Braves' rollercoaster in improbable ascent May 22, 2008
Church said a CAT scan at the Atlanta hospital was normal. The Mets wanted the tests because Church also suffered a concussion in a spring training game on March 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Surjeet comes out of coma; condition still critical May 22, 2008
A CAT Scan was performed on Surjeet, which showed that "his brain is intact". "His blood parameters are also normal," Dr Lal said adding, "his lungs are working. That itself is the biggest improvement.". (Daily News & Analysis)
Governor Paterson recovering after New York City hospital stay May 21, 2008
Ellis Hospital neurologist Dr. Naseer Chowdhrey says the first thing a doctor does when someone comes in with a migraine or migraine-like symptoms is run a cat scan as a baseline. Dr. Naseer Chowdhrey/Neurologist: If a CAT scan is normal and the patient has a history of headache, you might do an MRI or an MRA, which is an angiogram of the brain, as well as MRI of the brain to rule out any tissue abnormalities in the brain or any vascular problems in the brain. (FOX23 News, NY)
Patients wait to get long-term care May 20, 2008
The hospital doesn't have surgery capabilities, a CAT scan or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and it doesn't do special laboratory tests or deliver babies unless it's an emergency, she said. The neighboring Straub Clinic provides physicians under contract. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
No 'bad hair days' for cancer survivor May 20, 2008
"March 12 the results from Dan's CAT scan were received."No cancer cells were detected," she said. "Although we still need to visit doctors, those visits are not as frequent. ". (Dowagiac News, MI)
Kennedy awake and joking hours after seizure Doctors not sure about cause... May 18, 2008
A person having a seizure for the first time normally would be given a CAT scan of the head immediately to determine if there is bleeding, a tumor or swelling of the brain. Over the next 24 hours, most also would get an MRI scan, which often can reveal whether a stroke has occurred even in the absence of symptoms such as muscle weakness or language problems. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Father held in assault on baby May 18, 2008
A complete exam and CAT scan done at Albany Med revealed multiple trauma consistent with shaken baby syndrome: rib fractures, femur fractures to both legs, subdural hematoma, retinal hemorrhage in his right eye, severe trauma to his thoracic vertebrae. The baby's mother, Sasha Poole, who lived with Milgo at Fountain Avenue, has not been charged. (Albany Times Union)
3D Imaging Helps Doctors Diagnose Problems May 17, 2008
Anything that can be x-rayed with a CAT scan, Mueller can recreate with his computers. One CAT scan of a little girl injured in a horseback riding accident helped Mueller create a replica of her brain for surgeons to examine. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Life Lessons from the Redskins May 13, 2008
She'd been to a doctor and had a CAT scan that revealed a brain tumor. Two weeks later, she went in for surgery. (Human Events Online)
Doctor juggles work, play May 12, 2008
The day that Paul Cohen of Port Orange called Billmeier to tell him that the antidepressant he prescribed wasn't working, Billmeier met him in the hospital emergency room that day for a CAT scan. A brain tumor was discovered. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
LOCAL STATE NATION WORLD May 11, 2008
Reba, a park favorite since her arrival in 2003, suffered a seizure three weeks ago and was taken to the University of Pennsylvania, where doctors performed an MRI, a CAT Scan and blood test, all of which failed to show why the 15-year-old tiger was ill, Ms. Miller said. Bear turns up downtown. (Scranton Times, PA)
'IT'S ALWAYS THERE': Grieving mothers create living tributes to their children May 11, 2008
The discomfort came back the next day, and a trip to the doctor's office resulted in a CAT scan that revealed such rampant cancer that even the emergency room doctor broke down while showing the images to Jake's parents. A mass the size of an eggplant hid the entire right side of Jake's vital organs, says Fahey-Widman, who lives in the Chicago suburb of Gurnee. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Danica hits crewman during practice May 10, 2008
A CAT scan revealed no fractures, but Lloyd, 23, was kept at the hospital as a precaution. Rain shortens practice. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Patrick's car hits crewman at Indy May 10, 2008
A CAT scan revealed no broken bones, but Lloyd, 23, was kept at the hospital as a precaution. Lloyd, the champion last season in the IRL's developmental Indy Lights Series, completed a lap at more than 223 mph and lost control of his Dallara in the first turn. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Danica hits crew member with car May 10, 2008
A CAT scan revealed no fractures, but Lloyd, 23, was kept at the hospital as a precaution. Vote for this story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Fight of His Life...Twenty-two year old cornell wrestler adam frey faces a new challenge: cancer May 8, 2008
The docs gave Adam a CAT scan, and told him that he had whiplash, but no spinal injuries. That was the good news. (Ithaca Times, NY)
It could happen to you34-year-old suffers cardiac arrest at work May 5, 2008
It could happen to you. 34-year-old suffers cardiac arrest at work. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Vaccine offers hope against brain cancer May 4, 2008
When nausea, vomiting and migraine-like flashing lights followed days later, she went for a CAT scan and an MRI.. Surgery to remove the tumor from the right temporal lobe of her brain left an L-shaped scar, from her temple to her ear, which is well covered by her full head of hair. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
O's Loewen to have MRI exam on elbow May 2, 2008
"Loewen's getting an MRI and a CAT scan this morning and will see [team physician] Dr. [John] Wilckens this afternoon," said Baltimore manager Dave Trembley on Monday. "I won't have anything until I get back to Baltimore tomorrow. I think [head athletic trainer Richie Bancells] will get the reports this afternoon.". (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Tony Snow taken to hospital... Apr 23, 2008
"But on the other hand I'm getting treatment from the best doctors and the last time we did a CAT SCAN about nine weeks ago the CAT SCAN was good, the tumors weren't growing so you know knock on wood things are going OK.". It's not known how long his stay in the hospital will be and the EWU website reports there is no word if Snow's lecture will be rescheduled. (The Drudge Report)
Garcia may have to call it a day Apr 23, 2008
"I had an MRI and they said they couldn't tell if it was bad or not, and then I had a CAT scan, which gave me a glimpse of hope," Garcia said Tuesday. "But today I got the answer that I tore something in my foot. So I have to decide; if I have surgery then I'm probably out until late in the year or I could let it heal and take a chance. If in four weeks it doesn't look like it's healing, then it totally takes me out.". (Dawgman.com)
More of this story Apr 23, 2008
A new nuclear medicine unit has joined the other units in that department, with new MRI, CAT Scan and mammography equipment all coming in since after Hurricane Katrina. The cardiology department is now 3,800 square feet of space, probably three times as big at least, from what they had before, said Director of Cardiology Laurie Salas. (L Observateur, LA)
Memories of Love gives happy memories amid illness Apr 21, 2008
At first, Russo tried to ignore it, but two days later the headache intensified and he was referred to an emergency room for a CAT scan. Within days, he was undergoing neurosurgery at Shands Hospital. (Florida Times-Union)
Brother of British lord sues over Sydney station arrest Apr 20, 2008
He was rushed by ambulance to St Vincent's Hospital where he regained consciousness during a CAT scan. He had sustained serious head injuries in a road accident in 1984. (Sydney Morning Herald)
DoD Media Roundtable with... Apr 19, 2008
" And if that's the case, then we need to document that. And we need to find out, you know, so how are you doing now? The good news is, is that in the vast majority of cases, folks will -- you know, these are young healthy troops that got, you know, very healthy brains and so in the vast majority of cases -- and this is consistent with the civilian literature -- they completely resolve over time. But we still want to document and we still want to check in with... (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
Local woman undergoes advanced brain surgery Apr 17, 2008
Weed was given a CAT scan, told she had a concussion and to rest. What Weed didn't know was that the CAT scan also revealed a small tumor in her brain ... The MRI was done in Salem, the same hospital that ran a CAT scan on Weed in 2003. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Experimental drug shrinks skin cancer Apr 15, 2008
This first trial in humans of the once-daily oral compound, known as GDC-0449, showed that out of nine treated patients, two had shrinkage of their tumors as shown by a CAT scan, four had shrinkage or improvement of their tumors by clinical exam, two had prolonged periods without tumor growth, and one had significant tumor growth. We currently do not have any treatments that can effectively slow tumor growth in these advanced patients. (MSNBC -- Health)
My battle with multiple sclerosis Apr 15, 2008
After a trip to the emergency room, where I was advised to contact my regular doctor if the symptoms persisted, a visit to my regular doctor; a CAT scan; an MRI/MRA; and a referral to a neurologist, I was told I potentially could have MS. My numbness/tingling lasted for two weeks. I had quarterly MRIs for a year, then I was told I didn't have to come back for another year. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Butter Knife Lodges In Boy's Head Apr 15, 2008
"They took a CAT scan to make sure it wasn't in my skull," he said. "Then they numbed it and cut it open and ripped the knife out.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Medical equipment identifies dinosaur Apr 15, 2008
A dinosaur scientist in Rapid City has solved a 100-year-old mystery with a CAT scan, which takes multiple X-rays from different directions ... Using a CAT scan, Gerald Grellet-Tinner was able to see through the shell to view the bones that had been formed in the embryo. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Quitting no option for cancer survior Brenda Comeaux Apr 11, 2008
"She was scheduled to undergo another CAT scan two days after this interview. As with her approach to live, she remains positive."We'll know the results before Relay for Life," Comeaux said. "I'm hoping for good news. If it's a tumor, we start the chemo again. (Plaquemine Post South, LA)
A guide to the movie's local scenes Apr 11, 2008
There are some things you cannot fake, such as a CAT scan room, and that's the real deal at Allegheny General Hospital. And if you've ever spent time at the luggage carousels at Pittsburgh International Airport, you'll see that the landmark plays itself, too. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sox' Lester can empathize with Arizona's Davis Apr 10, 2008
"After I take the pill, six months later I'll have another CAT scan. That'll be in the offseason. And that will tell me whether the radiation killed all of it or not.". Davis is looking at best-case scenarios. (Boston Globe)
Chase Field emotional for Davis Apr 9, 2008
"After I take the pill, six months later I'll have another CAT scan. That'll be in the offseason. And that will tell me whether the radiation killed all of it or not." In a best-case scenario, Davis will miss the next four to six weeks, although he said he's targeting his return for a trip to Chicago's Wrigley Field, where Arizona opens a three-game series on May 9. Whether that happens at this point will be up to his own recovery time and the fates. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
A screening that would save lives Apr 7, 2008
But a simple low-cost, low-level CAT scan that detects lung cancer in its earliest stages is not. This, says Barbara, is what makes her angry. (Boston Globe)
Busch provides Mustangs some extra kick Apr 5, 2008
An ensuing CAT scan revealed a brain tumor. I had to have that removed and I wasn't able to do anything at all really,'' said Busch, who is now a senior on the Mustangs' lacrosse team and was a standout kicker on P-Central's football squad last fall. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
A singer focuses on hope Apr 3, 2008
It's when a CAT scan will show if the tumor has shrunk. She has two chemotherapy sessions remaining. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Lifetime of battles for local teenager Apr 2, 2008
They scheduled a CAT scan and they found my first tumor, Matthew said. All of a sudden, things started to make sense as to why I was so miserable as an infant. (Calhoun Times, GA)
No relief from their lease Apr 1, 2008
A CAT scan revealed he had cancer. A few weeks ago, a doctor diagnosed Budge of McKinney with neuroendocrine carcinoma, a rare and rapid form of liver cancer, according to his personal blog. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Beating the odds Mar 31, 2008
I also told him I thought it was probably my gall bladder," Kouridakis says, with a small laugh. "He asked me to get a CAT scan. " Five months after the ultrasound, on March 15, 2004, she went for the scan. Kouridakis remembers stopping by Goldberg's office after her CAT scan with this message: "Tell the doctor that I feel like I am dying ... " At 3 o'clock that afternoon, Goldberg called Kouridakis to tell her that they'd found something on her liver. Stunned, Kouridakis and her husband,... (NJ.com -- Times)
The joint is jumping Mar 30, 2008
The damage occurs only through that movement - you can't worsen someone's injury by jumping into them, and the condition can be picked up by watching how someone moves, before being confirmed on either an MRI or a CAT scan. "There's all sorts of weird things people do," O'Donnell says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
- Public servants giving gifts of life Mar 30, 2008
At first, the friends joked about Ganz giving a kidney, but that joking soon became blood tests, urine tests and a recent CAT scan to ensure Portis could receive the organ. We have a great friendship and bond anyway, Ganz said. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Mom, child injured Mar 27, 2008
After a CAT scan they determined that the blood vessels are intact and functioning. That is certainly some good news right now. (Brewton Standard, AL)
CCMC plans for the future Mar 26, 2008
A CAT scan is being installed at the CCMC and Schmidt said in the near future ultrasounds will be available. Another change at the CCMC was hiring the new administrator Ray Shoemaker. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Student researches an X-ray vision Mar 25, 2008
Mr Shams is working on how to use algorithms to combine a previous CAT scan with the ultrasound video. The end result should be a high-resolution, real-time computer reconstruction of the surgery as it progresses. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Scans geta closerlook Mar 24, 2008
CT SCAN, or computed tomography; sometimes called a CAT scan, for computerized axial tomography: Takes multiple X-rays from different directions, and a computer instantly assembles a high-clarity image allowing two-dimensional and three-dimensional views. Used to look for structural abnormalities in bone, organs, muscles and tumors, for diagnosis and during surgery and radiation therapy treatment. (MSNBC -- Health)
Van Pelt eyes first PGA Tour victory Mar 23, 2008
"Fortunately, X-rays, an MRI [exam] and a CAT scan didn't show any major injury," Smoller said. "Her doctor diagnosed it as a sprain, and advised Michelle to rest the wrist for a few weeks to allow it to heal properly.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Purchases New CAT Scan Mar 22, 2008
Little is especially excited about the new field of studies coming out of the CAT scan studies. "We can start doing CT angiography exams, which allow us to evaluate the renal, carotid, peripheral, intra cranial and coronary arteries," Little said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Hobbyist's work gives weather a 3-D spin Mar 22, 2008
"Absolutely astounding," says Glenn Burns, chief meteorologist at WSB. "It takes National Weather Service radar and turns it into what would be compared to a CAT scan or an MRI. You can see updrafts, downdrafts, funnels it depicts the hail size in great detail, and several times we watched the hail actually drop out of the storm and hit the ground. The wow factor is just, wow.". Television viewers who watched last week's storms would recognize Gibson's images. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
HMH ranked in top 100 hospitals Mar 19, 2008
Tim wrote on Mar 18, 2008 10:31 PM:" This past Sunday my son was taken to HMH by EMS for a possible concusion, I was very impressed by how quickly he was treated in the ER and a CAT scan done just to make sure everything was OK. I was very impressed by the professionalism of the whole staff from the ER receptionist to the nurses and ER doctors. As a retired service member who has used Army facilaties (other wise know as socialised medicine in America)for the last 20 plus years, it was great to... (News Enterprise Online)
Church Columnists: March 19, 2008 Mar 19, 2008
Norma Headrick had to have a cat scan this week. Sybil Singleton is having a lot of health problems. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Francoeur hopingto return soon Mar 18, 2008
Francoeur said a doctor was confused upon first looking at CAT scan images of face Sunday, because the doctor wasn't initially aware of the 2004 incident and the plates that were used in that surgery. ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Erin go quickly ... into off day Mar 18, 2008
By the way, Francoeur said the doctor was temporarily thrown for a loop trying to figure out the CAT scan pictures yesterday because of the plates Francoeur still has in the right side of his face from a 2004 beaning in A-ball. That was a far more serious incident, which left him with a broken orbital bone and other damage to the eye socket. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Mar 16, 2008
That is due to be replaced in 2009, but a CAT scan machine, standard in small mainland hospitals, also is needed, she said. The 36-year-old facility with 21 beds currently uses 18 of them for long-term care, but elderly patients are projected to increase 46 percent in the Oahu-size district by 2015, she said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Future of health care discussed locally Mar 15, 2008
It takes a Phd to figure out if your Cat Scan will be covered or not by reading the CMS mandates. The system needs to be fixed, but this is not the answer. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Benson feels fine after return to mound Mar 9, 2008
He had an MRI and CAT scan performed Saturday morning, and the results should be available Sunday. The right-hander said he hopes to throw at Bright House Field on Tuesday's off-day, on his normally scheduled fifth day. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Kids Help One of Their Own Mar 9, 2008
And four days later a CAT Scan was done. That s when the Williamses got some news they hadn t prepared themselves for. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Guadian running Boston Marathon for a good cause Mar 9, 2008
A CAT scan revealed an orange-sized medulloblastoma tumor on her brain stem. Anna Grace survived the complex, life-threatening brain surgery. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Invading Trees Put Rainforests At Risk Mar 7, 2008
Instruments aboard the Carnegie Airborne Observatory (CAO) penetrate the forest canopy to create a regional "CAT scan" of the ecosystem, identifying key plant species and mapping the forest's three-dimensional structure. "Invasive tree species often show biochemical, physiological, and structural properties that are different from native species," says Asner. (Science Daily)
Jacks family, friends fight back against cancer Mar 6, 2008
A CAT scan was ordered on June 12 ... Jack has been growing taller, his hair has all come back, though curly instead of wavy, and CAT scans taken every three months and PET Scans every six months have all come back clean. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Machines Simplify Radiation Treatments Mar 5, 2008
Before receiving radiation treatments, cancer patients normally first undergo a CAT scan to identify the affected tissue ... "What this does is this actually allowsis allow us to get a cat scan while the patient is being treated," said Dr. Jan Dombrowski, medical director of Pluta Cancer Center. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Linear Accelerator Promises Safer And Simpler Treatment For ... Mar 5, 2008
Cancer doctors at the Pluta Cancer Center explain that linear accelerator helps to obtain a CAT scan while the patient is being treated. This aids in simplifying the whole ordeal of obtaining the CAT scan before the radiation treatment, in order to identify the affected tissue. (MedIndia)
Eighth-grader taken to hospital after fight at Hanover Area; scuffle under investigation Mar 4, 2008
She underwent a CAT scan at the hospital, which produced negative results, he said. Police said the two girls, both eighth-graders, were fighting over a boy. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Abilene woman shows courage in fight against cancer Mar 4, 2008
Initially treated with medication, Janet felt better, but fellow Memorial Health System employee Jan Anderson thought it might be good to do a follow-up CAT scan. That diagnoses revealed a tumor, Rick said. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Mets notes: Gotay to have CAT scan on ankle Mar 4, 2008
The Official Site of The New York Mets: News: Notes: Gotay to have CAT scan on ankle ... 03/03/2008 5:08 PM ET Notes: Gotay to have CAT scan on ankle Church improving, but Anderson still smarting from collision By Marty Noble / MLB.com ... And then reality visited the clubhouse again: Ruben Gotay, already walking with a brace on his right ankle, had been scheduled for a CAT scan Tuesday morning. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)