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What Is An Aneurysm? What Causes Aneurysm?
Published July 9, 2009, 12:13 pm, Medical News Today
An aneurysm occurs when part of a blood vessel (artery) or cardiac chamber swells, - either the blood vessel is damaged or there is a weakness in the wall of the blood vessel. As blood pressure builds up it balloons out at its weakest point. The swelling can be quite small or very large - when large it tends to extend along the blood vessel.
At Avanlee Birth and Maternity Center, women can deliver children in the water
Published July 8, 2009, 9:07 pm, Killeen Daily Herald
Water births are "a gentle birthing choice," said Jennifer L. Bennett, a licensed midwife and the clinical director of the Avanlee Birth and Maternity Center in Killeen, and they are gaining popularity in the United States.
Eye doctor saw career path early
Published July 8, 2009, 1:31 pm, The Telegraph
EDWARDSVILLE - At 10 years old, Dr. John Eigenbrodt was given a model eye by his uncle. "It sparked an interest for me," says Eigenbrodt. "I had always wanted to be involved in healthcare - the eye proved to pique my curiosity."
Hypertension Hampers Blood Flow to the Brain
Published July 8, 2009, 6:59 am, redOrbit
Anger may make you red in the face, but new research shows that rush of blood may be cut off by high blood pressure -- posing a potential risk to the brain.The University of Southern California and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center evaluated 30 healthy volunteers (19 to 60 years of age) and 28 patients with high blood pressure (38 to 64 years of age).
Study: Patients’ health records may not reflect doctors’ orders
Published July 8, 2009, 5:58 am, The Daily Iowan
A rare heart abnormality may seem noteworthy in patient’s medical record. But a recent study shows roughly 60 percent of those with the problem had no record of it even after three months of physicians discovering it.
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine, July 7, 2009
Published July 8, 2009, 3:15 am, Medical News Today
EARLY RELEASES:1. Travel Associated With Three-Fold Increase in Risk for Venous Thromboembolism Hundreds of millions of people will embark on long-distance journeys this summer. With long-distance travel comes an increased risk for travel-related venous thrombeoembolism (VTE). VTE is a serious, potentially deadly condition where blood cells form a clot within a vein.
Minimally invasive hysterectomies often a good choice for women
Published July 7, 2009, 9:27 pm, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Allegheny General Hospital personnel rolled Tinisha Nelson into a surgical suite for her robot-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy about 2 p.m. on June 11.
Despite More Tests, Some Aren't Getting Results
Published July 7, 2009, 12:29 pm, MedicineNet.com
Title: Despite More Tests, Some Aren't Getting Results Category: Health News Created: 7/7/2009 7:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/7/2009 7:00:03 AM
Hospitals should offer mothers 'chilled out' maternity rooms and scrap traditional beds
Published July 7, 2009, 7:35 am, Daily Mail
Hospitals should offer mothers 'chilled out' maternity rooms and scrap traditional beds
Despite More Tests, Some Aren't Getting Results
Published July 7, 2009, 12:28 am, HealthCentral
Electronic record-keeping alone isn't the answer, researcher says.
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