Hospital doctor: Some of those wounded in Fort Hood shooting may still die from woundsNovember 6th, 2009 Doctor: Some Fort Hood victims may still dieTEMPLE, Texas — A doctor at a hospital where several of the wounded from the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas were taken says some patients may still die. W. Roy Smythe (smeyeth) is the chairman of surgery at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple.
Hospital doctor: Some of the Fort Hood shooting victims still at risk of dying of from woundsNovember 6th, 2009 Doctor: Some shooting victims still risk dyingTEMPLE, Texas — A doctor at a hospital where several of the wounded from the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas were taken says some patients are still at risk of dying. W. Roy Smythe (smeyeth) is the chairman of surgery at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple.
AP source: Fort Hood shooting suspect is Army Maj. Malik Nadal HasanNovember 5th, 2009 AP source: Fort Hood shooting suspect Army majorWASHINGTON — Officials say a shooting suspect at Fort Hood has been identified as Maj. Malik Nadal Hasan, who they say was an Army mental health professional.
Not enough being done to support tinnitus sufferers: StudyNovember 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Despite the fact that tinnitus is a very distressing condition, not enough is being done to support patients who experience the problem, according to an extensive research review. As many as one in seven people will experience tinnitus, or ringing in their ears, at some time of their life, but most patients are told that nothing can be done to ease the condition.
Lap band surgery improves health of morbidly obese kidsNovember 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Lap band surgery has been found effective in improving the health of morbidly obese adolescents, say researchers. The study found that Lap band surgery or laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding improved glucose metabolism, reducing the adolescents' risk of developing insulin resistance.
Brit girl (now man) wants breast removal surgery to join Army as a man!October 30th, 2009 LONDON - A British girl, now transformed to Nicholas Darroch, wants to undergo a breast removal surgery so that she can join the Army and fight in Afghanistan as a man. Formerly known as Siobhan Darroch, Nicholas Darroch aged 21, has already spent 1,000 pounds for hormone treatment in a bid to become "Nicholas".
Cosmetic surgery-crazy Brits having up to 4 ops in one go to save cashOctober 26th, 2009 LONDON - The craze of cosmetic surgery has risen so much in the UK that Britons are opting for "surgery saver packages", which involves having up to four procedures at one go. Although, multiple surgeries can cut costs up to nearly 6,000 pounds, doctors say the post operation complications and infections are dangerous to the extent of being fatal.
Breast reduction surgery could reduce back disorders riskOctober 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Women who have undergone breast reduction surgery could be at a decreased risk for spine and other back disorders, a new study has revealed. Macromastia (overly large breasts) can be an unhealthy condition resulting in significant shoulder pain, back pain, and deep shoulder grooves caused by bra straps.
Newspaper publisher Gannett CEO returns after back surgeryOctober 15th, 2009 Gannett CEO returns after back surgeryMcLEAN, Va. — The CEO of Gannett Co., the country's largest newspaper publisher, returned to work Thursday after a medical leave this summer for back surgery.
Implanted cardiac defibrillator credited with saving the life of 61-year-old man shot in chestOctober 7th, 2009 Defibrillator saves man who was shot in the chestMINNEAPOLIS — A defibrillator was credited with stopping a bullet in the chest of a gunshot victim. Doctors in Florida said the 61-year-old unidentified man had an Medtronic implantable cardiac defibrillator to prevent sudden cardiac arrest.
Doctors in Kerala remove 4.9 kg uterus from womanOctober 7th, 2009 KOCHI - A team of doctors in Kochi in Kerala Wednesday claimed to have created a world record by surgically removing the largest uterus - weighing 4.9 kg - from a 46-year-old woman who was suffering from a tumour. The five doctors from Sunrise Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS) led by Hafeez Rahman achieved the feat using a less-invasive laparoscopic key hole surgery conducted Sep 29.
When Chinese surgeons 'forgot' to operate on man in OTSeptember 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A Chinese patient, who was given an anaesthetic injection and taken into the operation theatre for a surgery, was wheeled back into his room only to find out that the doctors "forgot" to operate on him. Cao Longbao was to undergo a surgery to get three polypi removed from his intestines at a local hospital in Shanghai.
Fla. man accused of impersonating a police officer allegedly asks teen to take urine testSeptember 10th, 2009 Alleged fake cop asks teen to take urine testPENSACOLA, Fla. — Authorities said they have arrested a 30-year-old Pensacola man for impersonating a law enforcement officer.
Indiana court says employer must pay for weight-loss surgery for worker with injured backSeptember 10th, 2009 Court: Employer must pay for weight-loss surgeryINDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled that a pizza shop must pay for weight-loss surgery for an obese employee to ensure the success of another operation for a back injury he suffered at work. The decision is raising concern among businesses bracing for more such claims.
Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson, 79, recovering at home after 10-hour heart surgeryAugust 31st, 2009 Pat Robertson, 79, recovering from heart surgeryVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A spokesman says religious broadcaster Pat Robertson is recovering well after undergoing 10 hours of heart surgery in North Carolina.
