Sgt. Kimberly Munley Took Down GunmanWounded in both legs and wrist, Munley kept firing and shot Nidal Malik Hasan. Nov 7, 2009
Munley's brother Daniel Barbour told ABC News at the today that his sister has surgery Thursday night and will undergo surgery again today as one of the bullets pierced an artery. Her husband, Matthew Munley, is a soldier at Fort Bragg, N.C., and was being flown to Fort Hood. (ABC News)
Backups look for time against TTU Nov 7, 2009
"It's hard," said Hebron, a redshirt junior who has played only against Arkansas this season after having offseason ankle surgery. "It's hard waiting for your turn, but it's a big-time program. It's something some people have got to do.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
J-Rich, Suns tag Celtics with 1st loss Nov 7, 2009
Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas broke his left forearm during a weight training session Friday and will have surgery today. He could miss 4-6 weeks. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Fort Hood shooting suspect a study in contrasts Nov 7, 2009
W. Roy Smythe, chairman of surgery at Scott and White Memorial Hospital, said several patients were still at significant risk of losing their lives. Army Chief of Staff George Casey said he asked bases around the country to assess their security. (Boston Globe)
NFL Notebook: Colts lose 2 key defensive backs Nov 7, 2009
Sanders will have surgery for a torn biceps ... He had missed all of training camp and the first five games of the year after having offseason knee surgery ... Brown had gotten the job in September after Kenny Phillips was placed on injured reserve after knee surgery. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Phillies pick up option to keep Lee Nov 7, 2009
Eyre needs surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow ... He also had a tear in his abdomen, which might require surgery ... The Phillies are hopeful left-hander J.C. Romero, who had surgery on his elbow last month, will be ready to pitch. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Schedules may reveal fates for Ravens, Saints Nov 7, 2009
This week the Colts learned that safety Bob Sanders will be out indefinitely because of elbow surgery and that linebacker Tyjuan Hagler and cornerback Marlin Jackson are out for the year. This is not a good time to be facing, in order, Matt Schaub, Tom Brady, Joe Flacco and Schaub in the next 23 days. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Week 9 Viewer's Guide Nov 7, 2009
Their depth is about to be tested, however, as this week they lost cornerback Marlin Jackson and linebacker Tyjuan Hagler for the season and learned that safety Bob Sanders is out indefinitely because of elbow surgery. Stellar defensive back Kelvin Hayden is also battling injuries. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Three more Mariners opt for free agency Nov 7, 2009
Bedard's second season with the Mariners ended the same way as his first -- in surgery. He had season-ending surgery on his left shoulder on August 14. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Injuries Hit Defense Hard Nov 7, 2009
In other news Friday, wide receiver underwent arthroscopic surgery on his knee injury, suffered in the season opener, and the team re-signed defensive end in the roster spot opened by the move of Jackson to injured reserve, according to. Visit the ColtPower. (ColtsNews.US)
Inbox: Will the Blue Jays trade Wells? Nov 7, 2009
There is also the recent news that Wells is scheduled to undergo surgery next week to repair cartilage damage in his left wrist ... As for the first issue, Encarnacion underwent surgery on his hand on Oct. 30 and he is expected to be fully recovered before the spring. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
'Kick in the Gut' Nov 7, 2009
"He was mortified by the idea of having to deploy, Hasan's cousin Nader Hasan told The New York Times. He had people telling him on a daily basis the horrors they saw over there. Hero Police Officer Stopped Spree A wounded female civilian police officer who shot Hasan four times, identified as Kimberly Munley, was credited with stopping the spree. Munley fired on the suspect just three minutes after the gunfire erupted. The gunman then spun around and charged at Munley with a gun in each hand,... (Fox News)
New Braunfels gains weight-loss center Nov 7, 2009
Bariatric surgery center opens in New Braunfels - Austin Business Journal ... Bariatric surgery center opens in New Braunfels. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Revealed: UK set for first face transplants Nov 7, 2009
A British hospital is set to give the go-ahead for four British patients to undergo face transplants in what will prove a major landmark in surgery ... The world's first face transplant took place last November when a French factory worker, 38-year-old Isabelle Dinoire, underwent surgery after being mauled by her labrador ... If he does get the go-ahead - and there is a possibility that the ethics committee may call for a further delay - then the timing of the first operation would be determined... (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Marlins' Maybin to have shoulder surgery Nov 7, 2009
Florida Marlins center fielder Cameron Maybin will undergo surgery to repair a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder, the team confirmed Friday. The surgery will repair an injury that bothered Maybin down the stretch this season, though it didn't knock him out of the lineup. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Botox Appears to Ease Depression Symptoms Nov 7, 2009
Alastair Carruthers, president-elect of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, agreed that Finzi's study provides new insight into a phenomenon clinicians have noticed ... Finzi's study was published this month in the society's journal, Dermatologic Surgery. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Haddin at ease with position after break Nov 7, 2009
But his finger was a mess by late August, requiring surgery that inserted more bolts and screws than you get in a dressing room door. Haddin missed one-day tournaments in England, South Africa and India. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cohasset native poses topless to draw attention to life after breast cancer Nov 7, 2009
But some 30 years later, the 49-year-old agreed to show off her body for a different audience and reason when she posed topless for a London art gallery after undergoing a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery ... Brassey was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in February 2008 and underwent surgery in April of that year after discovering something was wrong at Christmas. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Moorman named chairman of surgery dept. at West Penn Allegheny Nov 7, 2009
Dr. Donald Moorman has been named chairman of the department of surgery at West Penn Allegheny Health System, the hospital network announced ... He is also director of Beth Israel s Trauma Center and an associate professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Woman's death was 'preventable' Nov 7, 2009
The death of a woman following breast surgery in Edinburgh's Western General Hospital has been described as "entirely preventable" by a sheriff ... The sheriff also said transferring her to a high dependency unit for a minimum of 24 hours after her surgery and training nursing and junior staff about volumes of blood in drains of patients could have helped prevent Mrs Wightman's death ... Professor Alistair Thompson of Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, called by the Crown as an expert witness, said if... (BBC News -- UK)
Iowa Soldier Shot At Fort Hood Nov 7, 2009
Nelson, who spoke with his daughter Friday, said she is in stable condition and is awaiting surgery. Clark arrived in Fort Hood on Tuesday for additional training with a medical team. (7 KETV Omaha)
This week's football previews Nov 7, 2009
Piggee, who has missed the last two games, will be sidelined the remainder of the season after tearing ligaments in his shoulder that will require surgery. Stone Ridge Christian at ElliotWhen: Tonight, 7 p.m.Where: Lincoln High School, Stockton. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Nov 7, 2009
US experts say their studies show the brain is malleable in older children - which was doubted previously - and that the risks of surgery can be worth it ... Before her surgery, SRD could distinguish between light and dark, but could not make out form or pattern ... Surgery restored SRD's sight. (Yahoo News -- Brain Research)
Police shoot person of interest in Seattle cop's killing Nov 7, 2009
The wounded man was critically injured and was still in surgery Friday night, several hours after his arrival at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, hospital spokeswoman Susan Gregg-Hanson said. She said he had multiple injuries but refused to discuss them. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Obesity May Affect Fertility in Young Women Nov 7, 2009
Ability to have children is important to many who undergo weight-reduction surgery, study finds ... These obese young women also less likely to become pregnant than women who become obese when they're older, according to the results of a study of 1,538 patients who were undergoing bariatric surgery at clinics in the United States ... About half of the study participants aged 18 to 44 who could become pregnant said they wouldn't try to have more children after bariatric surgery. (MEDLINEplus)
Golden Girl star has heart bypass Nov 7, 2009
Golden Girls actress Rue McClanahan is recovering in a New York hospital following heart bypass surgery, her manager has said. The 75-year-old was diagnosed with acute cardiac illness on Monday after a routine trip to her doctor who advised her to go to hospital. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Devils edge Islanders in Elias' return Nov 7, 2009
Elias, the franchise's all-time leading scorer, missed the first 13 games of the 2009-10 campaign while recovering from offseason groin surgery. Frans Nielsen provided the lone goal for the Islanders, who have dropped two straight on the heels of a four-game win streak. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Colts CB Jackson suffers season-ending knee injury Nov 7, 2009
He played seven games in 2008, but injured his knee during practice and had surgery before missing the remainder of the season. Jackson played in just four games this season, recording one interception. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Reaching out to help the homeless Nov 7, 2009
Jones had just undergone heart bypass surgery, and his company let him go because it was taking him too long to recover ... Bonilla said he hasn't worked since last year, ever since he had brain surgery. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Webb's $8.5 Million Option Exercised by D-backs Nov 7, 2009
The right-hander made just one start last season before being put on the disabled list and had arthroscopic surgery Aug. 4 on his pitching shoulder ... "Since Brandon has recovered well from his surgery, we have decided to exercise his option," general manager Josh Byrnes said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sanders' return to Colts comes to end Nov 7, 2009
Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders suffered a torn biceps tendon and will require season-ending surgeryTags. safety will have surgery for a torn biceps tendon and is lost for the season, the latest in a torrent of injuries that has swept through the Colts' secondary ... A team source said Jackson tore the ACL on the final play of practice and is expected to have surgery next week. (ESPN -- Football)
Giants safety Rouse to replace struggling Brown Nov 7, 2009
New York Giants safety Aaron Rouse to replace struggling C.C. Brown - ESPN. Updated: November 6, 2009, 4:25 PM ET. (ESPN -- Football)
Diamondbacks Exercise Option for RHP Webb Nov 7, 2009
General manager Josh Byrnes says Webb has recovered well from an Aug. 4 arthroscopic surgery on his pitching shoulder. Byrnes cited Webb's significant contributions to the club in deciding to pick up the option year. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Law finds home with Broncos Nov 7, 2009
Sanders, a two-time Pro Bowler, tore his left biceps against the 49ers last weekend and will need surgery. Rodgers not limited Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and receiver Donald Driver practiced and are probable for tomorrow s game at Tampa Bay. (Boston Globe)
Injury report for UVA game Nov 7, 2009
Surgery and Out for the Season DL Lower Extremity DL Lower Extremity LB Lower Extremity TE Upper Extremity LB Lower Extremity DE Upper Extremity DB Upper Extremity DE Jaw. Related Stories. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
Profiles of Ft. Hood Shooter's Victims Nov 7, 2009
Foster is scheduled for surgery Friday to remove fragments of the bullets ... Reportedly shot in the arm, she is in stable condition and awaiting surgery. (CBS News -- US)
Neighbor: Fort Hood suspect emptied his apartment Nov 7, 2009
W. Roy Smythe (smeyeth) is the chairman of surgery at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple ... W. Roy Smythe (smeyeth) is the chairman of surgery at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Leaving the Folds Nov 7, 2009
After a Gastric Bypass, Some Formerly Obese Patients Need a Riskier Surgery To Shed Excess Skin ... Bariatric surgery -- the stomach-shrinking operation performed to treat obesity -- works, and it is becoming safer all the time ... But there's a catch often not understood by those who undergo the procedure: Once they lose the weight the surgery helps them lose, there may be more surgery to come -- surgery that is costlier and riskier and that requires a longer recovery time than the original... (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Kimberly Munley ended Fort Hood rampage using Virginia Tech lessons Nov 7, 2009
She underwent surgery Friday but is said to be in good condition. It's unclear how many other responders were present and firing, but Munley's shots are believed to be the ones that stopped the alleged gunman, Army psychiatrist Maj. (Christian Science Monitor)
Liambas regretful Nov 7, 2009
Advertisement Hip surgery had snatched away most of his 2008-09 Ontario Hockey League season. A thumb injury had cost him the first month of this season. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Fort Hood: The Victims Nov 7, 2009
Foster is scheduled for surgery today to remove fragments of the bullet ... She was shot in the arm and is in stable condition, awaiting surgery. (CBS News)
Crandon News: More snow and wind Nov 7, 2009
Please remember in your prayers those that are on the sick list, whether in the hospital, nursing home or at home recuperating from surgery or an illness. Also Anna Letto, Marcella Gretzinger, Ray Bailey (who is in the Wausau hospital and had surgery and is in the Intensive Care Unit) and anyone else that is ill and in need of our prayers. (Forest Republican, WI)
Roundup: Angels reward Reagins with extension Nov 7, 2009
ATLANTA -- Right-handed pitcher Scott Proctor has signed a minor league contract with the after missing all of last season recovering from elbow surgery ... He began experiencing elbow pain in 2008, causing him to miss 63 games, and underwent Tommy John ligament replacement surgery this past May 12 ... Treanor played in four games before undergoing surgery on his right hip April 30. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
But for heroes, bloodbath could have been worse... Nov 7, 2009
The woman who stopped him, Munley, awaited surgery Friday to remove the bullets from her leg. Her husband was flying in from Fort Bragg, N.C.. (The Drudge Report)
Popple River News: Hunters hope for trophy bucks Nov 7, 2009
Larry had his surgery on Friday morning and is back home Saturday evening and doing just fine. So far, his report from the doctor is very promising and all looks good. (Forest Republican, WI)
Less Brain Swelling Occurs With Multiple Sessions Of Stereotactic Radiosurgery For Common Brain Tumor Nov 7, 2009
Benign brain tumors known as meningiomas are often treated with a single, high dose of radiation using stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) ... 1, 2007) Specifically aimed, "stereotactic" radiation may be as good as surgery -- and in some cases, even better -- in treating benign but potentially devastating brain tumors called nonacoustic schwannomas ... 12, 2007) A new advanced noninvasive, radiosurgery tool for treating a variety of brain disorders -- including tumors has become available. (Science Daily)
Hybrid Molecules Show Promise For Exploring, Treating Alzheimer's Nov 7, 2009
25, 2007) Inhaled anesthetics commonly used in surgery are more likely to cause the aggregation of Alzheimer percents disease-related plaques in the brain than intravenous anesthetics say University of. . (Science Daily)
New Treatment Option Emerging For Some With Early Stage Lung Cancer Nov 7, 2009
6, 2009) Patients with early stage, non-small cell lung cancer who are not able to undergo surgery, now have a highly effective treatment option. Physicians say that option, radical stereotactic radiosurgery performed with CyberKnife, leads to a 100 percent overall survival after three years in patients with good lung function before treatment ... However, surgery is sometimes not an option because of other pre-existing medical conditions such as emphysema or heart disease. (Science Daily)
Lap Band Surgery Effective For Morbidly Obese Children, Study Finds Nov 7, 2009
The participants showed significant decreases in total and android fat mass 2 years after surgery ... "This study is the first to demonstrate the improvements in overall health and distribution of weight loss after Lap band surgery in adolescents," said Evan Nadler, MD, the lead author and pediatric surgeon at Children's National ... "While weight-loss surgery should always be a last resort for adults and adolescents, these findings show us that surgery in adolescents reduces the risk of... (Science Daily)
Fans get their first look at Lion grapplers Nov 7, 2009
Erwin, the expected starter who is coming off season-ending shoulder surgery last year, led 2-1 after one period. In the second, however, Ortega escaped to tie the match and then scored a go-ahead takedown late in the period. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
4 Minutes of Chaos... Nov 7, 2009
Ms. Munley underwent surgery Thursday night to halt bleeding and faces at least two more operations to remove the bullets in her thigh. Authorities said her husband, a soldier stationed at Fort Bragg, was on his way. (The Drudge Report)
Bulls F Thomas sidelined with forearm fracture Nov 7, 2009
He will have surgery Saturday morning, according to the Bulls. Thomas is expected to miss four to six weeks. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Polk, Willis Probable for Wisconsin Game Nov 7, 2009
Cornerback Ray Fisher will be out after undergoing knee surgery earlier this week, and hell be replaced in the starting lineup by. (shoulder), (elbow), (back), (thigh), (shoulder) and (shoulder) are also out. (HoosierInsider.com)
Real deals: Warehouse sells for $5M Nov 7, 2009
1499 W. 120th Ave., Westminster 80234 LASIK surgery provider 20/20 Institute has leased 3,333 square feet at this office building located near The Ranch Open Space and an Extended Stay America hotel. Community First Commercial Real Estate of Greenwood Village represented the tenant in the deal. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Researchers find new way to attack inflammation in Graves' eye disease Nov 7, 2009
"Treatment with rituximab calmed inflammation, stopped progression of the disease, and saved the patients from having to undergo surgery.". Rituximab has been used to treat patients with other autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and in non-Hodgkin's B-cell lymphoma. (EurekAlert!)
Objectifying women and children Nov 7, 2009
After her win, Underwood acknowledged she could now have breast augmentation surgery. The underlining message was that the more pubescent she looked, the greater the draw. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Local health investigation sheds light on gastroschisis birth defect Nov 7, 2009
"In addition, we are thankful to have local pediatric surgeon Frieda Hulka, who is an expert in gastroschisis repair and is able to perform the necessary surgery on affected newborns.". Elliott said that even though the cluster seems to be subsiding, further investigation is needed. (EurekAlert!)
Cancer Patients Want Honesty, Compassion From Their Oncologist Nov 6, 2009
22, 2007) After an initial chemotherapy treatment, radiation may be a better choice than surgery for patients with stage IIIA non-small-cell lung cancer, according to a randomized controlled trial published in. (June 4, 2007) A new study analyzing men with localized prostate cancer shows that the specialty of the physician they see can influence the type of therapy they ultimately receive. (Science Daily)
Finding May Help Some Tonsil Cancer Patients Avoid Chemotherapy Nov 6, 2009
11, 2006) Patients with lung cancer that has spread to mediastinal lymph nodes -- located between the chest, breastbone and spine -- who receive radiation after surgery and chemotherapy live twice as long as. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Seven Mariners among free agents Nov 6, 2009
He recently underwent arthroscopic surgery to "clean out" his left knee ... In a carbon copy of his first season with Seattle, Bedard had an injury-plagued 2009 season that ended with surgery in his left shoulder to repair the labrum. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Sleep Apnea Therapy Improves Golf Game Nov 6, 2009
23, 2008) Nasal surgery to remove obstructions from the airway is associated with improvements in quality of life for patients with obstructive sleep apnea and symptoms of nasal blockages, according to a new. . (Science Daily)
Statins May Prevent Blood Clots In Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Nov 6, 2009
Patients most at risk for VTE are those with cancer, those who have recently had surgery, and patients who have experience acute trauma. Although the current analysis only included patients with atherosclerosis, previous research by Dr. Khemasuwan showed that statins had a similar effect on patients with cancer. (Science Daily)
Nicotine Patch Plus Lozenge Appears Best For Smoking Cessation Nov 6, 2009
22, 2007) The use of a nicotine patch -- successfully used to help many smokers decrease their dependency on nicotine -- was shown to reduce pain in men after prostate removal surgery in a new anesthesiology. . (Science Daily)
HCA-HealthONE parent doubles Q3 profit Nov 6, 2009
HCA operates 163 hospitals and 105 freestanding surgery centers nationwide. In Colorado, HCA co-owns Denver-based HCA-HealthONE with the nonprofit. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Popple River News: Hunters hope for trophy bucks Nov 6, 2009
Larry had his surgery on Friday morning and is back home Saturday evening and doing just fine. So far, his report from the doctor is very promising and all looks good. (Forest Republican, WI)
