Byrd, longest-serving senator, admitted to hospital after fall in Virginia homeSeptember 22nd, 2009 Byrd admitted to hospital after fall in homeWASHINGTON — Robert Byrd, the longest serving senator in history, was admitted to a Washington-area hospital Tuesday after a fall at his home in northern Virginia. The 91-year-old West Virginia Democrat was admitted to the hospital after blood tests showed his white-blood cell count was high, which raised the possibility of an early-stage infection.
Byrd, longest-serving senator, taken to hospital after fall in Virginia homeSeptember 22nd, 2009 Byrd taken to hospital for observation after fallWASHINGTON — Robert Byrd, the longest serving senator in history, has been taken to a hospital after a fall at home in the Washington suburbs. Spokesman Jesse Jacobs says the 91-year-old West Virginia Democrat apparently stood up too fast and fell and that his caregiver called an ambulance "out of an abundance of caution." He said that Byrd is being examined but that at this point there is no indication that he will be admitted.
Frail but steady, 91-year-old Byrd returns to Senate floor to bid goodbye to KennedySeptember 10th, 2009 Byrd takes to Senate floor to bid Kennedy goodbyeWASHINGTON — A frail Sen. Robert Byrd addressed the Senate for the first time in months Thursday to pay tribute to Sen.
Byrd returns to the Senate for first vote since MayJuly 21st, 2009 Byrd returns to SenateWASHINGTON — Robert Byrd, the longest serving senator in history, returned to the chamber Tuesday after being absent for more than two months due to illness. The 91-year-old West Virginia Democrat, in a now-familiar wheelchair, cast his first vote since May on an amendment to a key defense policy bill.
Novel anti-infection technology to help soldiers wounded during warsJuly 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Soldiers would soon be able to avoid infection on any injury they sustain during wars, thanks to a new anti-infection technology developed by West Virginia University researchers. Dr. Bingyun Li, of the university's Department of Orthopaedics, has revealed that the new technology is basically a drug-delivery system that involves microcapsules and nanocoating, which have been found to work in animal studies.
Sen. Robert Byrd to remain in hospital this week as office cites continued improvementJune 22nd, 2009 Sen. Byrd to remain in hospital this weekWASHINGTON — Sen. Robert Byrd's office said Monday that the ailing lawmaker "continues to improve" after more than a month in the hospital but is unlikely to return to work this week.
Byrd's office says he will not return to Senate this week, but hospital release expected soonJune 15th, 2009 Byrd expected to be released soon from hospitalWASHINGTON — Sen. Robert Byrd's office says the ailing lawmaker does not plan to return to work this week, but that he's expected to be released from the hospital in the near future.
91-year-old senator remains under treatment for infectionJune 8th, 2009 Byrd not expected at work this weekWASHINGTON — Hospitalized in mid-May with a high temperature, Sen. Robert C. Byrd is not expected back at work this week, his office said Monday, adding he is still recovering from a staph infection.
Byrd's condition a secret guarded by family members and staff aidesJune 2nd, 2009 Byrd's condition a guarded secretWASHINGTON — Sen. Robert C. Byrd, 91, remained hospitalized Tuesday, receiving treatment for a staph infection that has extended his stay at an undisclosed facility to nearly three weeks.
Byrd, hospitalized, suffers from a staph infection, is responding well to antibioticsJune 1st, 2009 Byrd, longest serving senator, has staph infectionWASHINGTON — Sen. Robert C. Byrd, who has served in the Senate longer than anyone in history, has developed a staph infection that has prolonged his stay in a Washington-area hospital.
Four swine flu infections in AsiaMay 2nd, 2009 SEOUL - South Korea Saturday reported its first human case of swine flu, a nun who had recently travelled to Mexico - taking to four swine-flu infection in Asia after one was confirmed in Hong Kong and two in Israel. The 51-year-old has been isolated in hospital since Tuesday after displaying flu symptoms after her return a week ago from the country worst-hit by the virus, the Korea Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Doherty nearly had his arm amputated due to infectionApril 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'Babyshambles' frontman Pete Doherty nearly lost his arm after contracting an infection in the limb last year. He has revealed that he had to cancel a number of concerts last December, after being hospitalised with an arm injury.
Vajpayee to undergo health check-up at AIIMSMarch 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has been admitted to the All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for a regular medical check-up, a hospital official said Saturday. Vajpayee, 84, was admitted Friday evening for a routine check-up, almost three weeks after he was discharged from the hospital.
Vajpayee admitted to AIIMS for check upMarch 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was late Friday evening admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for check up - three weeks after he was discharged from the hospital. Vajpayee, 84, was admitted for routine follow up and investigations.
Sneezing? You may have been thinking of sexDecember 25th, 2008 LONDON - The act of sneezing evokes associations with cold or flu, but it might have something to do with sex. For example, Mahmood Bhutta, an ear-nose-and-throat (ENT) specialist at Wexham Park Hospital, recalls the case of a colleague's middle-aged patient who had bouts of sneezing after thinking about sex.
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