Hospital officials mull over fate of Women’s Hospital Apr 12, 2008
It will continue to operate its 24-hour emergency and critical care, medical, surgical and cardiac services including open-heart surgery, outpatient surgery, minimally invasive joint replacement surgery, weight loss surgery, and imaging services. Comments are limited to 200 words or less. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Close Relationship Between H. Pylori And Gastric Cancer Suggested Oct 31, 2007
19, 2004) The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (a type of bacteria associated with gastrointestinal disorders) is high among patients about to undergo weight loss surgery, and treatment to eradicate the. . (Science Daily)
HIV-positive Patients have a Low Prevalence Of H Pylori In Gut Oct 19, 2007
19, 2004) The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (a type of bacteria associated with gastrointestinal disorders) is high among patients about to undergo weight loss surgery, and treatment to eradicate the. (Jun. (Science Daily)
Mesquite hospitals merge to form Dallas Regional Medical Center May 3, 2007
Dallas Regional Medical Center s services will include comprehensive 24-hour emergency and critical care, medical, surgical and cardiac services including open heart surgery, outpatient surgery, minimally invasive joint replacement surgery, weight loss surgery, obstetrical and nursery services, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and imaging services. When reorganization and renovations are complete, Dallas Regional Medical Center will expand on Mesquite Community Hospital s HealthGrades... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Organization Halts Clinical Trial For Potential Microbicide For Preventing HIV Infection Feb 3, 2007
Family Health International (FHI) announced that it has halted a Phase III clinical trial of cellulose sulfate a potential microbicide being tested for HIV prevention in women in Nigeria. Simultaneously, CONRAD, a health research organization based in Arlington, Virginia, has announced it is halting its Phase III clinical trial of cellulose sulfate at sites in Benin, India, South Africa, and Uganda. (Science Daily)
Reporter's notebook: Seminar targets women's health Jan 11, 2007
"Weight Loss Surgery: When Are Surgical Options Appropriate?" Feb. 15. "MammoSite Partial Breast Irradiation: New Technique for Breast Cancer Surgery," Feb. 20. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
'Obesity Paradox' Evidence: Obese Patients Fare Better Than Lean Patients When Hospitalized For Acute Heart Failure Jan 10, 2007
Obesity Paradox' Evidence: Obese Patients Fare Better Than Lean Patients When Hospitalized For Acute Heart Failure. UCLA researchers report that for patients hospitalized with acute heart failure, a higher body mass index (BMI) was associated with a substantially lower in-hospital mortality rate. (Science Daily)
Medication Does Not Appear To Offer Benefit For Certain Heart Attack Patients Undergoing PCI Jan 9, 2007
Use of the drug pexelizumab immediately before and for 24 hours after stent placement or angioplasty for certain heart attack patients did not have any significant treatment effect compared to placebo, according to a study in the January 3 issue of JAMA. The medication had shown promise in preliminary studies. Acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI; a certain pattern on an electrocardiogram following a heart attack) is a major public health problem, not only in western countries but... (Science Daily)
Resilient Form Of Plant Carbon Gives New Meaning To Term 'Older Than Dirt' Nov 28, 2006
ScienceDaily: Resilient Form Of Plant Carbon Gives New Meaning To Term 'Older Than Dirt. Resilient Form Of Plant Carbon Gives New Meaning To Term 'Older Than Dirt. (Science Daily)
Blocking An Inter-generational Cycle Of Obesity Nov 28, 2006
Being exposed to high levels of nutrition before birth can influence the development of networks within the brain that regulate appetite to permanently set a pattern of appetite for life, according to researchers from the University of South Australia. In addition to changing the way in which the brain develops, high levels of nutrition before birth stimulate the developing fat cells, making them more likely to increase in size, resulting in obese babies who stay obese throughout their lives. (Science Daily)
Beetle Feet Stick To Their Promises Nov 4, 2006
Mushroom-shaped microhairs are the secret of a new adhesive material which scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Metals Research in Stuttgart have developed. Inspired by the soles of beetles feet, and therefore biomimetic, the special surface structure of the material allows it to stick to smooth walls without any adhesives. (Science Daily)
Internet Of Long-term Benefit For Depression Oct 13, 2006
Mental health researchers at The Australian National University have found that brief Internet-based interventions for depression are not only immediately effective, but have a significant positive long-term benefit that may be as effective as active psychotherapies. The yet-to-be-published findings by Professors Helen Christensen and Andrew Mackinnon and Dr Kathy Griffiths at the Centre for Mental Health Research (CMHR) at ANU demonstrate that the Internet is can, in some cases, be as effective... (Science Daily)
Binge-drinking Teenagers At Greater Risk Of Violence Sep 30, 2006
Teenagers who drink alcohol are at higher risk of becoming victims of violence, a Cardiff University study has found. A team from the School of Dentistry's Violence Research Group studied drinking habits in children aged 11-16 in England. (Science Daily)
Electric Jolt Triggers Release Of Biomolecules, Nanoparticles Sep 19, 2006
Johns Hopkins researchers have devised a way to use a brief burst of electricity to release biomolecules and nanoparticles from a tiny gold launch pad. The technique could someday be used to dispense small amounts of medicine on command from a chip implanted in the body. (Science Daily)
Wellness briefs Jun 11, 2006
What: "Weight Loss Surgery: Rules of the Road for Long-Term Success," discussion on replacing old behaviors with successful behaviors; uncover what you enjoy and what is good about self-change. Where: Learning Exchange, 1111 Howe Ave., Suite 125 When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $39, plus $20 materials fee To register: (916) 929-9200. (Sacramento Bee -- Lifestyle)
Diabetes Research Takes Wing Thanks To Long-lived Fruit Fly Jun 8, 2006
Posted: June 7, 2006. The creation of an extraordinarily long-lived fruit fly by genetics researchers at the University of Rochester has led scientists down an unexpected new path in the fight against diabetes. (Science Daily)
Tropical Depression: Hurricane Linked To Long-term Mental Distress May 17, 2006
Posted: May 16, 2006. Florida State University sociologists in Tallahassee, Fla. (Science Daily)
Obesity Triples The Risk Of Chronic Kidney Failure May 14, 2006
Posted: May 13, 2006. Obesity is an important and potentially preventable risk factor for chronic renal failure (CRF), according to a study in the June Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. (Science Daily)
West Hills Hospital and Medical Center Breaks Ground on Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit and Outpatient Services Facility Expansion May 10, 2006
West Hills offers services in cardiovascular health, critical care, orthopedics and specialized surgeries, weight loss surgery, women's health and preventative care. Readers of the Los Angeles Daily News have named the hospital "Best Medical Center" every year since 2002. (PR Newswire)
Doctors to host a heart felt health fair Apr 24, 2006
- 11:15 a.m. - "Weight Loss Surgery: Gathering the Facts" with Dr. Eva Fisher of Good Samaritan Hospital. Although the presentations are free with no obligation, reservations are requested. (Times Herald-Record, NY)
Gigantic Meat-eating Dinosaur Discovered Apr 19, 2006
Posted: April 18, 2006. At a news conference today in the western Patagonian city where the news species was found, paleontologists will unveil what may be one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs known. (Science Daily)
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Spearfish woman chronicles ups and downs of weight loss surgery ... Sharon Neva of Spearfish wrote "Reach for the Stars: A Guided Journal for your Weight Loss Surgery" after her own successful weight loss surgery ... Spearfish woman chronicles ups and downs of weight loss surgery. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Light Beam Used To Trap Protein Molecules And Make Them Dance In Space Apr 18, 2006
Posted: April 17, 2006. A paper that outlines a new method to use a beam of light to trap protein molecules and make them dance in space has earned a place in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Early Edition. (Science Daily)
Blind Mice Recover Visual Responses Using Protein From Green Algae Apr 12, 2006
A Whole New and Completely Delicious Way to Eat after Weight Loss Surgery After her weight loss surgery in 2003, Patt Levine knew she would have to stick to a very restrictive diet, but there had to. . (Science Daily)
Cheaper And Simpler Keyhole Surgery Mar 25, 2006
A Whole New and Completely Delicious Way to Eat after Weight Loss Surgery After her weight loss surgery in 2003, Patt Levine knew she would have to stick to a very restrictive diet, but there had to ... In Exodus From Obesity, Paula F. Peck provides the information, encouragement and guidelines for maintaining long-term success after weight loss surgery. (Science Daily)
Researchers Identify Cause Of Memory Loss; Identification May Lead To Targeted Drug Development For Dementia Mar 20, 2006
In Exodus From Obesity, Paula F. Peck provides the information, encouragement and guidelines for maintaining long-term success after weight loss surgery. Ms. Peck interweaves intelligent discussion. (Science Daily)
Medicare Expands Coverage for Lifesaving Obesity Surgery Feb 22, 2006
In November 2004, a Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee (MCAC) concluded that there is significant scientific evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of open and laparoscopic weight loss surgery and its ability to improve a number of life-threatening obesity related conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol in the general adult population. Approximately 90% of Medicare beneficiaries who currently receive bariatric surgery are under 65 and are categorized... (PR Newswire)
