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  • Art and fashion fusion Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:05PMCampbell River Art Gallery’s Wearable Art Fashion Show & Art Auction on Aug. 6, promises to be the event of the season.
  • Good health not such a stretch in Mentone Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:06PMA MENTONE physiotherapy clinic is doing its bit to halve the incidence of type 2 diabetes in Kingston.
  • Swan Hill rehab Victoria's worst Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:31PMIf you had an operation at the Swan Hill hospital, chances are the place you'll go to recover is the worst of its kind in the state. That's how Ted Rayment, the CEO of the Swan Hill District Health, classifies the town's community rehabilitation centre. It's not likely to set you off on the right foot. While the whole hopsital needs a rebuild, funds are needed first for the rehab centre and the ...
  • Cuban hunger striker returns home Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:31PMCuban dissident Guillermo Farinas, who was on hunger strike for more than 130 days, is released from hospital.
  • Jail after causing car crash Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:07AMA MAN has been jailed for 16 months after causing a horror smash that left a woman fighting for her life.
  • Hip hope from stem cell technique Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:11AMDoctors may soon be able to patch up damaged bones and joints anywhere in the body with a simple shot in the arm.
  • Adolor second-quarter net loss decreases to $8.3 million Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:37AMAdolor Corporation today reported a net loss of $8.3 million, or $(0.18) per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2010, compared to a net loss of $16.5 million, or $(0.36) per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2009. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, Adolor reported a net loss of $17.9 million, or $(0.39) per basic and diluted share ...
  • Vermeulen has knee surgery Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:00AMChris Vermeulen has begun on the long road to recovery after undergoing corrective surgery on his injured knee.
  • Prepare car, eyes on the road to stay safe: experts Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:41AMWith the August holiday weekend coming up in several provinces, officials are warning drivers to take extra caution during some of the busiest days on Canada's roads.
  • Visually challenged girl can attend class Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:18PMA 17-year-old visually challenged girl, who was denied admission to a physiotherapy course because of her disability, can attend lectures until her petition is decided, the Bombay High Court ruled on Tuesday.
  • CIHR team grant to fund multidisciplinary breast cancer survivorship studies Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:42PM( University of Alberta - Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation ) Over the next five years, a diverse, multdisciplinary team of researchers led by Dr. Kerry Courneya of the University of Alberta and Dr. Christine Friedenreich of Alberta Health Services will conduct a series of five large research projects to probe the impacts of physical activity on breast cancer thanks to a $2.5 million ...
  • Holiday closings at Bluewater Health Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:09PMThe emergency department and inpatient services will be operating on the Civic Holiday Monday but several other departments at Bluewater Health's Sarnia sites will be closed for the day.[...]
  • The pen and the pain Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:41PMJudith Fitzgerald does a PSA the physical perils of the writing life
  • AQFC to limit postgrad titles Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:00AMTHE AQFC has made a major contribution through focusing on learning outcomes as the basis for distinguishing the attainment of various qualifications.
  • News from around the 32 Counties Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:58AMThe BBC 's Stephen Nolan has been accused of 'trampling over sensitive issues' in Antrim in the pursuit of ratings. Following Antrim Guardian reports of unrest at Antrim Borough Council's new park in the Steeple estate, he invited local DUP and Sinn Fein reps to discuss the matter on air - and, predictably, the sparks flew.
  • First Full Face Transplant Recipient Shows Up in Public Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:19AMFour months after the successful operation of transplanting a full face, the man who was at the receiving end appeared for the first time in public. Post from: Daily Contributor First Full Face Transplant Recipient Shows Up in Public
  • Second skin gives new lease of life to toddler whose joints dislocated every time she played Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:05AMLittle Olivia Court suffers from Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a rare condition which causes extreme hypermobility, meaning her joints regularly bend in each and every direction and often dislocate.
  • Telly family go from flabby to fabulous Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:40AM'Fat Families turned our lives around'
  • Motorsport: Vermeulen to undergo surgery Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 8:34PMKawasaki's Chris Vermeulen will undergo surgery to repair damaged ligaments in his right knee this Friday following a decision to sit out the rest of the World Superbike season.
  • Not Every ACL Tear Needs Early Surgery, Study Suggests Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:37PMOne expert says treatment of the common knee injury is best decided case-by-case.
  • Chris Vermeulen confirms knee surgery in Barcelona Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 4:54PMKawasaki Racing Team rider Chris Vermeulen will undergo a knee operation this Friday, after being declared unfit to ride for the remainder of the Hannspree World Superbike Season. Chris attended several consultations last week with a renowned sports surgeon, Dr Pruna , in Barcelona where he underwent further scans to analyze the extent of his complicated right-knee inju...
  • Not Every ACL Tear Needs Early Surgery, Study Suggests Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 4:02PMWEDNESDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) -- Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee are a relatively common and debilitating sports injury, typically leading to surgical repair.
  • Columbia Asia Opens Hospital in Nusajaya Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:12PMSEATTLE----Columbia Asia, a fast-growing hospital company with Pacific Northwest roots, is now part of a major new development in Nusajaya, Malaysia – a mere 10-minute drive from the bustling country of Singapore.
  • Physiotherapists for own council under new health regulator Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:20AMNew Delhi, July 21: With an umbrella council being mulled for India's health education sector, physiotherapists have demanded a separate slot in the proposed body.
  • Physiotherapists for own council under new health regulator Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:16AMWith an umbrella council being mulled for India's health education sector, physiotherapists have demanded a separate slot in the proposed body.
  • Driver's £200 'ransom' over tyre Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:41AMNorth Wales Police investigates a complaint by a motorist who claims she was "held to ransom" for £200 over a punctured tyre on the A55.
  • Gracie-May flies out to America Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:28AMLITTLE Gracie-May Fuller flew out to America this afternoon (Wednesday) for life-changing surgery which could eventually enable her to walk. Three-year-old Gracie-May is due to undergo the operation on Tuesday Speaking from Heathrow, mum, Mandy, told the County Press : "I am feeling a bit scared, a bit nervous.
  • LETTERS Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:01AMSOME SCANDAL INDEED...[...]
  • DMER's first merit list of medical admissions out Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:00PMThe directorate of medical education and research (DMER) has released much-awaited merit list of students applying for courses in health sciences on Saturday.
  • Cadel soldiers on despite fracture Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 8:51PMHampered by an elbow fracture for the last week, world champion Cadel Evans is soldering on, still convinced he can produce a good performance in the Tour de France.
  • Cadel Evans Soldiers on in Tour de France Despite Fracture Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 7:36PMWorld champion suffered elbow fracture last week, but is convinced he can finish Tour de France 2010 strong.
  • I am woman Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 7:25PMHear her roar! as she attacks life with newfound vigour after beating off a health scare.
  • Golf Foursome Plot Grueling Course Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 7:13PMInstitute of Golf colleagues Craig Dixon, Guy Wilson, Jonny Gladwell and Jamie Milne are the first guys to call when it comes to slashing strokes off your game.
  • Family: Helping them to help themselves Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 7:10PMAS a youth, I had always admired Cheshire Home for its craft and gift items which are beautiful and unique. You could only buy these when the Home had its festival bazaars.
  • More hot days ahead Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 5:14PMThings are heating up around here, literally. The temperatures are up in the Pikes Peak region and the Palmer Divide and that means plenty of fun in the sun.
  • Patients prefer home care Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 2:33PMAmrutlal Kotak (95) has been “hospitalised” for the past three weeks. But he doesn’t have to wear hospital pyjamas, eat bland food at fixed timings or wait for visiting hours to see his grandchildren, reports Neha Bhayana .
  • Tour de France - Evans soldiers on despite break Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 9:45AMWorld champion Cadel Evans is soldering on at the Tour de France despite toiling with a broken elbow.
  • SA's Holmes eliminates Slater Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 5:58AMSouth African wildcard Sean Holmes eliminated current world number one Kelly Slater at the Billabong Pro at J-Bay.
  • As hostage, officer saw Colombia rebels decline Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 4:22PMAfter he was captured by leftist rebels, Luis Mendieta's status in Colombia's police force suddenly became his curse. The rebels' military chief told the lieutenant colonel — his highest-ranking hostage — that he would be the last captive freed.
  • As hostage, officer saw Colombia rebels decline Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 4:20PMWilliam Fernando Martinez Former rebel hostage, Police Gen. Luis Mendieta, speaks during an interview with the Associated Press in his home in Bogota, Tuesday July 13, 2010. Mendieta was captured in 1998 by the leftist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and rescued during an army operation in June 2010 after being held hostage for 12 years.
  • As a hostage for 12 years, Colombian police colonel had the inside view of rebels' decline Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 3:48PMAfter he was captured by leftist rebels, Luis Mendieta's status in Colombia's police force suddenly became his curse. The rebels' military chief told the lieutenant colonel — his highest-r...
  • As hostage, officer saw Colombia rebels decline Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 3:44PMAfter he was captured by leftist rebels, Luis Mendieta's status in Colombia's police force suddenly became his curse. The rebels' military chief told the lieutenant colonel - his highest-ranking hostage - that he...
  • New role for old gear Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 12:00PMThey've been a staple of physiotherapy treatment for years, but now exercise bands are making their way out of the physio's office and into the gym.
  • NHS white paper: liberating the health service? Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:12AMWhat is the significance of the changes announced this week in the NHS white paper? Channel 4 News social affairs correspondent Victoria Macdonald answers your questions on GP spending, out of hours care, and hospitals.
  • Extra training for 20,000 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:38AMUP TO 20,000 South Australian students a year seeking careers in the booming health and construction sectors will benefit from new federal funding.
  • Taking plunge for hero who saved brother Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:21AMThe sister of a soldier whose pal sacrificed himself during a battle in Afghanistan so her brother could be rescued is raising money for Help for Heroes.
  • Breaking ground on a hero's home Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 5:03AMThe Sudbury community has come together in support of a local hero. Construction on a Home for a Hero began Monday, after over a year and a half of fundraising and preparation. The project is for Cpl.[...]
  • Tour is shaping up as a 3-way scrap Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 1:04PMMORZINE, France - The Tour de France is shaping up as a three-way race between leader Cadel Evans of Australia, defending champion Alberto Contador of Spain and Andy Schleck of Luxembourg.
  • Tour de France shaping up as 3-way scrap Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 12:46PMMORZINE, France - The Tour de France is shaping up as a three-way race among leader Cadel Evans of Australia,...
  • 2010 Tour de France Becoming a Three-Man Race Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 12:23PMCadel Evans, Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck in the driver's seat; Armstrong too far back.