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Woman home recovering after dog bite Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:25AMMary Gravely still is having trouble sleeping at night. The 78-year-old woman suffered severe dog bites Monday while walking on a road near her Axton home, police have said.
Eyes of the world focus on study Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:44AMPATIENTS in West Yorkshire are helping researchers in their quest to learn more about a debilitating eye condition. (12/03/2010 10:29:52)
New device used in glaucoma surgery Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:02AMLIBERTYVILLE -- A new device that offers a minimally invasive approach to glaucoma surgery is available for the first time in Illinois.Known as the Trabectome, the device is available at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Ophthalmologists Michael Savitt and Brian Jacobs on the Condell medical staff are the only physicians in Illinois certified to perform surgery using the ...
Dallas Cowboys Team Report Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:19AMDon't be alarmed Cowboys fans. Jerry Jones has not fallen asleep at the wheel.
Nurse in bar-beat nightmare Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:43AMA savage thug followed a nurse into a Hell's Kitchen bar bathroom early yesterday and brutally beat her in a stall after she rejected his advances on the dance floor, authorities said. The 29-year-old victim, whose name is being withheld by The Post, suffered fractures to her eye socket...
KRIKORIAN: Victory gives Monson's crew some good news Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:08AMANAHEIM - Well, if nothing else comes out of Long Beach State's 79-69 victory Thursday night over Cal Poly in a Big West Tournament match, the 16-15 49ers at least guaranteed themselves for the second straight year of not having a losing season.
UCLA applies full Nelson, Arizona submits Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:07AMAt first glance, it would appear Reeves Nelson was all the difference for UCLA in its Pac-10 Tournament quarterfinal matchup with Arizona on Thursday at Staples Center.
Longview council postpones produce stand debate Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:06AMThe Longview City Council's anticipated debate about producesales in residential neighborhoods was derailed Thursday when acouncilman suggested the state Open Meetings Act was violatedduring the process of putting the issue on the agenda.
Arizona Diamondbacks Team Report Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:46PMJustin Upton has joined the list of players the Diamondbacks have identified as long-term keepers.
Chicago Cubs Team Report Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:46PMLook for Cubs general manager Jim Hendry to step up his efforts to land a veteran right-handed reliever, most likely via the trade market.
Detroit Tigers Team Report Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:45PMThe first shakeout in the Detroit rotation is ... well, one, two or three weeks away.
Baltimore Orioles Team Report Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:44PMOne day after Josh Bell announced his presence with authority by slugging two homers in his spring debut, Brian Matusz declared himself an early season favorite for Rookie of the Year honors.
American League Team Notes Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:42PMal notes
ISTA Says FDA to Review Eye Drug by Oct. 16 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:31PMISTA Pharmaceuticals says FDA to review once-daily eye inflammation treatment by Oct. 16 Food and Drug Administration - Inflammation - Health - United States - Medicine
Step By Step In Avon Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:04AMAVON — As a little girl, Nicole Jurrens unexpectedly began to walk only on her tiptoes. The cause of her condition couldn’t be found, and she faced the possibility of life in a wheelchair.
'Blindsided' Delhomme out, Panthers turn to Moore Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:27AMCarolina general manager Marty Hurney calls it the toughest decision he ever made. Panthers coach John Fox couldn't fight off tears while answering questions. The Panthers have officially parted ways with Jake Delhomme and declared that Matt Moore will be the starting quarterback going into training camp.
'Blindsided' Delhomme emotional over release Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:25AMJake Delhomme walked into the interview room with red eyes and sunglasses in his hand, joking that his allergies were bad. He started crying before he could get a word out.
'Blindsided' Delhomme emotional over release Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:01AMCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jake Delhomme walked into the interview room with red eyes and sunglasses in his hand, joking that his allergies were bad.
'Blindsided' Delhomme emotional over release Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:31AMCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jake Delhomme walked into the interview room with red eyes and sunglasses in his hand, joking that his allergies were bad. He started crying before he could get a word out. Acknowledging he was "blindsided" by his release, Delhomme on Friday vowed his career wasn't over in an emotional day that marked the end of an era and left his former bosses in tears, too.
New Orleans Hornets Team Report Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:19AMNow that the Hornets have pretty much faded from playoff contention, they're at the point where a team would normally start giving more playing time to its youngest players with an eye toward the future.
Houston Rockets Team Report Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:18AMThe Rockets have fallen into the same trap so often that one would think they would to be able to see it coming.
NFL Capsules: Steelers QB accused of sexual assault in Georgia Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:17AMMILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — A jovial night of bar-hopping in a central Georgia college town ended in a new allegation against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger after a 20-year-old college student told police he sexually assaulted her in a nightclub.
Wells, Byrd lead Cubs past Athletics Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:38AMMESA, Ariz. - With none of the distractions common in recent years - no brooding outfielders, no major injuries, no contract dramas, no World Series predictions - it's been a blissfully quiet spring training for the Chicago Cubs. Thursday, they finally got to make some noise. Marlon Byrd homered in his Cubs debut, one of five home runs in Chicago's 16-hit attack that opened the exhibition season ...
Pittsburgh Pirates Team Report Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:36AMPaul Maholm pitched one scoreless inning to start the Pirates' exhibition season and pronounced that the left knee injury that had an impact on his 2009 season was no longer a factor.
Cubs' Wells not resting on rookie laurels Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:03AMMESA, Ariz. - Cubs pitcher Randy Wells still remembers what manager Lou Piniella said after that start in San Francisco last September . And Wells still doesn't like it. "I think that was an eye-opening for me,'' he said. After Wells got knocked around in the sixth inning and lost to the Giants that day, Piniella gave the rookie a mulligan and praised him for what at that point was an 11-win ...
Restructuring at Ultralase sees banks take majority stake Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:57AMBANKS have taken a majority stake in Ultralase following a financial restructuring at the laser eye surgery company, just two years after private equity firm 3i bought it for £174m. (04/03/2010 10:38:28)
'Avatar' inspires a high-tech fair in glorious 3D Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:51AMHot on the heels of the stunning success of James Cameron's 3D adventure "Avatar," the world's top high-tech fair this year was definitely best viewed through 3D glasses.
Retinal Innovation Symposium and Dining in the Dark March Event in Southern California Already Attracting Hundreds of ... Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:42AMRetinal Degenerative Research Experts Will Gather With Drug and Device Developers, to Speed Development of Important New Modalities; Event Co-Chaired by Versant Ventures Managing Director, William J. Link, Ph.D., and Internationally Recognized Retinal UCI Specialist Dr. Baruch Kuppermann
American League Capsules: Rangers OF Hamilton eyes return next week Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:41AMSURPRISE, Ariz. — Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton probably won't return to the field until next week because of a bruised left shoulder. Hamilton was hurt a week ago diving for a pop-up during spring training. He participated in drills Saturday but has been limited since then.
O'Donovan: My avatar, myself Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:39AMThe PBS program "Frontline" aired an eye-opener called "Digital Nation."
Retinal Innovation Symposium and Dining in the Dark March Event in Southern California Already Attracting Hundreds of ... Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:30AMNEWPORT BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - 03/04/10) - As part of an on-going effort to benefit millions of Americans who are losing their sight to retinal degenerative diseases, the annual Retinal Innovation Symposium and Dining in the Dark event will be held March 25, 2010 at the Fairmont Newport Beach Hotel in Newport Beach, California. The third annual Retinal Innovation Symposium, a one-day event ...
NBA Capsules: Nowitzki, Terry lead Mavs to ninth straight win Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:26AMDALLAS — Jason Terry left the Dallas locker room with his left eye nearly swollen shut and possibly a broken nose. Jason Kidd wasn't even there, having gotten a needed break.
Tri-County appoints 4 MDs Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:15AMTri-County Medical Associates Inc. has announced the appointment of Dr. Fouad N. Aoude to Milford-Upton Primary Care; Dr. Mark A. Wallace to Tri-County Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery; Dr. Ethel Faust to the Hospitalist Program; and Dr. Elizabeth Small-Pal to the Laborist Group.
Phils pitchers competing for spots Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:17PMCLEARWATER, FLA. — For the past two weeks, the routine hasn't changed: Stretch, play catch, throw bullpen sessions, take batting practice, run, lift weights.
Beavers take positive attitude on offense Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:45PMIt's been attitude-adjustment hour all week for the Oregon Statebaseball team.
Geist - Walkthrough Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:24PMGeist (GCN) Geist, Gamecube
Around the Independents Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:16PMAround the Independents
Army - Team Notes Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:02PMNew Army football recruit A.J. Armstrong says positions aren't the key to Rich Ellerson's talent hunt at West Point.
10 things to watch for during Tampa Bay Rays ' spring training Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:01PMAs the Rays begin spring games, they say factors other than stats will play the key role in decisions.
N.J. shelter worker charged with killing two cats Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:55PMEATONTOWN — An attendant with the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has been charged with animal cruelty after authorities say he killed two cats as they recovered from surgery at the agency.
Trade deadline looms, but Red Wings have little room to move Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:46PM"I don't see us being active," Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said Tuesday evening. "I like our team."
A Blessing in Disguise (Sort of) Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:35PMSo, at the beginning of the year, I was all set to fly to Las Vegas to attend the Consumer Electronics Show and cover the sights and sounds for Adrenaline Vault. My fiancée, Heather, and I decided to make it a mini-vacation. We had our plane tickets and lodging all ready to go. [...]
Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy associated with survival in select breast cancer patients Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:17PMContralateral prophylactic mastectomy, a preventive procedure to remove the unaffected breast in patients with disease in one breast, may only offer a survival benefit to breast cancer patients age 50 and younger, who have early-stage disease and are estrogen receptor negative, according to researchers.
$132 million tower boosts capacity for University of Michigan's Kellogg Eye Center by 50% Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:12AMIt’s a visual the University of Michigan’s eye doctors have been waiting years to see. Their new facility - a $132 million, 8-story, 230,000-square-foot research and clinical structure on Wall Street in Ann Arbor - will welcome patients Monday.......
Home Repair Service honors resourceful homeowners Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:20AMCheck out stories of homeowners who fixed up their homes.
Back to the surgical future Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:10AMAlex Lukianov likes to set ambitious goals for the San Diego medical device company he leads, spinal-surgery specialist NuVasive. A few years ago, as the company was just starting to establish its new approach as a less-invasive alternative to conventional back surgery, he told employees and investors he had his eye on a big number: $500 million in annual sales.
Vodafone promotes health first and foremost Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:38AMFirst on the list of Vodafone’s core values is taking care of its employees. That is why Vodafone held free health sessions for its employees so as to increase awareness on breast cancer, and to imbed a culture of support between family and friends. These meetings were held in collaboration with The Breast Cancer Support [...]
Sneads Ferry woman accused of abusing infant child Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:37AMSNEADS FERRY – An area woman was arrested after admitting to law enforcement officials that she had deliberately assaulted her infant child.
Medical office space hangs on in Lee County Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:25AMMedical office space was the last man standing in commercial real estate in 2009 - then the bottom fell out.
Night Train Bobsled and Steve Holcomb Eye Surgery Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:21AMGeoff Bodine’s Night Train Bobsled has won gold! Steven Holcomb (who had who had corrective eye surgery last year), Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler and Curtis Tomasevicz have won the 2010 Olympic Gold gold for Men’s 4-team bobsled. Night Train’s win is the first in 62 years. The last win was the 1948 St Moritz Games! Geoff [...]