder Parrots and Safety Dec 18, 2008
Painful parrot bites and scars aside, there s another argument against shoulder parrots. More than one parrot owner has watched a bird who never leaves my shoulder winging it s way to the horizon. (Suite101.com)
Shooting victim's fighting chance Dec 18, 2008
The scars remain on his face, neck and shoulder, strong reminders of how close 21-year-old Daniel Leituala was to dying last July. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sitter Pleads No Contest In Abuse Case Dec 18, 2008
"He's going to have scars for the rest of his life," she said, adding that she hasn't been the same, either. "It's hard to trust anyone other than family and friends. I mean, because we trusted (Turpen). We thought we knew her.". (7 KETV Omaha)
Nightline Gushes Over Idea of Senator Caroline Kennedy Dec 18, 2008
Although he was eventually acquitted by the Senate, the scars run deep even as veterans of that showdown return to power under a new president promising to repair the breach that still divides Washington. As key members of Mr. Clinton's defense a decade ago, Mr. Podesta, his chief of staff; Mr. Emanuel, his senior adviser; and Mr. Craig, his special counsel, bring the lessons of that searing moment to the table as they now serve in President-elect Barack Obama's inner circle. (MediaResearch.org)
Pros and cons of employee buyouts Dec 17, 2008
Layoffs tend to be quick and tearful and can leave remaining employees with scars. Q: Is there a long-term benefit for a company that offers buyouts. (AZCentral -- Business)
UIC researchers hunting drugs for devastating parasitic disease Dec 17, 2008
Leishmaniasis can be cutaneus, which causes skin sores that leave ugly scars, or visceral, which is 100 percent fatal if left untreated. Visceral leishmaniasis has increased in recent years due to emerging co-infections with HIV, spreading the disease to the developed countries in North America and southern Europe, Kozikowski said. (EurekAlert!)
Voice of the People - December 13, 2008 Dec 16, 2008
We all have blemishes and scars, but under those marks is a person who deserves respect. Let's stop looking at the scars and find the person to embrace. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Nichols and death penalty Dec 16, 2008
Nichols friend blames himself He has scars that run deep, childhood buddy says. I know hes remorseful. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Falcons: Defense is stepping up Dec 16, 2008
And don t forget, Abraham is getting older and he carries around a lot of bumps, bruises and surgical scars. By Quick tha Qasisite. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
John Lahr: Two solipsists onstage. Dec 15, 2008
Each hastily sketched character bears the scars of Austin s emotional terrorism: his Iraq-bound son, Billy (Jonathan Groff), who has a sexual-identity problem ( He started calling me Missy, my father, Missy, Fagboy, didn t matter how many girls I brought home ); the sour Marianne, who is divorced and has an autistic child ( Don t listen to him, he s an asshole, she says at Austin s first entrance. He ll keep you nailed to this spot for hours and then when you think you ve been really nice about... (New Yorker)
Hit in terror attacks, a Mumbai café bounces back Dec 15, 2008
Shrouded in revelry, the scars of the attacks do not seem to bother customers here. "Nobody seems to give any impression of trepidation, absolutely not," said Pat Dunworth, an insurance assessor from Sheffield, England, who was sitting two tables down from the grenade hole. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Australians need to be aware of the impact of the economic crisis on employment. Dec 15, 2008
Information is the key - Julie Bishop - BusinessDay Blogs on WAtoday. Information is the key. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Hard job: Tracing missing immigrants Dec 15, 2008
Like a forensic scientist on the television crime series CSI, Solchaga learned to examine corpses for scars, tattoos, dental fillings, moles, broken bones and other characteristics that could help relatives identify the bodies. His earlier training as a photographer came in handy. (AZCentral -- News)
Nichols friend feels guilty Dec 15, 2008
He has scars that run deep, Dingle said. His actions are deplorable. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Career blends talk, music (North Iowa Neighbors) Dec 15, 2008
The Halford interview was done live over the telephone during The Leaving Scars Radio Show, which Skaar used to host on KIOW. The show featured hard rock and heavy metal music. But Skaar also loves interviewing local people. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
The Medicinal Uses of Marigold Flow... Dec 14, 2008
In aromatherapy, Marigold is used to treat eczema, scars, cracked skin, rashes, inflammations and viral infections. The petals of Marigold are used to make an eyewash; Marigold is also used in both homeopathic and conventional medicine as a healing ointment for cuts and grazes. (Suite101.com)
TSA Screener Accused Of Animal Abuse Dec 13, 2008
Seagraves said most of the dogs had scars on their heads and front legs, indicative of fighting ... "The dogs had scars on their face and on their leg.". (News4Jax.com, FL)
Letters to the Editor Dec 12, 2008
And although both share a capacity to inflict misery and despair on the innocent, the scars from a recession will eventually heal. Finbar O KeeffeStudio City, California. (The Economist)
NorCal roosters may have been bred to fight Dec 12, 2008
Meanwhile, officials with the Humane Society of the United States say veterinarians are examining some of the roosters for scars, drugs or other signs they were being bred to fight. Information from: Times-Standard, -standard. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
COLUMN: Edgar: Be patient with Obama Dec 11, 2008
I have some old age spots, scars, pimplesand a few BLACKHEADS. What does this make me. " Most commented: (91) (42) (25) (21) (18) (13) (10) (5) (5) (5) More headlines: ?2007 Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, divisions of Lee Enterprises.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Leaving the Folds Dec 11, 2008
Body contouring also leaves long, visible scars: hip to hip, knee to groin, elbow to armpit ... "We can work on improving the scars, improving healing, but we can't eliminate the scars." ... After a long and painful recovery, Baez was left with what she describes as "huge scars" on her thighs, extending from "three inches above the knee all the way to the groin, underneath the buttocks, and the front as well." It's a trade-off, she says. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
This little angel came to me for the right reason Dec 11, 2008
Her little pink chest bares the scars of previous surgeries. Only time will tell what the future holds. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Asia.view: Jane's story Dec 11, 2008
Jane will always bear indelible, invisible scars. But this is of no material importance to Japan. (The Economist)
MoD investigates brutality claims against British soldiers in Basra Dec 11, 2008
Three of the claimants say they have lost their jobs as a result of physical trauma and all allege they have been left with psychological scars, including depression and persistent nightmares. An MoD spokesman said: "These allegations are already under investigation by the Royal Military Police.". (guardian.co.uk)
Tell truth, Mr. President Dec 11, 2008
There is a hatred of Al Qaida in Al Adhamiyah because of the scars it left on the neighbourhood, I cannot see Al Qaida ever returning here, Sami Al Azawi, a local journalist, told Gulf News. You goofy liberals wouldn t know victory if you fell over it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Retired general for VA is Obama's best appointment yet Dec 11, 2008
It sends a signal to millions of our veterans, and to the active-duty military as well, that the serious business of caring for those who've borne the burdens of fighting our wars now will be in the right hands - the hands of a fine soldier who bears the scars of war himself. The current occupant of the White House has made much of his role as a wartime commander in chief these past seven years, but his record and that of his administration have been disgraceful when it comes to taking care of... (Athens Banner-Herald)
CL Can Be Nasty and Persistent in Flock, Goat Herd Dec 11, 2008
CL occurs throughout the world and cuts into meat yield through carcass condemnation, hinders reproductive efficiency, damages pelts with abscess scars and may even cause death in severely infected sheep and goats. CL is caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. (Agri-View, WI)
Police investigating indecent exposure complaints Dec 11, 2008
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 20 to 30 years of age, with facial scars or pock-marks, and spoke with a thick Spanish accent. Indecent exposure is a class B misdemeanor that carries a punishment of confinement for 180 days and/or a 2,000 fine. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
