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What's It Like: To get a breast reduction Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 What's It Like: A breast reduction, also known as a reduction mammaplasty, is generally performed to relieve symptoms caused by large breasts. Read More
13-year-old dies from injuries sustained in Tulsa drive-by shooting Updated: Tue, May 22, 2012 A 13-year-old boy who was shot late Sunday outside a birthday party at a sports bar has died, Tulsa police said early Tuesday. Jordan Sigli had just stepped out of a vehicle in the parking lot of Tanzi Sports Bar, 3205 N. Peoria Ave., when at least one shooter in a passing car opened fire shortly before 10:20... Read More
Will Obamacare result in Canadian-style health care? Published: Sun, May 20, 2012 I got a call from a cousin who lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She heard I recently had knee replacement surgery and since she's going to need it she wanted to be briefed on the procedure and the benefits of rehab. I had my surgery seven days after I made the decision to do so. She has to get her name... Read More
Many medical implants never tested for safety Published: Mon, May 7, 2012 A new investigation by Consumer Reports revealed that while tens of millions of American consumers live with medical devices implanted in their bodies, many of these implants have never been tested for safety. Manufacturers are often required to do nothing more than file paperwork and pay a user fee before... Read More
Sientra Breast Implants Approved By FDA Updated: Mon, Mar 19, 2012 Santa Barbara, CA — Today, Sientra announced that it has received FDA approval of its portfolio of Silimed-brand silicone breast implants. "We are elated to receive FDA approval of our flagship portfolio of silicone breast implants," said Hani Zeini, founder and chief executive officer of Sientra. "This... Read More
Osteoporosis deadly as cancer for women Published: Mon, Mar 12, 2012 Osteoporosis is as common as cancer and heart disease, and it's a leading cause of fractures, chronic disability, difficulty with walking, severe pain and a poor quality of life. The World Health Organization reports that osteoporosis ranks second to cardiovascular disease as a global health care problem. And... Read More
Heel pain in young athletes is a warning sign Published: Mon, Aug 29, 2011 Indoors and outdoors, youth athletes stay active year-round in competitive sports. And for many of them, heel pain has become "just another part of the game." The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons advises that, when a child complains of heel pain, it should be diagnosed promptly, because it may be a... Read More
Battling food addiction Published: Wed, Aug 24, 2011 The term “food addiction” has not been commonly accepted by the general public as a true addiction, like alcoholism or opiate addiction. A recent study of “food addiction” was done in Toronto, Canada, at York University using the Yale Food Addiction. The YFAS was the first attempt to categorize FA (food... Read More
A hidden warning sign for heart attack and stroke Published: Tue, Aug 23, 2011 Dear Savvy Senior, I started a walking program a few months ago to help me lose some weight but I've been having some problems with my legs hurting during my walk, although they feel better once I stop. I thought it was just the fact that I am 63, but my friend was telling me about a leg vein disease called PAD and... Read More
Hospitals are giving faster heart care, study says Published: Mon, Aug 22, 2011 "Americans who have heart attacks can now be confident that they're going to be treated rapidly in virtually every hospital of the country," said Yale cardiologist Dr. Harlan Krumholz. He led the study, published online Monday by an American Heart Association journal, Circulation. Read More
Profit pummels people in heart care priorities Published: Tue, Aug 16, 2011 An investigation by Consumer Reports Health reveals that the practice of healing hearts has become a moneymaking machine that too often favors profits over science. The marketing of high-tech cardiac screening is pervasive, according to the report, and is being promoted by some hospitals, medical centers and other... Read More
New tool aids lung cancer fight Published: Thu, Aug 4, 2011 HACKENSACK, N.J. — Physicians in two northern New Jersey hospitals are using a new tool that helps detect the deadliest form of cancer in its early stages without having to perform invasive procedures. Doctors at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood and at Hackensack University Medical Center are using the... Read More
Shawnee man injured in Hawaii motorcycle accident improves Updated: Sat, Jul 30, 2011 A Shawnee man injured in a motorcycle crash in Hawaii has been upgraded from critical to stable condition, a nurse at Queens Hospital in Honolulu said Saturday. J.D. Widner, 27, and his wife Kristin, 25, were involved in a collision with a truck while riding a rented motorcycle on the island of Oahu Friday... Read More
Smoking can be dangerous in many areas Published: Tue, Jul 26, 2011 In addition to cancer, smoking causes strokes. The Society for Vascular Surgery wants people to know that smoking has a tremendous impact on arteries. Smoking cessation is one of the best things you can do for your arterial system. Read More
Aspirin can improve your vascular health Published: Wed, Jun 22, 2011 A low dose (81 milligrams) of enteric-coated baby aspirin has been shown to reduce the rate of heart attacks and strokes in patients with vascular disease by approximately 25 percent. In addition, some researchers suggest taking a low dose aspirin daily has numerous other benefits for patients, including reducing... Read More
There's no need to panic about hip implant recall Published: Mon, Jun 6, 2011 The recall of the DePuy metal-on-metal artificial hip replacement by Johnson & Johnson has led to concerns about the potential danger of these implants. Approximately 12 percent of patients who received the DePuy metal-on-metal implant required repeat surgery to replace the defective joint. This is more than... Read More
Still wearing high heels to church Updated: Tue, May 3, 2011 These photos are of my mother, Shirley Howard. The photo of her standing ... it was 1952, and a friend gave her a World War II parachute used by her brother ... Mom had it dyed a pale yellow, then had a dressmaker make her an evening gown. She still has this “parachute dress” and the rhinestone jewelry she... Read More
Oklahoma initiative targets optional early births Updated: Thu, Apr 28, 2011 An increase in the number of early Cesarean deliveries and induced labor without a medical cause is a factor in Oklahoma’s high infant death rate, medical experts said at a news conference Thursday. Health Commissioner Terry Cline said inducing labor or scheduling Cesarean births before 39 weeks of gestation... Read More
Enid garage sale to benefit baby’s heart surgery Published: Wed, Mar 30, 2011 Baby Layne Karnish has HLHS (Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome). The left ventricle in his heart is not developed and does not function. Friends and family in Enid are trying to raise money for three corrective surgeries Layne needs to help his right ventricle handle the load. A benefit garage sale will be 8 a.m. to... Read More
OU offensive tackle Jarvis Jones suffers knee injury Updated: Sat, Mar 26, 2011 Oklahoma offensive tackle Jarvis Jones suffered a knee injury during Friday’s spring practice, a source confirmed to The Oklahoman. The injury is believed to be a ruptured patella tendon. It’s unclear how long Jones will be out, but at the least he will miss the rest of spring ball. With Jones out, freshman... Read More
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