Families shocked by how fast flu can hit Nov 16, 2009
For people like him, the signs are more dire: difficulty breathing, chest pain, lips turning purple or blue, dizziness, an inability to keep down liquids, an inability to urinate. These patients, the vast majority of whom are between the ages of 18 and 64, are put on a ventilator, some for weeks. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Elevated biomarkers lead to diminished quality of life in heart attack patients post-discharge Nov 16, 2009
Many heart attack patients have high levels of cardiac biomarkers in the blood for several months after leaving the hospital, with more shortness of breath and chest pain, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study. The study examined a subset of patients in a 4,500-patient heart attack registry from 24 24 U.S. hospitals and found. (EurekAlert!)
Too Much Selenium Can Increase Your Cholesterol Nov 14, 2009
Researchers also noted a 10% increase in non-HDL cholesterol levels (lipoproteins within your total cholesterol that can help predict the risk of someone suffering a heart attack or chest pain). Also, of the participants with the highest selenium levels, 48. (Science Daily)
Newsweek: What happened to the Lisa Nowak I knew? Nov 13, 2009
A shaken Shipman, who was dating Nowak's love interest, former space-shuttle pilot Bill Oefelein, detailed the nightmares, anxiety, high blood pressure, dizzy spells, and chest pain she has suffered since the attack. Nowak, she said, is a great actress and an accomplished liar. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Rwanda: Air Rwanda Plane Crash Kills One, Injures Four Nov 13, 2009
The medics in Kigali had earlier admitted him in the intensive care unit because he complained of chest pain and breathing difficulties. Uganda's ambassador to Kigali, Richard Kabonero, who rushed to the scene, said all Ugandans were out of danger. (allAfrica.com)
Jamaica Hospital copes with more patients, fewer funds Nov 13, 2009
Friday November 13, 2009. Jamaica Hospital is turning an old auditorium into a new wing that will provide 40 new beds when finished. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Can working out wear your bodyout? Nov 12, 2009
Be sure to discuss with your doctor any chest pain, shortness of breath or prior difficulty exercising in hot temperatures. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
Ten Reasons to See Your Doctor Nov 11, 2009
You already know that the obvious signs and symptoms - chest pain, abdominal pain or unexplained bleeding - are generally good reasons to seek immediate medical care. The not-so-obvious symptoms, however, may leave you questioning whether you need to visit your doctor. (Suite101.com)
Barron County Dispatch Log Nov 11, 2009
2:40 a.m., Cameron ambulance requested for 62-year-old man with chest pain. 4:15 a.m., Dunn County sends out dispatch with information on two men wanted for shooting incident in Rock Creek. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Living with lupus: Sufferers share their stories Nov 10, 2009
"I avoid these activities, but I understand that people I don't know are going to do them as a social contact."Other symptoms I cope with daily include joint swelling and pain, chest pain, breathing problems, extreme headaches, inability to bend at the waist, inability to remain in the sun for very long. Sometimes, even wearing clothes is painful. No coats or sweaters or even closed-toe shoes. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Wyoming briefs Nov 10, 2009
The cancer was discovered recently when the 68-year-old Meyer sought medical treatment for chest pain. The Republican was elected state treasurer in 2006. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Some chest pain patients wait longer than 10 minutes to see ER physician Nov 10, 2009
ATLANTA Emory University Rollins School of Public Health researchers will present Nov. 10 on a range of topics at the American Public Health Association's annual meeting in Philadelphia, including a study that examined compliance with national recommendations that a physician screen chest pain patients within 10 minutes of their arrival to the Emergency Department (ED) ... Disparities in emergency room waiting times for chest pain patients ... The American College of Cardiology and the... (EurekAlert!)
Heart Attacks Become More Common But Less Often Fatal In Women Nov 10, 2009
21, 2007) Research demonstrates that early intervention saves lives in women who have a heart attack or unstable chest pain. Responding to media reports of recent studies that emphasized the dangers of. (Science Daily)
Lawyer: Woods brother did not get proper care Nov 10, 2009
They said he denied to the nurse that he was having more typical symptoms, like chest pain, and even tried to downplay his illness by assuring her that he was fine and didn't need so much attention. They said he had previously complained of a sore throat. (MSNBC -- Health)
House Passes Health Care Bill Nov 8, 2009
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2009. Clears Way for Senate to Begin Debate. (CBS News -- Health)
Learning how to save lives Nov 6, 2009
With a heart attack, there are symptoms such as chest pain, nausea and shortness of breath, for example, Foster told the gathering. With cardiac arrest, there are no symptoms, no pains and especially no breath, or even a heartbeat. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Risks of daily aspirin may outweigh benefits Nov 5, 2009
The American Heart Association recommends daily low-dose aspirin for people who have had a heart attack, for those with heart disease--related chest pain known as unstable angina, or those who have had a clot-related stroke (or those who have had ministrokes, episodes that suggest a stroke is imminent). In general, the risk of heart attack has to be 10 percent within the next decade to warrant daily aspirin use, the group says. (CNN -- Health)
A bitter ending for Pedro's Phillies career Nov 5, 2009
Martinez said that he was having trouble breathing because of chest pain and the cold air. The Yankees, or more specifically Matsui, teed off on him. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Wyo Treasurer has lung cancer Nov 4, 2009
Meyer, 68, said he discovered the cancer about two weeks ago when he sought medical treatment for chest pain. He said doctors have told him that the tumor in his left lung is malignant but has not spread. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
What women's symptoms really mean Nov 4, 2009
Severe chest pain screaming beneath the rib cage, a backache, shooting pains in the right shoulder--it sounds like a heart attack or a really bad case of heartburn ... And if you have unexplained shoulder or chest pain, especially after eating a fatty meal or at night, talk to your doc about gallstones. (CNN)
Extra Heart Scan Needed to Assess Heart Risk Nov 4, 2009
"Typically, when a patient presents with chest pain and the (SPECT) test result is normal, we tell them everything looks fine, but this may not be the case," Dr. John Mahmarian of the Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center in Texas, who led the study, said in a statement. He said if a large amount of calcified plaque is found on artery walls -- something that can't be seen in SPECT imaging -- the patient has a high long-term risk of having a heart attack or stroke. (MEDLINEplus)
Human Genome Sciences sees positive results for lupus drug Nov 3, 2009
In lupus, something goes awry with a patient s immune system, causing it to attack itself in painful and sometimes life-threatening ways and often resulting in extreme fatigue, swollen joints and extremities, hair loss, ulcers and chest pain. With most of the country s lupus patients estimated between 350,000 and 1. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Knox County Public Library, 11-1: Lessons learned by King make for good reading Nov 3, 2009
Generally, a heart attack causes pressure and chest pain for more than 15 minutes. In Kings book several celebrities whove suffered from and triumphed over heart attacks are featured. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Lupus drug passes important second test Nov 3, 2009
Lupus, which affects an estimated 160,000 Americans and as many as 5 million people worldwide, is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues and organs, causing a host of symptoms, including arthritis, kidney damage, chest pain, fatigue and a characteristic skin rash that some early doctors thought resembled wolf bites (lupus means "wolf" in Latin). Treatments involve steroids and other drugs that alleviate symptoms but have a variety of side effects, many... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Easy ways to keep your heart fit Nov 2, 2009
This additional demand may lead to chest pain. Our nervous system releases hormones that raise blood pressure which can damage the lining of our arteries. (India Times, India)
Human Genome, Glaxo lupus drug works in 2nd trial Nov 2, 2009
It can cause arthritis, kidney damage, chest pain and skin rash, among other disorders. Tammy Utset, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Chicago, who was involved with the clinical studies said the results were "spectacular news" and should encourage further interest in drug development for lupus. (AlertNet)
Marblehead police log: Oct. 27-29, 2009 Oct 31, 2009
Vehicle struck pole on Atlantic Avenue at Carlton Road at 11:15 a.m. Driver, who reported chest pain, was transported via ambulance to Salem Hospital. Housing Authority notified about parking issue on Rowland Street at noon. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Swine flu pushes Erie ERs to record-breaking numbers Oct 31, 2009
"Someone with chest pain or acute abdominal pain is going to be seen immediately, while someone with mild to moderate flulike illnesses might have to wait." Saint Vincent's ER is so filled some days that its hallways are lined with patients on gurneys, said Wayne Jones, D.O., Saint Vincent's medical director of emergency medicine. "Sometimes patients may be evaluated and put into the hallways until a (hospital) room opens up," Jones said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Patients Flood Omaha Health Center Oct 30, 2009
She has been congested and has had chest pain. "It's kind of hard to get an appointment for the same day when you need it," Trejo said. (7 KETV Omaha)
Leg pain: A strong marker for heart disease Oct 30, 2009
Tsuyuki said the pain experienced by people with PAD is often likened to chest pain from the heart. Thats why PAD is sometimes called angina in the legs. (India Times, India)
Shire presents study findings on its ADHD treatments at psychiatric meeting Oct. 29-30 Oct 30, 2009
Inform the doctor immediately if you or your child develops symptoms that suggest heart problems, such as chest pain or fainting ... Inform your doctor immediately if the child develops symptoms that suggest heart problems, such as chest pain or fainting. (EurekAlert!)
Pedro commands spotlight -- even in defeat Oct 30, 2009
" Martinez signed in July and after a handful of minor league starts made his debut on Aug. 12. He went 5-1 with a 3.63 ERA and then pitched brilliantly in Game 2 of the NLCS against the Dodgers, tossing seven shutout innings. Leading up to Game 2 of the World Series, Martinez wasn't acting like himself. He revealed after the game that he had been fighting a cold, complete with coughing, sore throat and chest pain, that had affected his eating and sleeping over the past couple days. "Maybe... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
HINGHAM POLICE FIRE LOG: Oct. 12-18, 2009 Oct 30, 2009
An 84-year-old female reports chest pain. 4:33 p.m. Rockland St. Man in station reports his motor vehicle vandalized. (Hingham Journal, MA)
AGING & CARING: 10 ways to help your parents prevent a heart attack Oct 29, 2009
8:37 am October 28, 2009, by AJC. BY STEPHANIE TRELOGAN OF. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Delay in Tuberculosis case detection in Pwani region, Tanzania. a cross sectional study. Oct 29, 2009
Risk factors for delay was poor knowledge that chest pain may be a TB symptom (OR= 2 ... 71) and those presenting with chest pain (OR= 0. (BioMed Central)
Barron County Sheriff's Dept. Dispatch Center (Chetek area calls) Oct 29, 2009
7:45 a.m., Chetek man with chest pain requests ambulance. 1:23 p.m., Trempealeau County sends out dispatch regarding suicidal man who stole a red Blazer, possibly knows something about a theft, texted his ex-girlfriend repeatedly in violation of his temporary restraining order and left town. (Chetek Alert, WI)
ER Crowds Mean Longer Waits, Even For The Very Ill Oct 27, 2009
But patients who were in the next tier down, for example someone with chest pain or signs of stroke, did have to wait longer in crowded conditions. Contrary to popular opinion, McCarthy noted, ER waiting rooms aren't getting more crowded because more uninsured people are relying on them for care. (MEDLINEplus)
Former NS coachs rape conviction overturned Oct 27, 2009
The complainant also had a chance to tell the doctor about the incident when she was receiving treatment at the Desa Pahlawan camp in Kota Baharu, Kelantan, yet she only complained of chest pain, fever and cough, he said. Singham said the complainants credibility could be further questioned especially when her statements that she had disposed the panties she wore during the incident, that the camp officer had stopped her from lodging a police report, and that she was forced to have sexual... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Women's Heart Attack Gap? Just A Myth Oct 27, 2009
She suggested that instead of asking specific, closed questions such as about chest pain, they ask questions such as, "What else hurts?" ... Chest pain or discomfort that is brought on with exertion and goes away with rest. (Click2Houston, TX)
Heart patients running the red light on traffic restrictions Oct 27, 2009
ACS is a constellation of cardiac symptoms, including angina or chest pain, and reduced blood flow to the heart. One treatment can be angioplasty, a non-surgical procedure to open up blood vessels in the heart that have been narrowed by plaque build-up. (Canada Newswire)
Woman's chest pain needs diagnosis Oct 27, 2009
After four days, I began to have chest pains ... Chest pain can be the result of many things, including pleurisy (inflammation of the lining of the lungs) and heart conditions. (Erie Times-News, PA)
The heart attack myth: Study establishes that women do have same the heart attack symptoms as men Oct 26, 2009
For example, instead of simply asking "are you having chest pain," a question that leads to a yes or no answer, adding "are you having any other discomfort?" may elicit other symptoms that could help make the diagnosis ... Heart and Stroke Foundation spokesperson Dr. Beth Abramson says that while women may describe their pain differently than men, the most common symptom in women is still chest pain ... Chest pain or discomfort that is brought on with exertion and goes away with rest. (EurekAlert!)
Women have 'same heart symptoms' Oct 26, 2009
In 2003 a study by the US National Institutes of Health did suggest that many women never had chest pains and that their symptoms were not as predictable ... In the study, researchers found was that the women had all the classic symptoms like chest pain and also tended to have pain in the throat, jaw and neck ... No gender differences were found in rates of chest pain or typical acute coronary syndrome (ACS) symptoms regardless of their ischemic status. (BBC News -- Health)
Angina in the legs? Time to alert patients and physicians Oct 26, 2009
The pain some PAD patients experience is the lower limb equivalent of the chest pain from the heart," says Dr. Tsuyuki. Since the leg artery narrowings seen in PAD usually imply similar narrowings in heart and brain arteries, PAD is a strong marker for heart disease and stroke. "PAD is as serious as heart disease and its prevention and treatment is similar," says Dr. Tsuyuki. "It's unique in that it manifests in the legs but is just as urgent. " He warns that the index of suspicion for family... (Canada Newswire)
6 Utah clinics offer discount Oct 24, 2009
Members get medical evaluations and treatment of minor illnesses such as ear infections, pneumonia, chest pain and skin infections. Company officials said they hope it will keep patients healthier by not having to put off needed care until it becomes critical and more expensive. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Tips for Senior Caring for Person W... Oct 24, 2009
The person is experiencing breathing difficulties or chest pain. The person s lips are purple or blue. (Suite101.com)
Government Health Care Adds Insult to Injury Oct 23, 2009
In 1997, Brian Booy of Bristol in the United Kingdom was diagnosed with angina, a chest pain caused by coronary heart disease, and was told he needed triple bypass surgery. Unfortunately, he made the grave mistake of getting ill in Great Britain, where government management of the health industry contributes to massive shortages of everything from doctors to hospital beds and vaccines. (Townhall.com)
800 turned away from Multnomah County swine flu shot site Oct 23, 2009
"Things you want to look for to say okay, I need to head to the hospital, (are) things like shortness of breath, he said. Very dizzy. I have chest pain. I'm coughing up blood. I'm confused or lethargic. All those things would make me say you need to get in and get seen right away," he said. Find complete swine flu coverage at. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Fire log Oct. 8 to Oct. 14 Oct 23, 2009
11:44 p.m. EMTs responded to Boxboro Road for a 59-year-old female with chest pain and arm pain. She was transported to Emerson Hospital. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Vyvanse Capsules CII administration through 2 routes demonstrated similar pharmacokinetic profile Oct 23, 2009
Patients who report symptoms of cardiac disease such as exertional chest pain and unexplained syncope should be promptly evaluated. Use with caution in patients whose underlying medical condition might be affected by increases in blood pressure or heart rate. (EurekAlert!)
Gene Screening: Brings Good With Bad? Oct 22, 2009
The anonymous sperm donor's screening did not pick up his heart condition, and of his 24 children (two from his wife, the rest from donation), nine have the genetic mutation responsible for HCM. One has functional limitations, chest pain and fatigue because of this problem; another has palpitations; and one died of progressive heart failure at the age of 2, while awaiting a transplant. The case study appears in the newest issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. (ABC News)
New Explanation For Controversial Old Patient-care Technique To Prevent Regurgitation Oct 22, 2009
16, 2007) Acid reflux into the esophagus can present as other symptoms such as chronic cough or chest pain. Two new studies highlight the little-known connection between acid reflux and seemingly unrelated. (Science Daily)
Causes and Symptoms of Panic Attack... Oct 21, 2009
Other symptoms include severe chest pain, lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, indigestion, choking, difficulty breathing, trembling, hot flashes, sweating, chills, and tingling in the hands or the feet. Most attacks reach their peak in 10 minutes, but usually last as long as 20 to 30 minutes. (Suite101.com)
New Mathematical Model More Accurately Diagnoses Acute Heart Failure In Emergency Rooms Oct 20, 2009
(June 7, 2009) Patients with heart attacks and other forms of chest pain are three to five times more likely to experience serious complications after hospital admission when they are treated in a crowded emergency. (June 4, 2009) Although heart failure is a chronic condition, acute exacerbations are frequent and occur with serious complications; patients with heart failure and their families can help improve prognosis in. (Science Daily)
Race, Insurance May Affect Testing of Kids in ER Oct 20, 2009
Study finds more done for youths with chest pain who are white and have private coverage ... FRIDAY, Oct. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Black children and kids without private insurance are less likely than white children and those who do have private insurance to be given tests when seen for chest pain at hospital emergency departments, a U.S. study has found ... Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center researchers analyzed data on 818 chest pain-related emergency department visits made by... (MEDLINEplus)
Runners' heart woes can be discovered too late Oct 18, 2009
People with heart defects may suffer from chest pain, dizziness or shortness of breath when they exercise. Doctors say anyone with these symptoms - especially chest pains or fainting spells - should get checked by a doctor immediately ... "They might experience some chest pains or shortness of breath, get checked out, and find out they really shouldn't be running marathons.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
16 injured in accident at Gambas Ave/Woodlands Ave 12 junction Oct 17, 2009
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Majority of flu is H1N1 Oct 17, 2009
Adults who experience dizziness, confusion, chest pain, severe vomiting, or improvement and then return of symptoms should seek medical attention. According to the most recent flu surveillance information from the South Dakota Department of Health, influenza activity for the week ending Oct. 10 was categorized as widespread with most confirmed cases being H1N1 and Influenza A. To date, there is one confirmed case of Influenza B in South Dakota. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
That's not really decaf Oct 16, 2009
At first I feel a bit too alert as if I had drunk decaf, but by 11am that night I have chest pain and heart palpitations, I am breathless, my nerves are on edge and my muscles pain. I will not be able to go to sleep for at least 24 hours. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Oct. 15 fire log Oct 16, 2009
11:56 a.m. EMTs responded to Foster Street to assist a 38-year-old female with chest pain ... 12:01 p.m. EMTs responded to Hartwell Avenue to assist an elderly female with chest pain. (Littleton Independent, MA)
One taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash in Carlisle (updated at 3:48 p.m.) Oct 16, 2009
She complained of chest pain caused by the seat belt and air bag deployment, according to police. Neal was transported via Cumberland Goodwill EMS to Carlisle Hospital for her injuries. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Partner Abuse Leads To Wide Range Of Health Problems, Study Finds Oct 15, 2009
Many of these health problems are not commonly understood as being associated with violence, such as abdominal pain, chest pain, headaches, acid reflux, urinary tract infections, and menstrual disorders. "Roughly half of the diagnoses we examined were more common in abused women than in other women," said Amy Bonomi, lead author of the study and associate professor of human development and family science at Ohio State University. (Science Daily)
Battered Women's Ills Go Beyond Bruises Oct 14, 2009
Victims of abuse may get headaches, chest pain, infections and other health woes, study finds ... The diseases, many of which aren't traditionally connected with violence, include abdominal pain, chest pain, headaches, acid reflux, urinary tract infections and menstrual disorders. (MEDLINEplus)
Soldiers at Iraq site asked to get an exam Oct 14, 2009
Sickness with symptoms ranging from chest pain to lung disease and even death among troops who served there have been blamed on exposure at the site. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
How Do You Choose Right Erection Drug? Oct 13, 2009
More serious conditions include chest pain and an erection lasting beyond four hours. Each of these conditions must be treated on an emergency basis. (Click2Houston, TX)
