Monday, December 12, 2011

Health News: [heart]


The State Of The Long-Term Unemployed
NPR Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:16 AM PST
An NPR/Kaiser poll gives insight into the experience of those without enough work for a year or more. A strong majority of those polled say they don't have much confidence they'll get full-time work. "If I put my hopes in finding another job, I'd just break my heart," one woman says.

PM: Pakistan's president may be out for 2 weeks
The Wenatchee World Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:15 AM PST
ISLAMABAD (AP) â€" Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will likely need two weeks to rest in Dubai following medical treatment there before he returns home, the prime minister said in comments that could add to speculation about the leader's health and whether he is losing his grip on power. Zardari flew to Dubai last week for treatment related to a heart condition, setting of rumors he was ...

Allina receives nearly $10 million for end-of-life care project
Minnesota Public Radio Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:12 AM PST
The Robina Foundation will fund a multi-year program designed to better coordinate support for patients in the later stages of illnesses such as cancer, heart failure, and Alzheimer's. The project is aimed at patients who have life expectancies between six months and two years.

Oxford heart patients not told of side-effects
This is Oxfordshire Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:26 AM PST
HUNDREDS of patients implanted with a lifesaving device at Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital were not told about their potentially devastating side-effects.

Pakistan’s prime minister says President Zardari may take 2 more weeks medical leave
Washington Post Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:25 AM PST
ISLAMABAD â€" Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will likely need two weeks to rest in Dubai following medical treatment there before he returns home, the prime minister said in comments that could add to speculation about the leader’s health and whether he is losing his grip on power. Zardari flew to Dubai last week for treatment related to a heart condition, setting of rumors he was fleeing ...

UC Merced doctoral student puts heart into research
Merced Sun-Star Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:40 AM PST
Jesus Luna's aspirations to develop a device that will help curb the number of people suffering from heart disease isn't merely a career goal -- it's deeply personal.

In Attleboro, Bergevine remembered for dedication
The Sun Chronicle Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:23 AM PST
ATTLEBORO - City Councilor William Bergevine, who died suddenly Sunday of a heart attack, was remembered by friends and colleagues as a dedicated public servant who was never afraid to put in the hard work and long hours.

Catholics plan mission to Haiti
The Belmond Independent Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:21 AM PST
The Holy Family Cluster of Wright County Catholic churches -- St. Francis Xavier in Belmond, Sacred Heart in Eagle Grove and St. John in Clarion -- have a sister parish in Haiti. Local people are planning a medical mission trip for mid January.

GOBIS: Passing sorrows
The Sun Chronicle Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:21 AM PST
It is with a heavy heart comes word that former Norton High volleyball, softball coach and all-around good guy Peter Leddy passed away last weekend from cancer.

Navix and UltraLinq Healthcare Announce Partnership
PRWeb via Yahoo! News Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:12 AM PST
UltraLinq Healthcare Solutions and Navix Diagnostix announce a new partnership to improve patient care.New York, NY (PRWEB) December 12, 2011 UltraLinq Healthcare Solutions has announced a new partnership with Navix. As a result of the partnership Navix, a leading outsource solution that specializes in providing heart and vascular diagnostic services, will be able to extend the UltraLinq exam ...




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