4 lose sight after surgery, 6 others get infection; probe ordered Oct 26, 2009
Saline contamination during post-surgery might have led to the eye infection, said an expert. However, sources said the infection was caused by use of solutions during the surgery. (India Times, India)
RI hospital has 5th wrong-site surgery since '07 Oct 26, 2009
Earlier this month, the hospital said it discovered that 59-year-old Qui Lan (kwee lan) was reusing IV tubing and saline bags during cardiac chemical stress tests. PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Health officials are investigating how a surgeon at Rhode Island Hospital mistakenly operated on the wrong part of a patient's hand, the hospital's fifth wrong-site surgery since 2007. (Fresno Bee)
Pregnancy Support Center celebrates life Oct 24, 2009
Doctors performed a saline injection abortion, but she was nearly 28 weeks pregnant. The abortion failed. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Seacoast Sports Clubs add community to workout experience Oct 23, 2009
The pool contains food-grade salts (one-tenth of the ocean's saline content) that a generator converts to chlorine, but the water has no chloramines disinfecting chemicals often used to dilute chlorine that sting the eyes, eat away at bathing suits and dry the skin. "When you walk in the door, the pool doesn't smell like chlorine," Parker said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Katie's pool closer to reality Oct 23, 2009
Augusta Aquatics, Inc. will build the 34-by-60-foot saline pool that will be maintained at 88-90 degrees. At the ceremonial ground-breaking four months ago, the sunbaked dirt was so hard that the gold-painted shovels could barely scratch the surface. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Company makes commitment to womens health Oct 23, 2009
After a lumpectomy, a small MammoSite balloon, attached to a thin tube, is placed inside the surgical cavity through a small incision in the breast and inflated with saline solution. A radiation seed, removed after each day s treatment, is delivered to the tissue directly surrounding that cavity where tumors are most likely to recur. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Thai king makes first appearance in more than month Oct 23, 2009
The palace had issued daily evening updates on his condition since he was admitted with lung infection, fever and loss of appetite, and put on a saline drip. Those updates, typically brief and opaque, usually said he was "good" or "satisfactory" and on the mend. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Eating right, not supplements, is best at keeping your good bacteria healthy, dietitian says Oct 22, 2009
It's called fecal bacteriotherapy, when feces mixed with a little saline, is given typically via a rectal enema or a nasogastric tube. The good news is, if you eat right, you likely won't need such extremes. (EurekAlert!)
Migraine sufferers more prone to hangover headache Oct 19, 2009
They analyzed four groups of rats: two groups received repeated dural simulation, followed by an oral ingestion of saline or alcohol (the equivalent of one to two shots of liquor). Two control groups received no inflammatory stimulation, and received the similar oral ingestion of saline or alcohol. (EurekAlert!)
Cool Heart Helps Heart Attack Victims Oct 17, 2009
They used ice packs and cold saline to cool him down, fighting to avoid brain damage. And once he got to the hospital, the process continued. (Click2Houston, TX)
Police: Patient high on mushrooms stabs NY nurse Oct 15, 2009
Earlier this month, the hospital said it discovered that 59-year-old Qui Lan (kwee lan) was reusing IV tubing and saline bags during cardiac chemical stress tests ... Officials at Broward General Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale said earlier this week the hospital discovered that Qui Lan, 59, was reusing IV tubing and saline bags during cardiac chemical stress tests. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Outbreak Investigation Highlights Drug Safety Issues Oct 15, 2009
TUESDAY, Oct. 13 (HealthDay News) -- An outbreak of bloodstream infections in the United States a few years ago was caused by contamination of pre-filled heparin and saline syringes made by a company that wasn't following safety regulations, according to a new report that identified areas in medical monitoring systems that need to be improved. Between October 2007 and February 2008, 162 bloodstream infections caused by the bacteria Serratia marcescens were reported at health-care facilities in... (MEDLINEplus)
Report: China could cheaply control coal-plant emissions Oct 14, 2009
5) Over centuries, much of the gas would dissolve into the saline water deposit, although monitoring probably would continue. Source: "Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage" report, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. (USA Today -- Tech)
Eco-chic Element Hotel debuts in Colorado Oct 14, 2009
In addition, guests have access to a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary bikes and a natural saline pool that is described as a healthier and environmentally friendlier alternative to traditional chlorinated pools. The breakfast buffet in the hotel restaurant offers a number of low-fat items, and each room features an on-site organic pantry stocked with meals like veggie burgers. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
FDA OKs Bovie sale of surgery device Oct 14, 2009
The device is a line extension of the Saline Enhance Electrosurgical Resection device Bovie launched earlier this year, the company said in a release. The laparoscopic SEER approved by the FDA will address the kidney resection market. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Cooling is catching on for cardiac arrest patients Oct 14, 2009
Therapeutic hypothermia patients receive a chilled saline solution and are put under a cooling pad or blanket ... But at UPenn, doctors hooked Dietrich to an intravenous line of chilled saline solution, dropping his body temperature to a cool 91 degrees. (CNN -- Health)
Investigation of contaminated heparin syringes highlights medication safety issues Oct 13, 2009
An outbreak of bloodstream infections appears to have been caused by the contamination of pre-filled heparin and saline syringes made by a single company, according to a report in the October 12 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... Based on initial information from facilities in Texas and Illinois, the investigation into the cause of the outbreak focused on syringes pre-filled with the blood thinner heparin and saline from one company (company X) ...... (EurekAlert!)
Slow response to drug tampering claims Oct 13, 2009
The Health Care Complaints Commission was notified last month of concerns that patients might have received either a contaminated dose of fentanyl or an ineffective substitution such as saline. Last week the ambulance service issued an alert on how to recognise bottles that had been tampered with. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Scientists take step toward simple and portable tuberculosis tests for developing world Oct 9, 2009
Krapf and his colleagues have been able to demonstrate the feasibility of detecting markers of TB infections at great sensitivity in saline solutions -- they were even able to detect a single molecular marker of a TB infection in solution. They have not yet built a functioning device that can detect hidden TB infections in blood or urine samples, and they have not yet tested the technology on samples collected in the field. (EurekAlert!)
Off the Interstate: Turning 'Blue Highways' Green Oct 9, 2009
But the green-highway movement is not a no-brainer, according to Dean Greb, a retired Chrysler marketing executive in Saline, Mich. and an EV enthusiast. (Time.com)
Major Irish River Now 'Wired' To Detect Pollution Incidents Oct 8, 2009
The chosen sites are near; the source, in a reservoir, in the main channel of the river, adjacent to joining tributaries and finally in the estuary which is tidal and partially saline. Tidal influences in the R. Lee provide interesting physico-chemical data that show temporal changes in water quality and variations in these regular parameters can indicate anthropogenic influences in the riverine system. (Science Daily)
Police Probe HIV Exposure at Fla. Hospital Oct 8, 2009
Officials at Broward General Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale said earlier this week the hospital discovered that Qui Lan, 59, was reusing catheter tubing and saline bags during cardiac chemical stress tests, potentially exposing 1,851 patients to diseases from January 2004 to early September ... Taylor said the hospital received an anonymous tip on Sept. 1 that the nurse had been seen reusing the saline bags and tubing that are meant for one-time sterile use. (Time.com)
Could Hepatitis B Vaccine Be Harmful? Oct 8, 2009
Four monkeys received a saline placebo and three more had no shots at all. The study found the unvaccinated animals developed normally, while the vaccinated monkeys demonstrated the survival reflex delays. (CBS News)
Hundreds Exposed to HIV? Oct 7, 2009
Broward General Medical Center said Monday the nurse reused saline bags and tubing during cardiac stress tests involving the injection of fluids. The hospital has sent letters to all 1,851 people who may've been affected from January 2004 to early September. (Fox News -- Business)
Vitamin shots Oct 7, 2009
Each drip pack contains saline solution and specific vitamins and minerals to target a particular health ailment or beauty concern. "I used to take vitamin supplements, but changed to the IV drip because I feel the effects more quickly," a 20-something woman at the Tenteki 10 Caf; told CNN. She said she receives specific injections to get better skin, burn fat and boost her energy. (CNN -- International)
Alternative Medicine Use Increasing For Patients Suffering With Chronic Rhinosinusitis Oct 6, 2009
(July 18, 2007) Spraying salty water (saline) into your nose can help reduce the symptoms of pain and congestion that accompany long-term infections of the nasal passages, a Cochrane systematic review has. . (Science Daily)
Neb. Farmer Admits To Killing Wife Oct 6, 2009
He dumped her body in a mobile home on his brother's farm in Saline County, investigators said. In court, prosecutors read from a note Ziemann wrote. (7 KETV Omaha)
8-year sentence for doctoring files on body parts Oct 6, 2009
Prosecutors say Parker, who has tested positive for the disease, stole syringes filled with painkillers to feed a drug habit and replaced them with syringes she used and refilled with saline solution at two hospitals where she worked, Denver's Rose Medical Center and Colorado Springs' Audubon Surgery Center. Genesis sisters' sentence: fair or lax. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
What crisis? Sep 30, 2009
Where do millions of Bangladeshi coastal inhabitants move when their habitats become inundated or become too saline to support a living. As it is Bangladesh is overcrowded beyond sustainability. (BBC News -- Africa)
Water wars forecast as feeding India's hungry leaves the land thirsty Sep 26, 2009
But the canal recently ran dry and the tubewells are suddenly spewing out unusable saline water ... He and his neighbours now drink the saline water that comes from the ground. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Dying in vein: a failed execution Sep 23, 2009
"The team is required to test the viability of the site with a saline solution, but when they flushed the solution through Mr. Broom's IV site the veins became unusable, meaning the saline solution would not flow through his veins," said Julie Walburn, chief communications officer at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. Dehydration or past drug use may cause veins to collapse. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Thai king in hospital Sep 22, 2009
The 81-year-old king went to Siriraj Hospital on Saturday night to receive an intravenous saline drip and antibiotics, the royal household bureau said in a statement. The household statement said the king had ''fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Thai king spends fourth day in hospital Sep 22, 2009
The 81-year-old king has been in a Bangkok hospital since Saturday night when he was given an intravenous saline drip and antibiotics after being diagnosed with fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. "The king is still at the hospital. Any members of the public who want to sign the well-wishers book can sign it here until this evening," an official at Bangkok's Siriraj hospital told AFP.. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Thai king receives 'hospital treatment' Sep 21, 2009
The 81-year-old king went to a Bangkok hospital on Saturday night to receive an intravenous saline drip and antibiotics, the royal household bureau said in a statement on Sunday night. Dozens of Thais went to Siriraj hospital on Monday to sign a book sending their best wishes for the king to get well soon, an AFP photographer said. (India Times, India)
State crafts plan for carbon sequestration Sep 21, 2009
Surdam said the Los Alamos National Laboratory used its modeling software to determine whether the deep saline formation could take 15 million metric tons of CO2 per year for 50 years. "So at the end of 50 years we have put 750 million tons in the formation. In fact, that CO2 would be confined. It can be done," Surdam said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Thai king remains in hospital with fever, fatigue Sep 21, 2009
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Log blames Ohio execution problems on drug use Sep 17, 2009
The log of Tuesday s scheduled execution of Romell Broom indicates that executioners made the observation at 3:11 p.m., more than an hour after first trying to find a vein (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Are You Showering in Dangerous Germs? Sep 16, 2009
Or try getting a SALINE nasal spray. Add a comment. (CBS News)
Counties eligible for farm flood relief listed Sep 15, 2009
Primary disaster areas are: Adams, Alexander, Bond, Boone, Brown, Calhoun, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Fulton, Gallatin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Johnson, Lake, Lawrence, Lee, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Massac, McDonough, McHenry, Mercer, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Ogle, Perry, Piatt, Pike, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Richland, Saline, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby, St. Clair, Stephenson, Union, Wabash,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Walkers raise money for Jimmy Fund Sep 14, 2009
Gregory Conrad stood next to Elton Rines on the bridge and bounced around, tethered to a saline IV drip. He tightly gripped a stuffed teddy bear with an IV tube taped onto its paw. (Boston Globe)
Blago Advisor Dies Before Prison Term Sep 14, 2009
It would take a very long time and a whole lot of aspirin to produce fatal acidosis, before which activated charcoal and saline drips can reverse the effects. Judging from the info in the article, when he messaged his "friend", he was at least still functional, so there was plenty of time to get him to a hospital before an aspirin overdose was irreversible. (CBS News)
Hormone promises to keep joint injuries from causing long-term osteoarthritis Sep 13, 2009
In the current study, one group of mice with cartilage and ligament injuries was randomized to receive either saline as a control, Forteo or generic PTH daily for 12 weeks ... Studies revealed that after 12 weeks of Forteo- or generic PTH treatment, there was approximately 27 percent more joint cartilage compared to saline-treated mice ... Strikingly, delayed teriparatide treatment was even more effective in improving the amount of cartilage, with up to 35 percent more cartilage in Forteo-... (EurekAlert!)
Nicotine Creates Stronger Memories Sep 10, 2009
In the other, they got a benign saline solution ... "Compared to injections of saline, nicotine strengthened neuronal connections sometimes up to 200 percent. This strengthening of connections underlies new memory formation." ... Consequently, mice learned to spent more time in the compartment where the nicotine was administered compared to the one where saline was given to them. (Science Daily)
Flower Mound to spray for mosquitoes after test reveals positive case Sep 9, 2009
If the spray should contact eyes or skin, residents are encouraged to rinse their eyes with water or saline solution and to wash their skin with soap and water. There are no special precautions or waiting periods recommended for swimming pools. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Vitamins, toothpaste, flu shot Sep 5, 2009
They all have gone through training and practiced injecting saline into each other as part of their certification. Giving injections has also been part of pharmacy students' training for years, Croce said. (Albany Times Union)
Sierra Leone shuts bogus clinics Sep 5, 2009
Medical disasters uncovered by a special task force investigating the clinics included patients being given expensive saline drips which they were wrongly told would cure diseases like malaria and typhoid. In one particularly disturbing case, a health official described how a man with appendicitis had had his genitals amputated. (BBC News -- Africa)
Minding the medicine cabinet Sep 4, 2009
She would then refill her used syringe with saline solution before returning it to the tray. The scrub tech was indicted last month on 21 counts each of tampering with a consumer product and obtaining a controlled substance by deceit. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Tear gas effect studied the hard way Sep 4, 2009
"My eyes and nose remained irritated for days, and I had to rinse with saline frequently, although I was fine afterwards.". If that sounds a bit academic, there's a good reason. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Moms: 'Can I Breastfeed With Implants?' Sep 2, 2009
"The overwhelming majority of women who have breast implants can breastfeed whether they're using silicone or saline implants," said Greenberg. 1. (ABC News)
One of my nostrils has been clogged. Why? Sep 1, 2009
Treatment may involve using medications and remedies such as antihistamines or nasal steroids for allergy symptoms, decongestants, saline washes or sprays, or antibiotics. Adhesive nasal strips or inhaled/aromatic therapies may also help. (CNN -- Health)
What is an American car? Aug 29, 2009
Facts wrote on Aug 28, 2009 2:47 PM:" Reader you are right - that really does compare to draging someones children through the mud!One more great reason to be a Republican - Because we can't all be on welfare. I like what Margaret Thatcher said about Socialism - 'The problem with Socialism is that you eventually run out of other peoples money'Liberal Logic #1 - They are For Abortion (Which is The Killing of Innocent Baby Girls -Who were not given a CHOICE) - BUT - They are against Killing... (Cameron Observer, MO)
ARMEN D. BACON: There's nothing like being a twin Aug 29, 2009
"Speaking of today, there's a knock at my door. It's show time. Time to roll up my sleeve, let them draw blood (vials of it), shake and seal the mixture of saline and saliva, check off all appropriate boxes, answer a few questions, and hope that our DNA will reveal something useful to make the next generation healthier.The minute the phlebotomist leaves, I am on the phone to my sister, rehashing the gory details of this latest twin adventure. We giggle and gossip. We reminisce for the umpteenth... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Community Calendar Aug 29, 2009
Hotel/travel sized deodorant, shampoo, lotion, conditioner, NO SOAP, toothpaste & mouthwash, toothbrushes, dental floss & brush ups, breath strips, disposable razors, eye drops, saline nose drops, unscented baby wipes, wet wipes, small hand sanitizer, small Kleenex packets, q-tips, antifungal creams, band-aids, Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder, Moleskin cushions for feet, non-aerosol air freshener, new or used DVD's or CD's, AAA & AA batteries, disposal cameras, current pocket books or magazines,... (KSBW 8, CA)
Climate hijack Aug 28, 2009
Soils are becoming saline, air quality is a huge cause of illness and premature death; the human population is bigger than our one Earth can currently sustain. So why, you might ask, are the world's political leaders not lamenting this big picture as loudly and as often as the climate component of it. (BBC News -- Science)
Small peptide found to stop lung cancer tumor growth in mice Aug 27, 2009
Every day during the six-week study, researchers injected either saline or the angiotensin (1-7) peptide into mice growing human lung cancer tumors. Over the course of the study, the tumors treated with angiotensin-(1-7) shrunk, while the saline-treated tumors grew and, at the end of the study, the tumors treated with angiotensin-(1-7) weighed about 60 percent less than the tumors treated with saline ... Analysis also showed that the tumors from mice treated with the peptide had significantly... (EurekAlert!)
How flesh bug fools immune system Aug 26, 2009
The researchers found that the gel attracted 108 times more macrophages to the bite site than a saline solution. They also showed that the number of parasites that survived the first 48 hours following infection, and the number of host cells that were infected, were both eight times higher when the gel was present. (BBC News -- Health)
What Can You Learn From a Fake Breast? Aug 25, 2009
(Manufacturers also put serial numbers on saline implants, though the FDA stopped requiring them to track those devices closely in 1997. . (Slate)
18-month-old boy found dead in SoCal hot tub Aug 25, 2009
Unforgiving Saline Valley promises only adventure. DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK - No one gets to Saline Valley by accident ... Saline Valley has undergone some changes since those halcyon hippie days -- notably its 1994 incorporation into Death Valley National Park -- but the original theme remains: "This is a place where people come to get away from the world," said Lee Greenwell, a year-round dweller who serves as campground host. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Add 'Pet First-Aid Kit' to the Top ... Aug 25, 2009
Eye Wash or Saline Solution. 4" X 4" Gauze Squares and Gauze Roll. (Suite101.com)
Parasites Persuade Immune Cells To Invite Them In For Dinner Aug 24, 2009
23, 2009) The parasites that cause leishmaniasis use a quirky trick to convince the immune system to effectively invite them into cells for dinner, according to a new study published today in PLoS Pathogens. The researchers, from Imperial College London, say their findings improve understanding of the way Leishmania parasites establish an infection and could aid the search for a vaccine against this neglected tropical disease. (Science Daily)
10 biggest sleep problems: How to fix them Aug 22, 2009
Other self-care steps to try include irrigating the nasal passages with a saline nasal spray and taking a nonsedating allergy medication such as Claritin if you suspect congestion from allergies. Ask your doctor for a referral to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist, who can evaluate whether you're a candidate for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), a specially designed nasal mask that prevents your nasal passages from collapsing and delivers air directly into your airway. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
No. 1 reason you're so tired: Not what you think Aug 22, 2009
Other steps to try include irrigating the nasal passages with a saline nasal spray and taking a non-sedating allergy medication such as Claritin if you suspect congestion from allergies. You can also ask your doctor for a prescription nasal spray containing itraconazole (Sporanox), xylitol, mupirocin (Bactroban), and dexamethasone. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Miami one of a few cities testing swine flu vaccine Aug 21, 2009
Some will get saline, while others will get the actual vaccine. Researchers will watch the volunteers for about eight weeks to see how they react. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Taking on cancer : Team Vogel behind friend fighting it for second time Aug 18, 2009
He hates the metallic taste of the saline just before a chemotherapy treatment. Nurse Jodi Lynch, left, prepares Joe Vogel, 31, for chemotherapy on Monday as his wife, Rachel, 26, sits by his bedside in the cancer center at Franciscan Skemp Health Care in La Crosse, Wis. (Winona Daily News, MN)
By Amy Riggin Aug 17, 2009
3 percent) and Saline County (2. 5 percent). (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
