Med-Mal Jury Says 'No Amount' Will Adequately Punish Hospital Jul 22, 2008
Michael Rettger, 24, died after his brain abscess allegedly was not treated in time by the staff at the Pittsburgh hospital he was admitted to, according to the plaintiffs' pretrial statement. The jury found in its May 23 verdict that the 's care of Rettger fell below the standard of medical care and was a factual cause of harm to Rettger, according to the jury statement attached to the verdict form. (Law.com)
Averting Postsurgical Infections In Kids: Give Antibiotics Within Hour Before First Incision, Study Suggests Jul 22, 2008
7, 2005) Researchers at Westmead Millennium Institute have discovered a safe, non-surgical method of identifying brain infections such as brain abscess, and an accurate and rapid way of diagnosing. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Alarm grows on kids' dental health Jul 21, 2008
"But baby teeth can decay and abscess, and the child can go through severe pain.". Musser sees some of the most serious cases in the county because he is one of the few pediatric specialists able to administer the general anesthesia that many of the patients referred to him require during treatment. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Portrait of a lady Jul 19, 2008
"Of the less conscious motive" - the husbandly motive, one might say - "he had only become aware after the act." In reality Elizabeth Barrett Browning died as a result of a ruptured abscess on her lung, complicated by her longstanding physical frailty. Yet the ultimate cause of death may perhaps not have been a pulmonary haemorrhage, but the excessively large measure of morphine given to her in her final hours to ease her pain. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
HE'S BACK IN THE RACE Jul 13, 2008
An abscess the size of a cantaloupe formed in his gut ... Doctors tried to drain the abscess, but it was like trying to bail out a sinking ship. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Letters for Friday, July 11, 2008 Jul 13, 2008
Our first president George Washington died of a tooth abscess, which today would commonly be treated with antibiotic therapy. Two years ago I was hospitalized for three months with a spinal abscess, which without proper antibiotics and pharmeuciticals most definitely would had taken my life. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Floodwaters tied to skin infections Jul 7, 2008
The infections, which usually result in an abscess that must be drained, can be treated easily with antibiotics. Though there is no way to prove the infections are caused by the flood, Lawrence said most of the new patients encountered dirty water. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Happy birthday, NHS: retirement beckons Jul 6, 2008
" Good. But, this will cost more money. There are two ways to do this. Cut spending somewhere to fund the idea, or initiate some miminal paycheck contributions from taxpayers to go into employees' medical pensions and post-retirement health- care treatment. This is because NHS 60 years ago didn't envision people living longer--up to 80 years or more where more ailments originate. Take a little from taxpapers--1 pound a month from 22 million taxpayers can add up to $2.5 billion a year to NHS... (Telegraph.co.uk)
U.S. Track Trials: Dramatic dive nets berth in Olympics (Today) Jul 5, 2008
Smith basically lost his entire 2007 season when his appendix ruptured, an infection set in and he sat hunched over in his house, with an abscess the size of a cantaloupe in his abdomen. The 24-year-old from Garfield, Kan. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Athletes Susceptible To Antibiotic-resistant Staph Infections Jun 26, 2008
Dr. Adams noted that CA-MRSA most frequently appears as an infection of the skin and underlying tissues, and looks like a pimple, boil or abscess, sometimes with draining fluid or pus ... One report from the United Kingdom found that five members of a rugby team developed large abscesses on the upper areas of their arms, back, neck and face, said Dr. Adams. (Science Daily)
Beluga's infection could be sign of serious illness Jun 25, 2008
A newborn beluga whale's tail abscess may be a sign of a more serious infection or a problem with the calf's immune system, veterinarians say ... The beluga is being treated for an infection after aquarium staff found an abscess near her tail ... During a physical exam on Monday, aquarium staff noticed the abscess. (CTV.ca)
Baby beluga at Vancouver Aquarium recovers from infection Jun 25, 2008
When she did not perk up on Sunday, aquarium veterinarian Dr. Martin Haulena ordered a round of tests and discovered the calf had an infectious abscess near her tail. The calf was started on antibiotics and the abscess was drained ... One of the worries is that the abscess is a sign of a more systemic problem, either a problem with her immune system or a systemic infection and that would not be a good scenario, Dr. Haulena said. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Get in Step With Summer Foot Care Jun 21, 2008
Untreated ingrown toenails can lead to infection and possibly an abscess requiring corrective surgery. Diagnosis: Leave the nail slightly longer, trimming along the natural curve of your toe. (Health-Finder)
Cure for Teen's Rare Illness Could Prove Deadly Jun 17, 2008
Corey has survived life-threatening conditions including pneumonia, blood infections and a lung abscess "the size of his lung. But his biggest battle lies ahead. The teenager, from Ferntree Gully, Australia, urgently needs a bone marrow transplant to prevent the imminent onset of leukemia - and potentially cure him. Recent check-ups showed Corey has developed myelodysplasia, a precursor to the blood disease. "If we don't do the transplant, he's going to get leukemia," said Dr. Peter Downie from... (Fox News)
Big Brown’s injury no concern Jun 6, 2008
The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner suffered an abscess in the sole of his left front foot that caused a wall separation late last year ... Sunday Silence was afflicted with a hoof abscess and came up limping the week before the 1989 Preakness, then won the race in a photo finish. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Prado has extra incentive to play spoiler Jun 5, 2008
Late last year, with Prado recovering from his injury, Big Brown was sidelined with an abscess in the sole of his left front foot, then missed another 45 days early this year with the same problem to his right front foot. Prado worked out Big Brown three times at Palm Meadows training center in Boynton Beach, Fla. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lack Of Dental Care May Have Life-threatening Implications Jun 3, 2008
2, 2008) New research from the University of Bristol shows that admissions for the surgical treatment of dental abscess in the UK have doubled in the last ten years despite the fact that these serious infections are preventable with regular dental care ... The analysis was conducted by Dr Steve Thomas and colleagues from the Division of Maxillofacial Surgery and Department of Oral and Dental Science using routine NHS data on hospital admissions and was prompted by three complex cases of dental... (Science Daily)
So Much Riding On Big Brown's Hoof Jun 1, 2008
On Monday, renowned hoof specialist Ian McKinlay used steel sutures to fix the crack, which was described as five-eighths of an inch long on the inside of his left front hoof, and drained an abscess in the hoof. "He is just getting better and better," McKinlay said on a conference call Thursday. (Hartford Courant)
Abscess rise 'amid dental crisis' May 31, 2008
Abscess rise 'amid dental crisis ... Long-standing problems over access to NHS dentists in England are being linked to a rise in patients admitted to hospital with dental abscesses ... The number of hospital admissions for abscesses has nearly doubled in eight years to just under 1,500 a year. (BBC News)
Big Brown back on track earlier than expected May 28, 2008
When he first arrived at Dutrow's barn in Aqueduct late last year, he sustained an abscess in the sole of his left front foot, which caused a wall separation and sidelined him 45 days. In January, he suffered the same injury to his right front foot and missed another 45 days. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Racing With Quarter Cracks May 24, 2008
This leads to an abscess which can't drain. The abscess pushes infection up the hoof wall ... If a problem is susptected, and the horse is suspended from workouts for a short time period, his next work, or breeze can cause the abscess to break out through the top of the hoof. (Suite101.com)
Great raider on target May 17, 2008
West Australian three-year-old Universal Ruler arrived a week earlier, and Absolute Champion - which raced in Australia as Genius And Evil and now plays second fiddle to Hong Kong's No.1 Sacred Kingdom - has overcome a foot abscess and adds another twist to the international event. "Universal Ruler's form is good in an isolated pool of horses," Webbey said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Maricopa Medical Center is increasingly overwhelmed May 11, 2008
Three days earlier, an abscess had formed in the back of the south Phoenix resident's throat. Carlos, a man with spiky black hair and a Latin accent, curled up in bed No. 18. (AZCentral -- News)
Need outpaces growth of children's hospitals May 6, 2008
At the hospital, physicians conducted a brain scan and discovered her symptoms were actually triggered by a brain abscess that required immediate surgery. Smith said he essentially lived at the hospital's neonatal intensive-care unit for 30 days through two rounds of surgery. (AZCentral -- News)
Hasbro Children's Hospital presents at 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting May 6, 2008
Effect of Bedside Ultrasonography on Management of Cellulitis Without Obvious Abscess. ABSTRACT: Bedside ultrasound (BUS) has been demonstrated to be an emerging clinical adjunct in the assessment and management of cellulitis without signs of obvious abscess in adults ... The objective of this study was to determine the effect of soft tissue evaluations by BUS on the clinical diagnosis and management of pediatric cellulitis without signs of obvious abscess. (EurekAlert!)
Doctor finds higher calling when death knocks May 5, 2008
On his first day, a patient with a neck abscess the size of a baseball came in. The resident doctor handed Artress a scalpel. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Big Brown a big hit as unbeaten Derby favorite May 2, 2008
"He looks like he does now, maybe a little bit bigger. We were happy to have a chance with him.''Shortly after Big Brown resumed training, the first quarter crack appeared. The colt missed 45 days while an abscess healed. In mid-December at Palm Meadows in Boynton Beach, Fla., the second one appeared and Big Brown did not go to the track in January.Ian McKinlay, a hoof specialist from New York, fitted Big Brown with special rubber-tipped, glue-on shoes at $550 a pair."When he hits the ground, it... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Unbeaten Big Brown early favorite for Kentucky Derby May 2, 2008
" Shortly after Big Brown resumed training, the first quarter crack appeared. The colt missed 45 days while an abscess healed. In mid-December at Palm Meadows in Boynton Beach, Fla., the second one appeared and Big Brown did not go to the track in January. Ian McKinlay, a hoof specialist from New York, fitted Big Brown with special rubber-tipped, glue-on shoes at $550 a pair. "When he hits the ground, it takes some of that concussion away," Dutrow explained. Since then, it's been all good. With... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Big Brown's stock is up, but it could really soar Apr 23, 2008
Shortly after IEAH purchased him, Big Brown got an abscess in the sole of his left front hoof, which caused a wall separation and kept him idle for 45 days. He had the same injury in his right front hoof in mid-December and did not train in January. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Anti-heroin drug bagged Apr 21, 2008
A study published yesterday has found that of 12 implant patients admitted to two Sydney hospitals last year six were suffering severe dehydration, one had acute renal failure and another had an abscess at the implant site. "These cases challenge the notion that a naltrexone implant is a safe procedure," said study leader Nicholas Lintzeris. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Boss is all agog at chances of glory Apr 19, 2008
" When the South Australian Pago Pago won the slipper in 1963, it was conducted for the first and only time on a Wednesday. The Saturday meeting was washed out but the surface was still heavy four days later. SA's only representative this year is unbeaten filly Augusta Proud, which was given the all-clear to start yesterday and will be ridden by Golden Slipper debutante Clare Lindop. Augusta Proud pulled up scratchy after winning the recent Magic Millions and was trotted up before Racing NSW... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Slipper trio face vet tests Apr 18, 2008
The David Payne-trained Stripper, which raced her way into the Golden Slipper with a Sweet Embrace Stakes win three weeks ago, was found to have an abscess on its near-fore hoof, with Racing NSW chief steward Ray Murrihy inspecting the filly on Thursday. "A farrier went around and saw the horse, and the abscess has burst and a poultice was applied," Murrihy reported. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The Causes of Infection Apr 16, 2008
Bacteria: the many types are responsible for a very large number of diseases such as gastroenteritis, sore throat, abscess, tuberculosis and meningitis. They respond to antibiotics, however resistance is a growing problem. (Suite101.com)
Spiritual leaders answer: this week’s subject perseverance Apr 11, 2008
The tooth had been completely healed with no signs of decay or abscess. Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Weep, Anchorage, Buzzwinkle is no more Apr 5, 2008
But a post-mortem check of the moose revealed a large abscess under the surface, which likely slowed him down and hindered his ability to browse for food, Sinnott said. The even-tempered moose has popped up sporadically over the years, but it wasn't until he got his antlers tangled in a rope swing in a Turnagain Parkway yard in November 2004 that he got darted and tagged, becoming instantly recognizable, Sinnott said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Republican report backs up Clemens Mar 26, 2008
It includes portions of previously undisclosed interviews with new witnesses and addresses issues such as whether Clemens attended a party at then-teammate Jose Cansecos house in 1998; information about injections of vitamin B-12; and whether Clemens developed an abscess on his buttocks. The report Weighing the Committee Record: A Balanced Review of the Evidence Regarding Performance Enhancing Drugs in Baseball stands as a counterpoint to the 18-page memo compiled by majority... (MSNBC -- Sports)
GOP Goes to Bat for Clemens vs. Dems Mar 26, 2008
The 109-page Republican report includes new testimony about Clemens' former trainer Brian McNamee's allegations that Clemens attended a 1998 party at then-teammate Jose Canseco's house, Clemens' statements that he received vitamin B-12 injections from McNamee, and McNamee's accusations that Clemens developed an abscess on his buttocks, an injury that could have been the result of steroid injections. It is the latest salvo in a bitterly partisan issue dating back to the pitcher's contentious Feb.... (ABC News)
Curing Kitty: What's it worth to you? Mar 15, 2008
VANCOUVER Jennifer Ross is the kind of dutiful dog owner who once shelled out $15,000 for veterinary care in a single visit after her dog developed an abscess in his pancreas. "Frankly, when I pay my bill at the vet, I have no idea what the charges relate to. I just think, 'Oh my God, this is expensive,' " says Ms. Ross, an Ottawa-area Web writer and strategist. (Globe and Mail)
Will Wings, Sens rebound? Mar 8, 2008
ESPN - Will Red Wings, Sens rebound and become a Cup threat again. Will Red Wings, Sens rebound and become a Cup threat again. (ESPN -- NHL)
Failure to provide vet care for cat with abscess Mar 7, 2008
The cat had an abscess on its face ... When an officer returned, the abscess was oozing and bleeding. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Spiders take blame for wound too often Mar 6, 2008
"People think if they have a boil or abscess -- something itching, red or swollen -- then it must have been a spider that came up and attacked them." ... Although countless Georgians head to emergency rooms each year with boils, abscesses and other wounds attributed to the brown recluse spider's flesh-rotting venom, the primary culprit is something much simpler, and much more common, according to veterinary entomologist Nancy Hinkle, of the University of Georgia Extension Service in Athens ...... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Elephant foot disease widespread in Indonesia Mar 3, 2008
The spacious peat land, rain forests and palm oil plantations in the province are safe havens for mosquitoes which transmit the tropical foot abscess disease filariasis, in addition to dengue and malaria ... Early symptoms include a high fever which recurs for about three days each month, red lines on swollen legs and feet and abscess on the feet. (Xinhuanet, China)
Nurses: the angels who fell from grace? Mar 2, 2008
He was admitted to the Royal United Hospital in Bath, last August, for the treatment of an abscess and was unimpressed with the quality of care he received. Bedside manners: This scene from Lamp Still Burns reflects a time when nurses were trained to more exacting standards. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Shoreline Dentist Loses License For Overly Sedating Woman Mar 2, 2008
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission says the female patient sought treatment for an abscess in October 2007. Wodja prescribed her several narcotic drugs and a sedative, and told her to return at night after taking some of the sedative. (Q13.com, WA)
Yanko's return puts things in perspective Feb 28, 2008
" After the surgery, Yanko began radiation treatments and thought he was in good shape. Then there was more bad news: The doctors thought the cancer was coming back. This time, they said Yanko had three or four years to live. Yanko then turned to doctors at the University of California-San Francisco medical center for assistance. UCSF doctors thought they found something in his brain in June 2004. As a result, they performed a Gamma Knife Procedure, a knifeless surgery that allows doctors to... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Saving facePhotographer helps Afghan girl seek vital surgery in Italy Feb 27, 2008
He organised Shabana's first operation in the city when she was aged just nine-months-old and suffering from a severe facial abscess on her face. Afghanistan's infrastructure has been damaged by years of war. (BBC News -- Health)
Complaints surge after banned doctor Graeme Stephen Reeves exposed Feb 25, 2008
In one of the complaints sent to Ms Long yesterday a woman said her genitals "look like a frill-necked lizard" after being unnecessarily sewn up by Dr Reeves in an operation to treat an abscess. Dr Reeves could not be contacted for comment yesterday. (NEWS.com.au)
The ugly truth about life with a 'superbug' Feb 23, 2008
The abscess underneath was big enough that they had to pack it with absorbent material to soak up pus. When they cultured the infection, I finally learned it was MRSA. The doctors changed my antibiotic to Augmentin, because the first one wouldn't work against the resistant bug. (CNN)
Rugby Union | Six Nations: More new players for Saturday clashes Feb 21, 2008
The only other two changes by coach Brian Ashton were in the front row, where Andrew Sheridan replaced Tim Payne at loosehead prop after recovering from an abscess near his Achilles tendon, and captain Phil Vickery was back after withdrawing just before the Italy game with a stomach complaint. England has only two points from two games so far and Ashton resisted the temptation to make more changes, such as drafting in Danny Cipriani to replace flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson or fullback Iain Balshaw. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Violence and healing on a wintry farm Feb 20, 2008
A horse's mobility is everything, and I began wondering about a hoof abscess or a muscle strain. But when I walked over to Ida, I saw a gaping wound on her neck. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Leg injury sidelines Natural Destiny Feb 19, 2008
"It came up like an abscess and I treated it as such," Yorke said. "But it didn't respond so I drove him to the equine centre at Randwick. "Jonathon Lumsden is the chief surgeon there and a genius with these sorts of things and he says he's never seen anything like it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Clemens, McNamee face off in D.C. Feb 15, 2008
" Clemens' attorneys, Hardin and Lanny Breuer, attempted to address chairman Waxman, but House rules do not permit them to be officially recognized. "It was my idea to investigate what the witness knows, like any lawyer in the free world," Hardin said. Rep. Davis, continuing a line of questioning, attempted to punch holes in McNamee's contention that Clemens developed an abscess on his buttocks in 1998 after a hurried injection at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. McNamee said the... (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Clemens is hit hard on the Hill Feb 14, 2008
Clemens also sparred with committee Democrats over conflicting reports about an abscess that developed on his buttocks in 1998. Clemens provided documents stating the sore stemmed from an injection of B-12 he received from a physician for the Toronto Blue Jays, while Representative Stephen Lynch, a Democrat from South Boston, said an Army medical specialist determined the abscess could have resulted from a steroid injection. (Boston Globe)
Notes on hearing, links to key documents Feb 14, 2008
focused on the abscess that was reported by Roger Clemens during the 1998. The mass on Clemens' buttocks was "likely related to the patient's prior attempted intermuscular injection," according to a doctor. (USA Today -- Sports)
Under oath, McNamee and Clemens draw battle lines Feb 14, 2008
1998 abscess on Clemens' buttocks ... Clemens says a gluteus muscle strain or "a bad shot" of B-12 from the Blue Jays team doctor could have created the abscess ... A doctor consulted by the committee says he never saw such a reaction from a B-12 shot and that an abscess is "more compatible with Winstrol injection.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Jury selection delayed again Feb 14, 2008
Maier said White County Circuit Court Judge Thomas H. Sutton cited two reasons for delaying the proceedings one more day: The roads remain slick and hazardous in the wake of a winter storm that moved through the area earlier in the week, and the extra day will allow Pate additional time to recover from his tooth abscess and influenza ... Dr. Saqib testified at a hearing Monday afternoon that Pate was suffering from a fever, bronchitis and a tooth abscess. (Carmi Times, IL)
Hard Ball In The Beltway Feb 14, 2008
McNamee claims a Toronto Blue Jays trainer told him that Clemens had developed a skin abscess. McNamee thought it may have been caused by a syringe used for injecting steroids. (Forbes -- Business)
Court proceedings in Pate case delayed; defendant ill Feb 13, 2008
8 degree fever, acute bronchitis and a possible tooth abscess. He said a blood test confirmed an elevated white blood cell count, indicative of an infection. (Carmi Times, IL)
Italy wary of England backlash Feb 10, 2008
England lost centre Mike Tindall (bruised liver), wing David Strettle (foot) and flanker Tom Rees (knee) for the tournament in last weekend's 26-19 defeat to Wales, while Lewis Moody (Achilles) and Andrew Sheridan (leg abscess) miss the Rome trip and captain Phil Vickery is a doubt with a calf problem. England are a great team, they are World Cup finalists and I don't think four or five injuries will create a problem for them, Azzurri flanker Mauro Bergamasco said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
New injury blow for England Feb 8, 2008
England lost their other first-choice prop on Wednesday when loosehead Andrew Sheridan was ruled out with a leg abscess after a cut on his heel became infected. Matt Stevens, named on the bench for Sunday's game, is the natural stand-in for Vickery, having replaced him during most of England's games during the World Cup and started in his place for three matches following his captain's suspension. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
England will not go back: Ashton Feb 7, 2008
With Mike Tindall, David Strettle and Tom Rees already out of the tournament and Lewis Moody ruled out of the Italy game, Ashton also lost prop Andrew Sheridan after he developed an infected abscess in a cut near his Achilles tendon. The loosehead, a piledriving presence in England's front row, also missed a World Cup warm-up against France in August after developing an infection after an insect bite. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rugby Union | Six Nations: Injuries force changes for next matches Feb 7, 2008
The loosehead prop has an abscess near his Achilles tendon and, despite antibiotics and a minor operation to drain the infection, he hasn't recovered in time for Sunday's game in Rome. Sheridan joins center Mike Tindall, winger Dave Strettle and backrowers Tom Rees and Lewis Moody out injured as England aims to rebound from losing 26-19 at Twickenham on Saturday after having led 19-6. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Patients 'shafted' by states dental police Feb 5, 2008
She sued dentist Dr. John Christian Schiro because she said, I had an abscess on a tooth he crowned. And she claims Dr. Schiro damaged two other healthy teeth. (KHOU.com, TX)
Open Wide! Nation's Dentists Address Access With Free Care for Kids Jan 31, 2008
Untreated oral disease has been linked to childhood infections and more catastrophic illnesses such as the untreated abscess that took the life in 2007 of a 12-year-old Maryland boy, Deamonte Driver ... The ADA strongly supports several bills before Congress to help improve access to oral health care, including the Children's Dental Health Improvement Act of 2007 and H.R. 2371, known as "Deamonte's Law," named for the child who died in Maryland of an untreated abscess. (PR Newswire)
Homosexuals Squelch Facts About MRSA Outbreak, Conservatives Say Jan 29, 2008
Diggs noted that the study itself pointed out that the infection manifests as "an abscess in the buttocks, genitals or perineum" and concluded that it "probably started out in San Francisco, and has been disseminated by the frequent cross-coastal travel" of homosexual men traveling from San Francisco to Boston. "Men who practice anal sex, men who have promiscuous sex, men who have multiple partners in short periods of time are much more likely to spread this disease," he said. (CNSnews.com)
