'Tough act to follow': Hal running Yankees Nov 21, 2008
Steinbrenner is baseball's longest-serving current owner, but has been in declining health following fainting spells that required hospitalization in December 2003 and October 2006. His speech in public has been halting and weak since the second fall, and he has needed assistance when walking. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Hospital evaluating AG Mukasey after collapse Nov 21, 2008
Mukasey doing better after fainting, spokeswoman says - USATODAY.com ... Mukasey doing better after fainting, spokeswoman says. (USA Today -- News)
Son's death prompts mother to alert others Nov 21, 2008
OTHER NAMES INCLUDE: pass-out game, fainting game, space monkey, suffocation roulette. SOURCE: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION. (News & Observer)
Yankees change ownership Nov 21, 2008
Steinbrenner was baseball's longest-serving current owner, but has cut back his role with the team following fainting spells that required hospitalization in December 2003 and October 2006. Baseball owners unanimously approved the change in control during a meeting yesterday in New York. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Gov't: AG doing better after collapse Nov 21, 2008
"It really appears to be a fainting spell.". A senior Justice Department official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that an MRI was clear. (Florida Times-Union)
Surgery sidelines Jackson mayor Nov 20, 2008
In January, Melton was taken to St. Dominic after a fainting spell. While there, he had the defibrillator implanted. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Turkish delights can be deadly Nov 19, 2008
General symptoms to look out for after eating wild mushrooms include (but are not limited to) nausea, vomiting, diarrhea sometimes with blood in it, excess saliva, stomach ache, muscle cramps, sweating and uncontrollable tears, blurred vision, dizziness, confusion, staggering, sleepiness, hallucinations, low blood pressure, bad pain, fainting and coma-like states. The best treatment for mushroom poisoning is to act with speed in getting the victim to a hospital. (Asia Times Online)
Ballesteros released from intensive care Nov 19, 2008
He was admitted Oct. 6 after fainting at Madrid's international airport. YEAR-END AWARDS: Winning the final PGA Tour event of the year could lead to Davis Love III winning his first award on a vote of the players. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ballesteros out of intensive care Nov 19, 2008
He was admitted on Oct. 6 after fainting at Madrid's international airport. Ballesteros, who won a record 50 tournaments on the European tour, called the situation the "hardest challenge of my life.". (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Heartworm Disease in Pets Nov 15, 2008
Severe: anemia, weight loss, exercise intolerance, tachypnea at rest, severe and persistent cough, difficulty breathing, fainting episodes, sneezing of blood or bloody mucus, and fluid in the chest cavity. Radiographs show an enlarged right ventricle and pulmonary artery, and changes in the lungs. (Suite101.com)
Will Republicans give President Obama a fair shake? Nov 15, 2008
Grab the fainting couch and clutch those pearls. fercryingoutloud, Reid wasn t talking about doing this because of a vote on the Senate floor or because of a speech Lieberman made. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Recall highlights Nov 14, 2008
Overdoses of the medications in question can have serious or life-threatening consequences -- ranging from irregular heartbeat and low blood pressure, fainting, difficulty breathing and rapid heart rate. Scope: Medications were distributed at pharmacies nationwide. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Heating Heart With Catheter Works Better Than Drugs For Heart Rhythm Disorder, Study Shows Nov 14, 2008
A-Fib symptoms include heart palpitations, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath and fainting. "A lot of people are disabled," Wilber said. (Science Daily)
Ballesteros likely to leave intensive care Nov 14, 2008
It was his third operation since being admitted 18 days earlier after fainting at Madrid's international airport. The hospital said earlier that Ballesteros is conscious and able to talk to relatives. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Purge amid Chile transport chaos Nov 14, 2008
One person is reported to have died from a heart attack as a result of the crush, another died after fainting from lack of oxygen. The authorities have set up emergency rooms to deal with the increased numbers of cases of fainting due to the lack of oxygen and higher temperatures. (Yahoo News -- Chile)
Arika Husnayanti Aboebakar: Striving to improve women's health Nov 12, 2008
"The pregnant patient was fainting and had lost a lot of blood. We did not have her blood type and her condition worsened," recalled Arika Husnayanti Aboebakar, or "Ika" as she is known. "I decided to donate my blood to her. Luckily we had the same blood type. After the transfusion, I performed surgery on her. She delivered a pretty baby girl.". (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Sudden noises danger for sisters Nov 11, 2008
LONG QT SYNDROME Causes the heart's electrical system longer to recover after heartbeats Symptons include fainting during exercise or when scared Around 1 in 7000 people are effected Diagnosed easily by examining a electrocardiogram. A sudden noise, or too much exercise is enough to cause a rush or adrenaline or a sharp rise in blood pressure. (BBC News -- UK)
• Taking a closer look at double vision trouble Nov 11, 2008
DEAR DR. GOTT: For the past two to three years, I have had a problem with fainting ... A slow pulse, rapid heartbeat or extended pauses in the heart rate can cause blackouts and fainting. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
In Praise of Political Rock Stars Nov 11, 2008
Some of that same celebrity charismanot so much messianic as pop-iconicalso drew cheering, fainting crowds to Bobby Kennedy's primary campaign in 1968. after one RFK speech "waves of students rushed the platform, knocking over chairs and raising more dust. They grabbed at him, stroking his hair and ripping his shirtsleeves." Some of the same mix was in the air at that time, too: youth, hope, change, racial progress. (Slate)
Study Shows Potential Benefits of Xolair(R) in Treating Children Suffering from Moderate or Severe Persistent Allergic Asthma Inadequately Controlled With Inhaled Corticosteroids Nov 9, 2008
Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include: -- wheezing, shortness of breath, cough, chest tightness, or trouble breathing -- low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, rapid or weak heartbeat, anxiety, or feeling of "impending doom" -- flushing, itching, hives, or feeling warm -- swelling of the throat or tongue, throat tightness, hoarse voice, or trouble swallowing Patients should not receive Xolair if they have ever had an allergic reaction to a Xolair injection. Patients should not use Xolair... (PR Newswire)
ETHEX Corporation Initiated Nationwide Voluntary Recalls of Specific Lots of Five Generic Products Due to the Potential for Oversized Tablets Nov 8, 2008
In the case of Isosorbide Mononitrate, these consequences can include fainting and low blood pressure. In the case of Morphine Sulfate, these consequences can include respiratory depression (difficulty or lack of breathing) and low blood pressure. (PR Newswire)
The science behind gawping Nov 8, 2008
Someone who falls in the street could be on drugs or drunk rather than suffering from a fainting spell or heart attack. A simple and effective way to get action is to focus on one person, look them firmly in the eye, and tell them this is an emergency and that they need to help you You sir in the blue shirt. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Recalls: Generic drugs, shrimp skewers, tofu Nov 8, 2008
Overdoses of Propafenone HCl, Isosorbide Mononitrate, Morphine sulfate and Dextroamphetamine Sulfate can have serious or life-threatening consequences ranging from irregular heartbeat and low blood pressure, fainting and low blood pressure, difficulty breathing and rapid heart rate. Any customer inquiries related to this recall should be addressed to ETHEX Customer Service at 1-800-748-1472, or fax to ETHEX Customer Service at 314-646-3751 or sent via e-mail to: customer-service@ethex. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Disbelief delays heart attack treatment Nov 8, 2008
New blogs every week. New galleries every week. (Florida Times-Union)
Five steps to getting a second opinion online Nov 7, 2008
Remmel had an MRI of her heart in the first place because she'd been having frequent fainting episodes. The Cleveland Clinic's second opinion answered one question -- she doesn't need a defibrillator -- but still no one's sure what's causing her fainting. (CNN)
Study shows lack of awareness around Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Nov 6, 2008
Symptoms associated with PAH include unexplained shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, intolerance to exercise, dizziness, fainting and swollen feet and/or ankles. These symptoms can strike anyone at any time despite age, gender, or ethnicity. (Canada Newswire)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 5, 2008 Nov 6, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Clausen's welcome-home parade. (North County Times)
10 Symptoms Not To Ignore Nov 6, 2008
More atypical symptoms are fainting, shortness of breath or sudden feelings of facial pain, tiredness or a racing heart. Women may have the traditional stroke symptoms less often than men but also may be more likely than men to experience atypical symptoms first. (Newsmax)
Ballesteros talks to family as recovery continues Nov 4, 2008
It was his third operation since being admitted 18 days earlier after fainting at Madrids international airport. Ballesteros family thanked the public for their messages of support. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sports news briefs (Today) Nov 4, 2008
It was his third operation since being admitted 18 days earlier after fainting at Madrid's international airport. Greg Norman Jr. hit a 111-yard pitching wedge to within an inch of the cup in the final event, and he and his father won the $800,000 Golf Skills Challenge. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Weary Nadal pulls out of Masters Cup Nov 4, 2008
It was his third operation since being admitted 18 days earlier after fainting at Madrid's international airport. Greg Yeomans of The Bay Club built a 3-up lead on Rusty Gunnarson (Rochester GC) and held on to win, 1-up, in the Cape Cod chapter of the New England PGA Match Play Championship at the Country Club of New Bedford. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
* Real lose ground on Barca after draw at Almeria Nov 3, 2008
Real were without forward Ruud van Nistelrooy, struggling with a knee injury, and Spanish international Ruben de la Red, 23, who was still in shock after collapsing and fainting on the pitch during Reals midweek cup game. Sergio Ramos was back in the starting line-up after making up with Schuster who dropped him last weekend for critical comments he made in a newspaper interview. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Im not a pin-cushion! Nov 2, 2008
Among the symptoms manifested by this fear are rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, tremor, feeling faint or actual fainting, nausea, and feelings of panic. A full-blown panic attack can occur if the individual believes that escape is impossible. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Madrid's de la Red released 1 day after collapse Nov 1, 2008
De la Red underwent medical tests after fainting because of exertion, but the results were not released. He is expected to undergo further tests in Madrid. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Responding to vaccines ruling Oct 31, 2008
Neomycin and streptomycin may cause allergic reaction such as fainting, lightheadedness, trouble breathing, itching, rash, blurred or other change in vision. Thimerosal 49. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Real Madrid midfielder Ruben De La Red collapses Oct 31, 2008
Madrid medical chief Carlos Diez said De La Red suffered a sudden fainting fit brought on by exertion and was not in danger. Diez said the Spain international has undergone tests which have produced normal results, and was expected to be released on Friday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 28, 2008 Oct 29, 2008
Fainting crowds, NObama flags and aseal. Children singing songs. (North County Times)
This Is Our October Surprise? Oct 29, 2008
And the stunned October Surprise drama from both McCain and Obama is merely the refined flopping and fainting we've seen during the campaign's. There's another factor that may erode the October Surprise franchise: Lots of. (Slate)
Retain Judge Grant Oct 27, 2008
One candidate is a rookie socialist senator who, like Elvis, has women fainting, the press feeling tingles up their legs and Oprah calling him The one. He promises he will redistribute America s wealth and give me more since I m retired and am not as rich as my comrades. (Longview Daily News, WA)
What's killing us? (17) Oct 26, 2008
The lack of oxygen going into the lungs can lead to dizziness, fainting and even death. When it s at its worst, people are struggling for every breath, Dow said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Gardasil Passes a 2-Year Safety Check Oct 25, 2008
There have been reports of syncope -- fainting or loss of consciousness, sometimes resulting in hospitalization -- in teenage girls receiving Gardasil. A CDC analysis finds that syncope is on the rise among teenage vaccine recipients, but that the phenomenon is seen no more often with Gardasil than with all teen vaccines. (WebMD)
HPV Vaccine -- So Far, So Good Oct 24, 2008
Some girls faint when they get the shot, but the rate of fainting was not any different compared to other vaccines. "The more anxious you get about a shot, the more pain you have," explains Dr. Pletcher, "and the quicker you jump up from the table after getting the shot, the more likely you are to faint, which teenagers are prone to anyway.". (KDKA)
Few Adverse Reactions to Cervical Cancer Vaccine Oct 24, 2008
"Reports of non-serious adverse events after HPV vaccine have included fainting, pain and swelling at the injection site (the arm), headache, nausea and fever," the CDC said. "Fainting is common after injections and vaccinations, especially in adolescents.". (MEDLINEplus)
US: Female immigrants must get cancer vaccine Oct 23, 2008
Most involved pain at the injection site, headaches, nausea, fainting or fever. The 6 percent that were deemed serious included 20 deaths as well blood clots and several cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome, an autoimmune disease that can lead to paralysis. (Houston Chronicle)
Drysdale knows way at Head of the Charles Oct 18, 2008
"I think that makes it easier to live with," said Drysdale, who, after upchucking and fainting after the race, said he'd "rowed myself into stupidity.". "The fact that I know there was nothing more I could have done," he said. (Boston Globe)
Recognising Workplace Stress A Ma... Oct 18, 2008
Physical symptoms might include tiredness, indigestion and nausea, headaches, aching muscles, palpitations, sweating or fainting. Mentally, someone who is stressed may be more indecisive, find it hard to concentrate, have muddled thinking, loss of memory and feelings of inadequacy and low self esteem. (Suite101.com)
How Much Is This Market Worth? Oct 17, 2008
A contagion of fainting spells embraced placid properties like Wal-Mart, Pepsico, Phillip Morris International, Procter e (nyse: - - ) and Abbott Laboratories (nyse: - - ). Last week, I saw energy-based master limited partnerships swoon 20% in an hour but come back later in the day and post gains. (Forbes -- Markets)
Palpitations--Causes and Diagnosis Oct 16, 2008
Medical evaluation is recommended when palpitations are persistent or recurrent, when they are accompanied by dizziness, fainting or near-fainting, or when they are exacerbated by exercise. Causes of Palpitations. (Suite101.com)
Study shows many girls received the vaccine for cervical cancer Oct 16, 2008
Some of the side effects associated with Gardasil are pain, swelling, itching and redness at the injection site, fever, nausea, dizziness, vomiting and fainting. No deaths have been directly attributed to Gardasil. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Golfer has brain tumor Oct 13, 2008
Ballesteros was admitted to a hospital in Madrid, Spain Monday Oct. 6, 2008 after feeling dizzy and fainting. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, File). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
So what is the right stuff? Oct 10, 2008
" Below is a selection of your comments. I remember the ESA's first advertisement for astronauts appearing in the New Scientist in 1977! I was just going to university, and my passion for space travel no doubt influenced my choice of PhD topic 3 years later - the response of plants to gravity. An experiment went on the Shuttle but I didn't go with it alas. And now I'm too old.Megan, Cheshire UK What a pity the cut off age is 37. Some of us who are very fit with oodles of life experience and know... (BBC News -- Science)
Obama Outspending McCain Nearly 3 to 1 on TV... Oct 8, 2008
Obama Outspending McCain Nearly 3 to 1 on Television - The Fix. Play the electoral outcome prediction game. (The Drudge Report)
Study: HPV Vaccine Causes Some To Pass Out Oct 8, 2008
The Breidigams said they didn't see fainting listed as a side effect on their patient information sheet. It wasn't until after the incident that saw it mentioned on the vaccine company's Web site. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Hall Of Fame Golfer Admitted To Hospital Oct 7, 2008
MADRID, Spain -- was admitted to a hospital Monday after feeling dizzy and fainting. Ballesteros, the winner of three British Opens and two Masters, was taken to hospital after briefly losing consciousness, the hospital said in a statement. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Seve Ballesteros admitted to hospital Oct 7, 2008
MADRID, Spain (AP) - Seve Ballesteros was admitted to a hospital Monday after feeling dizzy and fainting. Ballesteros, the winner of three British Opens and two Masters, was taken to La Paz hospital after briefly losing consciousness, the hospital said in a statement. (FindLaw News)
Catholic school defends ban on cervical cancer jab Sep 25, 2008
But the school's governors have written to parents questioning whether it is the best place to offer the course of three injections that have triggered side effects such as dizziness and fainting. The letter said: "We do not believe that school is the right place for the three injections to be administered. Therefore, governors have taken the decision not to allow the school premises to be used for this programme.". (guardian.co.uk)
Local scientists honored, boosted by 'genius' grants Sep 24, 2008
When the MacArthur Foundation makes the calls, Fanton said, the reactions have ranged from shrieks of excitement to fainting. Soljacic recalled that he was driving to pick his son up when his cellphone rang. (Boston Globe)
What You Need to Know About Heart Failure Medications Sep 23, 2008
Other side effects include dizziness, nausea, vomiting and feeling lightheaded or even fainting if patients drink alcohol or do not drink enough fluids. Patients need to be sure to tell every doctor and nurse they see that they have heart failure and what medicines they are taking including over the counter medications, "nutriceuticals" or herbal remedies. (Pekin Times, IL)
* Gripped by a frenzy, dancing to the death: a history of hysteria Sep 23, 2008
The recent outbreak of fainting in a school in Tanzania bears all the hallmarks of mass hysteria, of which there have been periodic outbreaks for centuries ... Before long, dozens are vomiting, fainting and screaming. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
When to take a sleeping pill Sep 23, 2008
This can dangerously slow your heart rate and lead to dizziness, fainting, and shallow breathing, which can deprive your body of oxygen and damage brain cells. Worst case: You may even stop breathing altogether. (CNN)
The "Genius" Grant Sep 23, 2008
The chosen few are informed by an "out-of-the-blue" phone call, which can prompt shrieks, stunned silence, and, in the case of one recipient about three years ago, an apparent fainting epidemic. One stubborn recipient put up a protracted fight before Fanton convinced him to step away from his work to take the call, and then brusquely got off the phone. (Time.com)
Lakeridge student injured playing 'fainting game' Sep 18, 2008
Lakeridge student injured playing 'fainting game ... A Lakeridge student struck his head on the floor and was taken to the hospital after passing out while playing the so-called fainting game with another male student, according to a Lake Oswego school principal. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Market Meltdown Makes Palin Look Even Scarier: Margaret Carlson Sep 18, 2008
It took the fall of mighty Holdings Inc. to remove from the headlines the vital matter of whether ``lipstick on a pig'' is a sexist expression capable of sending Governor to the fainting couch. Now that Republicans have begun monitoring sexism, they see it everywhere. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Purge amid Chile transport chaos Sep 18, 2008
One person is reported to have died from a heart attack as a result of the crush, another died after fainting from lack of oxygen. The authorities have set up emergency rooms to deal with the increased numbers of cases of fainting due to the lack of oxygen and higher temperatures. (Yahoo News -- Chile)
Detox Diet: 21 days to health? One reporter tackles a liquid-only detox plan to improve her health Sep 17, 2008
Disrupting the intake of nutrients needed to keep a body functioning can result in deficiencies that may lead to fainting or, in rare cases, more serious problems. A juice diet that is low in protein, for example, can result in the breakdown of muscle mass, a particular problem for people as they age. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
