Nursing award honors quick-thinking Houston Methodist nurse
Maricela Valdez of the 2 West wing received the May 2016 DAISY Award for her prompt actions when a hospital visitor showed stroke symptoms. She arranged transport to the Emergency Department, enabling rapid treatment and a positive outcome. The DAISY Foundation honors extraordinary nursing care with Community Resource Credit Union as sponsor.
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San Jacinto Hospital
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Valdez
Daisy Foundation
Community Resource Credit Union
Houston Methodist San Jacinto
Protective Gear Aims to Guard Young Athletes Heart
A 15 year old Long Island boy survived a chest blow that stopped his heart thanks to a police officer with a defibrillator. The incident highlights rare but fatal risks in youth sports and a proposed new industry standard to improve chest protectors and access to defibrillators at schools and leagues.
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Jack Crowley
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U.S
Nancy Crowley
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Dollar Dips Against Yen and Sterling in Global Markets
The dollar weakened versus the Japanese yen and the euro, with the British pound also retreating as traders reassessed inflation and growth signals across major economies. Investors pared positions amid shifting expectations for monetary policy and FX volatility.
Lymphedema detection tool rolls out at Jacinto Hospital
Houston Methodist San Jacinto Cancer Center pilots the L-Dex measurement system to detect lymphedema early in breast cancer patients undergoing surgery. Baseline readings precede treatment with follow ups every three months. National Cancer Survivors Day luncheon set for June 3 to honor survivors. For more information call 281-428-2273.
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San Jacinto Hospital
San Jacinto Cancer Center
Houston Methodist Institution
Jessica Graham
Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital
ImpediMed
Food and Drug Administration
Alice Freed
San Jacinto
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Reilly
Garth
US death rate edges up after decade of decline
Health officials report the U S death rate rose slightly last year to about 730 deaths per 100000, led by heart disease leveling off while deaths from injuries and strokes increased. Researchers cite multiple contributing factors. A separate NIH study on cell phone radiation in rats shows a small increase in brain tumors in males, with female rats unaffected, though overall lifespans differed.
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Saaess
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National Institutes of Health
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