Robot guided surgery offers prostate cancer option
A Milwaukee patient faced choices after an April PSA suggested cancer. He chose robotic prostatectomy using a da Vinci system where a surgeon operates from a distance using a console and precision robotic arms. Proponents cite quicker recovery and preserved function. skeptics warn costs and limited conclusive studies.
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Milwaukee
Werman Hansen
Kathy
Hansen
Daelike
Hansen’s
Thomas Ahlering
University of California- Irvine Medical Center
Herman Hanean
Milwaukee Wisconsin
St. Luke’s Medical Center
Iron Deficiency Might Influence Alzheimer’s, Study Says
An Oakland researcher at Children’s Hospital and Research Center reports that a specific iron deficiency could contribute to brain cell death and dementia in Alzheimer's disease. The biochemist Hani Atamna notes iron balance may help slow or delay onset, though causation isn’t proven.
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Oakland, Calif
Alheimer
Oakland
Calif
Hani Atamna
Children’s Hospital and Research Center
Atamina
Mutreak Dampens Fun at Resort Island
Mutreak at Put-in-Bay, Ohio replaces beach revelry as health officials report 378 visitors with cramps diarrhea nausea fever and chills after a mysterious intestinal illness. An additional 10 cases are under investigation while travelers bring their own water food and sanitizer.
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Put-En-Bay
Ohio
Lake Erieesort
Low carb craze may be ebbing in grocery aisles
Seattle reports show Fred Meyer sales of low carb products in nutrition departments have declined since May while bread demand resurges. National trends mirror the pause as ACNielsen data show card conscious product sales rising sharply then slowing into the next quarter. Retail experts cite market saturation and peak interest as possible causes.
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Atkins
South Beach
Fred Meyer
Ucts
Mary Loftin
Acnielsen
Card-Con
Wal-Mart
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