Nursing - News August 12, 2011

Good news for heart disease patients (Southland Times)
New techniques could help reduce or avoid invasive surgery for heart disease patients, the president of the Australasian Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons said yesterday.

Plainfield set to mark third anniversary of Muhlenberg closure with commemoration (MyCentralJersey)
Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center might be gone, but it sure isn't forgotten. And by the look of things, it never will be.

Pet nursing care offers overnight peace of mind for cat and dog owners (KVUE)
The newest addition to pet healthcare in San Antonio is an overnight nursing program.

First Photo Shows Stamford Woman's Face Transplant Progressing Well (Hartford Courant)
Charla Nash nearly died when a 200-pound chimpanzee attacked her in February 2009, ripping away her eyes, nose, lips and hands and leaving her blind.

Arizona Court Clears Way for Abortion Restrictions (Cybercast News Service)
An appeals court has allowed key parts of an Arizona law restricting abortions to take effect, including one that requires women to see a doctor in person the day before getting an abortion.

Well: Letting Doctors Make the Tough Decisions (The New York Times)
Soon after I finished my surgical training, I worked with a young doctor who was impressive not only for his clinical skills but also for his devotion to patients.

Depression may increase stroke risk (IcStafford)
Depression may increase the chances of women having a stroke, research suggests.

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