Pot belly linked to heart disease Aug 27, 2008
The authors looked at men and women who underwent medical tests and imaging scans to identify the early signs of atherosclerosis - the narrowing and hardening of the arteries linked to the development of cardiovascular disease. Body shape important. (Yahoo News -- Heart Disease & Cardiovascular Disorders)
Pastor tells of porn addiction Aug 26, 2008
"The National Executive of the ACC is taking this matter very seriously and is awaiting the results of the medical tests before determining the full extent of the discipline that will be imposed upon him. "Michael Guglielmucci has not been a paid staff member of Edge Church for eight years. "Michael has lived in three other states of Australia since leaving us and has been a minister on staff in two other churches since leaving our employ. "He has not received any money from Edge Church... (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Arizona loses top TE Gronkowski to strep throat Aug 26, 2008
Additional medical tests are scheduled. "Robbie is pretty much ruled out for this week's game," Stoops said on Monday. (ESPN -- College Football News)
This is only a test: 6 exams explained Aug 25, 2008
It's a fact of midlife: After 40, we're more likely to need certain medical tests to preserve our health. Learning that you have to undergo something with a hard-to-pronounce name (what is a colposcopy, anyway. (MSNBC -- Health)
Almost Half of Working America Plagued by Medical Debt Aug 25, 2008
- 47% of all uninsured or underinsured working-age Americans reported deficiencies in health care that included delays in getting needed medical tests, duplication of expensive medical tests, and delayed results even when tests indicated abnormalities, compared to only 26% of adequately insured Americans reporting similar inefficiencies in medical care. The nation s current economic slump, including skyrocketing food and gas prices, declining home values, and stagnant incomes, poses serious risk... (MedHeadlines)
TN: To marry, get 'no HIV' certificate Aug 23, 2008
The two parties agreed and Selvam and his bride underwent the necessary medical tests at the Theni government hospital. When they got the results the same evening, Selvam came to know that he had tested positive 00004000 for HIV.. (India Times, India)
Doctor Charged With No-Fault Insurance Fraud Aug 22, 2008
The defendant is allegedto have caused fraudulent claims for these unrendered and unnecessary medical tests to be submittedto a number of no-fault insurance companies in an amount totaling more than $18,000. Brown noted that the matter would be referred to the New York StateDepartment of Health s Office of Professional Medical Conduct for a review of the defendant slicense to practice medicine. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
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A battery of medical tests turned up no plausible diagnosis and Uhl was sent to Iowa City for a more in-depth exam. There doctors told him he had fibromyalgia, a disease characterized by widespread pain and fatigue. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Athens Tech to get first master's program Aug 21, 2008
Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Weekend Warriors? Not anymoreGiving National Guard members more time off to cost over $128 million Aug 21, 2008
That would allow soldiers to train, get required medical tests and do some paperwork while at home for much of the 12 months prior to heading to one of 10 mobilization centers for their final prewar training and equipment. But it's an expensive exercise, and training and equipping these part-time troops will cost nearly double the estimated $128 million pricetag of revamping the nature of their active-duty tours. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Sonic Healthcare Posts Record Half-Year Profit, Boosted by Acquisitions Aug 21, 2008
Sonic spent more than $1 billion on 13 purchases in the past two years, becoming the largest provider of blood screening, X-rays and other medical tests in Europe and No. 3 in the U.S. ... the largest U.S. provider of medical tests, has gained 2. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Trace arsenic in water tied to diabetes Aug 20, 2008
Still, the analysis of 788 adults' medical tests found a nearly fourfold increase in the risk of diabetes in people with low arsenic concentrations in their urine compared to people with even lower levels. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Overhauling Guard training is costly Aug 20, 2008
That would allow soldiers to train, get required medical tests and do some paperwork while at home for much of the 12 months prior to heading to one of 10 mobilization centers for their final prewar training and equipment. Cost could double estimateBut it's an expensive exercise, and training and equipping these part-time troops will cost nearly double the estimated $128 million pricetag of revamping the nature of their active-duty tours. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Overhauling the Guards training likely to be costly Aug 20, 2008
That would allow soldiers to train, get required medical tests and do some paperwork while at home for much of the 12 months prior to heading to one of 10 mobilization centers for their final prewar training and equipment. But it s an expensive exercise, and training and equipping these part-time troops will cost nearly double the estimated 128 million pricetag of revamping the nature of their active-duty tours. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
79 million US adults have medical bill problems or are paying off medical debt Aug 20, 2008
People who are uninsured or underinsured experience inefficient care; nearly half of adults (47%) under age 65 who had gaps in their health insurance or were underinsured reported they had experienced problems such as test results not being available on time, receiving duplicate medical tests, and delays in receiving results of abnormal test results; in contrast just 26 percent of adults who are adequately insured reported these inefficiencies. Methodology. (EurekAlert!)
Jade Goody detected with cancer Aug 19, 2008
LONDON: British reality TV star Jade Goody, who came to India to participate in the second season of Indian show "Bigg Boss", has been detected with cancer and will now leave the series. Goody, 27, and a mother of two, is suffering from cervical cancer, thesun. (India Times)
Footballers' hearts get special attention Aug 19, 2008
Like other elite athletes at the school in Athens, Georgia, he was required to undergo a battery of medical tests before he took the field. What made this checkup unique is that it specifically screens athletes for the risk of sudden cardiac arrest and other heart problems. (CNN)
Costs soar for National Guard training overhaul Aug 19, 2008
That would allow soldiers to train, get required medical tests and do some paperwork while at home for much of the 12 months prior to heading to one of 10 mobilization centers for their final prewar training and equipment. Depending on the size and type of unit, soldiers now are spending anywhere from two weeks to more than two months at the mobilization center, where they get their final, most up-to-date training. (AL.com)
AngloGold Ashanti encourages staff to live healthier lifestyles Aug 17, 2008
The project is to encourage the workers of the Mine to undergo medical tests to know their status in 'Metabolic Syndromes' like hypertension, diabetes, high blood cholesterol levels and obesity, which is on the increase. The results would enable the medical personnel advice the victims. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Suppan enjoys pitching at home in LA Aug 17, 2008
Tidbits Injured third baseman Russell Branyan returned to Milwaukee for medical tests earlier this week after he was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right oblique strain. Branyan felt pain in his side during a batting practice swing on Tuesday and could remain sidelined deep into September. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Pack loses top receiver Aug 16, 2008
He underwent a series of medical tests and learned the results on Thursday. A junior, Bowens made 41 catches last season and tied for the team lead with three touchdown catches. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Iraq president has heart surgery Aug 15, 2008
The 74-year-old Mr Talabani left Iraq on 2 August to undergo unspecified medical tests and for treatment on his knee, his website said ... Meanshile, Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi was in Turkey this week undergoing medical tests ... Prime Minister Nouri Maliki had medical tests in London for heart problems earlier in the year. (BBC News -- Africa)
Medical Test Results Slow For Minorities Aug 15, 2008
Ordering and getting results from medical tests is a problem in many family practice clinics, according to a new study, and the problem is especially bad for minority patients. Researchers took anonymous reports from eight practices for 32 weeks. (Click2Houston, TX)
Iraqi president undergoes heart surgery Aug 14, 2008
Talabani, 74, left on August 2 to undergo medical tests and treatment for his knee, according to the official website of the presidency. The ethnic Kurd, who has been president since 2005, travelled to the US for medical check-ups last year and was treated for dehydration and exhaustion in neighbouring Jordan in February 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Why Is Breaking Records So Easy These Days? Aug 14, 2008
Human Nature : Olympic Inflation. Science, Technology, and Life. (Slate)
Ballard's budget pains may be worse than physical ones Aug 13, 2008
Mayor Greg Ballard did exactly that Tuesday afternoon, arriving like a trouper at The Star about five hours after his press office released the aforementioned statement about chest pains and medical tests. Given the circumstances, one colleague urged those of us attending the meeting to "play nice" with the mayor so as not to "stress him out." She was half-joking. (Indianapolis Star)
What's Up, Docs? Aug 13, 2008
Get copies of all relevant medical tests, reports and X-rays from your doctor's office. Don't wait until the last minute to request records since the process often takes a while. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Rape of call centre staff confirmed Aug 12, 2008
Pune: Medical tests confirmed that the IBM call centre employee was raped last week even as the police Monday waited to speak with the victim for further details to speed up the investigation. The 22-year-old customer care executive, hospitalised after the alleged gang-rape in the intervening night of August 7-8, remained in a state of shock and was yet to give her version of the incident that police consider crucial. (Sify.com, India)
Olsen's start in the air, but Marlins confident Aug 11, 2008
Olsen has not had any medical tests taken, which is another reason the club is confident the ankle won't keep him out on Thursday. Added Gonzalez on whether Olsen will start against the Cardinals: "I'll be surprised if he doesn't.". (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Fatigue Threatens Noguchi Defense of Women's Marathon Crown, Yomiuri Says Aug 10, 2008
Aug. 10 (Bloomberg) -- of Japan has undergone medical tests for fatigue that's threatening her attempt to become the first repeat winner of the Olympic women's marathon, the Yomiuri reported. Noguchi, 30, returned to Japan from Switzerland three days ahead of schedule last week to consult specialists, according to the report. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Choosing medicine Aug 9, 2008
Santillo self-designed a courier service program which takes volunteers from one stretch of the hospital to the other running necessary errands like bringing specimens from the floor to the lab, transporting patients to medical tests, interacting with and discharging patients, working in the medical records department and in the emergency room, among other things. I think they gain an inside look at how a hospital is run, especially those participating in the courier service because they see so... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Nigeria: Corruption Commission Arrests Former Ports Authority Chairman Aug 9, 2008
Secondly, a daft like him is not ashamed to tell the press that he went abroad for medical tests, all of which could be done in Nigeria, if people like him and his co-looters, Obasanjo and his family members had not delibrately staffed our health ministry of necessary funds. I wonder if all these. (allAfrica.com)
Fulham sign Johnson from Everton Aug 7, 2008
Johnson had originally been expected to sign last week but the transfer was held up amid media reports that Fulham were unhappy with the result of the player's medical tests. The clubs finally reached an agreement on a four-year deal for Johnson, Fulham said on their website (www. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Neumar's ashes show no poison Aug 7, 2008
Richmond County Homicide Investigator James Kelly said barium is common in medical tests, such as a CT scan, and that Mr. Neumar had many before his death. Investigators received his ashes last week and have spent the past few days discussing the results with his doctors. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Marlins activate Treanor, demote Hoover Aug 6, 2008
Recently, medical tests showed Treanor has three separate muscle tears in his hip/pelvic area. If there are any further setbacks, he likely would have to undergo surgery, which would take roughly four-to-six weeks to recover. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
An old scourge persists in N.C. Aug 6, 2008
Each positive test would mean ordering further medical tests, developing a treatment plan, buying the drugs and deploying a nurse to administer them. Public health workers must watch most patients take each dose of their treatment, which sometimes entails several pills a week for months. (News & Observer)
Parents busted after child eats pot Aug 4, 2008
Medical tests showed the girl had ingested an unknown quantity of marijuana, but the child's parents denied it, police reports said. Detectives went to the couple's home and found what was described in police reports as a "disgusting and unhealthy" living situation, Louis said. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Girl who ate drugs, lived in feces in CPS care Aug 4, 2008
According to police reports, medical tests showed that the girl had ingested an unknown quantity of marijuana in the past 12 hours, but the child's parents denied that was possible. Detectives then searched the couple's home in the 12900 block of West Windrose Drive and discovered what police called a "disgusting and unhealthy" living situation, Louis said. (AZCentral -- News)
2008 Olympics Aug 3, 2008
The three-time Grand Slam singles champion said on her Web site Thursday that an MRI exam and other medical tests showed she has two small tears in tendons in her shoulder. 7. (Herald Sun)
France's Thuram retiring due to heart condition Aug 2, 2008
But at a June 27 news conference, Thuram said pre-transfer medical tests found that he has an enlarged heart. Thuram's brother died of cardiac problems, and Thuram indicated that his mother has also had complications. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Pot belly linked to heart disease Aug 1, 2008
The authors looked at men and women who underwent medical tests and imaging scans to identify the early signs of atherosclerosis - the narrowing and hardening of the arteries linked to the development of cardiovascular disease. Body shape important. (Yahoo News -- Heart Disease & Cardiovascular Disorders)
Doping scandal hits Russia Aug 1, 2008
The three-time Grand Slam singles champion said on her Web site Thursday that an MRI exam and other medical tests showed she has two small tears in tendons in her shoulder. BAGHDATIS OUT: Marcos Baghdatis, the 2006 Australian Open finalist, was ruled out of the Olympics because of a right wrist injury. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sharapova out of Olympics with shoulder injury Aug 1, 2008
The three-time Grand Slam singles champion said on her Web site Thursday that an MRI exam and other medical tests showed she has two small tears in tendons in her shoulder. The right-handed Sharapova pulled out of the WTA tournament in Montreal because of the shoulder on Wednesday night -- after winning a nearly three-hour match in which she double-faulted a whopping 17 times. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Olympic Notebook: U.S. men roll past Turkey in exhibition (Today) Aug 1, 2008
The three-time Grand Slam singles champion said that medical tests show she has two small tears in her shoulder's tendons. Cyprus' Marcos Baghdatis, the 2006 Australian Open finalist, is out of the Games with a right wrist injury. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
CSMMU to crack the whip on staff Aug 1, 2008
While instructions have been issued to all faculty members not to indulge in any kind of malpractice, soon university will launch an awareness drive asking patients to inform the administration, if a doctor or a para-medic refers them to private clinics for medical tests or treatment. Doctors have also been told not to ask patients to buy medicines, which are available in CSMMU patient welfare stores, from private shops outside the campus. (Times of India)
Prostate Cancer Linked to X-Rays Jul 31, 2008
Professor Kenneth Muir, who led the study, said, Although these results show some increase in the risk of developing prostate cancer in men who had previously had certain radiological medical tests, we want to reassure men that the absolute risks are small and there is no proof that the radiological tests actually caused any of the cancers. . (Newsmax)
Inverness loss narrows in quarter Jul 30, 2008
Medical diagnostic products maker Inverness Medical Innovations Inc. said its second-quarter loss narrowed as sales of its medical tests and systems rose. The Waltham company lost $33. (Boston Globe)
Lost dog found in MT on way back to NY Jul 30, 2008
Richard Solomon flew home for more medical tests and treatment and his friend agreed to drive the car, and Kit, back to Albany. The plan went astray in Billings. (Montana Standard, MT)
Democratic Ghana in Authoritative Africa Jul 28, 2008
With reference to Ghana again, Asamoah-Gyan, Ghana's soccer player in the 2008 African Cup of Nations in Ghana, who suffered head injuries during the tournament required expert medical tests. The whole country could not find any equipment in Ghana to detect his ailment except some 800 miles in far way Nigeria and the country sees nothing wrong with that. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Patient Privacy Assured By Electronic Censor Jul 27, 2008
18, 2008) Who owns your medical tests results and your personal health data. Such a vexing question cuts to the core of personal liberty and freedom of information. (Science Daily)
Fresh nuclear incident in France Jul 24, 2008
The rise in radiation prompted 97 EDF and maintenance subcontractors to be evacuated and sent for medical tests. "Seventy of them show low traces of radioelements, below one 40th of the authorised limit," EDF said, adding that the incident would not affect people's health or the environment. (BBC News -- Europe)
Glock will be fit for todays test, say Toyota Jul 24, 2008
The 26-year-old German, who will join the team in Jerez, spent Sunday night in hospital in Ludwigshafen for precautionary checks and returned home on Monday before further medical tests. Those tests have confirmed Timo suffered no injuries or concussion, Toyota said in a statement. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Doctors switch to 'concierge' practices Jul 24, 2008
Although the annual fee generally buys the patient the doctor's services, it typically does not cover other medical costs, such as hospitalizations or medical tests. Decline in doctors Fewer medical-school graduates are pursuing careers in general internal medicine. (AZCentral -- Business)
Pa. parents sue FirstEnergy over girl’s illness Jul 23, 2008
The girl s doctors have recommended future medical tests on her kidneys, lungs and central nervous system to monitor her exposure to the toxic and hazardous materials, the suit said. The environmental group PennFuture sued FirstEnergy last year, claiming the plant violated visible emissions standards at least 250 times between November 2002 and March 2007. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Bara sells Oleguer to Ajax Jul 23, 2008
The deal is dependent on negotiations between Ajax and Oleguer, who is in Amsterdam for routine medical tests on Tuesday. Oleguer, who scored one goal in 167 games for Barcelona, made his debut in 2003 after joining the youth academy two years earlier. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Ticking kitchen timer set off bomb evacuation at Rockhampton Hospital Jul 22, 2008
"Some patients would have been on the road for hours to attend appointments, others would have been preparing themselves mentally for their surgical procedures. Ms Seth said the bomb scare highlighted how well Queensland Health worked with the other emergency services Queensland Police Service, Queensland Ambulance Service and Queensland Fire and Rescue Service. The timer was sent to the hospital by a company that provides medical tests that take a set amount of time. Local news Australian news... (Rockhampton Morning Bulletin)
* Sports Soccer Shorts Jul 21, 2008
Cameroon international Etoo, deemed surplus along with Ronaldinho and Deco last month by new coach Pep Guardiola, underwent medical tests on his first day back at Barcelona after his vacation, the club said in a statement. Spanish media reported that Etoo, a three-times African Player of the Year, had a meeting with Barcelona officials on Saturday where he was authorized to negotiate with other teams. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hearts go out to stricken teenager Jul 20, 2008
After weeks of uncertainty about his deteriorating condition and exhaustive medical tests, the diagnosis finally came through - leukaemia - rocking the Davidson family and the club. Davidson had chemotherapy last week and medicos are optimistic he will make a full recovery and return to football. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bravo scores KO on chaotic fight card (29) Jul 20, 2008
He flew into America to go through the standard battery of medical tests every fighter completes before stepping into a ring. The afternoon before the bout, Amidu passes every test except one a positive showing for hepatitis. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Anwar not made to strip naked,says HKL director Jul 19, 2008
Anwar not made to strip naked, says HKL director. Web search enhanced by. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Byrnes back in D-backs' clubhouse Jul 19, 2008
Byrnes has been in the Bay Area seeing different doctors and going through medical tests. He opted not to have surgery, carefully weighing his options, but there is still no timetable for his return. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Bank of America promotes 2 at US Trust subsidiary Jul 18, 2008
BG is trying to develop novel medical tests for congestive heart failure and other maladies based on proteins and other molecules found in the body. The company said the financing round included Capital Management, GE Asset Management and Smallcap World Fund, Flagship Ventures, Gilde Healthcare Partners, , and Stelios Papadopoulos. (Boston Globe)
Let's be Neighbors Carolyn Mills, Jul 18, 2008
They had the same flight as Don and Carolyn Sisson who were flying to Anderson for more medical tests. Don is to have surgery on July 23rd. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Ronaldinho flies out as Hleb flies in Jul 17, 2008
Meanwhile, Alexander Hleb, a Belarussian midfielder, flew to Barcelona for his medical tests before being presented to the public. The 27-year-old Hleb scored 10 goals for Arsenal after joining from Stuttgart in 2005. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Insurance solutions from Tata AIG Jul 16, 2008
A customer-friendly feature of this plan is the waiver of medical tests up to a limit of Rs 5-lakh and till the age of 55 years. The product also has the flexibility of allowing the premium amount to be bundled with the loan amount. (India Times)
