Open Heart Surgery News
- Our team Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:03AMThe word prison conjures up different images for different people. For the majority of us, when we think of prison we think of large stone buildings, surrounded by high walls and decorated with iron bars.
- Weather the next threat after earthquake Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:30AMSevere winds forecast tomorrow may be strong enough to further damage already fragile buildings after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Canterbury early this morning.
- Family helped by Project Serve in Costa Rica Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:02AMBy Clarise Klassen Special to the Herald-Leader MacGREGOR — After two weeks in Costa Rica, a group of youth from MacGregor and Gladstone have come away with great memories, changed lives and a determination to continue serving.[...]
- Wise Words with Carol Stueckle Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:20AMWise Words with Carol Stueckle
- Earthquake victims urged to stay calm Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:40AMA state of local emergency has been declared in Christchurch by the city council and Selwyn District Council.
- Officers flown in to protect Christchurch Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:38PMMore than 80 police officers from Auckland are on their way to Christchurch this afternoon to help maintain order in the city centre tonight.
- Transfer QB Jeremiah Masoli wins appeal, can play immediately for Ole Miss Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:02PMNCAA Division I Subcommittee for Legislative Relief overturns decision that would have forced Masoli to sit.
- Solana Beach Community Senior Center offering autumn activities Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:58PMCindy Wright, Solana Beach Community Senior Center director, during a recent open house at the Solana Beach Presbyterian Church. Photo: Jon Clark After a summertime hiatus, the Solana Beach Community Senior Center is gearing up for fall with a new lineup of activities, many of which are free or less than $10. The program, which is an outreach of Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, is open to ...
- Golf notebook: Lambos qualifies for U.S. Mid-Amateur Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:39PMCanton’s Nick Lambos won a playoff with Alliance’s Doug Ray to take the final qualifying spot during the U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifier on Wednesday at Shale Creek Golf Club in Medina.
- Mercury News interview: Bijan Salehizadeh, general partner, Highland Capital Partners Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:46PMBy Scott Duke Harrissdharris@mercurynews.com When Sunnyvale-based BARRX Medical was courting investors earlier this year to advance its endoscopic treatments to eliminate pre-cancerous lesions in the esophagus, Dr.
- Medtronic to Seek ‘Opportunistic’ Deals, CEO Says Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:42PMMedtronic Inc., the world’s largest heart-device maker, will be “opportunistic” in seeking acquisitions of as much as $1 billion to restore sales growth, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bill Hawkins said.
- Disappearing helps former Zags star find self Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:11PMThis is the summer Ronny Turiaf got lost. And found. All this since he was last in Spokane in May, collecting his degree from Gonzaga University in possibly the most conspicuous walk across the stage at the Spokane Arena, and perhaps in school history.
- Cumberland woman back and feeling better after treatment in Costa Rica Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:55AMBecca Morgan has no regrets about flying thousands of kilometres for a surgery some consider controversial.
- Switching off brain and pain Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:19AMThe new head of the College of Anaesthetists wants to raise the profile of a profession few can spell, let alone understand.
- College Football Top 25 Capsules: Utah stuns No. 15 Pittsburgh in OT Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:56AMSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah was wavering between stifling defense and play sloppy enough to blow an 11-point lead before Brian Blechen saved the Utes.
- The Hawks Sign Veteran Center Etan Thomas Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:42AMThe Atlanta Hawks added another big man to the roster today with the signing of Etan Thomas
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- Lincoln County Clerk Robert Kunkel dies after heart surgery Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:37AMMERRILL -- Lincoln County Clerk Robert Kunkel died Wednesday less than three weeks after undergoing open-heart surgery.
- Langley varsity soccer team bound for national tournament Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:32AMNearly 20 of Langley’s best soccer players traveled to Texas Thursday to participate in the Defender’s Cup, a nationwide invitational military tournament over the Labor Day weekend, hosted by Joint Base San Antonio.
- Mark Adams: Lake Highlands High School science teacher Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:28AMMark Adams taught a variety of sciences to students with a wide spectrum of learning abilities during his 32 years at Lake Highlands High School.
- Astros notes: Hats off to the starters Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:41PMThe strong starting pitching the Astros have shown in the last three weeks has been a key part of their recent success.
- Audio: Darwin Hobbs Speaks Out About Major Health Scare Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:19PM*Back in July Darwin Hobbs was about to board a plane, but he just didn’t feel “like himself.” A known diabetic, he’d already survived Congestive Heart Failure and knew that the shortness of breath he was experiencing could be a sign of trouble. Instead of taking that Indianapolis bound flight to perform on the Yolanda [...]
- Porter hospital selected for cardiology study Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:11PMPorter Health System was recently selected to participate in a clinical study to investigate the use of carotid stents in high surgical-risk patients. Porter hospital was selected by The Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and Abbott Vascular as a site for the CHOICE program.
- Local doctors among dozens disciplined in Texas Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:40PMOn August 27, 2010, the Board entered a Default Order against Rueben Isern, M.D., which revoked his medical license.
- Success stops drug trial: Apixaban prevents stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation who are unsuitable for warfarin Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:23AMThe data monitoring committee of the AVERROES study, seeing overwhelming evidence of the success of apixaban in the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation who are unsuitable for the conventional treatment of warfarin, has recommended early termination of this study. The decision came after repeated review and careful consideration of all efficacy and safety data.
- The best medicine Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:21AMThis year more than 100,000 Australians will be told they have cancer. In her new book, oncologist Ranjana Srivastava says not all will get the medical treatment they deserve. She speaks to Julia Medew.
- Novartis Drug Tasigna® Approved In Switzerland After Fast-track Review For Treatment Of Patients With Newly Diagnosed ... Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:41AMThe Swiss health authority Swissmedic has granted approval for Tasigna® (nilotinib) 300 mg twice daily for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase. Tasigna is the first new therapeutic option for newly diagnosed patients since the introduction of Glivec® (imatinib), providing a major advance for ...
- Son’s ‘no secrets’ policy irks his confiding mother Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:54AMDear Abby: My son “Clay” has been married seven years. There aretimes I like to discuss things of a personal nature with him havingto do with our family, and I have asked him not to mention ourtalks with his wife. These discussions have nothing to do withher.
- Habitat helpers tackle project Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:05AMAt 73, Frank Cranford admits he is not in the best physical shape to build a house. He recently underwent open-heart surgery so doctors could replace two defective valves with tissue from a pig.[...]
- Mom upset at what son tells wife Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:50AMDear Abby: My son “Clay” has been married seven years. There are times I like to discuss things of a personal nature with him having to do with our family, and I have asked him not to mention our talks with his wife. These discussions have nothing to do with her.
- Vals dig in for 2010 season Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:40AMLast year the Valkyries volleyball team rode a wave of adjustments with a rookie coach and a move into Class B from Class A to become the District 7B Champions before losing out in three games at the Western B Divisional Tournament.
- Estranged boyfriend of doctor found in chimney speaks out Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:47PMDr. Jacquelyn Kotarac was a very intelligent, attractive woman and a gifted doctor, estranged boyfriend William Moodie said.
- Bypass open heart surgery with new technology Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:46PMAn advanced procedure that lets you bypass open heart surgery has been under trial in the US and Europe but is yet to be approved in India.
- Angie Scardino, who provided a window into hip fractures among elderly, dies at 86 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:19PM(Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff/2006) Angie Scardino allowed a reporter to chronicle her ordeal to recover from a hip fracture because she thought it would help others. By Bryan Marquard, Globe Staff The fall that altered the last five years of...
- Novadaq Signs North American Marketing and Sales Agreement With LifeCell Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:47PMLifeCell to Distribute SPY in Plastics, GI and Head and Neck Surgery
- KCI’s LifeCell™ Corporation and Novadaq Technologies Enter North American Sales and Marketing Agreement for Exclusive ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:45PMSAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KCI’s LifeCell™ Corporation and Novadaq Technologies Enter North American Sales and Marketing Agreement for Exclusive Distribution of SPY® Imaging System
- Novadaq Signs North American Marketing and Sales Agreement With LifeCell Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:41PMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 09/01/10) - Novadaq Technologies Inc. (TSX: NDQ - News ), a developer of real-time imaging systems for use in the operating room, announced today that it has entered into a five-year agreement with LifeCell Corporation for exclusive rights to market and distribute the SPY Imaging System in the fields of open plastic reconstructive, gastrointestinal and head and ...
- Liverpool family focusing on the positive Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:10PMBenefit for Trayvon Curkendall TIME: 6 to 8:30 p.m. DATE: Saturday Sept. 11 PLACE: Café 407, 407 Tulip St. in Liverpool. COST: $10 for individuals, $30 for
- Prep volleyball preview Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:59PMA preview of the 2010 prep volleyball season.
- Salisbury cardiologist indicted over stent procedures Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:22AMEastern Shore doctor charged with performing unnecessary procedures A Salisbury cardiologist was indicted late Tuesday on fraud charges for allegedly performing unnecessary medical procedures including coronary stent placements -- on multiple patients over several years.
- Bahrain: Health of the nation Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:12AMBahrain: Health of the nation
- On Your Mind: 9/1/2010 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:16AMLOCAL Aug. 25 I am absolutely in a state of shock that the people of this state have agreed to let John McCain represent them again, that he wasn’t kicked out immediately. What is wrong with the people of Arizona? Please, Arizona, wake up and don’t vote for McCain again. I would vote for a homeless person before I’d vote for him. Think about what you are doing to our state. read more
- Former Eagles keep taking shots at Birds Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:24PMPHILADELPHIA – It’s open season for ex-Eagles to rip their team.
- Young heart transplant recipient doing well Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:28AMMason Bartholomew, of Preston, the son of Daniel and Janita Bartholomew, is doing well after receiving a heart transplant. Mason required the transplant due to a heart condition at his birth.
- Apixaban Success Halts Stroke Prevention Trial Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:18AMThe data monitoring committee of the AVERROES study, seeing overwhelming evidence of the success of apixaban in the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation who are unsuitable for the conventional treatment of warfarin, has recommended early termination of this study. The decision came after repeated review and careful consideration of all efficacy and safety data. The study ...
- African-Americans at Higher Risk for Blood Clots Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:13AM(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- African-Americans have a higher risk for developing acute blood clots after 30 days of receiving a drug-coated stent.Researchers examined statistics on 7,236 patients, between mid-2003 and the end of 2008, who had drug-eluting stents implanted to prop open narrow arteries. Even after considering such risk factors as diabetes, hypertension and kidney problems, researchers ...
- After Receiving Drug-Coated Stent, African-Americans At Greater Risk For Blood Clots Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:03AMAfrican-American race is a distinct risk factor for developing life-threatening blood clots after receiving a drug-coated stent, according to research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. African-American race was the strongest predictor of clotting that occurs more than 30 days after implantation, researchers said. For the study, researchers examined data on 7,236 ...
- African-Americans have higher risk for blood clots after receiving drug-coated stent, study finds Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:29PMAfrican-American race is a distinct risk factor for developing life-threatening blood clots after receiving a drug-coated stent, according to a new study.
- Pockets of Profit in Health-Care Stocks Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:03PMKris Jenner of the T. Rowe Price Health Sciences Fund on where to find lucrative product pipelines
- Berkeley police searching for person who sent wallet to crime victim Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:00PMThe wallet had been stolen from Hamed Mirabdal, then 19, about 10 p.m. Oct. 15, 2006, when he was stabbed more than 25 times in his neck and chest area while on Poppy Lane in the Berkeley hills, said police spokesman Sgt. Mary Kusmiss.
