Arenas undergoes knee surgery, could be out until December Sep 18, 2008
"After Gilbert's normal course of rehabilitation was ramped up, he experienced some swelling and discomfort in his knee," said Wizards team physician Dr. Marc Connell, who performed the procedure at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC. "A subsequent MRI showed that the knee is structurally sound. The decision was made to perform an arthroscopic lavage procedure, during which a moderate amount of debris was removed after saline solution was washed through the knee," said Connell. "The... (ABC 7 News, DC)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 17, 2008 Sep 18, 2008
One of the method's to get rid of a child is a saline abortion. That is where a saline solution is injected into the mother's wob, to burn the child to death, so she can then deliver the child dead. (North County Times)
Arenas Could Be Sidelined Until December Sep 18, 2008
"A subsequent MRI showed that the knee is structurally sound. The decision was made to perform an arthroscopic lavage procedure, during which a moderate amount of debris was removed after saline solution was washed through the knee," said Connell. "The presence of debris is common with the nature of his previous injury. This was a proactive procedure that will enhance his rehabilitation process.". (Click2Houston, TX)
'Hunger hormone' can be suppressed Sep 17, 2008
There, they administered one-time saline injections in the left gastric arteries of five control pigs, and in the other five, one-time shots of sodium morrhuate, a chemical that destroys the blood vessels. The team then sampled the pigs' blood for one month to monitor ghrelin values. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Hobbies, outdoor allergies collide Sep 16, 2008
" Primos' treatment centers around a single, nightly dispersal of a prescription steroid nasal spray in each nostril, plus each nostril gets a nightly saline solution and a gel treatment. "It's a nightly ritual," he said. "And you know what. In 10 years, I haven't so much as had a cold. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Researchers Suppress 'Hunger Hormone' Sep 16, 2008
They injected sodium morrhuate (a chemical that destroys blood vessels) into the left gastric arteries of five pigs and injected harmless saline into the other five pigs. Blood samples collected for a month after the procedure showed that ghrelin levels in the GACE-treated pigs were up to 60 percent lower than baseline levels. (Health-Finder)
Johns Hopkins researchers suppress 'hunger hormone' Sep 16, 2008
There, they administered one-time injections of saline in the left gastric arteries of five control pigs, and in the other five, one-time injections of sodium morrhuate, a chemical that destroys the blood vessels. The team then sampled the pigs' blood for one month to monitor ghrelin values. (EurekAlert!)
Ameren Illinois Utilities Activate Emergency Operations Center In Wake of Early Morning Storms; Storm Trailer Sent to Marion; Residents Urged to Report and Avoid Downed Wires; Ameren Illinois Utilities Issue Flood Safety Advice Sep 15, 2008
Among the hardest hit areas were Alexander, Bond, Clinton, Coles, Franklin, Gallatin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Massac, Perry, Pulaski, Randolph, St. Clair, Saline, Union, Wabash and Williamson counties. The Ameren Illinois utilities serve 1. (PR Newswire)
Volunteers establish group for Down syndrome awareness Sep 15, 2008
"Not only did Kohen have Down syndrome (a condition where some or all of a person's cells have an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21), he had pulmonary hypertension, a condition in which the body overproduces red blood cells."The focus of whether he would have a special need quickly shifted to whether our new little boy was going to make it through the night," Jennifer said.A procedure that involved a partial exchange of Kohen's blood and saline was a success. He grew stronger, but the... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Town plans to spray after mosquito tests positive for West Nile Sep 11, 2008
If the spray makes contact with skin or eyes, officials suggest washing the skin with soap and water and rinsing eyes with water or saline solution. Exposed food, as well as outside furniture and toys, should be washed with soap and water as well before use. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Kids Shouldnt Take OTC Cold Meds Sep 10, 2008
Use saline drops and sprays to moisturize the nasal membranes and loosen up mucus. Avoid smoking in the household to reduce environmental irritants. (Newsmax)
Traditional soya sauce Sep 7, 2008
Boey demonstrated by placing his simple, home-made device made of a clean empty bottle which contained a few stones into a vat of saline solution ... Rather like the way the best extra-virgin olive oil is created from the initial pressing, more saline is then added to the dregs to restart the fermentation process, resulting in more dilute, inferior quality sauces. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves Sep 6, 2008
For nasal congestion, you should keep some saline drops around (saline nasal drops, baby bulb suction) which will come in handy for your infant, too, if you use it with a bulb suction. Would some of these same medications work for allergies. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Neb. reports 10 new cases of West Nile virus Sep 5, 2008
The state Department of Health and Human Services says the new cases are in Cedar, Dawes, Holt, Keya Paha, Kimball, Nemaha, Polk, Saline, Sarpy and Scotts Bluff counties. Previously, one case had been confirmed in each of the following counties: Cass, Dodge, Keith, Merrick, Platte, Sanders and York. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Making a life-changing choice Sep 5, 2008
Schlapia goes back for periodic adjustments in Des Moines at the Bariatric Surgery Program and when an adjustment is needed, a needle is inserted into the Lap-Band with a saline solution. The solution tightens the Lap-Band itself. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Big booby trap? Sep 4, 2008
Silicone versus saline ... Silicone implants are regarded by many as superior to saline implants because they have a more natural feel and dont slosh and leak ... In the case of saline implants, the implant will deflate within a few hours and the salt water will be reabsorbed by your body. (iAfrica.com)
Mosquitoes being sprayed in Lewisville, Highland Village and Flower Mound Sep 2, 2008
If the spray contacts skin or eyes, wash skin with soap and water, and rinse eyes with water or saline solution. Cover fish ponds and bring pets indoors. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
What is Earwax? Sep 1, 2008
Treatment can include measures such as instilling a cerumenolytic agent such as water, saline or a peroxide agent specifically designed for this process. The ear canal may also need to be irrigated or syringed with warm water or saline. (Suite101.com)
Stop Bothering The Earwax! Sep 1, 2008
Stop Bothering The Earwax. Stop Bothering The Earwax. (eFluxMedia)
Now hear this: Don't remove your earwax Aug 30, 2008
The panel found no evidence that one type of over-the-counter drops works better than another, or better than just plain sterile water or sterile saline, he said. The drops help to loosen the earwax and then the ear often can do the rest, he added. (MSNBC -- Health)
National guidelines released for earwax removal Aug 29, 2008
Appropriate options for cerumen impaction are (1) cerumenolytic (wax-dissolving) agents, which include water, saline, and other agents of comparable efficacy, (2) irrigation or ear syringing, which is most effective when a cerumenolytic is instilled 15-30 minutes prior, and (3) manual removal with special instruments or a suction device, which is preferred for patients with narrow ear canals, eardrum perforation or tube, or immune deficiency. Inappropriate or harmful interventions are... (EurekAlert!)
8 patients still have critical vision problems Aug 25, 2008
Though infection caused by contamination in the saline solution is suspected to be the cause of the problem, both hospital and Health Department officials said the exact cause could be ascertained only after the results of the microbiological tests on the swabs taken from the satellite hospital were known. According to hospital sources, 66 persons, who were identified at a special camp at Kaduvanur in Villupuram district on July 28, underwent surgery in the satellite hospital at Perambalur the... (Hindu)
Addiction Treatment Proves Successful In Animal Weight Loss Study Aug 25, 2008
The controls received daily salt water (saline) injections, while those in the study groups received up to 300 milligrams (mg) of vigabatrin a day. All animals received injections for two 7-13-day periods, with breaks in between. (Science Daily)
Obama has 7-point lead on McCain in Michigan Aug 22, 2008
Lisa Byrnes, 48, an attorney from Saline, said she's impressed with Obama's background and agrees with his opposition to the Iraq war. She said Obama "can break the gridlock in Washington" and that McCain's hawkish views on defense frighten her. (Detroit Free Press)
It's all in your head: Opening wide can do more than help your teeth Aug 21, 2008
Considering use of a saline spray to help keep nasal passages open, or talk to your doctor about a decongestant or antihistamine. Article Rating. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Applegate, other high-risk women act fast against cancer Aug 20, 2008
Doctors can reconstruct the breast using a flap of skin from the stomach, back or buttocks, or with silicone or saline implants, Golshan says. READERS: What would you do. (USA Today)
Wrinkle Removers, Backed by Science Aug 19, 2008
Healing takes two to three weeks, and the wound has to be cleaned with saline or diluted vinegar and treated with ointments to prevent scarring. In most cases, the procedure is done only once, Dr. Fisher said, and lasts many years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Global warming spells disaster for Chilka Aug 19, 2008
The rise in sea water level and high tidal waves due to global warming has created a major breach of 700-feet on the embankment at Gabakunda, causing huge flow of saline water into the lake ... As the salinity of the lake declined due to inadequate flow of saline water affecting the aquatic flora and fauna, the state government in 1999 opened up a 200-metre mouth at Sipakuda village. (Merinews)
Model patient subject for TV, magazines Aug 18, 2008
Using chilled saline, administered intravenously, and a special cooling blanket, doctors had cooled Bondar's body temperature down to 90 degrees. By inducing hypothermia, the doctors enabled Bondar's brain to recover from the injury. (NJ.com)
Breast cancer doesn't spare the world's famous Aug 9, 2008
" Newton-John had a modified radical mastectomy and a simultaneous saline implant, but chemotherapy terrified her. "My fear was that I would die, because I had seen the horrors of (chemo) with Colette," she says. But then she realised that if she had a positive attitude it would set the tone for everyone else. During a year of chemo every three weeks, Newton-John relied on laughter to maintain her emotional and mental balance. To cope with nausea, she used herbs, acupuncture and mental imaging.... (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Scars? cellulite? Solutions for skin imperfections Aug 9, 2008
What doesn't work: Mesotherapy, in which a doctor injects saline or some other liquid into the skin to disperse fat. Liposuction is a bust, too: It sucks out fat but not the bands of tissue that create the bumpy appearance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
No-nose Bicycle Saddles Improve Penile Sensation And Erectile Function In Bicycling Police Officers Aug 9, 2008
(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. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Salmonella Is Tested To Fight Cancer Cells Aug 7, 2008
All mice with tumors who received saline solution were dead after 30 days, while those receiving salmonella and zaps of radiation were alive after 30 days. And none got sick from the toxin. (Wall Street Journal)
Georgias Team: Grandmothers hard-fought battle with ALS inspires familys fundraising push Aug 7, 2008
The doctors were telling me, Well we re going to do this, we re going to do that, we re going to help her with the saline solution, and you could either take her home or send her to a rehab facility. Kondylis decided to take her mother home. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Puppy mill - 85 dogs seized Aug 5, 2008
A Saline County woman is charged with animal cruelty after the Pulaski County Humane Society found 85 dogs infested with fleas and skin conditions ... Simpson and her team at the humane society rescued 37 dogs on Monday from a home in Saline County on West Colonel Glenn Road ... A Saline County dog breeder who has been charged with 85 counts of animal cruelty will be appearing in court next month, Saline County sheriffs Capt. Scotty Courtney said Thursday. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Lying awake for liposuction Aug 5, 2008
Known as tumescent liposuction, this method involves injection of a large amount of saline solution, which contains additional anesthetic and epinephrine, directly into the areas where excessive fat deposits are to be removed. "I perform liposuction from three to eight times every week," said Dr. Shelby Brantley, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with The Plastic Surgical Center of Mississippi in Flowood. (The Clarion-Ledger)
World: K2 survivor recounts fatal mistakes, panic Aug 5, 2008
ISLAMABAD Lying in a hospital cot, a saline drip strapped to his arm, the leader of a Dutch team that lost three of 11 climbers who died on K2, angrily recounted how tragedy unfolded on the world's second highest peak. The biggest mistake we made was that we tried to make agreements,' Wilco van Rooijen told Reuters, his face reddened by sun and snow burn after days on the unforgiving 8,611 metre (28,240 feet) mountain. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Family ties and a gift of life Aug 3, 2008
Next, he pumps saline through the organs ducts to further preserve it. For the next half-hour, Kam proceeds to split Carlsons two arteries and stitch them together into one massive blood vessel. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Record 170 runners fill annual race Aug 3, 2008
14 Alexis Nees F 41 3:45:15 Saline, Mich. 15 Cheryl Fellman F 35 3:45:17 Juneau. (Juneau Empire)
Sexual, physical abuse of kids still problem here, elsewhere Aug 2, 2008
Woodham is director of the Carmi-based center, formed in 1999 to help child sexual abuse victims and their families in White, Gallatin and Saline counties ... The highest percentage (34) were from Saline County-the most populous of the five counties served-followed in order by White County (over 25 percent, or 51 children)), Wabash, Gallatin and Edwards. (Carmi Times, IL)
Sinus sufferers miss out on work or social activities due to summer allergies Aug 1, 2008
However, there is the option of saline nasal wash, which is a physician-recommended, natural technique that relieves sinus symptoms by gently rinsing away allergens and excessive mucus that can lead to irritation and infection ... "When I discovered Sinus Rinse, a saline nasal wash in a squeeze bottle, I was amazed by how well it works to relieve my symptoms so I can enjoy my career as well as other outdoor activities." ... Saline nasal wash is a clinically proven technique to alleviate allergy... (EurekAlert!)
Hackett equipped for ill luck Jul 30, 2008
We've taken the precautions on the flights of using the humidifiers, using saline eye drops and saline nasal sprays to maintain the clear passages. Anyone who had any predispositions or any respiratory issues has been tested and the appropriate medications issued if necessary. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
What Type of Headache Do You Have? Jul 30, 2008
It s been nicknamed the suicide headache, " Grosberg said. One female patient likened it to giving birth to 100 babies without an epidural. It s really bad. While migraine suffers tend to retire to a dark room when faced with their pain, cluster sufferers are often agitated and restless, Grosberg said. Triggers: Smoking is a major factor, as is drinking alcohol. What to watch out for: Tearing of the eye on the side of the head with pain, eye redness, nasal congestion, runny nose, drooping... (Fox News)
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Allowed More Chemotherapy To Reach Brain Tumors In Laboratory Study Jul 30, 2008
Those treated with saline (control) survived 32 days on average while those treated with vardenafil alone survived about 35 days and those treated with adriamycin alone survived about 42 days. When vardenafil was combined with adriamycin, rats survived an average 53 days. (Science Daily)
What's considered market value? Jul 30, 2008
If he asks for nourishment, I think they ll toss him one of those IV bags full of saline solution. If the ASG makes their own, it s quite cost effective;-). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fluoride content and recharge ability of five glass-ionomer dental materials Jul 28, 2008
Five disks of each material were stored in 4 different storage media (I- saline, II- acidic solution ph=2. 5, III- acid solution ph=5. (BioMed Central)
UC Santa Barbara chemist goes nano with CoQ10 Jul 25, 2008
" That's nanotechnology. It delivers twice the amount of the compound into the bloodstream, and the concentration in water can be adjusted, he said. This approach can be applied to a broad range of nutraceuticals, including omega-3s, carotenoids like lutein and beta-carotene, and resveratrol. "We can also take pharmaceuticals, like Taxol, an anti-tumor agent, and put them into just water or saline using this PTS," he said. By taking advantage of this micellar technology, synthetic chemistry can... (EurekAlert!)
Elsevier partners with the International Association for Great Lakes Research Jul 24, 2008
Public release date: 23-Jul-2008. Contact: Mareike Gutschner. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Climate crisis: Roosevelt revisited Jul 22, 2008
Lastly, we cannot afford to have a vast area from Peterborough to Cambridge to Watton in Norfolk to go saline, it would destroy the lands fertility for a minimum of four years. So this should mean brownie points allround, but who is supporting this old idea and who is objecting. (BBC News)
Healthful Hints: Study finds tap water statistically more effective than saline for cleaning wounds Jul 19, 2008
Normal isotonic (same concentration as blood or body fluids) saline (salt water) is generally favored to cleanse wounds. Two investigators from Australia studied the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register and four other major databases to report in 2008 on 11 randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials that compared rates of infection and healing with water and saline, as well as no cleansing ... Tap water was statistically more effective than saline at reducing infection rates in adults with... (Winona Daily News, MN)
N.H. nurse charged with diluting pain medication Jul 18, 2008
Prosecutors say she was addicted to painkillers in March 2007 when she used saline to dilute vials of fentanyl citrate meant for patients. The hospital says it detected and dealt with the problem quickly and that no patients were harmed. (Concord Monitor)
Saltwater olives Jul 18, 2008
Saline water irrigation cultivates healthy olives ... The relationship between the use of "saline water" and olive cultivation has been actively studied for many years ... According to Professor Zeev Wiesman, Department of Biotechnology Engineering at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, it is well-known that saline conditions can limit the development of olives, mainly because the salty water interferes with the olives' root system and causes "toxic accumulation of chloride and sodium ions on... (EurekAlert!)
What you need before the baby comes Jul 15, 2008
-- Saline drops for little noses. -- Infant chest ointment. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Low health insurance caps leave patients stranded Jul 15, 2008
Rebecca Kmet Texas Retired Pharmacist wrote on Jul 14, 2008 2:01 PM:" Mothers wash their babies but often forget to clean the nose where most bacterial and viral infections get started. Normal saline or XLEAR nose spray or drops twice a day for babies and children and adults is helpful in heading off a lot of infections. A damaged heart from a strep infection is not unusual. The damage to the heart can be corrected without surgery if there is time and the baby or child or adult is not too near... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Stabbing, retaliation results in 3 arrests Jul 15, 2008
While police were gathering information from Vailes and searching for Baldwin, one of the victim s family members was apparently seeking retaliation against Baldwin, according to a Saline County Sheriff s report. Corey A. Baldwin, 19, 227 Devillez Road, reported at 9:22 p.m. to Campbell two men in a truck stopped him and Miranda Carter, 23, while they were walking earlier in the evening, asking him where his brother, James Baldwin was, according to the report. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Did Heparin Overdose Kill Texas Newborn? Jul 13, 2008
A preliminary investigation indicates that the error happened during a process Thursday in which pharmacy personnel mixed it with other solutions, including saline. The heparin first was administered in the neonatal intensive care unit Friday. (Fox News)
Carbon Dioxide Increase In Atmosphere Augments Tolerance Of Barley To Salinity Jul 13, 2008
In short, Dr. P;rez-L;pez s research concludes that the increase in CO2 enables greater growth of barley plants subject to saline conditions, thanks to the improvement in their hydric state and turgescence, but, above all, to the increase in photosynthesis. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Aftermath of disaster: Church groups organize Jul 8, 2008
"We are going to go out and assess the needs of those still affected," Linda Mitacek, one of the members of the Saline County organizing group, said. VOAD can work with Illinois Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and county EMAs to find out where needs have not been met and possibly provide help. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Crusader against plant receives alarming news Jul 8, 2008
The Forest Guardian lawsuit got the attention of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the federal agency prepared to file its own lawsuit against the plant in Carlsbad, N.M. Russ MacRae, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife senior biologist in New Mexico, said the government argued that the company was violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act by discharging highly saline wastewater into a shallow lake where migratory birds landed, drank the water and died. When the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made its... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Man dies after drinking 10 litres of water in eight hours Jul 8, 2008
Despite being put on an intravenous saline solution drip overnight, he suffered cardiac arrest the following day and died. Doctors found the level of sodium in his blood was only 115 instead of the correct level of 140. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Ex-worker on crusade against chemical plant Jul 7, 2008
In a nonstop loop, the plant pumps millions of gallons of brine - a highly saline mixture of water and minerals - into the plant from a groundwater basin underlying the valley. After targeted minerals are extracted, spent brine is pumped to the lake surface or into the basin below. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Burned baby leads to couple's arrest Jul 4, 2008
The dried blood and clothing were stuck to the child's skin and paramedics had to use saline solution to pour on the child and cut all the clothing and diaper off. The baby was still bleeding, Allen reported. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
New Effort Under Way To Protect Endangered Bug Jul 3, 2008
-- A new effort under way to protect the habitat of the endangered Salt Creek Tiger Beetle could ban future development in a section of the saline wetlands near Lincoln. The tiny beetle is one of the worlds rarest creatures. (7 KETV Omaha)
Health officials: West Nile season approaches Jul 3, 2008
Egyptian Public and Mental Health Department Environmental Health Practitioners have been testing the trapped mosquitoes and so far there are no cases of the virus in Saline, Gallatin or White counties ... The elderly should be the most concerned, but last year a 30-year-old Saline County woman was confirmed as having the disease. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Epinephrine with or without Vasopressin in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Jul 3, 2008
Methods In a multicenter study, we randomly assigned adults with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest to receive successive injections of either 1 mg of epinephrine and 40 IU of vasopressin or 1 mg of epinephrine and saline placebo, followed by administration of the same combination of study drugs if spontaneous circulation was not restored and subsequently by additional epinephrine if needed. The primary end point was survival to hospital admission; the secondary end points were return of spontaneous... (New England Journal of Medicine)
