Chandigarh doctor tests positive for swine fluOctober 17th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - A senior doctor at a leading hospital here has tested positive for the influenza A (H1N1) virus, a health official said Saturday. He is among the dozens of doctors and other medical staff here who have contracted swine flu.
Calif. doctor who promised cancer cure arrested on fraud chargesOctober 8th, 2009 Calif. doctor who hailed cancer cure arrestedLOS ANGELES — A California doctor has been arrested for allegedly defrauding patients across the country out of more than $1 million by promising some of them she could cure their cancer through an herbal supplement. Dr. Christine Daniel was indicted on fraud charges Thursday and faces up to 80 years in prison if convicted.
Kansas doctor pleads guilty to illegally prescribing painkillers to woman who wasn't a patientOctober 5th, 2009 Kan. doctor guilty of writing illegal prescriptionWICHITA, Kan. — A Kansas doctor who worked for a physician accused of causing dozens of patient deaths from prescription drugs has pleaded guilty to illegally prescribing a painkiller for a women he never met.
Health authorities investigate as girl dies after receiving cervical cancer vaccineSeptember 30th, 2009 Biriths girl dies after cervical cancer vaccineLONDON — Health authorities are investigating after a 14-year-old girl died a few hours after receiving a cervical cancer vaccine. Health officials in Coventry, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of London, said Tuesday they had quarantined the batch of vaccine given at the school attended by Natalie Morton.
British health authorities investigate as girl dies after receiving cervical cancer vaccineSeptember 30th, 2009 British girl dies after cervical cancer vaccineLONDON — Health authorities are investigating after a 14-year-old girl died a few hours after receiving a cervical cancer vaccine. Health officials in Coventry, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of London, said Tuesday they had quarantined the batch of vaccine given at the school attended by Natalie Morton.
Biofeedback is the best stress-buster for studentsSeptember 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Iowa State University has opened a Biofeedback Center for students to help them deal with stress. Directed by Student Counseling Service staff psychologist Todd Pietruszka, the center is free and open to all ISU students.
Developer of Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas dies after battle with leukemiaSeptember 25th, 2009 Las Vegas' Stratosphere developer dies at 67LAS VEGAS — The developer of the 1,149-foot Stratosphere tower on the Las Vegas Strip has died at a hospital after a long fight with leukemia. A spokeswoman for Bob Stupak's family says the casino entrepreneur and colorful gambler died Friday at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas.
Only three psychiatrists in Jammu government hospitalSeptember 22nd, 2009 JAMMU - The Government Psychiatry Hospital here, which caters to the whole Jammu region, is acutely short-staffed with just three consultant doctors to cater to the over 200 patients who come for treatment daily. Doctors in the hospital, which functions under the Jammu Medical College, say it is necessary to employ more people as mental disorders are on the rise in the region due to militancy-related problems in the state.
Larry Gelbart, writer of 'M-A-S-H,' 'Tootsie,' other hit comedies, dies at 81September 11th, 2009 'M-A-S-H,' 'Tootsie' writer Larry Gelbart diesLOS ANGELES — Larry Gelbart, the comedy writer famed for his work on "M-A-S-H" and "Tootsie," has died. Gelbart died at his Beverly Hills home Friday morning after a long battle with cancer, said Creative Artists Agency, which represented him, He was 81.
Ecuador gov't: President Correa's security chief dies of swine flu after 4 weeks in hospitalSeptember 6th, 2009 Swine flu fells Ecuador president's security chiefQUITO, Ecuador — The Ecuadorean government says President Rafael Correa's chief of security has died of swine flu. The online government publication El Ciudadano says air force Lt.
Nancy Talbot, co-founder of Talbots women's clothing line, dies at 89 in ColoradoSeptember 4th, 2009 Nancy Talbot dies at 89, founded clothing lineBOULDER, Colo. — The co-founder of the upscale Talbots women's clothing company has died from complications of Alzheimer's disease.
Terminally ill Manson follower asking Calif. parole board to set her free before deathSeptember 2nd, 2009 Manson follower dying from cancer seeks paroleCHOWCHILLA, Calif. — A terminally ill Charles Manson follower who admitted killing actress Sharon Tate four decades ago is going before a parole board to ask for freedom before she dies.
Examples of Twitter messages posted during Iowa woman's surgerySeptember 1st, 2009 Examples of Twitter messages from Iowa surgeryDoctors at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, performed a hysterectomy and uterine prolapse surgery on a 70-year-old woman on Monday.
Doctor: Mass. Gov. Patrick OK after hip replacement surgery for arthritis, pre-existing injurySeptember 1st, 2009 Gov. Patrick OK after hip replacement surgeryBOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Deval (deh-VAHL') Patrick is resting comfortably after undergoing hip replacement surgery to alleviate pain from arthritis and an injury he sustained three decades ago.
Alex Grass, founder of Rite Aid drugstore chain, dies of lung cancer at 82August 28th, 2009 Alex Grass, founder of Rite Aid chain, diesHARRISBURG, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp.
