SINGAPORE: A treatment without surgery is now available for those who suffer from neck pain due to a slipped disc.
September 30, 2007
Eye surgery leaves many with problems (The Charlotte Observer)
Millions of Americans have undergone laser eye surgery to correct bad vision, and along with the procedure’s popularity something else is coming into focus: its hazards. Advertising stresses the surgery’s safety, and most procedures are successful. Tiger Woods, who relies on keen eyesight as the world’s best golfer, pitches it as a quick and painless way to restore sharp vision. Even the U.S. …
Michael Owen could be back by weekend (Times Online)
After successfully undergoing surgery at the weekend, Michael Owen could return to full fitness much earlier than expected, with a possible appearance for Newcastle United on Sunday allowing the striker to participate in England’s forthcoming European Championship qualifying matches against Estonia and Russia.
Beckhams head back to LA after father’s heart attack (Daily Mail)
David Beckham has returned to Los Angeles days after rushing to the UK to be at his sick father’s bedside. The 32-year-old footballer looked worn-out as he arrived at Heathrow Airport with wife Victoria
Terry to have surgery on cheek (EARTHtimes.org)
London - Chelsea have confirmed that John Terry will have surgery on his cheekbone Sunday after suffering a depressed fracture in his side’s goalless draw against Fulham. The England captain did not suffer a concussion, and could be back in training …
High-tech knee bent on giving patients a leg up (Boston Herald)
Some Bay State baby boomers are bouncing back in ways they didn’t expect after trying out a high-tech total knee replacement that can be done in half the time of past…
Warm floors are particularly welcome in the bathroom (The Morning Call)
You decided to install a ceramic tile floor in your bathroom, but you live in a part of the world where it gets incredibly cold during the winter. Now, when you walk across that floor, your toes curl up from the chill and you are seriously considering major back surgery to eliminate the sensation of cold that travels up your spine.
New Jersey governor mends as he confronts state issues (Houston Chronicle)
Gov. Jon S. Corzine, making his first appearance last week since having surgery Sept. 18 on the leg he broke in a near-fatal car crash, appeared eager to let New Jerseyans know his recovery was not distracting him from the task of running their state.
Science: Healthy Victory (The Columbian)
The few remaining yellow pills rattling around in the plastic bottle cost about $50 apiece, but that’s not how Paul and Greta Hutchison measured their value … or their importance.
Injuries cost MU points (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
With just 10 points in the past two games, it’s clear there’s more than one reason for the RedHawks’ offensive drought.