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Woman's death sparks lawsuit against Gloucester surgeon
Who's on Team Gloucester?A $4.35 million wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in Gloucester County Circuit Court against Dr. Melvin W. Ressler, a surgeon who practices at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital. The lawsuit was filed on Oct. 4 by Martha Sue Norville, executor......Tags: Riverside Regional Medical Center, Surgery, Trials, Litigation, Hospitals and Clinics
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Gwar is "unbelievably" good at Crocodile Rock show
Lehigh Valley MusicTo enjoy, or even understand, a concert by the theatrical speed metal group Gwar, you have to understand the concept of suspension of disbelief. As hard as it might be to believe (ahem), no one or no thing was slayed...... -
Panel recommends eliminating financial barriers to colorectal screening
Booster ShotsEliminating financial barriers and providing more direct contact among patients and physicians and providers are the best ways to improve the rate of screening for colorectal cancer, a National Institutes of Health Consensus Conference recommended... -
Consensus on lactose intolerance? There is none
Booster ShotsThe National Institutes of Health convened a panel of experts to reach a consensus on what is known about lactose intolerance. Their consensus, released Wednesday: There is no consensus. It is a real condition, but there are no good numbers...... -
Ask a Vet: How can I help my dog recover the strength in its rear legs?
L.A. UnleashedHave a non-emergency question about your pet's health? Dr. Heather Oxford of L.A. veterinary hospital California Animal Rehabilitation (CARE) is here to help! In this installment of Ask a Vet, Dr. Oxford offers some tips to reader Janet Ishikawa about....... -
Cancer: What You Can Do
HealthKey.com contributorCancer begins when abnormal cells in our bodies grow out of control. Cancerous cells can attack skin, organs and bones. There are many kinds of cancer. These tips focus on four types that are often associated with age. Cancer treatments can be...Tags: Colonoscopy, Colon, Hemorrhaging, Low Fat Diet, Colon Cancer
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The questionable claims about resistant starch
Keep an eye out for claims that carbs are making a comeback.
A new diet book slated to hit stores this summer, "The Carb Lovers Diet," promises that eating carbohydrates is the key to weight loss and long-term health. The so-called secret: Eat not just...Tags: Ulcerative Colitis, Louisiana State University, Education, Colorado, Denver
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Mattel recalls 18 million toys
Mattel Inc., the world's largest toymaker, reported its second major product recall in less than two weeks Tuesday when it warned parents that more than 18.6 million toys sold globally might contain tiny, dangerous magnets or toxic lead paint.
The recall...Tags: China, Surgery, Toys, Emergency Incidents, Consumers
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Colonoscopies not the gold standard?
Special to the Los Angeles TimesColorectal cancer kills more Americans than any other cancer except lung cancer. But the death toll doesn't have to be as high as it is. Screening works. The American Cancer Society estimates that such tests saved 70,000 lives in the last 20 years. "Just...Tags: Surgery, Columbia University, Lungs and Airways, Human Body, Health Organizations
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Gut Bacteria May Affect Your Weight
Special to the Los Angeles TimesSomething in your gut could be making you fat — and it isn't just last night's pizza. The vast, diverse community of microbes inhabiting the intestines, scientists are finding, can influence metabolism and weight. Between 10 trillion and 100...Tags: Science, Genetics, Hormones and Metabolism, Science and Technology, Overweight
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Marilyn's Secret Tapes
Times Staff WriterIt remains one of Hollywood's most compelling, and unforgettable, mysteries. On Aug. 5, 1962, the body of Marilyn Monroe was found in the bedroom of her Brentwood home. The 36-year-old movie star was naked and facedown on her bed. An autopsy conducted...Tags: Science, Prosecution, Liver, Mexico, Breast
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Surgeons remove half of man's pelvis to save leg
SAN DIEGO -- A 62-year-old delivery driver who faced the loss of his leg during surgery for a rare type of bone cancer still has both his lower limbs and can walk with help, UC San Diego Health Sciences officials announced Monday.
Carlos Ortiz was...Tags: Science, Surgery, University of California, Health, University of California, San Diego
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