The Berlin Wall is down, but Germany isn't united Nov 15, 2009
But contrary to what we saw in most of the news last week, scars remain and "German reunification is not complete," as German Chancellor Angela Merkel soberly noted. Germany is still coming back to earth after its moon landing. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Causes of Renal Failure Nov 14, 2009
Reflux Nephropathy Scars Kidneys. Reflux nephropathy can occur as a result of obstructive uropathy and can cause scarring or other damage to the kidneys. (Suite101.com)
Troubled vet returns to Vietnam to help Nov 14, 2009
Only recently has Roberts sought professional psychiatric help for his mental scars. He doesn't know how Vietnam will affect him the second time around -- when he feels that blast of hot, humid air again. (CNN)
Lindsay 'cutting herself' Nov 13, 2009
Lindsay has previously been pictured with scars on her arm, prompting fears she is harming herself. Dina is not the first of Lindsay friends and family to speak out about their worries for her health. (iAfrica.com)
Click to read:Hasan Gets 13 Counts of Premeditated Murder Nov 13, 2009
Waterboarding leaves no lasting scars or damage except momentary fear. Bring it back. (CBS News)
Local Woman Asks Vick To Visit Dog He Once Owned Nov 13, 2009
Physically, Iggy was OK, but nearly three years later, Iggy still feels the mental scars. "He probably heard and saw the dog-fighting and executions and was never socialized. Now, he is unable to leave the house. He's too frightened of anything new, be it people, cars or other objects. It's heartbreaking to know he'll be, in some way, damaged for the rest of his life," said Rattay. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Minimally Invasive Surgery Shown Safe And Effective Treatment For Rectal Cancer Nov 12, 2009
After laparoscopic surgery, patients experience shorter hospital stays, smaller scars, far less pain and faster recovery, compared with open surgery. NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell has offered these procedures for many years, and continues to be at the forefront of innovation, applying the minimally invasive approach to diseases and conditions once considered treatable mainly using open surgery techniques. (Science Daily)
A charming time Nov 12, 2009
Carrol Ann Stankovitz blew me away with her inspiring story of learning to live with and even embrace your scars as part of your identity. She cheerfully shows her scarred leg to burned children to help them cope. (The Palm Beach Post)
Nodulocystic Acne FAQ Nov 12, 2009
The nodules and cysts in the very severe type of pimples are situated deep within the dermis and when they heal, leave depressed, deep scars. Chances of hypertrophic scars are also high and in those with keloidal tendency, these will form disfiguring keloidal scars ... The healing is with hypertrophic and atrophic scars. (Suite101.com)
Homeless Veterans Enjoy A Free Meal On Their Day Nov 12, 2009
A good looking veteran with no visible wounds is an example that the scars on the inside sometimes take a lot longer to heal. Written by Bruce Johnson9NEWS NOW. (W-USA News, DC)
On Veterans Day, student vets deserve backup Nov 11, 2009
Vets are older, often married, and many arrive in class with physical and mental scars. Instead of combating the enemy, they're entangled with cumbersome bureaucracies. (Christian Science Monitor)
Leaving the Folds Nov 10, 2009
Body contouring also leaves long, visible scars: hip to hip, knee to groin, elbow to armpit ... "We can work on improving the scars, improving healing, but we can't eliminate the scars." ... After a long and painful recovery, Baez was left with what she describes as "huge scars" on her thighs, extending from "three inches above the knee all the way to the groin, underneath the buttocks, and the front as well." It's a trade-off, she says. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
MGH doctor returns home after stabbing Nov 10, 2009
Two weeks after a patient repeatedly stabbed her at a Massachusetts General Hospital clinic, Dr. Astrid Desrosiers returned home yesterday, with casts on both forearms and deep scars, but with enough strength to walk through her front door. She s just happy to be back home, her husband, Claude, said after escorting her inside. (Boston Globe)
Gulf Coast residents stay put ahead of Ida Nov 10, 2009
which still bears scars from Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the storm didn't interrupt dinner for Daniel Sullivan, 22, and his fiancee, Markita Jones, 21, who were the only customers waiting to be served at a drive-in restaurant. "It's just a little bit of rain and wind," Sullivan said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Isotretinoin in the Treatment of Ac... Nov 10, 2009
Isotretinoin, by striking at the root cause of acne, provides faster relief and least amount of post healing scars and pigmentary changes than other types of treatment for acne. What are the Precautions to be taken Before and After Treatment with Isotretinoin. (Suite101.com)
HINGHAM OPINION: Suggestions for revenue, reduce costs Nov 9, 2009
When he does enter the classroom, both his mind and body may carry scars acquired outside of those doors. His life may be in complete disarray through no fault of his own. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Dan Warner: Now, we get to enjoy the joys of SW Fla., knees of old guys Nov 8, 2009
It helps that I have great looking legs, if you ignore (a) the long scar on one where they harvested a vein for my heart surgery, and (b) the scars on both knees from long-ago surgeries and (c) the fact that my left leg is much larger than my right leg. That is the result, a therapist postulated, of the same harvest. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Fedor clobbers Rogers at Strikeforce Nov 8, 2009
Randy Couture's cauliflower ear ain't pretty, but it's one of athletes' hard-earned battle scars. Hispanic fight fans once worshipped Chavez, Sanchez and Olivares. (ABC News)
The Best Treatment for Severe Acne Nov 8, 2009
Treat Early to Prevent Acne Scars ... Severe acne, with high number of inflammatory pustules and nodules, should be treated promptly to prevent deep ice pick and hypertrophic acne scars ... Untreated severe acne causes deep ice pick scars and hypertrophic scars in most patients. (Suite101.com)
Abington veteran helped storm the beaches on D-Day Nov 7, 2009
I have five battle scars. I think I'm pretty lucky to have survived that. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Lawmakers trash-talk Yankees' big win Nov 7, 2009
"Joining Delahunt was Rep. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), who also cast his vote Friday as a show of allegiance with the Sox, who beat the Yankees in the World Series in 2004.As a lifelong diehard Sox fan, I have too many scars from Bucky Dent to Aaron Boone to add another from casting a vote to congratulate the Yankees for winning this years World Series," Murphy said. Rep. (TheHill.com)
Stresses at Fort Hood Were Likely Intense for Hasan Nov 7, 2009
Soldiers nursing the mental and emotional scars of war have overwhelmed the central Texas base, the Army's largest. Cases of post-traumatic stress disorder quadrupled from 2005 to 2007, and PTSD affects even those like Hasan who haven't gone off to war. (Time.com)
Commentary: More buds need a chance to blossom Nov 6, 2009
Scars are in their hearts, and you can see that from their eyes. Light and joyful lives have already become remote dreams for these children. (Xinhuanet, China)
If Cherie Blair did it. . . don't! Nov 6, 2009
Injuries are obvious, but the mental scars will probably only emerge on leaving the forces as admitting to such whilst in is just not the done thing. You cannot expect a human being to experience what they do, and return to 'normal life' and carry on as if it never happened. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Students share hope, help for breaking the cycle of self-destructive behavior Nov 5, 2009
Junior Sarah Ballin displays scars on her arm that have gotten her sent to a counselor every year since she's had them. The scars Ballin has on her arm have gotten her weird looks from teachers and fellow students ... Cutters hope that, even if non-cutters don't understand the behavior, they can have compassion and not judge based on the scars. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Boy wounded in accidental shooting Nov 4, 2009
I did not get shot by a hand gun that day, but the SCARS are just as real and ugly. " misshoneybee wrote on Nov 1, 2009 6:45 AM:" Happens everyday. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Doctor convicted of causing road-rage accident that injured two bicyclists Nov 4, 2009
The other broke his teeth and has scars on his face. At Thompson's trial, the prosecution called another biker who testified that Thompson ran him off the road on a previous occasion. (USA Today -- Money)
Terrible Teens Of T. Rex: Young Tyrannosaurs Did Serious Battle Against Each Other Nov 3, 2009
The bite did leave scars, however. "Jane has what we call a boxer's nose," says Joe Peterson, an NIU Ph. (Science Daily)
LA physician convicted of assault in bike crash Nov 3, 2009
The other broke his teeth and has scars on his face. Thompson could face 10 years in state prison. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Cohasset native poses topless to draw attention to life after cancer Nov 2, 2009
I saw that the scars are a symbol of my victory, and the photograph is an affirmation of life. (Editor's note: We are not publishing the photo on our site, but you can see it. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Budget, politics have changed, but divisions remain on expanded gambling Nov 1, 2009
These are scars that simply never heal completely, he said, referring to the damage to society caused by casinos. The casino industry will become an irresistible political force, he said, adding, It won t take long before the tail wags the dog. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Community Calendar and Area Events Nov 1, 2009
Guest speaker will be Joyce Schneider (mother and auther) shares how she Ripped off the band-aids which covered deep scars of shame and guilt There will be baked goods, Christmas decorations, flee market table and silent auction. For more information call Mary Phyl at 863-696-7315 or Kay at 863-635-1902. (Lake Wales News, FL)
PBS film details 96-year-old crime Oct 31, 2009
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Misunderstood drug helps skin conditions, helps prevent cancers Oct 31, 2009
-Reduces sun spots, melasma, old acne scars. -Activates repair systems in skin. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Father uses son's ashes in tattoo Oct 31, 2009
Mr Richmond said: "I invited John over for dinner to talk about the tattoo design and when you've both lost a child, you just bond don't you. "He wanted a portrait of Sophie done as a way to help heal the scars of losing his daughter and I thought that's something I'd like to have done too. " What better way to express myself than by designing a tattoo of my son using some of his ashes Mark Richmond Mr Richmond said he still "feels at a loss and a little bit angry" about losing Ayden. He has not... (BBC News -- UK)
Aloisi pens long parting letter to Patrick Oct 31, 2009
Many top figures depart Beacon Hill quietly, biting their tongues about all they witnessed in hopes of escaping the public eye without further scars. Others choose to settle old scores with fiery farewell interviews. (Boston Globe)
A film tells of Leo Frank and century-old crimes Oct 30, 2009
" Despite a remarkable resemblance to Frank, Janowitz had! a challenge in portraying him. Frank was chilly, stiff, high-strung, unengaging. He was, in short, not a showcase character, nor the ideal candidate for any film's protagonist. Nor, as history proved, was he a sympathetic defendant in a murder trial. "He's not a hero, and he's not particularly likable," Loeterman says. Frank was an ordinary man most distinguished by his outsider status. For that, he was savaged. As Loeterman's film... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Teen Accused Of Giving Homemade Tattoos Oct 30, 2009
Shipperbottom said even if it's clean, homemade body art can also leave scars. "That's half our business, fixing this kind of tattoo done by people playing around," she said. (7 KETV Omaha)
2 Wanted In Sonic Drive-In Robbery Oct 30, 2009
The second person is Hispanic, in his late teens with a thin build, light complexion, short hair that was possibly balding and scars on the back of his head. He was last seen wearing a long-sleeved dark shirt, black gloves, dark pants, "skater" type slip-on canvas shoes and a bandana covering his face. (Click2Houston, TX)
The Chokin Kind Oct 30, 2009
And on the serious side of this, I deplore abuse in any form, but I truly believe that the worse abuse is the kind that mutilates your self esteem and leaves scars on your soul ... As a woman who has delt with both senerios I would have gladly taken the verbal abuse over butt whoppins anyday because although the scars heal the memories last a life time ... because although the scars heal the memories last a life time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Sex Offender Registry Updated In Time For Halloween Oct 29, 2009
The new system allows users to search for offenders using first/last names or aliases along with identifying physical attributes like scars or tattoos. The interactive web-based tool is updated daily. (FOX61, CT)
Save On Halloween Costumes Oct 28, 2009
Brown, green, grey and blue eyeshadows and dark eyeliner can be used to create ghastly-looking scars and bruises. Decorate a pillowcase or reusable canvas shopping bag to carry the trick-or-treat haul. (W-USA News, DC)
More than 20 scars found on body of battered 23-month-old girl Oct 27, 2009
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New benefits have 'caused misery' Oct 27, 2009
He still bears the psychological scars. "When I left the Army I found it hard to settle back into civilian life," he said. (BBC News -- UK)
Obituaries in the news Oct 27, 2009
Prosecutors allege LaRhonda McCall, 37, and her friend, Steve Vern Hamilton, 38, beat the boy repeatedly - with "fists, bike chains, cables, extension cords, and/or boards," leaving permanent scars. Hamilton is charged with 24 counts of child abuse. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Leaving the Folds Oct 26, 2009
Body contouring also leaves long, visible scars: hip to hip, knee to groin, elbow to armpit ... "We can work on improving the scars, improving healing, but we can't eliminate the scars." ... After a long and painful recovery, Baez was left with what she describes as "huge scars" on her thighs, extending from "three inches above the knee all the way to the groin, underneath the buttocks, and the front as well." It's a trade-off, she says. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Dr. Lloyd M. Aiello is a visionary in laser treatment Oct 26, 2009
A. If somebody had congenital eye disease, or if they had infections, when they went into remission they formed these scars. There was no retinopathy between the scars, so we said, we think we want to create scars like that and leave the untreated retina in between. (Boston Globe)
Standing on shoulders of giants Oct 25, 2009
He was also reportedly very short, covered in smallpox scars and crippled with s 00004000 coliosis. No picture of him exists, and it is said the only portrait, housed at the Royal Society, disappeared when Newton became president. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Controlled Fires Bring November Wildflowers Oct 25, 2009
That's what a controlled burned does, while a bad wildfire leaves scars visible for years. In the sandhill of the park, the landscape is open, with 200-yard sightlines and forest floor showing bare sand that sucks up rain the instant it falls. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Never forget who that masked man was Oct 25, 2009
But Plante, tired of the stitches and scars, held his ground ... Imagine the pain and scars that goalies have been spared the last 50 years because of Plante s innovative mind, his stubbornness, and his temerity. (Boston Globe)
Kids who can't even be hugged Oct 25, 2009
He will have a lifetime of pain and blisters, and it gets more debilitating as the skin scars and tightens,'' she said. DebRA Australia president Michael Fitzpatrick said EB was known as an ''orphan disease'' because of its small number of sufferers and lack of recognition. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A look back at the Formula One season gone by Oct 24, 2009
The scars of the scandal, however, will remain forever. BACK FROM THE DEAD. (India Times, India)
Firefighters train at stalled Vegas Strip resort Oct 24, 2009
Fire maims and scars, but smoke suffocates and kills many more people, said Las Vegas fire Capt. Brad Hannig, one of the trainers. At a house fire, the standard solution, often even before firefighters go into a building, is to break out windows. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Camille Paglia Oct 23, 2009
In the chorus, he refers to love having left a mark on him, and yet that same love having healed his hurts, his "scars." Famously, the book of John declares, "God IS love" [emphasis mine ... Now behold Madonna, arriving muscular and veiny-armed at the Vanity Fair party after this year's Oscars in Los Angeles. (Salon)
Ohio team trying to tackle youth violence Oct 23, 2009
"St. Ignatius vows to ramp up efforts to not only increase awareness of the physical and emotional scars left by youth violence, but strive for ways to stop it. The school's graphic arts department is putting the finishing touches on a new website called www.standagainstviolence.org and is using social media sites as a way to communicate with juvenile centers, church groups and other organizations. A book is also in the works, with the goal to create lesson plans for teachers using case studies... (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
British torture in Kenya alleged Oct 23, 2009
Claimant Ndiku Mutua, who says he was castrated and tortured by British prison guards, said: "I was robbed of my dignity and of a family and those scars have never healed. "This wrong must be recognised, I and many others deserve an apology and justice at long last. " Contesting casesThe government has previously suggested that the claim is invalid due to the time that has passed and that any liability transferred to the Kenyan authorities after independence in 1963. In a statement on Thursday,... (BBC News -- UK)
Australian jailed for racist attack on Indian student Oct 23, 2009
Singh said in a statement submitted to the court that metal plates had been inserted into his face, he had shed up to 15 kg and been left with lumps and scars on his head from the assault. "I am lucky to be alive, all my friends and family thought I was going to die," Singh said in the statement. (India Times, India)
With Microdermabrasion, Rough Seems to Work Better Oct 23, 2009
Acne scars and wrinkles benefit from more aggressive treatment, study finds ... WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Rough buffing of the skin does a better job of removing wrinkles and acne scars and stimulating healing than a gentler rubbing, University of Michigan researchers report ... Known as microdermabrasion, skin buffing has become a popular way to improve the appearance of wrinkles, acne scars, skin discoloration and other signs of aging skin. (MEDLINEplus)
Over-the-Counter Steroids? Oct 22, 2009
Preston said, pointing to his chest, "All that is not muscle. It's all breast tissue. And then you can see the scars from where I had my last surgery. And they have to go in here and take out all the tissue that's left behind it on both sides.". Preston and his friends say they bought Tren at a supplement store chain Cobiella caught on hidden camera. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Finish line in sight, Yanks aim for WS Oct 22, 2009
" Though most of the team wasn't there to witness the heartache, some scars remain. Posada said that the Yankees are well aware nothing is set, and there is no underestimating an Angels club that is still very capable of authoring some nightmares. AL Championship Series Gm. 1 NYY 4, LAA 1 Gm. 2 NYY 4, LAA 3 Gm. 3 LAA 5, NYY 4 Gm. 4 NY 10, LAA 1 Gm. 5 NYY@LAA Thu., Oct. 22 7:57 ET Gm. 6* LAA@NYY Sat., Oct. 24 8:07 ET Gm. 7* LAA@NYY Sun., Oct. 25 8:20 ET *If necessary All games on FOX "There's... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Samoa tsunamis wipe out some coral reefs Oct 22, 2009
General healthy before tsunamiIn contrast, damaged reefs that were healthy before the disaster should bounce back in three to four years, leaving no scars. Paul Brown / APA photo from the National Park Service shows a coral reef in Faga'alu Bay, American Samoa, that was flattened by a tsunami. (MSNBC -- Environment)
With luck, a new kidney Oct 21, 2009
My fingertips are peppered with pinpricks -- battle scars in my war against the disease. I show them off proudly. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Suzanne Somers, Cancer & Controversy Oct 21, 2009
My family is very prone to Cheloid scars which means that they raise up. Six years later she developed a blockage where the repair had been done and basically died from a hemorrhage where the old surgery scar had torn. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Aggressive Microdermabrasion Induces Wound-healing Response In Aging Skin Oct 21, 2009
"It has been suggested that microdermabrasion can improve the appearance of wrinkles, atrophic acne scars, dyspigmentation and other signs of aging skin." The procedure involves buffing the skin using grains of diamond or another hard substance. In order to objectively change the appearance of wrinkled skin, such a procedure would have to induce the production of collagen, the major structural protein in the skin. (Science Daily)
A Green Letter Day Oct 21, 2009
That newly transferred lip hangs a bit lower, but the swelling continues to decrease, and the two prominent scars above my mouth are fading ... "And the scars? You can fix those too?" I asked. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
