Atherothrombosis Associated With High Rates Of Cardiovascular Events Within 1 Year 26 Mar 2007 Patients with arterial disease have relatively high rates of experiencing a cardiovascular event (such as heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular death) within one year, and these increase with the number of arterial locations afflicted, according to a large, international study in [...]
Monthly Archives: March 2007
leg-pain
Don’t ignore dangerous leg pains – could be PAD!
Don’t ignore dangerous leg pains – could be PAD! Mar 12 2007 By Jane Picken, The Evening Chronicle Searing pains in the legs are not just unpleasant, they could be the warning signs of blocked arteries and the precursor to a heart attack or stroke. Health reporter Jane Picken finds out about Peripheral Arterial Disease. [...]
dvt
To fight clotting and DVT, flex leg muscles
To fight clotting & DVT, flex leg muscles Dr. Richard T. Bosshardt, March 25, 2007 In this interesting article, Dr Bosshardt says that “…studies show that simply putting patients on operating tables — under anesthesia, irrespective of the surgery — can increase the risk of DVT… One of the most effective preventive measures to avoid [...]
back-pain
Don’t pin back pain on age – But if you’re pushing 50, listen up
Don’t pin back pain on age – But if you’re pushing 50, listen up March 23, 2007 – By JANE GLENN HAAS / The Orange County Register Age can give you an achy back, but don’t blame the years; Blame your genes, or your lifestyle. Your parents, your weight, your exercise regime and even your [...]
leg-pain
Wellness: Leg Pain May Be More Than a Pain in the Neck
Wellness: Leg Pain May Be More Than a Pain in the Neck By Richard J. Bocklett For people 65 and older, leg pain can be a warning sign for peripheral artery disease (PAD) in which clogged arteries in the body’s lower extremities cause decreased blood flow in the legs, resulting in difficulty and pain when [...]
back-pain
Minimally invasive procedure eases back pain
Minimally invasive procedure eases back pain Ask the Doctor: Shari Rudavsky @ Indy Star Anthony Sabatino, an interventional pain anesthesiologist with Interventional Pain Care Associates in Carmel, Noblesville and Plainfield, discusses treatment for back pain. See the questions asked about back pain and the answers provided by the doctor
leg-pain
New treatment options for low back pain
New treatment options for low back pain Monday, March 26, 2007 DR. SHAY S. PATHARE Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability in the United States. Low back pain affects up to 70 to 85 percent of people at some point in their lives and is the second most common cause for [...]
lottery
Mega Millions jackpot swells to record $370 million
Mega Millions jackpot swells to record $370 million March 6, 2007 , CNN The multistate Mega Millions game has drawn bettors with a jackpot estimated at a record $370 million. Because of the huge prize and publicity, the 12 participating states agreed to move Tuesday night’s drawing from the game’s usual home in Atlanta to [...]