Nets' Harris and Yi expected back SaturdayFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 3:17PMEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Point guard Devin Harris and power forward Yi Jianlian are returning to the New Jersey Nets lineup in a bid to help the team avoid the worst record in NBA history.
Nets' Harris and Yi expected back on SaturdayFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 3:12PMEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Nets are getting reinforcements in their bid to avoid the worst record in NBA history. Harris has missed the last two games with an upper respiratory infection. Yi has missed the last six with a sprained left ankle.
Nets' Harris and Yi expected back on SaturdayFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 3:03PMThe New Jersey Nets are getting reinforcements in their bid to avoid the worst record in NBA history. Point guard Devin Harris and power forward Yi Jianlian practiced Friday and both said they will play for the Nets (7-61) on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors at the Izod Center. Harris has missed the last two games with an upper respiratory infection.
Josh Gross: Junios dos Santos set for Gabriel Gonzaga showdownFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 2:54PMOf the many things Junior dos Santos takes with him to fight, compassion isn't one. That, said the 25-year-old heavy-fisted Brazilian, is reserved for sparring partners. And even then, not so much.
Two hospitals rated best at infection preventionFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 2:51PMAccording to a new study by Consumer Reports, Glen Cove and Southside Hospitals are the only New York Metropolitan area hospitals with a zero infection rate in their Intensive Care Units (ICU). They are part of the 14 hospital North Shore-LIJ Health System.
M. Basketball. Expanded NCAA Tournament CoverageFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 2:49PMComplete transcript from March 18 press conference as Draymond Green, Kalin Lucas, Raymar Morgan and head coach Tom Izzo comment on MSU's NCAA Tournament first-round game vs. New Mexico State.
VSMMC undergoes annual maintenanceFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 2:29PMThe Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) will temporarily not accept some patients starting Sunday to March 31 to give way for the annual routine preventive maintenance.
Make a difference for family, friendsFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 10:43AMEditors note: This is the third of three in a series documenting the road traveled by Denny and Kim Thilges and the importance of being an organ donor.
Learning to live again, one step at a timeFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 10:42AMEditors note: This is the second of three in a series documenting the road traveled by Denny and Kim Thilges and the importance of being an organ donor.
Health warning as mumps cases soar 300% in wake of MMR scareFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 10:42AMSince 1998 the vaccine has been shunned by many parents who feared it was linked to incidences of autism in young children following a report by Dr Andrew Wakefield.
Group A strep: what it's like and what to doFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 10:38AMThe Peterborough County- City Health Unit has warned of an outbreak of invasive group A streptococcus. The bacteria is believed to have caused the deaths of three people. So far there have been eight local cases, including those deaths.[...]
Thailand pulls The EconomistFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 10:30AMBANGKOK - THE Economist magazine said on Friday that it would not publish this week's issue in Thailand because of an article regarding the sensitive subject of the revered monarch's succession.
Scientists Identify Chemical in Bananas as Potent Inhibitor of HIV InfectionFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 10:15AMANN ARBOR, Mich., March 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A potent new inhibitor of HIV, derived from bananas, may open the door to new treatments to prevent sexual transmission of HIV, according to a University of Michigan Medical School study published this week.
Rabies found in O.C. batsFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 10:13AMThree bats have tested positive for rabies in recent months, Orange County Health officials say, and they're urging residents to avoid touching bats and other wild animals.
Former editor breaks sacked social workers scoopFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 10:12AMA former regional press editor broke the news of the sacking of six social workers following the death of seven-year-old Khyra Ishaq in Birmingham.
Cousins goes back to hospital for more testsSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 11:52PMRichmond midfielder Ben Cousins has been readmitted to hospital for further tests on continuing abdominal pain
Ryan Westmoreland concernSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 11:42PMFORT MYERS - Mike Lowell and Jon Lester have been there. The Red Sox players faced the uncertainty, the fear,...
In the Fight Against Life-Threatening Catheter Infections, Length of Use Is KeySunday, March 14, 2010 @ 11:23PMHospitals may reduce the risk of life-threatening bloodstream infections in newborns with peripherally inserted central venous catheters by replacing the device every 30 days or so, according to a new Johns Hopkins Children's Center study.
Inner workings of the inflammatory response to LeishmaniasisSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 11:22PMThe secret world of inflammation is slowly being revealed by the application of advanced techniques in microscopy, as shown in a new study. Researchers used 2-photon microscopy to identify how killer T lymphocytes behaved when they enter sites of inflammation caused by the parasite Leishmania donovani, and which infected cells they were able to recognize.
Federer fights through to advance in Indian Wells - 2nd UpdateSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 11:04PMIndian Wells, California - Roger Federer lost the first set of his career against Victor Hanescu before recovering for a 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 6-1 win Sunday into the third round of the Indian Wells Masters, his first event since winning January's Australi...
Cousins back in hospitalSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 11:01PMRICHMOND star Ben Cousins has been readmitted to hospital today with his stomach pains still causing him severe discomfort.
Fantasy: Top Shooting Guards 2009-10Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 10:49PMHOOPSWORLD's own resident fantasy guru Tommy Beer provided a position-by-position breakdown of the NBA's top performers right before the start of the season, as well as compiling an overall TOP 100 Fantasy list . With fantasy playoffs in sight, we wanted to take a look at those preseason predictions by comparing each player's current cumulative rank to their preseason placing. This will be ...
Gonorrhoea cases rise in NSWSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 10:42PMHealth authorities have warned of an alarming spike in gonorrhoea cases in the NSW port city of Newcastle.
Press ReleaseSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 9:04AMEnzo Biochem Inc. Posted on:13 Mar 10 Enzo Biochem, Inc. (NYSE:ENZ), a vertically integrated biotechnology company engaged in the research, development, manufacture, licensing and marketing of innovative health care products, platforms and services based on molecular and cellular technologies, today reported financial results for the three and six months ended January 31, 2010.
Windsor child's death another medical blow to citySaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 7:56AMDestiny Sammut’s death is the latest in a series of medical tragedies to befall Windsor, including two mistaken mastectomies now being probed.
Practice offers gum treatmentSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 7:48AMDelaware Periodontics has announced the offering of an outpatient treatment for gum disease (clinical term: periodontal disease). The American Dental Association (ADA) defines gum disease as an infection of the tissues that support the teeth.
Listeria probed in two deathsSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 7:37AMToronto food inspectors are warning delis, restaurants and supermarkets about a listeria outbreak.
Bill James draws controversy with remarks on herpes studySaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 7:21AMA recently released survey on the high rate of herpes cases in Mecklenburg Country drew controversy this week after county commissioner Bill James suggested blacks are more likely to become infected with the disease because they are "more promiscuous."
Berkman out 2-4 weeks with knee injurySaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 7:16AMKISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) -- Houston All-Star first baseman Lance Berkman will have minor surgery on his left knee Saturday and miss two-to-four weeks, a recovery period that could sideline him for opening day.The 34-year-old injured knee during a baserun ...
Cooked ham recall issued over listeria concernsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:42AMThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Siena Foods Ltd. are warning people in Ontario, Alberta and Quebec not to consume certain cooked ham because it may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.
BioMerieux Launches Industry-First Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Screening ToolFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:33AMbioMerieux a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics announced the launch of the first Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared chromID™ VRE, a simple and cost-effective solution in the struggle against vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). chromID VRE is the first to receive an FDA 510(k) clearance for the qualitative detection of Enterococcus faecium and Enterococcus faecalis ...
Gonorrhea Cases Rise Sharply In AlaskaFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:32AMAlaska health officials have reported that the state's gonorrhea rates increased by 69% in 2009 after remaining steady for years, the Anchorage Daily News reports. Susan Jones of the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services said the increase is the biggest one-year jump since the 1970s. Gonorrhea is sexually transmitted and can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility and ...
TaiGen Biotechnology's nemonoxacin Phase II study in DFI meets primary endpointsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:07AMTaiGen Biotechnology Co., Ltd. announced today the Phase II trial of nemonoxacin (TG-873870) in Diabetic Foot Infection (DFI) with once-a-day dosing met the primary endpoints and showed promising clinical efficacy and good tolerability.
BREAKING NEWSFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:03AMA mother whose 7-year-old daughter died after months of starvation has been jailed for for 15 years. Angela Gordon was convicted of the manslaughter of Khyra Ishaq, who weighed just two-and-a-half stone when she died.
In the World: Nanotech on the farmFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:03AMCassava is a tropical root vegetable and staple crop for millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa. However, it's tricky to handle: Once the root is removed from the ground, it spoils within one to three days, so farmers must get it to processing centers as soon as possible after harvesting it. If they don't, the crop goes to waste.
Rotary Club to host benefit danceThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:46AMLEOMINSTER -- The Leominster Rotary Club is hosting a dance this Friday to benefit a Leominster 6-year-old who is recovering from bone marrow transplant surgery, according to a press release.
West Coast school rejects vaccineThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:41AMHokitika's Westland High School has refused to allow anti-cancer vaccine Gardasil to be administered on its premises, a move health bosses say is worrying.
Union Hospital to open new Wound Care CenterThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:32AMPoor circulation, infection, diabetes and injuries all can cause open wounds that are difficult to heal. To help its patients overcome issues related to various types of wounds, Union Hospital soon will be opening its new Wound Care Center.
Free, confidential, rapid HIV testing offeredThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:26AMMontrose County Health & Human Services is providing rapid HIV screening free of charge to anyone interested. All results are confidential, and results are available immediately.