Portland officer is fired after lying about her medical condition Jul 30, 2008
Nelson told her that she was traveling to Texas for gallbladder surgery, although she was really headed to Mexico for emergency surgery to correct complications from a prior stomach-band surgery. Nelson said she was embarrassed by her weight-loss surgery and concerned her medical condition wouldn't remain confidential. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Foreclosures make Arizona families give up pets Jul 29, 2008
" Even though the pets' food bill came to some $200 each month, feeding the brood of 20 was not what broke the Strohmeyer's financial back. Since March, the family has been hit by a series of misfortunes. Kristy Strohmeyer got sick and needed her gallbladder removed. Daughter Sammy, 4, was hospitalized and stitched up after being attacked by a cat. Dog Daisy was felled by an infection when she had puppies, leading to a vet bill for $2,500 and death to all but three of her litter. Once the family... (FOX 11, AZ)
BroMenn bringing comfort to patients, suite style Jul 29, 2008
Surgeries will include hysterectomy, complex fractures and gallbladder, Gardner said. Currently, these patients are cared for at hospitals, such as BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Normal and OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Gallbladder removed without external incisions Jul 29, 2008
Natural-orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery takes next step as gallbladder is removed through uterus using no external incisions. NEW YORK (July 28, 2008) -- In April of last year, surgeons at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center made headlines by removing a women's gallbladder through her uterus using a flexible endoscope, aided by several external incisions for added visibility ... Using that scope, the gallbladder was detached and removed through the incision... (EurekAlert!)
Steelers face questions as camp opens Jul 28, 2008
Free safety Even though Clark had his spleen and gall bladder removed after playing in the high altitude in Denver last season, Tomlin said hell treat Clark like everybody else at camp. But Clark must prove he has more than the right mental approach to come all the way back as the starting free safety. (SteelCitySports.com)
Pitcher Charged After Minor League Brawl Jul 27, 2008
Shedding a few pounds and dropping a few inches can do wonders for your health, including your gallbladder. ADVERTISEMENT. (KCRA 3, CA)
Smile, your gurney is read Jul 25, 2008
The it in my case was my gall bladder ... I could have said, I m having my gall bladder removed, but just to be a show-off, I said, A cholecystectomy ... She told me again that she hoped everything could be accomplished laparoscopically (three little holes, then pull that gall bladder out through the belly button), which would lead to a faster recovery. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
CMU professor gives his last lesson on life Jul 25, 2008
" In a Web-based diary he kept of his treatment, Dr. Pausch concentrated on trying to improve his survival odds. He knew it would be an uphill battle. Despite improvements in treatment, the overall five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is just 5 percent. Even the one-year rate is only 26 percent. The first step was surgery, which took place exactly one year ago today at UPMC Shadyside. Surgeons took out his gall bladder, a third of his pancreas, part of his stomach and several feet of... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Portland officer faces firing for lying about surgery Jul 23, 2008
Officer Christina Nelson claimed she was having gallbladder surgery because she didn t want other officers to know about her stomach-band surgery. A police emergency fund awarded Nelson 1,000 to help cover costs for gallbladder surgery after an employee assistance program staffer asked her about it over the phone ... my2cents wrote on Jul 22, 2008 2:01 PM:" What a load! I completely agree with Longview Citizen, couldn't have said it better. But lap band surgery is a very personal choice and any... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Portland officer may get fired for lying about weight loss surgery Jul 23, 2008
Officer Christina Nelson claimed she was having gallbladder surgery because she didn't want other officers to know about her stomach-band surgery ... A police emergency fund awarded Nelson $1,000 to help cover costs for gallbladder surgery after an employee assistance program staffer asked her about it over the phone. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Portland officer chooses privacy over truth in medical matter, faces firing Jul 22, 2008
Christina Nelson didn't want her stomach-band surgery to run through the rumor mill, so she said she was having gallbladder problems Tuesday, July 22, 2008 MAXINE BERNSTEIN The Oregonian Staff ... Nelson told her that she was traveling to Texas for gallbladder surgery. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Gov't Wants Ky. Widow's Suit Over VA Death Tossed Jul 22, 2008
the government claimed that Katrina Shank _ whose husband, Robert Shank III, apparently bled to death in August after gallbladder surgery at the Marion VA hospital _ failed to file a required affidavit, a letter from an expert attesting there's a reasonable basis for the lawsuit. Shank's attorney called the filing a stall tactic, saying Illinois requires such affidavits in malpractice cases filed in state courts but that they're not mandatory for malpractice cases filed in federal court. (CBS News -- US)
Hauter captures junior golf title Jul 19, 2008
My game has really been coming around,'' said Deakin, 17, whose gall bladder was removed earlier this summer. The damaged finger will have a few days to heal before Deakin resumes playing in Illinois Junior Golf Association tournaments Monday. (Pekin Times, IL)
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Prostate C... Jul 19, 2008
Some of the cancers in which there has been an association with abnormal clotting activity include stomach, renal, ovarian, lunch, brain, pancreatic, liver, gallbladder, colon, breast, cervical and prostate cancer. While cancer is a risk factor, other contributing factors to DVTs include trauma, advanced age, smoking, immobility, use of hormonal agents such oral contraceptives and air travel. (Suite101.com)
Donor kidneys removed with single bellybutton cut Jul 18, 2008
Paul Curcillo and Stephanie King of Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia developed a single-incision technique and Curcillo was the first to use the method to remove a woman's gallbladder through her bellybutton in May 2007. They've since used it for a number of different kinds of surgery. (AZCentral -- News)
Living with Cancer: Kris Carr's Story Jul 17, 2008
Gallbladder trouble, the physician surmised after a quick examination ... He gave Carr a prescription for painkillers and sent her for an ultrasound to confirm that her gallbladder was indeed the culprit. (Scientific American)
Myths About Postmenopausal Pain During Sex Shattered Jul 16, 2008
(July 14, 2008) Use of hormone replacement therapy increases the risk of gallbladder disease but the effects are less with HRT given in skin patches or gels compared with HRT given orally, according to a new. . (Science Daily)
Risk Of Gall Bladder Disease With Hormone Replacement Therapy Patches Lower Than With HRT Pills Jul 15, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 14, 2008) Use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases the risk of gallbladder disease but the effects are less with HRT given in skin patches or gels compared with HRT given orally, according to a study published on the British Medical Journal website. HRT is regularly prescribed to women suffering from the effects of the menopause. (Science Daily)
Industry Buzz Jul 13, 2008
The film, by writer-director Robinson Devor, tells the story of a middle-aged couple who try to pay off their credit-card debt by killing a black bear and selling its gallbladder on the black market for $10,000. South American import: Korean, French and Italian movies get new life as English-language remakes on a regular basis, but not many movies from Chile snag the attention of Hollywood producers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Debt: Counselors can help repair bad credit Jul 13, 2008
She gave birth to her son a couple months ago and had gall bladder surgery this month, which has added to her financial woes. Clouse, 23, of Clovis, estimates that she is now about $25,000 in debt. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Hormone Replacement May Raise Women's Gallbladder Risk Jul 13, 2008
THURSDAY, July 10 (HealthDay News) -- A postmenopausal woman who uses hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may boost her risk for gallbladder disease, researchers say, although the risk appears to vary depending on how she receives the hormones. "For women who are using HRT, their risk of gallbladder disease is less if they use a patch or gel form of HRT rather than the tablet form of HRT," noted Dr. Bette Liu, a clinical epidemiologist at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom ... Not only... (MEDLINEplus)
Digestive Disease Week study examined ACR's guidelines for CT colonography interpretation Jul 13, 2008
Stone location was 56 percent for the common bile duct (CBD), 22 percent for the common hepatic duct (CHD), seven percent for the intrahepatic ducts (IHD), ten percent for the cystic duct, gallbladder was one percent, and the left and right hepatic ducts (LHD and RHD) was four percent. In 59 percent of the cases, stones were impacted, and in 29 percent, stones were reported as missed during the ERC immediately preceding the cholangioscopy. (EurekAlert!)
Early Surgery Best for Gallbladder Inflammation Jul 8, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In patients who develop acute inflammation of the gallbladder, its best to have the gallbladder removed using minimally invasive surgery within 24 hours of hospital admission, rather than waiting weeks to years after a course of antibiotics has been given, new research shows. Early gallbladder removal using laparoscopic or "key-hole" surgery reduces time spent in the hospital without increasing the risk of complications, Dr. Robert A. Casillas and colleagues, from... (MEDLINEplus)
National Health Service: A revolution in caring for our health Jul 5, 2008
1980 MRI scans were introduced and the first successful instance of keyhole surgery took place with the removal of a gallbladder. 1981 The 1981 Census showed that 11 babies in every 1000 died before the age of one. (Scotsman)
Gallbladder trouble can be a real pain Jul 2, 2008
What: Cholecystectomy, aka gallbladder surgery Why bring it up. Gov. Ted Kulongoski had his gallbladder removed Saturday ... No. More than half a million Americans a year have their gallbladders removed. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Fire kills three in apartments Jun 30, 2008
Governor Ted Kulongoski, 68, of Oregon, had his gall bladder removed. He is expected to make a full recovery. (Boston Globe)
NY, Ore. governors doing fine after surgeries Jun 29, 2008
The governors of New York and Oregon are doing fine after surgeries Saturday to remove a cataract and a gall bladder, respectively ... Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski, 68, planned to leave Salem Memorial Hospital on Sunday after having his gall bladder removed, said spokeswoman Anna Richter Taylor. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
N.Y., Ore. governors doing fine after surgeries Jun 29, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) The governors of New York and Oregon are doing fine after surgeries Saturday to remove a cataract and a gall bladder, respectively ... Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski, 68, planned to leave Salem Memorial Hospital on Sunday after having his gall bladder removed, said spokeswoman Anna Richter Taylor. (USA Today)
Obesity surgery requires no knife Jun 28, 2008
The same type of scarless surgery has been used on at least 60 other patients nationwide, including one at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield who had a pancreatic lesion treated, and a patient in Chicago who had his gallbladder removed through his mouth. But the trial at the Brigham and Cleveland Clinic marks the first time American doctors have used this type of procedure for weight loss, Thompson said. (Boston Globe)
Kulongoski will have gallbladder surgery today Jun 28, 2008
Gov. Ted Kulongoski is scheduled to have surgery today to remove his gallbladder ... A follow-up ultrasound Friday revealed his gallbladder was infected. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Gov. Kulongski to undergo surgery for infected gallbladder Jun 28, 2008
governor to undergo surgery for infected gallbladder. SALEM, Ore. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Tomaskis to ride as July 4th parade marshals; Couple appreciates supportive community Jun 28, 2008
In April 2007, doctors removed 60 percent of Steve s liver, a portion of his small intestine, gall bladder and lymph nodes. But they weren t able to get all of the tumors so Steve continues to receive monthly cancer treatment injections. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
N.Y., Ore. Governors to Undergo Surgery Jun 28, 2008
New York Gov. David Paterson is to undergo cataract surgery in Manhattan, while across the country, Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski is scheduled to have his gall bladder removed after an infection was diagnosed this week. Paterson's spokeswoman, Risa Heller, says the governor, who is legally blind, will undergo the procedure at Mount Sinai Medical Center. (Newsmax)
Fatty liver the silent assassin Jun 25, 2008
Heart disease, diabetes, various cancers, gout, osteoarthritis, gall bladder disease, sleep apnoea, asthma and fatty liver are just some of the results. While the answer to our problem sounds far less glamorous than a 'drop 10 dress sizes in a week' type strategy, the truth is we have to have more patience and adopt longer term mindsets. (Gold Coast News)
New Patented Prophylactic Mesh For The Repair Of Defects In The Abdominal Wall Jun 25, 2008
22, 2007) Doctors have removed a woman's gall bladder using a flexible endoscope with only minimal external incisions. The revolutionary procedure is offered as part of an ongoing clinical research trial and. (Science Daily)
Rudy K. rolls to bowling victory Jun 24, 2008
He was also coming off surgery last month to remove his gall bladder. Rethinking his plansKasimakis said he hasn't bowled as much lately because of work - he's the pro shop manager at Tupelo's Rebelanes and gives lessons - and because most South Region events are a long drive from home. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Click here to read more. Jun 22, 2008
Hunter had chemotherapy in the fall and early spring, then surgery in April to remove her ovaries, her gall bladder and a third of her liver. She was slated to receive eight cycles of high-dose chemotherapy, then have a bone-marrow transplant. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Robust beef noodles Jun 22, 2008
My favourites are the yam bean and white radish, the latter being particularly good for cleansing the gallbladder of stones and other impurities. Among the outlets that The Star Guide to Malaysian Street Food has highlighted is Kedai Makan an Sri Majuon, on Jalan Theatre in Ipoh. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Sole Survivors - Germs And Shoes Jun 17, 2008
Serratia ficaria causing gallbladder empyemas and sepsis as well as biliary infections. Gerba stated that "The common occurrence (96%) of coliform and E. coli bacteria on the outside of the shoes indicates frequent contact with fecal material, which most likely originates from floors in public restrooms or contact with animal fecal material outdoors". (Suite101.com)
* Factor V Leiden raises risk of blood clot Jun 17, 2008
The most common hereditary disorder in the US can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, miscarriage, gallbladder dysfunction and toxemia of pregnancy ... The abnormality can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, miscarriage, gallbladder dysfunction and toxemia of pregnancy. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Steve Jobs: Life after the Whipple Jun 15, 2008
The Whipple procedure, named for Allen Oldfather Whipple, the American doctor who perfected it in the 1930s, is a complex, Rube Goldberg-type operation in which surgeons remove the right-most section, or head, of the pancreas - as well as the gallbladder, part of the stomach, the lower half of the bile duct, and part of the small intestine - and then reassemble the whole thing in a new configuration. The severed surfaces of the stomach, bile duct, and remaining pancreas are stitched to the small... (CNNMoney.com)
UT Southwestern surgeons complete first single-incision lap-band surgery in Texas Jun 13, 2008
UT Southwestern surgeons have achieved several firsts in single-incision surgery, including the nation's first single-incision kidney removal, North Texas' first single-incision gallbladder surgery and the first single-incision hysterectomy in Durango, Mexico. UT Southwestern surgeons have also performed single-incision colectomies and appendectomies. (EurekAlert!)
Disorder magnifies blood clot risk Jun 11, 2008
The abnormality can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, miscarriage, gallbladder dysfunction and toxemia of pregnancy. Clots are also more likely to develop after surgery and childbirth and in women taking oral contraceptives or estrogen therapy. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
McDonald's Pulls Tomatoes From Sandwiches Jun 10, 2008
Shedding a few pounds and dropping a few inches can do wonders for your health, including your gallbladder. On The Side. (Click2Houston, TX)
Possible high voter turnout spurs poll-worker recruiting Jun 8, 2008
Oro Valley Democrat Charlene Pesquiera is at home recovering from gallbladder surgery she had at a Tucson-area hospital over the weekend. A Senate Democratic spokeswoman says Pesquiera is "doing well.". (AZCentral -- News)
Letters to the Editor Jun 7, 2008
It was necessary for me to avail myself of the emergency room services on May 5 and 6 because of gallbladder problems ... My gallbladder was removed one week later on the 12th and thanks to a new technique in surgery I have recovered quickly ... By the way, I was told that I had stones in my gallbladder, which was causing the problem the very first night in emergency care because of one of the tests that they gave me. (Nogales International, AZ)
Church columnists: June 6, 2008 Jun 4, 2008
Terry Disheroon in having gall bladder surgery this week. Please remember all of these in your prayers. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Murray woman suing U.S. government May 31, 2008
Bob Shank died following gall bladder surgery while an inpatient at the Marion, Ill. Veterans Administration Hospital. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Another view: A big problem solved? May 31, 2008
Gallbladder disease, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease are just a few of the health complications they face. Given such grim prospects, it's only natural to want to celebrate the news from the study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association this week. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Two Ky. widows sue U.S. government over husbands' VA deaths May 30, 2008
bled to death after gallbladder surgery. Marshall, 61, of Benton, Ky. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Group pledges $500 million to fight epidemic May 28, 2008
People who are obese have a 50 to 100 percent increased risk of premature death from all causes compared to those who are not overweight, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and some cancers. Even though today's numbers offer some hope, it's much too early to assume that the problem has been solvedthis may stillbe the first generation in which kids have shorter lifespans than their parents. (MSNBC -- Health)
Former Medical Technician Gets Gallbladder Surgery in Mexico; WorldMed Assist Saves Him 70% May 28, 2008
Former Medical Technician Gets Gallbladder Surgery in Mexico; WorldMed Assist Saves Him 70 ... WorldMed Assist, a medical tourism company, found an affordable solution when Washington coast resident Allen Miller learned he needed his gallbladder removed ... Seaview, WA (PRWEB) May 28, 2008 -- WorldMed Assist, a medical tourism company, found an affordable solution when Washington coast resident Allen Miller learned he needed his gallbladder removed. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Hospitals in north rated by coalition May 26, 2008
The hospital was at the state utilization average in Caesarean section deliveries and below average in gall bladder removals. Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center made the honor roll for performing at better than the state average in risk of infections due to medical care. (WatertownDailyTimes.com)
Blood Cholesterol Levels Predict Risk Of Heart Disease Due To Hormone Therapy, Study Shows May 26, 2008
"Instead of genetic testing or another more complicated test, we wanted to find a simple and effective way to assess the heart risk of hormone therapy. However, it should be noted that the WHI investigators have not found this test helpful in predicting the risk of stroke due to hormone therapy. It should also be noted that hormones affect a number of major organs so patients must consider the totality of health risks and benefits, including coronary heart disease, stroke, venous thrombosis,... (Science Daily)
Columbia Memorial Hospital scores 'average' on state report card May 25, 2008
Concerning utilization of potentially overused procedures, the hospital was at state average utilization in deliveries by Cesarean section, vaginal births after Cesarean, gall bladder removal and incidental appendectomies in the elderly ... Concerning potentially overused procedures, North Dutchess came in above the state average for vaginal births after Cesarean, and average for gall bladder removal and deliveries by Cesarean section. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
New Web site compares hospital care May 22, 2008
The site compares such categories as how much procedures -- say, gall bladder removal or heart surgeries -- cost at the different hospitals. Consumers can compare measures such as how well patients said their doctors communicated with them and how clean their rooms or bathrooms were. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Study finds it pays to be heart smart if considering hormone therapy May 22, 2008
It should also be noted that hormones affect a number of major organs so patients must consider the totality of health risks and benefits, including coronary heart disease, stroke, venous thrombosis, breast cancer, fractures and gall bladder disease. The findings do not change the current recommendation that hormone therapy should not be used for prevention of coronary heart disease for prevention, women should focus on preventing and treating known risk factors such as high blood cholesterol... (EurekAlert!)
Is The Future Of Surgery Painless And Scarless? May 21, 2008
17, 2000) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared for marketing a robotic device that enables a surgeon to perform laparoscopic gall bladder and reflux disease surgery while seated at a console with ... 22, 2007) Doctors have removed a woman's gall bladder using a flexible endoscope with only minimal external incisions. (Science Daily)
A software solution for stomach pains May 21, 2008
A married couple at Tuality Community Hospital develop a program that standardizes the measurement of liver and gallbladder function ... Working in their windowless basement office at the small Hillsboro hospital, they've pioneered research in their specialty of studying images of the liver and gallbladder ... Last year, the FDA approved software they developed that standardizes and refines measurement of liver and gallbladder function. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Former governor Ali Sadikin, freedom fighter SK Trimurti die May 21, 2008
Ali's eldest son Boy Sadikin said his father had liver and gallbladder problems, compounded with a complication resulting from a kidney transplant he underwent in China last year. "He went to Singapore for a regular check, but later doctors also found other health problems," Boy said at Ali's residence on Jl. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Movie: Mister Roberts (1955) May 20, 2008
Ford was later replaced after he underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured gall bladder. Mervyn LeRoy stepped in as the new director, with Joshua Logan also contributing as a third director. (Suite101.com)
Pathologist sued over testing error in 1999 May 20, 2008
She also had two operations to have her gallbladder, part of her stomach and pancreas removed. She said she still suffers from pain in her stomach daily and often takes medication to deal with it. (Globe and Mail)
It's now a matter of times for Pistorius regarding Beijing May 20, 2008
Captain Christie Rampone, on the mend after having her gallbladder removed, should be back for the tournament, in which the Americans also will meet Australia and Italy in the prelims. Good Olympic draw for the US gymnastics teams, who will have only one other medal contender (the Italian women) in their preliminary groups. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Outcomes Similar for Laparoscopic, Open Colon Cancer Surgeries May 17, 2008
Laparoscopic surgery, which is conducted through small incisions, is used for a number procedures, including gallbladder removal, appendectomies, and gastric bypass. Patients who have laparoscopic surgery have less pain and quicker recovery times. (Health-Finder)
Mayhem defender Claxton undeterred by injuries May 15, 2008
Amazingly, she played in a playoff game last season just five days after having her gall bladder removed, and even returned to practice just ten days after delivering her son, Jalen, by caesarean section two years ago. She's the best noseguard to ever play women's football,'' Mayhem coach Matt Koch said. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
