Varicose Vein Study Describes New Closure Procedure
A medical report contrasts traditional vein stripping with a newer Closure technique performed by Dr Lynch. The patient recovers quickly, often returning to work within a day, and reports less pain compared to surgical stripping. Nurses and patients note the procedure offers relief from leg pain during long standing. Brenda Stephens and Hinojos share experiences of improved mobility after treatment.
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Lynch
Hinojos
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Brenda Stephens
Odessa
Stephens
Closure procedure costs less than vein stripping per leg
Dr. Kevin Lynch notes the Closure technique saves 2000 to 3000 dollars per leg by avoiding operating room and anesthesiology charges, with one leg costing 5000 to 6000 dollars and both legs 7000 to 8000 dollars. He reports minimal bruising, six weeks of compression stockings, and return to work today.
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Kevin Lynch
Lynch
Insurance
Medicare
California
Vnus Medical Technologies
Sunnyvale
Calif
VNUS
Wall Street Journal
Good Morning America
Burglary and theft report across Odessa area
An Odessa man says someone broke into his vehicle on Andrews Highway at the 3700 block and stole tools worth 2,724. An Odessa woman reports a break in at Nabotes Lane in the 2900 block with rings valued at 3,000. An unauthorized use case involves a red 1995 Nissan XE stolen from the 4900 block of East University Boulevard between Sunday night and Monday.
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Odessa
Nabotes Lane
E. University
Statue replica offered to New York fire departments
The tribute statue, originally not intended for the New York Fire Department, was en route to a Missouri group when released on Sept. 17. Matthews International proposed donations to New York, while Odessa's Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home buys nine copies for local fire departments.
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New York Fire Department
New York
Missouri Firefighters Association
Albritton
Matthews International
New York Post
Ground Zero
Sunset Memorial Gardens and
Funeral Home
Odessa
Bryant wins Odessa precinct runoff amid fraud allegations
In Odessa, Bryant defeated Wilmer Ray 927 to 697 in the March primary for Precinct 4, with Jenkins and Swoopes denying fraud claims by 10 residents who signed affidavits. Ray sought a recount that left Bryant with a clear 50.55 percent share. Bryant faces no challenger in November and will be sworn in January.
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Odessa
Bryant
Melvin Jenkins Jr
Mack Swoopes
Jenkins
Swoopes
Wilmer Ray
Judy Lynn Foreman
Jerry Parkis
Ray
Parkis
Foreman
Council to aid law enforcement buy gear and hire second officer
The city council approved funding to help police purchase equipment and to hire a second officer to handle juvenile curfew offenses. The new officer would patrol weekends and holidays, assist with crimes in progress and DWIs, and support curbside HEAT program enforcement on Texas border routes.
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Pipes
Tiburon
Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority
Midessa
Cpl
Robin Smith
Smith
Texas-Mexico
College campus upgrades and foundation support approved
Gipson announced approval of a $95,719 bid by Jones Brothers Dirt and Paving of Odessa to reconfigure the Globe of the Great Southwest parking lot, with completion hoped by fall 2002. A measure to aid the OC Foundation creates a support role for a former member, described as a major foundation step, while independent auditors were appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Brothers
Odessa
Gipson
OC Foundation
Charges Dropped Against Last Defendant in Tulsa Drug Bust
LUBBOCK AP. Drug charges were dropped Tuesday against Zuri Bossett the last defendant in a controversial 1999 Tulsa drug bust. Bossett 23 of Amarillo said the dismissal is a relief and she is glad it is over. The case drew criticism that the raid was racially motivated as 37 of those indicted were Black.
Odessa man in critical condition after rock assault
A 25-year-old Odessa man remains in critical condition after a man wielding a rock assaulted him Monday night in the parking lot of a 7 Eleven on Dixie Boulevard. The suspect, a 27-year-old black male, remains at large as police continue the investigation.
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Odessa
Joseph Westley Arceneaux
Honeysuckle St
7- Eleven
N. Dixie Blvd
Arceneaux
Apartment Fire Kills Midland Woman
A 52 year old Midland woman Londa Connor died from toxic gas after an early morning fire at Avalon Springs Apartments 4000 W Illinois Ave. The blaze started about 2 30 a m and was confirmed by Midland firefighters. Justice of the Peace Joe Matlock announced the death at the scene around 3 58 a m.
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Midland
Midland County
Joe Matlock
Londa Connor
Avalon Springs
Illinois Ave
Start Your Own Business seminar at UTPB Odessa
The Small Business Development Center at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin will host a nine to noon seminar on Thursday in the Odessa Chamber of Commerce. Topics include business planning marketing financial records protections and legal structures. Free event with advance registration. call 552 2455 for reservations.
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Small Business Development Center
University of Texas of the
Permian Basin
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Bank of America
Grant Avenue
Eighth Street
Hidalgo County clerk faces federal charges over backdating documents
Hidalgo County District Clerk Pauline Gonzalez 75 stands charged in a sealed federal indictment with conspiracy and mail fraud for backdating an original petition in a malpractice case and using a 1996 postal stamp. Co conspirator is McAllen attorney W Lassiter Holmes III. Gonzalez previously faced state theft counts for stealing 44000 between 1998 and 2000.
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Holmes
Gonzalez
Hidalgo County
Pauline Gonzalez
U.S
Larry Eastepp
Gonzales
Noe Gonzalez Jr
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Andrews Highway
Burger King
Council
Tulsa
Bassett
Tom Coleman
Coleman
Bossett
Bete
Odessa Neurosorcery & Spine Center
Thomas D. Meek
M.D
North Alleghancy
Texas
City of Midland Public Information
Tina Jauz
Connor
Jauz
Jeff Meiner
UTPB
Sparky
Supremewater.com
Sen Bett
Goldsmith
Southwestern Bell
Industrial Midland
Psue
Rteria
Elas Car Care Center
East 42Nd Street
Advance Auto Parts
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