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Symposium, Patient Reunion Will Help Mark 40 Years of Pioneering Work in Heart Transplantation at Stanford: STANFORD, Calif. -- The afternoon Elizabeth Craze was born 26 years ago, her parents held their breath. "She is perfect," the doctor told them. But within four months, Elizabeth, like the four siblings before her, would be diagnosed with heart failure. Three had already died in infancy. The...; Tags: Andrew, patient, professor, Stanford, Stanford University, surgery; Research articles 2008-10-15
Omrix Biopharmaceuticals Receives Approval from European Medicines Agency for Evicel Liquid Fibrin Sealant: NEW YORK -- OMRIX Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Omrix" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: OMRI), a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company that develops and markets biosurgical and immunotherapy products, announced today that it has received approval from the European Medicines Agency EMEA for Evicel, the Company's liquid fibrin sealant. The EMEA's approval permits EVICEL...; Tags: agency, Benefits, Company, EMEA, HEALTHCARE, MARKETING, PRODUCTIVITY, SEC, SOFTWARE, surgery; Research articles 2008-10-14
sports in brief: Local & state: K-State tennis starts strong at Hoosier Classic Kansas State's Mariya Slupska and Antea Huljev each improved their season-high singles win streaks to three on Friday during the first day of action at the Hoosier Classic. The Wildcats also captured two wins in doubles play at...; Tags: Games, Kansas, NBA, surgery; Research articles 2008-10-05
sports in brief: Local & state: K-State tennis starts strong at Hoosier Classic Kansas State's Mariya Slupska and Antea Huljev each improved their season-high singles win streaks to three on Friday during the first day of action at the Hoosier Classic. The Wildcats also captured two wins in doubles play at...; Tags: football, Games, Kansas, NBA, surgery; Research articles 2008-10-05
The never ever eleven: the danger that a "never event" can become an exposure against which hospitals cannot defend has some risk managers wondering whether hospitals will be bearing the brunt of strict liability in which juries have only to fin: Summary * Beginning on Oct. 1, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will refuse to pay for 11 conditions it identifies as "reasonably preventable." * Healthcare risk managers say the ramifications of these rules may be too punitive and hold hospitals responsible for exposures they cannot control. ...; Tags: Benefits, CFO, CIGNA Corp., Company, HEALTHCARE, hospital, investment, Medicare, patient, SOFTWARE, surgery, WellPoint Inc.; Research articles 2008-10-01

Elekta Extends Its Line of Stereotactic Treatment Solutions at 2008 Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting: ORLANDO, Fla. -- Regulatory News: Elekta (STO:EKTAB), a leading provider of technology for treating cancer and neurological conditions, today introduced Extend[TM]*, a new stereotactic treatment program that lets neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists apply the proven power and precision of Gamma Knife[R] surgery to an even broader class of targets...; Tags: patient, radiation, surgery, U.S. Congress; Research articles 2008-09-18
Ronaldo on track September return from injury: LONDON AFP — Cristiano Ronaldo believes he could be back playing for Manchester United by the end of September after completing his recovery from ankle surgery. The Portuguese winger went under the knife in July following the Euro 2008 tournamment and initial forecasts were that he could be out...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, knife, recovery, surgery; Research articles 2008-08-31
World first: Lasers used in keyhole surgery for brain cancer: PARIS AFP — In a ground-breaking advance, French neurosurgeons on Friday said they had successfully treated brain tumours through ultra-keyhole surgery, using a tiny fibre-optic laser to destroy cancerous cells. Alexandre Carpentier of the Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital in Paris said the exploit was "a world-first" in its use of multiple...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, cell, laser, Paris, PRODUCTIVITY, surgery, technique; Research articles 2008-08-29
Tisdale has part of right leg amputated: OKLAHOMA CITY AP -- Former NBA player Wayman Tisdale had part of his right leg amputated Monday because of bone cancer. Tisdale, 44, revealed on his Web site that the surgery was scheduled for Monday. His wife, Regina, told The Associated Press on Tuesday night the surgery had...; Tags: Associated Press, INTERNET, MARKETING, NBA, surgery; Research articles 2008-08-27
Liverpool captain Gerrard to undergo groin surgery: LIVERPOOL, England AFP — Steven Gerrard will on Thursday undergo surgery on a groin problem that will keep the Liverpool captain out for ten to fifteen days. Gerrard played the full game in his side's extra-time Champions League qualifying round victory over Standard Liege on Wednesday night despite having...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Games, surgery; Research articles 2008-08-27
Former Trail Blazer Duckworth dead at 44: Former Portland Trail Blazers center Kevin Duckworth, a "gentle giant" with a feathery touch from the paint, has died. He was 44. Duckworth, part of a Trail Blazers goodwill tour, was scheduled to hold a free basketball clinic when he died Monday night. The Depoe Bay Fire...; Tags: CAREER, Games, NBA, surgery, team; Research articles 2008-08-26
Iraq parliament speaker leaves hospital after heart surgery: AMMAN AFP — Iraq's parliament speaker Mahmud Mashhadani has been discharged from a military hospital in neighbouring Jordan after successful surgery for heart problems, a hospital official said on Monday. "Mashhadani left Al-Hussein Medical Centre on Sunday night after treatment. He was in good health," the hospital official told...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, HEALTHCARE, hospital, Iraq, speaker, surgery; Research articles 2008-08-25
sports in brief: Local & state: Former Wildcat Walker inks deal with Celtics The Celtics have signed second-round draft pick Bill Walker. Celtics general manager Danny Ainge praised Walker's "hard work and skill development" during the summer in announcing the signing Friday. Boston obtained the rights to...; Tags: football, Games, NBA, NFL, surgery, team; Research articles 2008-08-23
Spain's Princess Letizia undergoes nose surgery: Royal Palace: MADRID AFP — Princess Letizia, the wife of the heir to the Spanish throne, Crown Prince Felipe, had surgery on her nose last week to fix a breathing problem, the Royal Palace said Friday. The septorhinoplasty -- an operation to straighten the cartilage and bone that separates the nose...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Spain, surgery; Research articles 2008-08-22
OR-Live.com Presents: Surgical Tutorial on Complex da Vinci(R) Hysterectomy -- Strategies for Managing Endometriosis, Prior Pelvic Surgery and Large Uteri: OR-Live.com, the University of Michigan Health System and Intuitive Surgical, Inc. will present the second in a series of surgical tutorials on Complex da Vinci robotic Hysterectomy on September 18, 2008 from 4:00-5:30 PM ET. Dr. Arnold P. Advincula, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the ...; Tags: patient, strategy, surgeon, surgery, University of Michigan; Research articles 2008-08-21
Red Sox great Yastrzemski undergoes heart surgery: BOSTON AFP — Former Boston Red Sox superstar Carl Yastrzemski underwent emergency heart surgery at the Boston hospital on Tuesday. The 68-year-old American baseball Hall of Famer was rushed to hospital after complaining of chest pains, spokesman Dick Gordon said. Yastrzemski underwent bypass surgery and was resting comfortably...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Boston, Boston Red Sox, HEALTHCARE, hospital, surgery; Research articles 2008-08-20
Drogba out until October says Ivory Coast coach: CHANTILLY, France AFP — Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, who is struggling to shake off a knee injury, will be out until October, according to Ivory Coast boss Vahid Halilhodzic on Wednesday. Speaking after their 2-1 win over Guinea, Halilhodzic said: "Drogba will not be back before a month, a...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, surgery; Research articles 2008-08-20
Ivory Coast star Drogba confirmed in friendly squad: ABIDJAN AFP — Crack striker Didier Drogba will don the Ivory Coast shirt Wednesday when his compatriots play Guinea near Paris in a friendly international after coach Vahid Halilhodzic named the Chelsea hitman in a 22-man squad. A knee injury forced the dreadlocked Chelsea star to miss an Ivorian...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Barcelona, Spain, surgery; Research articles 2008-08-19
Australia's Hewitt out of US tennis Open: SYDNEY AFP — Australia's Lleyton Hewitt said Wednesday he had withdrawn from this month's US Open after having surgery for a nagging hip injury. The 2001 US Open winner, who last week lost to world number one Rafael Nadal in their second-round match at the Beijing Olympics, has been...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Australia, INTERNET, surgery; Research articles 2008-08-19
Penn St. lineman sidelined: STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Penn State defensive tackle Devon Still suffered a broken left ankle in practice and will be out for eight to 10 weeks, team spokesman Jeff Nelson said. Still is scheduled to have surgery on the ankle, which he hurt Saturday during a scrimmage. The redshirt freshman...; Tags: Penn State, Pennsylvania, spokesman, surgery; Research articles 2008-08-19