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Victim still in coma
Published January 7, 2009, 9:19 pm, The Port Lavaca Wave
Thomas MaHoney of Victoria, one of two occupants in a pickup truck who were severely injured in an accident at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, remained in a coma Wednesday at University Hospital of San Antonio.
Saginaw doctors move toward robotic artery surgery
Published January 7, 2009, 4:49 pm, The Saginaw News
New devices that staple coronary arteries into place during bypass surgery -- instead of a surgeon sewing by hand -- could allow for robotic-assisted heart bypasses in Saginaw within a few months. During such operations, a surgeon takes a small...
Caplan Guild holds its 50th anniversary celebration
Published January 7, 2009, 1:35 pm, Westminster Community Times
Dorothy Friedman Caplan Guild: Dr. Gary Cohen, the medical director of the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute at Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) and assistant professor of oncology at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital, was the honoree at the Caplan Guild’s 50th anniversary celebration at the posh Inter-Continental Harbor Court Hotel.
Gene Linked To Inherited Form Of Fatal Lung Disease Identified
Published January 7, 2009, 9:11 am, Science Daily
Researchers have determined that a mutation in a gene known for its role in defending the lungs against invading pathogens is responsible for some inherited cases of a lethal lung disease affecting older adults. The same mutation may also be associated with lung cancer, the researchers said.
Ross Memorial Hospital to improve its clinical services
Published January 7, 2009, 8:17 am, myKawartha.com
With the long-term impact yet unclear, Ross Memorial Hospital looks forward to seeing a number of improvements as part of its involvement in a clinical services plan for the region.
More Men Die From COPD Compared To Women
Published January 7, 2009, 3:15 am, Medical News Today
Men across the Asia-Pacific region have consistently higher mortality and hospitalization rates for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than corresponding rates for women in the region. This higher rate for men reflects a different risk profile for men and women - in particular the higher prevalence of smoking among men across the Asia- Pacific region.
Dog injured at Borderland
Published January 6, 2009, 1:23 pm, Norton Mirror
The first weekend of 2009 was one of the worst she’s ever had, said Betsy Gold, a dog owner from Sharon.
Two-Year Study Confirms Use of LeMaitre Vascular's Endovascular Stent Graft to Treat Thoracic Aortic Disease
Published January 6, 2009, 11:30 am, GlobeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance
BURLINGTON, Mass., Jan. 6, 2009 -- LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. today announced the publication of a study in the Journal of Endovascular Therapy confirming the use of LeMaitre's endovascular thoracic stent graft in the treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections.
Treatment Of Patients With Heart Blockage Guided By New Appropriate Use Criteria
Published January 6, 2009, 9:17 am, Medical News Today
If you're committed to fitness, the decision to climb a couple of flights of stairs rather than take the elevator is clear. But if you develop chest pain on the way up, deciding how to treat the symptoms of clogged arteries in your heart is much more complicated.
Centre sanctions Rs 100 cr to upgrade Bangalore Medical College
Published January 5, 2009, 6:36 pm, PharmaBiz
The central government has sanctioned Rs 100 crore to the Karnataka government as part of the Pradhana Mantri Swasthya Surkasha Yojana (PMSSY). The funds will be utilized to upgrade the Bangalore Medical College to the rank of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). The total upgradation of the project involves Rs 120 crore and the state government is expected to chip in Rs 20 crore.
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