2008 October

Obese people in need of surgery to shrink stomach capacity face long waiting lists

By admin at 1 October, 2008, 1:10 pm

Tom Saridis is having the time of his life. He bombs around in a little Mercedes, buys his clothes off the rack at any store he chooses and gets a kick out of flying in the close confines of economy class. Two years ago, such simple pleasures would have been impossible. At 508 pounds, driving [...]

HUMC offers New Approach to Spine Surgery

By admin at 1 October, 2008, 12:30 pm

An estimated 10 million adults suffer from chronic back and leg pain annually, a condition that can limit their activities. Until recently, adults with back or leg pain have undergone traditional or “open” spine surgery, requiring weeks or months of recovery. Joanne Campbell of Oakland, a vibrant woman with a pilot’s license, stopped flying airplanes [...]

Surgical Treatment Provides New Option For Some Colorectal Cancer Patients

By admin at 1 October, 2008, 12:19 pm

Research out of Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that a surgical technique not traditionally used in advanced abdominal cancer may be a viable treatment option for some patients previously thought to be untreatable, offering the real possibility of extending survival for those patients.