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Lincoln making progress, says mom from hospital Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:22PMTuesday was a big day for Lincoln Punch. The four-month-old infant swallowed a button battery in April and has entered surgery again Tuesday morning, this time for an operation on his esophagus.
Woman died due to 85yo doctor's error, court told Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:07PMA coroner has heard an elderly doctor who prescribed antibiotics despite a patient's allergy was not computer literate and failed to notice a warning.
Former Metro officer exonerated in reckless driving case Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:02PMNot guilty. A Clark County jury took less than an hour to reach that verdict in the reckless driving trial of Aron Carpenter, the former Metro Police patrol officer who prosecutors said caused a fatal crash because he didn’t follow orders to stop pursuing a man who had been driving erratically on May 19, 2010, through North Las Vegas.
Pensioner died from burns after fire tragedy Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:22PMA pensioner who suffered from Alzheimer's Disease died in hospital days after suffering severe burns at her home, an inquest has heard. Related Stories Vandals paint sash on public art piece Doctor who could not take a pulse fails to attend inquiry Stormont's plastic bag tax: how much should we pay? Badger cull go-ahead welcomed by Ian Paisley Jr Minister backs Northern Ireland plastic bag charge
Iowa truck driver dies on Will Rogers Turnpike Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:31PMA man died from a medical condition that apparently caused him to crash a tractor trailer on the Will Rogers Turnpike in Craig County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported Tuesday.
Vegetarian diet may protect against common bowel disorder Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:31PMVegetarians are a third less likely to get a common bowel disorder (diverticular disease) than their meat eating counterparts, finds a new study.
Therapies help pachygyria sufferers Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:15PMPachygyria is a neuronal migration disorder that results in too few gyri, or folds in the brain, according to Seattle Children’s pediatric neurologist Alexander Paciorkowski. Isolated pachygyria means that only one part of the brain is affected; extensive pachygyria signifies that most of the brain is absent of gyri. The condition is closely related to lissencephaly, [...]
Breast-Cancer Patients Under 40 May Keep Fertility With Drug, Study Finds Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:26PMYounger women with early-stage breast cancer who took a drug to suppress their ovaries were more likely to avert early menopause caused by chemotherapy, researchers found.
Lawsuit claims negligence at Big Sandy jail resulted in inmate's 2010 death Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:22PMAn inmate at the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center died last year after his diabetes was left untr
Lindstrom day care provider is charged in girl's January death, accused of operating without license Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:18AMLittle Brooke Kowarsch was slightly fussy when her dad dropped her off at day care Jan. 19, but otherwise she seemed fine. Her behavior was not unusual that morning and the 8-month-old was eating well, her care provider reported.
Tips for swimmers to minimize risk of shoulder injury Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:45PMSwimming is one of the best forms of exercise. It's easy on the joints and provides a terrific workout in terms of aerobic exercise and improving muscle strength.
DUI charge in fatal crash Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:51PMA Delaware County man was drunk when he caused a high-speed crash Wednesday that killed a woman and critically injured a preteen girl, police allege.State police on Friday charged Matthew McNamara with homicide by vehicle while DUI, three other felonies and a list of traffic violations in relation t...
Cowgirls don't cry Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:34PMIn February 2010, Halli Irwin and her horse, Willie, fired across the starting line in a jackpot barrel race in Gillette.
My son, the 'American Taleban', is innocent Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:21PMJohn Phillip Walker Lindh, my son, was raised a Roman Catholic, but converted to Islam when he was 16 years old. He has an older brother and a younger sister. John is scholarly and devout, devoted to his family, and blessed with a...
Murdoch puts name to ‘humbled’ apology Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:16PMFORMER News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks yesterday became the most high-profile casualty of the phone-hacking scandal, quitting as chief executive of News International.
Mt Lokon Eruption Forces Mass Evacuation Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:09PMA major eruption of Mount Lokon in Tomohon, North Sulawesi has struck local villagers with panic
HIV/AIDS Sufferers in E Kalimantan NOW 2,070 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:54PMThe number of HIV/AIDS sufferers in East Kalimantan province had reached 2,070
Tapes of 911 calls from Long Beach incident released Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:46AMLONG BEACH — Tapes of two 911 calls made to La Porte County's 911 center the night that 17-year-old Kevin Kennelly Jr.'s suffered a head injury that led to his death were released this weekend.
2 more water mishaps reported around state Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:44PMShortly before a 7-year-old boy nearly drowned in a pool and another serious incident occurred at a swimming area yesterday, authorities gave out water safety tips in response to recent drownings around the state.
Teen's signing bonus in a trust | Mariners notebook Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:41PMA $1.1 million signing bonus has been paid by the Mariners in trust to a 17-year-old Dominican shortstop now playing rookie ball for them in Arizona.
Skin Lesions Often Misdiagnosed as Spider Bites Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:17PMTitle: Skin Lesions Often Misdiagnosed as Spider Bites Category: Health News Created: 7/14/2011 10:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/14/2011
Crash halts traffic on busy I-295 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:15PMA Bar Harbor woman is seriously hurt in the accident in Cumberland, which involved a school bus, car and SUV.
Couple critically injured when truck runs into tree Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:03PMA single-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon on Fourth Avenue , east of Hutchinson, critically inju ...
Murdochs refuse, then agree, to be questioned by UK parliament; FBI opens 9/11 hacking review Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:29PMLONDON - Rupert Murdoch and his son James first refused, then agreed to appear before U.K. lawmakers investigating phone hacking and police bribery, while in the U.S., the FBI opened a review into allegations the Murdoch media empire sought to hack into the phones of Sept. 11 victims. Those two deve
Family sues Humble, Porter physicians in malpractice suit Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:27PMThe family of a woman who died after taking 11 prescription pills is suing the two physicians in Humble and Porter who allegedly prescribed the drug cocktail.
Local news in brief, July 12, 2011 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:00AMA parking lot for a commuter train station at Zia Road would become part of the city's wish list for capital improvements under a measure approved Monday night by the city Public Works Committee.
Royals 'among UK phone-hack victims' Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:48PMBritain's royal family and former PM Gordon Brown allegedly targeted by journalists, as Murdoch's BSkyB bid falters.
UK royals 'targeted' in hacking scandal Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:41PMBritain's royal family and former PM Gordon Brown among those allegedly targeted, as Murdoch's BSkyB bid falters.
Ventura woman, 74, tries to take back words a stroke stole Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:37PMAt the age of 74, N.J. Windroth is on a quest to read. A stroke two years ago stole her ability to read and write.
US Supreme Court: Release 30,000 Prisoners Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:32PMAfter California dodged the bullet for 50 years using promises, prison reform will start immediately according to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Asheville area fitness calendar Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:26PMSubmit entries at least two weeks in advance to Fitness Calendar, P.O. Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802, e-mail to kchavez@CITIZEN-TIMES.com or fax to 251-0585.
White talks about wife's crash Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:25PMAlbuquerque Public Safety Director Darren White addressed speculation that his wife was driving while impaired and that she received preferential treatment after a minor single car accident last Wednesday morning.
Health Highlights: June 23, 2011 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:32PMHere are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
MRI Images May Pinpoint Time of Stroke Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:31PMTUESDAY, Nov. 2 (HealthDay News) -- MRI images can serve as a "surrogate clock" to pinpoint stroke onset in patients whose symptoms began during sleep, increasing the number of patients eligible for highly effective clot-busting therapy, according to a new study.
For People With Diabetes, Pets May Pose Unusual Hazards Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:27PMMONDAY, July 11 (HealthDay News) -- Pet owners are familiar with cats pouncing on their feet under the covers or a pooch who nibbles their toes in bed.
Among Cell-Phone Junkies, Rash on the Rise Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:27PMSUNDAY, Nov. 14 (HealthDay News) -- If you're an incessant cell phone user and a mysterious rash appears along your jaw, cheek or ear, chances are you're allergic to nickel, a metal commonly used in cell phones.
No Headway Against COPD, Which Now Affects Women More Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:25PMWEDNESDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- Between 1998 and 2009 there was no significant decline in cases of the often deadly ailment known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and the burden of the disease has shifted from men to women, a new report finds.
Cold Viruses Appear Linked to Type 1 Diabetes Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:22PMTHURSDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- While the causes of type 1 diabetes aren't known for certain, a new analysis backs the possibility that cold-like viruses might trigger the disease.
Impotence Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:22PMWEDNESDAY, June 15 (HealthDay News) -- Men who struggle with restless legs syndrome face a higher risk of impotence, a new study suggests.
For Many, Weight-Loss Surgery Also Eases Migraines Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:22PMWEDNESDAY, June 15 (HealthDay News) -- Severely obese patients who suffer from migraines may see them fade or become less frequent after having weight-reducing gastric bypass surgery, University of Iowa researchers say.
Immune Disorders May Raise Blood Clot Risk in Hospitalized Patients Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:22PMSUNDAY, Jan. 9 (HealthDay News) -- People with immune-related disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus may be at increased risk for developing potentially deadly blood clots during hospital stays, a new study has found.
35 dead as two trains derailed in India Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 2:30PMTRAIN speeds off the tracks at full speed killing 35 passengers as twisted carriages are forced on top of each other.
35 dead, 200 hurt as two trains derailed in India Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 2:30PMTwo passenger trains were derailed in separate incidents in India on Sunday, leaving at least 35 people dead and about 200 injured in a day of carnage on the country's railways.
Netball girl killed in mum's vehicle Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 1:29PMA horror week on the roads continued at the weekend when a 12-year-old was killed on her way home from netball and another person died in a collision with two St John vehicles taking patients to hospital from a crash.Kaukapakapa...
Now, a pacemaker-like device 'to cure loss of bowel control' Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:43PMWashington, July 10 : Researchers have found that a pacemaker-like device, which has been available for more than 10 years to treat urinary incontinence, also helps those who suffer from bowel incontinence, or loss of bowel control.
Road rage possibly to blame in crash at VA hospital Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 8:51AMshare: digg facebook twitter A woman remains hospitalized after she was struck by a motorist in front of the Audie Murphy VA Hospital Friday morning in a crash that San Antonio police say may have been caused by road rage. The report states the crash was caused by unsafe speed, but police noted road rage may have contributed to the incident.
Man unresponsive, van crashes into home Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 8:13AMOne man is dead after experiencing a medical condition which caused him to crash his mini van into a house.
Teenager hospitalized after fireworks attack Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 4:59AMA group of teenagers were viewing fireworks at Lake Willastein from the shores of Lake Valencia on Monday night before an altercation with other teenagers left a Maumelle resident in the hospital in a near-fatal attack.
Plancher-UCF verdict heightens attention to athlete health Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 2:21AMMerritt Island Highs John Batch takes a water break during Monday nights football 7 on 7 passing league held at Astronuat High School in Titusville . / Craig Rubadoux, FLORIDA TODAY
Prison clerk's lack of headset costly to taxpayers -- $128,424 in medical bills so far Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 2:17AMPrison finance clerk Angela Grott complained to her supervisors that file drawers at her work station jammed, the computer keyboard was set too high and her chair was hard to move, according to state workers' compensation records.