Olympics: Phelps rises again as first drug failures tarnish Games Aug 16, 2008
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Do you think school starts too early? Aug 15, 2008
if I were you; he might be the one doing your heart surgery some day. p.s.s- While we are all having a stab at one another's grammar and English abilities, didn't you ever learn not to start each paragraph with the same phrase (eg. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Iraq president has heart surgery Aug 15, 2008
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is recovering from heart surgery in the US, Iraqi politicians say. The operation took place at the Mayo Clinic on 6 August, an official from his party said. (BBC News -- Africa)
Phelps scoops sixth gold Aug 15, 2008
Two years ago she had minor heart surgery. "It's been a long road to get here. I cannot believe what has just happened. I've won a gold medal," said the 21-year-old. (International Herald Tribune)
Jones collapses after silver Aug 15, 2008
"... I'm a bit older now so I guess I realise what it feels like so I'm quite happy with the week. It is a bit hard to go through these times but it's all learning and I'm so pleased I've gone through it. And I need to be composed, I'm 22 now, done it for eight years and I'm getting better each time so that's good and I couldn't have given it any more so I can't be disappointed. But while Soni took more than two seconds off the previous best she been previously able to swim, Jones finished... (The Age)
Phenomenal Phelps rises again to claim sixth gold Aug 15, 2008
Rebecca Soni, who underwent heart surgery two years ago, started the US run in the pool when she upset Australia's world champion Leisel Jones to win the 200m breaststroke gold in world record time. Ryan Lochte followed with a world record win in the men's 200m backstroke, to claim his first individual gold medal, and 40 minutes later he was back in the pool to take the bronze medal behind Phelps in the medley. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Iraqi president undergoes heart surgery Aug 14, 2008
Iraq President Jalal Talabani has undergone successful heart surgery in the United States but still needs a knee operation, a senior official with his party says. "He was operated on successfully on August 6 at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and he will leave the hospital Saturday for a trip to Washington where he will rest," said the official from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Tennessee man dies in WK crash Aug 13, 2008
We did not go last year because Joe had open heart surgery, said Brenda. But we like to go and sell the things we make and the ceramic dolls. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Investigation into chief nears final stage Aug 13, 2008
In a published report, Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association General Counsel Jack Collins said that Thomas underwent bypass heart surgery after he was put on leave and is recovering at home. Thomas has been a member of the police department since 1974. (Weymouth News, MA)
Little Ionia Fun Day full of big surprises Aug 12, 2008
Less than two months removed from heart surgery, Kenneth Idler fulfilled a dream of driving his old Farmall tractor in a parade Saturday after his son and grandchildren restored it and recently presented it to him on his 87th birthday ... Making it even more special is the fact he had just had heart surgery in mid-June. (Charles City Press, IO)
Palestinians plan funeral for admired poet Aug 11, 2008
Tributes for Darwish poured in yesterday, a day after the writer, 67, died from complications after heart surgery in a US hospital in Houston. "He translated the pain of the Palestinians in a magical way. He made us cry and made us happy and shook our emotions," said Egypt's vernacular poet Ahmed Fouad Negm. (Boston Globe)
Mahmoud Darwish, poet of the Palestinians, dies Aug 10, 2008
RAMALLAH, West Bank, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Mahmoud Darwish, whose poetry his fellow Palestinians embraced as the voice of their suffering, died on Saturday after heart surgery in Texas ... Last month, Darwish, a heavy smoker who had twice before undergone major heart surgery, spoke to Reuters of his fading health and his gloomy assessment of the world he would leave. (AlertNet)
Poet Mahmoud Darwish Dead Aug 10, 2008
The predominant Palestinian poet, whose work has been translated into more than 20 languages and won numerous international awards, died following open heart surgery at a Houston hospital, said Nabil Abu Rdeneh, a spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Born to a large Muslim family in historical Palestine now modern day Israel he emerged as a Palestinian cultural icon eloquently describing his people's struggle for independence while also criticizing both the Israeli occupation and... (Time.com)
Chamberlain hopes to return in August Aug 9, 2008
The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed Teppo Numminen after the defenseman missed all but one game last season following heart surgery. The one-year deal is worth $1. (Boston Globe)
Donate blood in Jasper County Aug 9, 2008
Blood transfusions are used for trauma victims due to accidents and burns heart surgery patients, organ transplant patients, newborns and premature babies, complications during childbirth, and patents receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or other diseases, such as sickle cell disease. Your next donation opportunity is from 1-6 p.m. August 24 at Community Christian Reformed Church located at 10498 N. 450 E. in DeMotte. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Sabres re-sign Numminen Aug 9, 2008
1 million deal to remain with the Sabres Friday, after missing all but one game last season because of heart surgery ... The signing came after the Sabres were assured by both their medical staff and doctors at the Cleveland Clinic that Numminen will be capable of 00004000 playing at 100 percent after missing all but Buffalos final game last season following heart surgery to repair a faulty valve. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sabres re-sign Numminen after heart surgery Aug 9, 2008
Numminen had heart surgery to repair a faulty valve ... The signing came after the Sabres were assured by both their medical staff and doctors at the Cleveland Clinic that Numminen will be capable of playing at 100 percent after missing all but Buffalo's final game last season following heart surgery to repair a faulty valve. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Pa. court: Nurse can be fired for sex with patient Aug 8, 2008
A hospital had the right to fire a male nurse for having consensual sex with a patient less than two days after she underwent heart surgery, a state appeals court ruled Thursday ... You don t have sex with your patients after they ve had open-heart surgery, said her lawyer, Joseph M. Fioravanti. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Chinese Orphan Gets Life-Saving Heart Surgery Aug 8, 2008
ABC News: Orphan Gets Life-Saving Heart Surgery ... Eventually, the new mother found herself not only helping Samantha adjust to life in America, but also helping to prepare her for major heart surgery. (ABC News)
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Conrad, 53, died Saturday at Kentucky s St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, four days after undergoing open heart surgery. Originally from Butler, Ky. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Ask Maggie Rose: Whisper words of Wisdom Aug 7, 2008
She recently had heart surgery and I felt I needed to fly out to see her ... This is something my wife thinks is a little nutty because my mother is still very ill she was brave beyond words to have endured the heart surgery. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Review after baby's stroke missed Aug 5, 2008
It happened after Daisy Pritchard, from Penycae, near Wrexham, underwent major heart surgery at hospital in Liverpool. Daisy's parents want to know why staff there and at Wrexham's Maelor hospital where she was taken later, took so long to realise what had happened. (BBC News -- UK)
Regado Biosciences names new CEO Aug 4, 2008
The company is developing the medicine to prevent complications in patients who have had heart surgery. In 2007, Regado. (Triangle Business Journal)
Mum considers taking action against Alder Hey Aug 2, 2008
A MUM is considering taking legal action against two hospitals after her 20-month-old daughter suffered a stroke shortly after major heart surgery ... Daisy was diagnosed with a heart defect last month and was taken to Alder Hey for open heart surgery on June 27, but there were complications and Daisy s condition deteriorated. (Daily Post)
Drummond joins team, gets shot as return man Aug 1, 2008
Pasquarelli's dedication to his profession showed dramatically in February when, physically ill, he participated in a morning-long Pro Football Hall of Fame voting session the day before the Super Bowl, then wrote his column, and only then checked into a Phoenix hospital emergency room, where he immediately had quintuple bypass heart surgery. Cope gone, not forgotten. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Oregonian columnist Brian Meehan dies at 57 Jul 31, 2008
PORTLAND Brian Meehan, a sports writer and columnist for The Oregonian newspaper, has died after complications from heart surgery. He was 57. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Computers Lead To Safer Blood Transfusions, Chemotherapy Jul 30, 2008
28, 2007) Scientists have found that red blood cell transfusions given to people having heart surgery could increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. The study looked at the association between red blood. (Science Daily)
Watch George Tonner's Living History Lesson Jul 29, 2008
He said he had heart surgery in 2004, but is feeling well now. He said he also still plays golf on Thursdays with a great group of of guys. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
In the donor chair at 16 Jul 29, 2008
O'Meara needed blood when he had heart surgery at age 11. He said he again saw how important blood donations are when his father suffered a heart attack and had medical treatment that required blood. (AZCentral -- News)
Obituaries for Sunday, July 27, 2008 Jul 27, 2008
and formerly of Westby died Friday evening, July 25, 2008, at Fairview Southdale Hospital during heart surgery. She was born Feb. 29, 1960, to Sherman and Esther (Engh) Erlandson. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Albany quilter has special ties to returning soldiers Jul 25, 2008
Her youngest son had heart surgery there when he was 6 years old, which prolonged his life. He is still alive. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Bush should not pardon disgraced track star Marion Jones Jul 25, 2008
King Osifer the Proud wrote on Jul 25, 2008 5:57 AM:" Osifer is very pleased with himself that he forced Jimmy to waste his time defending the obvious. Given America's system as it is, any Canadians who come here specifically for care would be rich. Because Chennai (India) has an excellent reputation for heart surgery a lot of rich people fly there for treatment, too. But on the face of it a)do you want a health care system in which the rich get better treatment; b) do you want Canadians to all... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
One woman's quest for exceptional care: Heralding heart surgery at Mayo Clinic Jul 24, 2008
By Susan BrinkLos Angeles Times. Wednesday, July 23, 2008 10:29 AM CDT. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Charter Bank Mortgage Insurance Gives Blood Jul 23, 2008
The blood donated will be used in "cancer treatments, organ transplants, and open heart surgery," (unitedbloodservices. org) as well as for the treatment of blood clotting disorders, anemia, and hemophilia. (PR Newswire)
The Rules for Democrats and Republicans Jul 23, 2008
You wouldn't hire a plumber for open heart surgery and nobody should consider a wet behind the ears novice for the job of commander and chief. LB, DCJul 23, 2008 @ 07:38 AMAlthough this article pretty much spells out what is really going on in today's political spectrum, I think that the majority of voters see Osama Obama and the socialist dumocrats for what and who they really are. (Human Events Online)
Learning love from Baby Grace Jul 21, 2008
But my daughter and I were drawn to this particular baby because she reminded us of Lucy, my daughter's little girl, with her sweet round face and her light wispy hair and the thin pale line on her breastbone that told us she had had heart surgery, too. "How old is she?" we asked her mother. (Boston Globe)
More Smokers Seek Help With Quitting Since Latest Cigarette Tax Took Effect Jul 21, 2008
It wasn t until James Horton needed heart surgery because of clogged arteries that he decided to give up his Kool Filter Kings. If they cost $20, I wanted to buy them, because the nicotine was really inside me, said Mr. Horton, 51, who quit after his operation in April. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
What's ahead Jul 19, 2008
Proceeds will benefit Lakeside resident Judy Banks, who had emergency heart surgery recently and has no health insurance. For more information, call Lona Owens at 759-3111 or Moe Schneider at (541) 550-7233. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Care for dad, don’t guilt mom Jul 19, 2008
Dear Carolyn: My 72-year-old father recently had quintuple bypass heart surgery. My mom decided he did this to himself and now I m stuck with his problem. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
LETTERS: NCT, July 15, 2008 Jul 16, 2008
"Using the political term "partial birth abortion" to describe the procedure known medically as "intact dilation and extraction" is to utilize propaganda. That term is a public-relations invention of those seeking to outlaw a method that is very rarely used, but when deemed medically necessary, is the least invasive to the woman.Please note that we are not just talking about "late term" or "3rd trimester" abortions, which are extremely rare (less than 4 out of 10,000 abortions) and ALWAYS the... (North County Times)
Poor Blood Sugar Control After Heart Surgery Impacts Outcomes Jul 16, 2008
MONDAY, July 14 (HealthDay News) -- Maintaining proper blood sugar levels after heart surgery is essential, whether one is or isn't a diabetic, a new study shows. The British report, published in Circulation, shows that poor blood sugar control in post-heart surgery patients is linked to a fourfold increase in death and major complications, such as heart attack, neurological, kidney, lung and gastrointestinal injury ... The research, involving 9,000 heart surgery patients, was conducted by a... (MEDLINEplus)
SyntheMed Receives Canadian Approval for REPEL-CV(R) Jul 15, 2008
ISELIN, N.J., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SyntheMed, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SYMD), a biomaterials company engaged in the development and commercialization of anti-adhesion, drug delivery products and other surgical implants, announced today that REPEL-CV(R), the company's bioresorbable adhesion barrier film for the reduction of adhesions following cardiac surgery, has received Health Canada approval for use in pediatric patients who undergo open heart surgery ... Marc Sportsman,... (PR Newswire)
Remembering Dr. DeBakey Jul 15, 2008
(Please see "DR. MICHAEL DeBAKEY 1908-2008 / A heartfelt loss for Houston and medicine / Father of modern heart surgery who put city on the medical map dies just shy of 100th birthday," Page One, Sunday. Taught to sew as a child by his mother, DeBakey put these skills to use in his heart surgery operations and in developing the Dacron artificial artery, the prototype for which he sewed on his wife's sewing machine ... In 1982 he supervised the double bypass open heart surgery that again spared... (Houston Chronicle)
Heart surgery pioneer DeBakey dies at 99 Jul 15, 2008
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Houston's renowned doctor helped transform surgical practice from ... Jul 14, 2008
Heart surgery was unthinkable ... Until the 1950s, heart surgery was limited to procedures done quickly, as the brain survived without oxygen only about four minutes ... It was the nudge heart surgery needed. (Houston Chronicle)
Open heart surgery site opposed Jul 14, 2008
Three metro Atlanta hospitals Piedmont Hospital, Emory University Hospital and Emory Crawford Long Hospital filed written appeals this month opposing an open heart surgery center approved for Gwinnett Medical Center, according to the state Department of Community Health's Web site ... "However, we are confident that GMC will ultimately bring open heart surgery to Gwinnett." ... Gwinnett Medical Center, the county's largest hospital, cleared a major hurdle June 5 by gaining approval from the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dr. Michael DeBakey, 99 Jul 14, 2008
HOUSTON When Dr. Michael E. DeBakey pushed forward with his groundbreaking research and maverick approach to medicine a half century ago, heart surgery was a medical marvel ... In 1932, while in school, Dr. DeBakey invented the roller pump, which became the major component of the heart-lung machine, beginning the era of open-heart surgery. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Special Report Jul 14, 2008
The 44-year-old died in May 2000 due to complications after heart surgery. He required 544 units of blood from a pool that was 99 percent Caucasian at the time. (Q13.com, WA)
David Woodman, 22, student helped those in need Jul 13, 2008
Born with a condition that required open heart surgery in the early weeks of his life, Mr. Woodman was aware of his mortality in ways not common among college students, his parents said. Like his friends, Mr. Woodman loved to have a good time, they said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Make-A-Wish Foundation grants area boy a wish prior to surgery Jul 13, 2008
Andrew Myers (right) stands with his mother Melissa, his sister Brittney and his father James next to the Make-A-Wish Foundation limousine which took him for a shopping trip to Champaign on June 26 before his heart surgery the following Monday. Make-A-Wish Foundation grants area boy a wish prior to surgeryBy Jordan Crook\Reporter. (Hoopeston Chronicle, IL)
Miami Valley Hospital, Kettering Medical rated among best in US Jul 13, 2008
In previous years, Miami Valley has ranked in ear, nose and throat and respiratory care, digestive disorders, heart surgery and geriatrics, gynecology, neurology, neurosurgery and rheumatology. Kettering's past honors were in endocrinology, digestive disorders and cancer care, as well as in neurology and neurosurgery. (Dayton Daily News)
Anderson shows sympathy for Esposito Jul 13, 2008
Teppo Numminen Age:40 Height:6 2 Wt: 198 06-07 Stats (heart surgery in 08): 79GP, 2G, 27A, +17 Career Stats: 1315 GP, 115G, 505A, +60. So, thoughts on those two. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Pensioner has knee surgery under hypnosis Jul 8, 2008
"Every time it happened, I thought it was the pain going away, like the tide. ``I always thought that it was possible and I am proof that it is. "I think it could be used for any operation - even heart surgery. If I ever need another operation, I won 00004000 't be using anaesthetics. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Disruption of blood sugar levels after heart surgery is common Jul 8, 2008
A study reveals today that inadequate blood sugar control in patients having heart surgery is associated with a four fold increase in post-surgery death and major complications - and that the blood sugar disturbances occur in patients with and without diabetes ... Diabetes has long been associated with a poor clinical outcome following heart surgery and there have been a number of advances in operative and intensive care techniques for diabetic heart patients ... " Professor Peter Weissberg,... (EurekAlert!)
Former Sen. Jesse Helms dies at 86 Jul 5, 2008
Senator Jesse Helms was a leading voice and courageous champion for the many causes he believed in," McConnell said in a statement. Helms, 86, won election five times in North Carolina and, when Republicans twice held Senate majorities in the 1980s and 1990s, served as chairman of the agriculture and foreign relations committees. But it was serving in the minority that Helms seemed most comfortable and may have made his biggest mark. Labeled "Senator No" by his home-state newspapers, Helms... (USA Today -- News)
Some psych patients wait days in hospital ERs, report says Jul 4, 2008
A 54-year-old man only days removed from an open heart surgery said he had to curl up on the floor of a reception area, where he was kept awake by fighting between patients and security guards. Emergency physicians at other hospitals describe conditions far less grim, but they uniformly agreed that a hospital waiting room is rarely a comfortable place for someone in a psychological crisis. (MSNBC -- Health)
East Carolina Jul 3, 2008
" At left guard, junior T.J. Harper (6-2, 317) is a mid-year JUCO transfer who came through with a strong spring. At center, senior Fred Hicks (6-0, 304) started the first five games in 2007 before a broken ankle ended his season and kept him sidelined during the season. Junior Stephen Heis (6-5, 285) started the rest of the season. At right tackle, sophomore D.J. Scott (6-6, 324) started eight games as a redshirt freshman and continued to improve in the spring, while the coaches are just... (ESPN -- College Football News)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Jul 3, 2008
Baptiste, 52, died on June 22, just more than a week after undergoing heart surgery. For the memorial, which will be held at Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, the county has planned for special buses from Kekaha and Hanalei and will provide free shuttle service to and from Vidinha Stadium. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Flu's Washington looks fit for Copa final 2nd leg Jul 2, 2008
Washington appears fit to play Copa Libertadores final against Liga de Quito - - SI.com. Posted: Monday June 30, 2008 7:39 PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Sure in the summer pattern Jul 2, 2008
As taste of the heat is more to my liking after the heart surgery. If you have been there, try it. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Invasion of the Robot Surgeons Jun 30, 2008
Cancer surgery, heart surgery, brain surgery, you name itR2-D2 awaits your call. The robots even have (OK, it's run by the humans who operate the robots, but egad. (Slate)
Tomaskis to ride as July 4th parade marshals; Couple appreciates supportive community Jun 28, 2008
In February 2007, per a doctor s recommendation, Steve underwent open heart surgery and had the valves on the right side of his heart replaced. From there he spent six weeks at Otsego Memorial Hospital in cardiac rehab. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Maresh undergoes successful heart surgery Jun 27, 2008
com - Maresh undergoes successful heart surgery ... Maresh undergoes successful heart surgery. (Minnesota Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kanchana Kauffman Jun 27, 2008
passed away from complications of open heart surgery, Tuesday June 24, 2008, at the University Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz. She was born June 15, 1964, in Thailand. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Bonne Terre dedicates tennis courts to Jack Lawson Jun 25, 2008
Driemeier, who had just had heart surgery a few weeks ago, thanked everyone for their prayers and best wishes. is a reporter for the Daily Journal and can be reached at 573-431-2010, ext. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
