Family of late state lawmaker files 2nd lawsuit in connection with his 2006 death Nov 13, 2008
In a separate lawsuit filed Oct. 2, Dana Groscost alleges that another set of doctors failed to conduct a basic cardiac test and worsened an existing heart condition by performing an unnecessary gallbladder surgery. The Mesa attorney who represents Groscost and her children says the lawsuits were filed to meet the 2-year statute of limitation while the investigation into the cause of her husband's death continued. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Roethlisberger practices, expected to start Sunday Nov 13, 2008
Asked how his shoulder felt a week later, Clark said "It's still attached. Unlike my spleen and gall bladder, I still have one.". Clark's spleen and gall bladder were removed last year after he had a bad blood reaction to the high altitude in Denver. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
New Laser Technique Seals And Heals Wounds Nov 12, 2008
Katzir and his colleagues have carried out successful clinical trials on people undergoing gall bladder removal surgery. At the close of the surgery, four cuts were left on the skin of the abdomen, two of which were sutured and two laser-bonded. (Science Daily)
Woman shot at home is Peel's 25th homicide Nov 10, 2008
When the two couples got together on Friday, the conversation was light, apart from a discussion that Larry was to have surgery for a cancerous tumour on his gall bladder. "They were a good couple," he said. (Toronto Star)
Angkasawan meets ministry officials to defend himself Nov 10, 2008
Datuk Sheikh Mustapha Syed Shukor said that if his son had indeed made millions, why was it that Dr Sheikh Muszaphar could not even help him pay for his cancer and gall bladder treatments that cost RM30,000. Sheikh Mustapha, who has complained of the unfair treatment of his son, said he accompanied his son Monday to have his say. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Somerset teen fascinated by medical field, hospital Nov 9, 2008
In fifth grade I had extra bones removed from my feet and after that surgery I decided that s what I wanted to do, the 17-year-old Somerset Area High School student said (Somerset Daily American, PA)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 7, 2008 Nov 8, 2008
"And that Bush, and the Republicans put us all into massive debt because of this war? First of all, if we did have surpluses, then what's the problem? Before the war, we should have been just fine. If the tax cuts were designed to give back our over-payments, we break even. No biggie.But, if the Clinton surpluses were a Lie, like I believe... big problemo.Two...Did Bush not have to deal with 9/11 and the economic disaster that followed?Three...Did not Bush enter into one of the Biggest... (North County Times)
Soule Man: FCW football player overcomes torn ACL, leukemia Nov 8, 2008
He said he reacted well to the chemo, yet had fevers, developed an infection in a lymph node near his jaw and had to have his gallbladder removed. In early July, two of Soules teammates/classmates, Adam Johnson and Kirk Beutke, visited him in Memphis. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The Stone Age Diet Nov 6, 2008
Because it is rich in soluble and insoluble fibers, it is unlikely that they suffered from constipation, hemorrhoids, gallbladder problems, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease that are so prevalent in. developed countries. (Suite101.com)
High-tech robodocs are surgeons of the future Nov 4, 2008
Tip of the icebergSitting at console and looking at a stereoscopic viewer, Darzi can direct his robot's multi-jointed pincers inside the patient's body using a series of joysticks and foot controls as he conducts gall bladder, cancer and other operations. They may be state-of-the-art, but these robots are just the start. (MSNBC -- Health)
Ending Canada's emergency room waiting game Nov 4, 2008
Being a nurse, she strongly suspected her gallbladder was the cause and headed to the hospital ... It wasn't the diagnosis or even the medical treatment that was the problem: Physicians at the Halifax Infirmary site of the Capital District Health Authority discovered a large gallstone lodged in her common bile duct, which carries bile from the gallbladder and liver to the upper part of the small intestine. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Medical opinion: Answers to abdominal pain could take many tests Nov 3, 2008
Doctors thought it could be my gallbladder, so it was removed. Pain subsided for awhile, but soon returned. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Designer on two-year bond for pushing partner Nov 1, 2008
The magistrate, Michael Dakin, reduced Cooper's sentence by 15 per cent but said his behaviour had been unacceptable and it was of "grave concern" that the assault happened two weeks after Ms Marsh had undergone surgery for gall bladder cancer. Cooper's two-year apprehended violence order was altered for today so he could attend an auction of the home he shared with Ms Marsh. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Wayne Cooper pleads guilty to assaulting partner Oct 31, 2008
Ms Marsh had to have her gall bladder removed because of cancer. "It's important that the message goes out to the community that it's not acceptable to behave like this, no matter who you are," she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Supreme Court OKs new medical malpractice trial Oct 31, 2008
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- A woman who suffered complications after gall bladder surgery can have another trial in her medical malpractice lawsuit against a Huron doctor, the South Dakota Supreme Court ruled Thursday ... Reed removed Glanzer's gall bladder on Feb. 24, 2001, using laparoscopic surgery, which involves the use of a flexible fiber optic instrument that is inserted into the abdomen through a small incision, according to court records. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
New Drug Target In Obesity: Fat Cells Make Lots Of Melanin Oct 31, 2008
Obesity increases the risk of diseases and health conditions, such as high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, dyslipidemia, Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea and respiratory problems, and some cancers. "No pill can replace a healthy diet and exercise, yet," said Gerald Weissmann, MD, Editor-in-Chief of The FASEB Journal, "but this could be a major advance for physicians looking for a safe drug target in their search to keep obese patients healthy... (Science Daily)
Fashion designer Wayne Cooper guilty of assaulting partner Oct 31, 2008
The fight came two weeks after Ms Marsh left hospital after surgery for gall bladder cancer, police prosecutor Leesa McEvoy said. This is not a matter that is trivial. (The Australian)
• For constipation, hot water keeps things flowing Oct 30, 2008
About 20 years ago, I had my gallbladder removed ... To give you related information, I am sending you copies of my Health Reports "Gallbladder Disease." "Dr. Gott's Compelling Home Remedies" and "Constipation and Diarrhea." Other readers who would like copies should send a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope and 2 per report to Newsletter, PO Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
The Folly of the Cassandras Oct 29, 2008
Yet if your surgeon had done as bad a job in operating on your gallbladder as the Cassandras did in managing your money, he'd be jailed for malpractice. As Taleb put it in his book Fooled by Randomness -- If you're so rich, how come you're not smart. (Human Events Online)
Tomlin defends snap decision Oct 29, 2008
Unlike last season, when Anthony Smith started after Clark developed spleen and gall bladder problems following a midseason game against Denver, Tyrone Carter probably would replace him in Washington. Smith created a stir by guaranteeing the Steelers would upset the then-undefeated Patriots, only to be benched one game after being beaten on several pass plays during New England's 34-13 victory. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
• Cherry solution prevents kidney stones Oct 28, 2008
(We have a friend who lost his gallbladder, most likely because of his use of allopurinol ... As for your friend who lost his gallbladder, I also doubt this was due to allopurinol use ... Gallbladder disease can cause symptoms similar to side effects of the drug. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Snap decision backfires Oct 27, 2008
"Sometimes, the body just doesn't hold up," said the seven-year veteran, who had to have his spleen and later gall bladder removed a year ago. Typical Burress: He's late. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Commentary: Mike Leach Is Like a Kidney Stone Oct 26, 2008
I had my gall bladder removed last February, and I was in great pain until the damn thing was removed. Texas Tech is my yearly gall bladder flare up. (InsideTexas.com)
When courage is the cure Oct 25, 2008
His gallbladder was removed, providing temporary relief before Chelcun fell dreadfully ill and wound up in an emergency room and then an operating room. Diagnosis: advanced stomach cancer. (Boston Globe)
Unsponsored Websites Give Best Surgery Info Oct 24, 2008
For their study, Ko and his colleagues assessed 145 websites they found doing a Google search for various types of surgery, like gastric bypass and gallbladder removal. Of these sites, 90 were unsponsored and 55 were sponsored. (MEDLINEplus)
Ex-judge's lawyer says trial a 'witch hunt' Oct 23, 2008
When he received a physical from an FAA doctor, Mr. Joyce did not reveal any medical problems other than previous gall bladder surgery. He was cleared to fly. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Weight-loss surgery, no cutting required Oct 21, 2008
Bessler and other surgeons have used similar techniques to remove the appendix through the mouth, and the gallbladder through the vagina. In Mexico and Europe over the past two to three years, 98 patients have had the new weight-loss surgery, named Toga (for transoral gastroplasty). (International Herald Tribune)
Nadis: In search of the quintessential Cambridge guy Oct 21, 2008
These days, now that I ve found my center (which had been hiding somewhere behind my gallbladder), I take a more nuanced view. As I reflect on the people I ve encountered in my decades in this town, I can think of several impressive candidates for the coveted Cambridge guy prize--people with infinitely more depth than the two-dimensional stereotypes I once held up as role models. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Man remembered as early 'green' proponent Oct 19, 2008
Kuhfuss had been sick for about a year with gall bladder cancer, Lee said, and with Hettie gone, his son thinks he just gave up the fight. "It was like he decided to die," Lee said. (Pekin Times, IL)
Coles back with RedHawks Oct 17, 2008
Doctors shocked his heart to get it back into rhythm, replaced the blood vessels around it in a quadruple bypass, fixed a bleeding ulcer in his stomach and removed his gall bladder. He wasn't sure how he would come through it. (WKRC.com, OH)
Women Smokers Prone to Dangerous Blood Vessel Condition Oct 17, 2008
"Most now are identified as incidental findings, when a woman has a CT scan of the gall bladder or magnetic resonance imaging for back trouble. Perhaps women should be screened more aggressively.". Screening is especially advisable for women who smoke, have high blood pressure or a family history of the condition, Neschis said. (MEDLINEplus)
Mercy wins awards for clinical excellence Oct 16, 2008
In general surgery, Mercy dropped from five stars to three stars for complication rates for gall bladder removal. "The combination of the slight decline and other hospitals moving up more rapidly could've contributed to them statistically falling off the list," Van Fossen said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Dalai Lama discharged from hospital after surgery Oct 16, 2008
NEW DELHI: Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, who underwent a surgery for gallbladder stone removal at a private hospital here, was discharged on Thursday morning. "He is absolutely fit to go back home now," Dr Pradeep Chaubey, gastro-surgeon at the hospital, said. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Local hospitals earn high marks on annual quality study Oct 15, 2008
back and neck surgery, gallbladder removal, hip fracture, pancreatitis and total knee replacement. The 11th Annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America Study identifies key trends in the quality of care provided by approximately 5,000 hospitals nationwide. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Political parody Oct 15, 2008
David Levine, for example, whose caricatures have been a staple of The New York Review of Books, created a powerful image of President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966 by alluding to an almost trivial incident: Johnson exposing the scar on his belly from a recent gall bladder operation. But Levine turned the scar into a defining physical characteristic of the man. (International Herald Tribune)
Surgeons operate on wrong patient Oct 14, 2008
A woman who had been admitted for an investigative gynaecological procedure was instead taken to an operating theatre, where her gall bladder was removed by keyhole surgery. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, which runs the hospital, said yesterday that it could not comment on whether any of those responsible had been suspended. (Times Online)
Readers react Oct 13, 2008
" ... In 1964 Grandma was diagnosed with gall bladder cancer. She passed in July of 1965. Grandpa had had a physical 2 weeks before her death and his doctor told us, for his age, he had the strongest heart he'd ever seen. The doctor told him he'd never die of a heart attack, that was for sure. One week after Grandma's death, despite the doctor's prediction, Grandpa died of a heart attack. The doctor said what he really died of was a broken heart, but we know better. Grandma kept her promise. She... (MSNBC -- Health)
Sapura opt for Embaraj as coach Oct 13, 2008
Sapura assistant manager Abdullah Yunus said that they had to appoint another coach after Stephen informed them he was unable to take charge of the team because he is recovering from surgery on the gall bladder. We have discussed Embarajs appointment with the team management and senior players. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Dalai Lama stable, to be discharged soon Oct 12, 2008
Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who underwent gall bladder surgery at a hospital in the national capital on Friday, was in a stable condition on Saturday and is likely to be discharged in a couple of days, sources said. He (the Dalai Lama) is recuperating well and can be discharged by Tuesday, Tenzin Taklha, a senior aide to the exiled leader, told IANS.. (Hindustan Times)
Homeopathy key to ovarian cysts? Oct 12, 2008
-Each time Reena, 50, ate oily food, she suffered shooting pain in her gall bladder ... The gall bladder stores bile which helps in digestion ... In allopathy, the only option is removing the gall bladder. (India Times, India)
Dalai Lama's condition stable, to be discharged soon Oct 11, 2008
NEW DELHI: Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who underwent a gallbladder surgery at a hospital here, was in stable condition on Saturday and is likely to be discharged in a couple of days ... The temporal head of Tibetans underwent a laproscopic surgery to remove stones in the gallbladder, Takhla said. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Hundreds of stones removed from Dalai Lama's gallbladder Oct 11, 2008
Hundreds of stones removed from Dalai Lama's gallbladder-India-The Times of India ... Hundreds of stones removed from Dalai Lama's gallbladder10 Oct 2008, 2154 hrs IST, Kounteya Sinha,TNN ... NEW DELHI: Hundreds of pebble-like stones, ranging from half a centimetre to one centimetre in size, were removed from the gallbladder of Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on Friday. (Times of India)
'Mother warrior' survives deadly bacteria Oct 11, 2008
Doctors removed Monica's uterus, ovaries, gallbladder and part of her colon, along with her legs and arms ... The doctors removed Monica's uterus, ovaries, gallbladder and part of her colon that same day. (CNN)
Man who shot constable pleads guilty to attempted murder Oct 11, 2008
McDevitt said that Hicks was shot in the stomach and has undergone several surgeries, including the removal of his gall bladder this summer, when surgeons finally extracted the bullet. Hicks was not in court. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
ISU's virtual reality training Oct 11, 2008
Friday, Mallett and her peers prepped the virtual mother of three -- an anatomically correct dummy with a cutout of Hellen's face from the Web site -- for gallbladder surgery. Dressed in clinical turquoise suits, the students simulated giving her antibiotics through an IV.. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Dalai Lama to have gallstone surgery Oct 10, 2008
Gallstones - which afflict many men in their 70s - are usually dealt with by inserting a long thin telescope through a small cut in the navel and removing the entire gall bladder under general anaesthetic. The operation generally lasts between 60 and 90 minutes. (Times Online)
Game changers Oct 10, 2008
i think the next time ando gets an operation ill suggest they take his gallbladder out to decrease the concentrated bile that spills out. heh heh it mght soothe the nerves of our (overly. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Plank the Poet; R'ville man writes from his heart (5) Oct 8, 2008
He had a leg amputated following an infection that developed in a nursing home, he has diabetes, and he had to have his gall bladder out two years ago. It's just one thing and then another, Plank said, then added with a smile, but I plan to live to be 100. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Continue reading Oct 3, 2008
During her first tour in Iraq, she assisted with gallbladder surgery on Saddam Hussein, Little said. "She was right in the middle of everything, on the flights to bring in the wounded," Little said. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Albany Med introduces new surgical technique Oct 3, 2008
Dr. T. Paul Singh, director of minimally invasive surgery at the Albany, N.Y., hospital, has introduced the practice of removing gall bladders through a single incision in the naval ... Singh has performed about a dozen single-port gall bladder surgeries since May. (Albany Business Review, NY)
* More than 1,000 athletes expected at Yushan Marathon Sep 25, 2008
Lin started running marathons when she was 54, after being diagnosed with a benign tumor in her gall bladder. Lin has run marathons hosted by the association on Da-shui-shan (js), Ho-huan-shan and Da-ba-jian-shan (jQys). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Uneasy mix between cell phone cameras, hospitals Sep 25, 2008
Photographic record of Uncle Alf's gall bladder incision might or might not be well tolerated, but in practice, is hard to prevent. Well over half of the more than 200 million cell phones in use in the United States now have built-in cameras. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
New way for doctors and patients to stay connected Sep 25, 2008
Just a few days earlier, she had surgery to remove her gall bladder. "It was tough driving, you know, so many hours and everything so it was tough right after surgery," says Tammy Giardina. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Treating Foreigners Sep 25, 2008
Tidhar enthusiastically refers to press releases by Hadassah doctors telling of revolutionary treatment for the removal of gall bladder stones and novel approaches to treating carcinomas in the lower part of the body, such as the bowel, rectum and pancreas. Patients who don't require medical evacuation arrive in Israel on regularly scheduled flights; acutely ill tourists sometimes arrive via special "air ambulances" (small aircraft used for emergency medical assistance, equipped with medical... (Jerusalem Post, Israel)
Mike Holmes holds his son Noah, who recently had surgery to remove a tumor on his stomach, as Noah tries to flip upside down. Sep 21, 2008
However, Noahs gall bladder, the fatty lining on the bottom of his stomach and two-thirds of his liver also had to be removed during the surgery because they were affected by the tumor. The surgery lasted for three and a half to four hours and Noah spent the night in the intensive care unit, the couple said. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
What Are the Endocrine Glands Sep 20, 2008
The pituitary gland and the pineal gland both of which are located in the brain; the thyroid and parathyroid glands which are located in the neck; the thymus gland which is located in the upper margin of the thorax; the pancreas which is located near the stomach, gallbladder and liver; the adrenal glands which are located at the top of each of the kidneys; and finally the gonads, otherwise known as the ovaries and the testes. What Do the Endocrine Glands Do. (Suite101.com)
Sleepy surgical students do make more mistakes Sep 20, 2008
It found that fewer patients suffered complications from gallbladder operations in the U.S. after a maximum 80-hour week was introduced in 2003 ... For the study, the researchers reviewed the results from laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedures (gallbladder removals) performed at a major California teaching hospital ... Before the work restrictions took effect, about 1 per cent of patients experienced a bile duct injury - a common surgical complication in which the tubes that transport fluids... (Globe and Mail)
A new combined treatment of biliary cast syndrome Sep 20, 2008
Resultant bile stasis and/or gallbladder hypocontractility promote sludge and subsequent stone formation. A case report article article to be published on September 7, 2008 in the World Journal of Gastroenterology describes the beneficial effect of a combined therapy in the treatment of a biliary cast syndrome. (EurekAlert!)
A new option to ameliorate quality of life of advanced gallbladder carcinoma? Sep 20, 2008
A new option to ameliorate quality of life of advanced gallbladder carcinoma ... A new option to ameliorate quality of life of advanced gallbladder carcinoma ... More recently, chemotherapy has shown activity in gallbladder cancer. (EurekAlert!)
Football helps Apalachee assistant cope with dad's death Sep 19, 2008
Gall bladder surgery revealed that Jerry had liver problems to add to a heart condition that had existed since Matt's high school days. "Things just kind of went downhill," Matt said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
When a pain isn't what you think it is Sep 17, 2008
Usually the mixed signals come from nerves that overlap as they enter the spinal column - from the heart and left arm, for example, or from the gallbladder and right shoulder. This so-called adjacency of neural inputs probably explains why some people report a sensation in their thighs when they need to have a bowel movement or feel a tingling in their toes during an orgasm. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Body Mass Index Linked with Runners' Gallbladder Disease Risk Sep 16, 2008
MedlinePlus: BMI linked with runners' gallbladder disease risk ... BMI linked with runners' gallbladder disease risk ... NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a study of over 40,000 runners, body mass index (BMI) was positively related to the risk of gallbladder disease, while running speed and distance and cardiorespiratory fitness were inversely tied to the risk. (MEDLINEplus)
Natural Remedies for Gallbladder Pr... Sep 15, 2008
Natural Remedies for Gallbladder Problems: Improving Gallbladder and Liver Health ... Natural Remedies for Gallbladder Problems ... Natural Remedies for Gallbladder Problems. (Suite101.com)
Lake Pointe earns Two CIGNA Centers of Excellence honors Sep 13, 2008
Lake Pointe Medical Center received designations for laparoscopic gall bladder removal and vaginal childbirth delivery. We are pleased that our hospital has been recognized by CIGNA for the high quality care that we provide, said Carolyn Jackson, chief executive officer of Lake Pointe Medical Center. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Church columnists: Sept 10, 2008 Sep 11, 2008
Kerri Pitts will be having gall bladder surgery this week pray for her. They have really had their share of sickness. (Catoosa County News, GA)
