Scarce neurosurgeons spur repairs at UI Hospitals
Dr. Matt Howard of University Hospitals recalls Harold Wieland after repairing a ruptured brain aneurysm with multiple clips. He notes the irregular aneurysm shape and large blood clot caused a late start. A Cedar Rapids neurosurgeon shortage shifts most aneurysm repairs to UI Hospitals.
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University Hospitals
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Repairing an aneurysm requires careful team and timing
Dr. Howard compares repairing aneurysms to defusing a bomb, stressing the need for a rested, skilled team and precise neuro surgery. He explains aneurysms as weakened blood vessels forming balloon-like sacs that can rupture with little warning and describes their delicate, paper-thin structure.
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Soldier’s officer Bruce Smith remembered as family and friends gather
West Liberty mourns Chief Warrant Officer Bruce Smith 41 killed November 2 near Baghdad when his Chinook was hit. Sister Brenda Peter recalls his punctual, active nature and love for flight. A long line of mourners queued at the West Liberty Community Center to comfort his wife Oliva and children Savannah and Nathan. services held at 1 p.m. at the center.
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Brenda Peter
Coralville
Smith
Iraq
Peter
West Liberty Community Center
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Savannah
Nathan
Michael Stenerson
Federal study details dirty bomb risk and missing radioactive material
U S study by Los Alamos and the GAO confirms about 1300 cases of lost stolen or abandoned radioactive material in the past five years. It warns terrorists could assemble a dirty bomb and notes gaps in security persist despite post 9/11 improvements. The reports say unsecured sources exist and pre 9/11 radiological material remains vulnerable.
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United States
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Los Alamos Lab
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Cedar Rapids Seeks New Superintendent Among Retiring Finalists
Cedar Rapids eyes a new superintendent as two of the three finalists would retire from Rock Island District 41 Illinois and Blue Valley Unified Overland Park Kansas if hired. Paula Vincent, 46, assistant superintendent of the Cedar Rapids district, remains second to resigning Lew Finch.
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Blue Valley Unified
Overland Park
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Lew Finch
Blood test could lessen need for amniocentesis
Washington AP reports growing evidence that universal blood screening or targeted ultrasounds may replace age based amniocentesis decisions for Down syndrome. Even for older mothers the test outcomes could guide prenatal diagnosis while avoiding miscarriage risk from amniocentesis.
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