aneurysm

Study finds low risk in treating aneurysm

harminka — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:55:32 -0500

The risks associated with treating a recurrent or residual brain aneurysm that was initially treated by endovascular coiling are low, according to a multicenter study led by researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Neuroscience Institute.

Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Died After Aneurysm

erku — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:01:35 -0500

It is now confirmed that that Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones, a five-term House member from Ohio, died after suffering an aneurysm yesterday, CNN reported. She was 58, reports Bill Arthur from Bloomberg.

Will screening for aortic aneurysm be effective?

harminka — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:08:29 -0500

Pilot screening programmes for abdominal aortic aneurysms in men aged 65 are due to be launched in England this year, but is this move too hasty? Two experts debate the issue in this week’s BMJ.