Obesity: Link behind all types of cancers Nov 9, 2009
Obesity causes more than 100,000 types of cancers - Health - Health & Fitness - Life - The Times of India. Obesity causes more than 100,000 types of cancers. (India Times, India)
Source: Steelers won't risk playing safety Clark Nov 9, 2009
He later needed operations to remove his spleen and gall bladder, and the 205-pound Clark lost more than 30 pounds before he finally began feeling better more than two months later. Clark received medical clearance to play Monday night, however, the source said the Steelers decided it wasn't worth the risk. (ESPN -- Football)
Report: Obesity Causes 100K Cancer Cases Nov 6, 2009
The cancers most closely linked to excess weight are breast, endometrial, kidney, colorectal, pancreatic, esophageal and gallbladder. The list is expected to increase as research continues, says Michael Thun, emeritus vice president of epidemiological research at the American Cancer Society. (CBS News)
Steelers' Clark weighing life-threatening call Nov 6, 2009
He later needed operations to remove his spleen and gall bladder, and the 205-pound Clark lost more than 30 pounds before he finally began feeling better more than two months later. He missed the second half of that season, but recovered and resumed his career last season, when the Steelers won the Super Bowl. (ESPN -- Football)
Steelers’ Clark likely to sit out Denver game Nov 6, 2009
Steelers Clark likely to sit out Denver game - Somerset - Daily American. The Pittsburgh Steelers safety is usually one of the team s most talkative players. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Obesity causes 100,000 U.S. cancer cases each year Nov 6, 2009
Gallbladder - 21 percent or 2,000. Colon - 9 percent or 13,200. (MSNBC -- Health)
Woodley awaiting breakout Nov 6, 2009
After the game in 2007, he had to have his spleen and gall bladder removed and became so ill he lost 30 pounds while missing the rest of the season. S , who has played more strong safety in his career, will start in place of Ryan Clark at Denver but could share time at free safety with Ryan Mundy. (SteelCitySports.com)
Obesity linked to specific cancers Nov 5, 2009
By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY About 100,500 new cases of cancer are caused by obesity every year, according to the most comprehensive attempt ever to estimate the cancers attributed to extra weight. The analysis, released today by the American Institute for Cancer Research, is based on updated cancer data and a report released earlier this year by a panel of experts. (USA Today -- News)
'Money-Driven Medicine': How we got this mess Nov 5, 2009
Burn treatment at a prominent Houston hospital was difficult enough, but while he lay vulnerable in his hospital bed, neglect and tardy responses to complications are said to have caused an infected gall bladder, a coma, damage to the pancreas and scarring on the surface of his eyes. He survived, but the 108-day ordeal led Morton's wife, Lisa Lindell, to write a self-published book ("108 Days") and to become a tireless activist for patient safety. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Bonanza: The Classic Western Celebr... Nov 5, 2009
He passed away unexpectedly during a gall bladder operation in 1972, which ultimately led to the show s cancellation. Many fans considered Hoss to be the heart of the show. (Suite101.com)
Real Life Decision Nov 5, 2009
Date: Nov 4, 2009 The last time Ryan Clark played in Denver, he lost his spleen and gall bladder. He hasn't decided whether he'll try it again Monday night, but he shared some inner thoughts Wednesday with Pittsburgh reporters. (BroncosUpdate.com)
100,500 cancer cases a year linked to obesity Nov 5, 2009
100,500 cancer cases a year linked to obesity. 100,500 cancer cases a year linked to obesity. (AZCentral -- News)
On the Steelers: Carter capable of filling in for Clark Nov 4, 2009
He wound up having his spleen and gall bladder removed and missed the second half of the 2007 season. Clark has received medical clearance to play Monday night, but has not made a decision. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
What women's symptoms really mean Nov 4, 2009
Gallbladder attacks can be mistaken for something else far from the source of the problem (to the right of your stomach). Your gallbladder stores bile that breaks down fats in when it's released into the intestine ... And painful gallstones can form when the gallbladder doesn't empty properly into the gut. (CNN)
On the Steelers: Holmes' sickle cell not affected in Denver Nov 3, 2009
Clark, of course, did; he became almost deathly ill, eventually had his spleen and gall bladder removed during surgery, lost 30 pounds and did not play again that season. It was blamed on a reaction in his blood to the sickle cell. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Man on the bench For at least 15 years, he lived on the streets, just one of the estimated 4,000 chronically homeless people in ... Nov 2, 2009
He fretted about a steel rod he said connected his gall bladder to his heart. "It was pretty apparent his biscuits weren't browning evenly," Jones said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Steelers: Doctors say Clark can play, but ... Nov 1, 2009
He wound up having his spleen and gall bladder removed, lost 30 pounds and missed the second half of the 2007 season. He has been consulting with his doctors about whether he can play in Denver again. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
"Smokey Grill" Tailgate Recipes for UT-USC Oct 31, 2009
" You know what Im talking about? Its just SOMETHING about that song that has a way of putting me over the edge like nothing else can. So, to assist my other co-dependent sufferers from going through the torturous listening of this Orange rally cry, I have devised a menu that will give us the edge that we need to shut them down. If they cant score, they wont play that song. Its so simple. I dont know why we havent employed this strategy before. If we stop the touchdowns and... (GamecockInsider.com)
Hormone Replacement Therapy Decreases Mortality In Younger Postmenopausal Woman, Study Shows Oct 30, 2009
(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. (Mar. (Science Daily)
How Are Nutrients Incorporated Into... Oct 30, 2009
The first step requires the presence of bile salts (produced in the liver but stored in the gallbladder) to emulsify fats. Emulsification is necessary to break up fats into small droplets (i. (Suite101.com)
Steelers' Clark has tough decision (Yesterday) Oct 29, 2009
" Clark's spleen was removed that November, his gall bladder in December. His weight dropped from 203 pounds to 170. "A lot of people were skeptical I'd ever be able to play again," he said. Doctors have told Clark they believe that his spleen was the problem. "Now that's gone, so we'll see," he said. He's still trying to sort through all the medical advice and probably won't make his decision about playing until early next week. If he doesn't go, Ryan Mundy and/or Tyrone Carter will fill in.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Letters to the editor Oct 29, 2009
My husband has shared many stories about women in Norway (socialized medicine) who waited months to have their gallbladder removed, only to die. When my husband needed his gallbladder out, it was done the next day here. (The Palm Beach Post)
List of injured defenders grows Oct 28, 2009
Free safety has sickle cell trait, and his blood reacted so poorly in the high altitude during the Steelers' last game there in 2007 that he lost his spleen and gall bladder. Clark has been discussing his medical issue with doctors and will decide this week whether to play in Denver. (SteelCitySports.com)
When insurance is not enough Oct 27, 2009
She was searching for a policy she could afford on her unemployment compensation when she developed a severe gall bladder infection and needed emergency surgery. Now the pair, still searching for work, face $15,000 in bills they cant pay. (MSNBC -- Health)
Community rallies around woman fighting 2nd round of cancer Oct 27, 2009
had surgery to remove cancer from her lung in August 2008 followed by gall bladder surgery and the insertion of a stint in one of the arteries that led to her heart. When doctors told her the surgeries were successful, Saddoris looked forward to recovering and getting back to quilting and yard work. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
On the Steelers: Defense could be without three starters Oct 27, 2009
Clark has had more time to think about whether he wants to play in Denver, where he lost his spleen and gall bladder after his sickle cell trait caused his blood to attack his organs while playing in the high altitude there Oct. 21, 2007. He said again last week that he will decide this week after consulting with his doctors, and he repeated that assertion after the game Sunday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers' Clark being tested for action in Denver Oct 27, 2009
Clark's spleen and gall bladder eventually were removed, and he lost more than 30 pounds before finally regaining his strength about three months later ... His gall bladder was taken out a few weeks after that, and his weight dropped from 205 pounds to about 175. (ESPN -- Football)
Costumed boy a super patient Oct 25, 2009
Finally, at about 3 months of age, he was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a rare liver disease in which there is a blockage in the ducts carrying bile from the liver to the gallbladder. He underwent a procedure that involves connecting the liver to the small intestine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
VICKERS/It's cotton-picking time Oct 22, 2009
During the recounting of a successful gallbladder operation, some local doctor was accorded the same veneration as Franklin Roosevelt, Roy Acuff, and John the Baptist. "Long exchanges took place over such Biblical matters as: What was the origin of the people in the land of Nod? Did turtles ever have the ability to make sounds? And was it not a contradiction for the Bible to say "an eye for an eye" and then turn around and say "Turn the other cheek. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
3 new prescription diet drugs may soon help obese Oct 22, 2009
About two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese, putting them at an increased risk for diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, osteoarthritis, stroke, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea, respiratory problems and even some cancers. Reuters 2007 file photo. (USA Today -- News)
'Bicoastal twins' born in crisis Oct 18, 2009
The mayor phoned the hospital, learned how it was prepared for the situation and briefed Paterson, who directed his aunt to Buffalo, where gall bladder care was a specialty. Paterson's aunt was soon en route to the care that helped save her. (Albany Times Union)
TraDIS technique tackles typhoid Oct 17, 2009
Typhoid can be spread by carriers who, without showing symptoms, act as reservoirs, storing the bacterium in the gallbladder and passing it to others. The most famous such carrier was Typhoid Mary, who worked in the food industry in the US and spread typhoid fever without exhibiting any symptoms herself. (EurekAlert!)
Transcendental meditation reduces stress, improves mental health among women with breast cancer Oct 14, 2009
The hospital is also a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care and is five-star rated in six clinical areas, including cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (lung disease), heart failure, hip fracture repair, pneumonia and treatment of stroke. The Center for Cancer Care of Saint Joseph Hospital was recently designated the first accredited breast center in Chicago by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers... (EurekAlert!)
Cancer survivor focuses on what she can control Oct 14, 2009
Her doctor first thought it was her gallbladder, but an ultrasound showed something else. "He said, 'There are lesions all over your liver,' " said Ms. Carr of the rare sarcoma, which made her liver look like "Swiss cheese.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
'DUTY': Sullenberger opens up Oct 13, 2009
Saying something for a man whose father, a genial dentist who suffered from depression, shot himself in 1995 while in severe pain from complications after gall bladder surgery. But Sullenberger did not let the intensity of that January moment cripple him. (USA Today)
U'chal: Leopard skins seized Oct 12, 2009
Leopard skins, bear bile seized in U'chal; two nabbed - Flora & Fauna-Environment-The Economic Times. Leopard skins, bear bile seized in U'chal; two nabbed 11 Oct 2009, 1821 hrs IST, PTI. (India Times)
Implementation of acute care surgery service provides more timely patient care Oct 10, 2009
Researchers said that the shift in operations from after hours to daytime hours was accomplished by assigning an attending surgeon to cover those procedures that could wait until daytime (for example, gallbladder removal), without compromising the emergency coverage for those patients who required immediate operations ... The most common operations performed included creating a surgical opening in the trachea or stomach for insertion of tubes, or both (n=125); incision and drainage (n=61);... (EurekAlert!)
Know Your Body Parts Oct 9, 2009
Gallbladder The gallbladder is a small sac that stores bile in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, nestled under the right ribcage. When the gallbladder contracts, it squirts bile down a duct and into the small intestines, where it helps digest food ... Sometimes the bile precipitates into stones or sand-like sludge inside the gallbladder, often causing no symptoms. (CBS News -- Health)
TransEnterix raises $55M, will add 50 jobs Oct 8, 2009
SPIDER can be used to operate on the gall bladder, appendix, bowels and other abdominal areas. We know how big the market is, Pope says. (Triangle Business Journal)
Son keeps mother's memory alive, selling bookmarks to raise money for a cure Oct 7, 2009
But soon afterward, she needed surgery to remove her gall bladder and then her thyroid to stop the cancer from spreading. Her breast cancer then returned in a more aggressive form. (Easton Journal, MA)
Boston Scientific stent wins FDA clearance Oct 7, 2009
Other causes of these obstructions include bile duct, liver and gallbladder cancers. Boston Scientific s (NYSE: BSX) stock was trading at $9. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Your views: Healthy debate Oct 7, 2009
Five years ago, I went to the emergency room with gall bladder problems. Doctors told me to go home and find a doctor who would accept me without insurance. (Florida Today)
Surgeon is 1st in area to do new procedure Oct 6, 2009
Sandstrom successfully completed a cholecystectomy, or gallbladder removal, using a new procedure that allows the surgery done through one incision rather than four incisions ... Sandstrom said the procedure will be used commonly for removing the gallbladder ... Approximately 500,000 procedures are performed each year in the United States to remove the gallbladder, a small pear-shaped organ located in the upper abdomen beneath the bladder. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
* World News Quick Take Oct 2, 2009
Niemeyer underwent gall bladder surgery at Hospital Samaritano in Rio de Janeiro last Thursday. On Tuesday doctors discovered intestinal bleeding unrelated to the gall bladder condition. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Hospital mortality rates down, re-admissions up Oct 1, 2009
Somerset Hospital had significantly lower than expected readmission rates in multiple categories. Re-admissions can be for any reason, including complications or infections. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Alvord: Why cover sports? Let me count the ways Sep 30, 2009
You can t do that while removing somebody s gall bladder. Have something to say about this story. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Health Care Gamble: To Pay or Not to Pay? Sep 30, 2009
Last year it took 7 Dr's to diagnose her Gall Bladder needed to come out ... I thank god for my Insurance every day, The neck surgery ran right at 50,000, the Gall Bladder ran about 20,000. (CBS News)
First autopsy on Egyptian Mummy got 'wrong' cause of death Sep 30, 2009
But analysis by the UCL team has found traces of Mycobacterium tuberculosis - the bacterium which causes TB - in lung, gall bladder and bone samples. Researcher Dr Helen Donoghue said Dr Granville had failed to pin down exactly how the mummy had been preserved, and the exact technique remains a mystery today. (BBC News -- Health)
Dave Sinclair dies Sep 26, 2009
Dave Sinclair Sr., the South County Ford dealer, passed away this morning after a battle with gallbladder cancer. Sinclair, of , was 81. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Don’t make it mandatory Sep 25, 2009
JGN69 wrote on Sep 24, 2009 2:14 PM:" Personal accountability is like common sense. It isnt the same for everyone. You can choose not to have a car and car insurance, but you cant choose to not get sick. You can whether or not youll have a gallbladder attack that is causing your pancreas to inflame and requiring an emergency surgery. If that were to happen and you CHOSE not to be insured the cost would run about $30,000. Could you write a check today for $30k? Most Americans cant.... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
ASK DR. H: No scar procedure shows promise Sep 24, 2009
Two examples of NOTES surgery are a transvaginal appendectomy and a transvaginal cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal), where a small incision is made through the vaginal wall to gain access to the abdominal cavity and its organs. Each requires only two small incisions one in the abdomen and one in the vagina. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
State's hospitals see drop in deaths Sep 24, 2009
The report lists hospitals on whether they had "higher than expected," "expected" or "lower than expected" rates of death and readmissions for diagnoses or procedures such as pneumonia, heart attacks, gallbladder removal and hip fractures. It also lists hospital charges for procedures, although that number does not reflect what is actually paid by insurers or patients. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
* Sports Briefs Sep 23, 2009
Japanese legend Sadaharu Oh has had successful surgery for an intestinal blockage and had his gallbladder removed, his club said yesterday. Oh, 69, who guided Japan to victory in 2006 in the inaugural World Baseball Classic and is now chairman of Softbank Hawks, had the surgery at a Tokyo hospital on Monday, the club said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Crusaders primed for title run? Sep 23, 2009
Heelan's bid for a state title three-peat was halted last Nov. 14 by a state semifinal match in which Kelsey Tweet (gall bladder infection), Tritz (food poisoning) and the Vondrak sisters (flu) all had to battle through illness. The Crusaders managed to win the first two sets and were tied at 25-25 before No. 2-ranked Marion pulled out a 27-25 win, eventually overcoming a 13-11 deficit in a deciding fifth game to win 17-15. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Harwell's heartfelt farewell: Legend serene in face of cancer Sep 23, 2009
He learned of his condition in August, when doctors found a cancerous tumor in his bile duct, a tube that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine to help digest food. It was recommended he not have surgery. (USA Today -- Sports)
Harried white collars skip all-important first meal Sep 22, 2009
Bile from the gall bladder is highly concentrated after a night of no food. Skipping breakfast aggravates the problem. (Xinhuanet, China)
Kelly Epperson: When life stinks, you still can find a little joy Sep 18, 2009
"A second vow had to do with my wife. We were married in 1968 and had three boys. In addition to the conventional marriage vows, I vowed that I would try to find something that had occurred during the course of the day that I really appreciated about her. In the nearly 18 years we were married, I did that every night. In April 1986, Ann was found to have a rare form of gall bladder cancer that had entered her liver. Within five months, at the age of 38, she died. I was fortunate enough to be... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Beasley healing after loss of dad Sep 18, 2009
James would simply have his gall bladder removed in a common procedure a few weeks later. Still, father and son prayed as James rested in his Bowling Green, Va. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Private doctors cash in on obesity surgery Sep 18, 2009
There's no good reason why they should jump to the top of the waiting list ahead of someone who needs a gallbladder or a hernia operation,'' Dr Cregan said. Elective surgery is already down 14 per cent on last year as hospitals cope with budget cuts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Shocked, shocked to find socialism in America Sep 17, 2009
Earlier this year, a friend entered a suburban Chicago hospital to have a gall bladder removed. The surgeon was scheduled to go on vacation immediately after finishing the operation. (Christian Science Monitor)
Fundraiser For Groton Couple Sep 17, 2009
Marty has heart, knee, and leg problems and also recently had emergency gall bladder surgery, while Ellie is undergoing chemotherapy for ovarian cancer. Marshall County Journal 2009. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Hispanics less likely than whites to develop cancer: report Sep 16, 2009
Though the report found lower cancer incidence rates generally in Hispanics, it also found Hispanics have higher rates of several cancers, including cancers of stomach, Cervix, liver, gallbladder and acute lymphocytic leukemia. For many cancer types, Hispanics are far more likely than whites to be diagnosed in a later stage of the disease, when the cancer is likely to be less treatable, according to the report. (Xinhuanet, China)
Is Alli a Healthy Weight Loss Suppl... Sep 16, 2009
The liver also produces bile, which is held and excreted in the gallbladder. Weight loss supplements such as Alli block the enzyme lipase. (Suite101.com)
Cancer that killed Patrick Swayze has low survival rate Sep 16, 2009
" Also Online The same cancer claimed the life of KHOU news anchor Sylvan Rodriquez in 2000. Because the pancreas is located deep inside the body patients usually have no symptoms, such as jaundice, nausea, or weight loss, until the cancer has spread to other organs. There are no definitive blood tests for early detection and positive diagnosis usually requires an ultrasound or cat scan. According to the American Cancer Society symptoms can include jaundice, abdominal or back pain, weight loss... (KHOU.com, TX)
On the Steelers: Clark's call to play in Denver Sep 16, 2009
Over the course of a few weeks, Clark lost his spleen, gall bladder and more than 30 pounds ... While he cannot lose another spleen and gall bladder, he also does not want to risk something else happening from a similar reaction in his blood. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
