Oh God. Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in. Two weeks after saying goodbye to Little Mix and their Cannonball (although I think she prefers answering to ‘Jesy’) here I am again, staring down the barrel of another four-hour finale. Only Simon’s in this one, in body if not in mind.
As usual with the X-Factor, there’s always one breakout star that everyone’s talking about. Unfortunately, this series it’s Steve Jones, and no-one’s being especially complementary. In fact, looking back at my notes from this show, it’s really a tragi-comic single-hander. Like something Alan Bennett would write if he liked talent shows. The first show opens with Steve, floundering around in his bow-tie, PUTTING the emphasis on all THE wrong WORDS. Making this particularly uncomfortable is the fact that we all know he’s been dropped quicker than Christina Aguilera’s salad fork.
We’re provided a momentary relief from his awfulness, as he introduces the judges. Over the course of this series, they’ve each been working on their own distinctive hand gesture to give to the audience when their name is called. Now we’re at the final, it’s become like a carefully coordinated routine – LA Reid does kissy finger and a royal wave, Nicole does prayer hands and a dramatic bow, Paula offers her blow-kissy double hands, followed by ‘rock-on’ fingers, and Simon goes from military salute to exaggerated wink. Watched in rapid succession, it’s like American Sign Language for ‘Why aren’t you watching the Real Housewives of Atlanta instead?’
In an attempt to salvage what’s left of his once-promising career, Steve has obviously been on a presentation skills training course. Three days in a Trusthouse Forte outside of Guildford, practicing open palms and finger-thumb gesturing. When he’s not gripping his microphone tightly with both hands, he uses this training to ask for Paula’s famed insight. She comments how proud she is that the acts are so separate and distinct. I would love to see conjoined twins in next year’s final, just to watch her flounder.
It’s fair to say that the music performances in tonight’s show are going to be nowhere near as interesting as big Steve’s attempts to hold onto his job. So let’s make cursory mention of Josh’s gruff duet with Alanis Morrissette. Flat, tuneless and ineffective, it perks up a little when Alanis takes to the stage. She’s trying her best to look interested, but I’m sure she’s thinking “I used to chew on Ryan Reynolds, and now I’m singing in a fake wood with Fozzie Bear.”
Despite all the bluster and braggadocio before the show started, the debut season of X-Factor USA has been less than epic. It’s almost as though the disappointing ratings have forced a few budgetary cutbacks. Need an example? Well, those god-awful bits where we cut to a sports centre full of screaming supporters in the contestants’ home towns don’t even have a host. I mean, how much would it have cost to dump Kelly Osborne in Ohio for a couple of hours? Instead, they’ve just stuck a microphone in the hands of Josh’s grandmother. I’m sure she’s a game old bird, but the world of broadcasting didn’t exactly miss out on a bright shining talent.
Chris is on next, once again using his drug abuse as a bargaining chip. If we don’t vote for him to win, he’ll be firing up the crystal meth before the last glitter cannon has blown. He’s mangling an Avril Lavigne song, so it’s only a matter of time before she joins him onstage to show him how to fuck it up like a pro. Neither of them is in tune, and they’re rattling through more keys than a Victorian jailer. I’m also getting the vibe that this week’s theme is ‘Canadian guest stars’. Wouldn’t it be great if Melanie got lumbered with Rita MacNeil, the woman with a hair-lip who sings about Nova Scotian miners?
Before we get to that, the judges try their best to avoid mentioning how bad Chris’ vocals were, and Steve’s on hand to point out “You just did a duet with Avril Lavigne.” Big help, fella. Meanwhile, Paula’s trying to make a point about relevance, but then goes on to say “That song Complicated is the antithesis of the foundation that you’re built upon.” Simon’s as confused as I am, so he offers up his own nugget of wisdom – “That could be a record.” And this from the man who gave Mr Blobby a recording career. Forget about Josh’s Grandma, now it’s time to hear from Chris’ next-door neighbour in Santa Cruz, California. Somewhere in Florida, Melanie Amaro’s dry-cleaner is getting very excited.
2011年12月25日星期日
2011年11月24日星期四
Luckhardt will sit this game out
California University's football team will be missing a key component for its playoff game Saturday against Winston-Salem State.
Head coach John Luckhardt will miss the game because of a kidney stone and an accompanying infection. Luckhardt is receiving treatment for the two ailments and is expected to return to the sidelines if the Vulcans are playing next week.
Mike Kellar, the Vulcans' offensive coordinator, will run the offense and Mike Conway, the defensive coordinator, will handle the defense.
"I guess coach is putting us to the test," said Kellar, who was head football coach at Concord last season. "We're holding out a slight chance that he might be able to go. But it's 99 percent that he won't."
Kellar said Luckhardt has been battling this condition for a couple weeks. He came down with a fever Monday, so the coaching staff was preparing the week's work with the expectation Luckhardt would not be there.
"It didn't look good for him to go," Kellar said. "He's going to be fine. The problem has been that he has a kidney stone and they can't treat it because he's had this infection. And they can't treat the infection until they get rid of the kidney stone."
Luckhardt considered not traveling with the team in the PSAC crossover game against Cheyney but changed his mind and was on the sidelines for the Vulcans' 43-3 victory.
Luckhardt was on the sidelines again for last week's 44-0 victory over Elizabeth City State in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. But he passed on attending the postgame news conference, sending Kellar and Conway in his place.
Cal, now 10-2, takes on the region's top-seed Winston-Salem State (10-0).
"We know John's philosophy," Kellar said. "It will be different, a new dynamic. I think the kids are going to be fine. The last couple of weeks, coach has been in and out with this. We gave them the heads-up this week, and they know it's not life-threatening."
Thomas Mayo, who leads Cal with 73 receptions for 1,230 yards and 16 touchdowns, said Luckhardt's absence will be a motivating factor.
"We want to win this game for him," said Mayo, who played on Kellar's team at Concord last year. "Things are not going to change much. We've got to play the game. We have a little more motivation now."
Among Luckhardt's many coaching milestones is that he is the all-time leader in victories at two colleges in the same county. He had a record in 16 seasons at Washington & Jefferson College, His record at California is 88-32 in 10 seasons.
The game, which kicks off at 1 p.m., won't be televised but the live stats can be found on Cal's Web page. WJPA will broadcast the game.
"I'll hate that he's not going to be there," said Kellar. "It's something we have to go through."
Head coach John Luckhardt will miss the game because of a kidney stone and an accompanying infection. Luckhardt is receiving treatment for the two ailments and is expected to return to the sidelines if the Vulcans are playing next week.
Mike Kellar, the Vulcans' offensive coordinator, will run the offense and Mike Conway, the defensive coordinator, will handle the defense.
"I guess coach is putting us to the test," said Kellar, who was head football coach at Concord last season. "We're holding out a slight chance that he might be able to go. But it's 99 percent that he won't."
Kellar said Luckhardt has been battling this condition for a couple weeks. He came down with a fever Monday, so the coaching staff was preparing the week's work with the expectation Luckhardt would not be there.
"It didn't look good for him to go," Kellar said. "He's going to be fine. The problem has been that he has a kidney stone and they can't treat it because he's had this infection. And they can't treat the infection until they get rid of the kidney stone."
Luckhardt considered not traveling with the team in the PSAC crossover game against Cheyney but changed his mind and was on the sidelines for the Vulcans' 43-3 victory.
Luckhardt was on the sidelines again for last week's 44-0 victory over Elizabeth City State in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. But he passed on attending the postgame news conference, sending Kellar and Conway in his place.
Cal, now 10-2, takes on the region's top-seed Winston-Salem State (10-0).
"We know John's philosophy," Kellar said. "It will be different, a new dynamic. I think the kids are going to be fine. The last couple of weeks, coach has been in and out with this. We gave them the heads-up this week, and they know it's not life-threatening."
Thomas Mayo, who leads Cal with 73 receptions for 1,230 yards and 16 touchdowns, said Luckhardt's absence will be a motivating factor.
"We want to win this game for him," said Mayo, who played on Kellar's team at Concord last year. "Things are not going to change much. We've got to play the game. We have a little more motivation now."
Among Luckhardt's many coaching milestones is that he is the all-time leader in victories at two colleges in the same county. He had a record in 16 seasons at Washington & Jefferson College, His record at California is 88-32 in 10 seasons.
The game, which kicks off at 1 p.m., won't be televised but the live stats can be found on Cal's Web page. WJPA will broadcast the game.
"I'll hate that he's not going to be there," said Kellar. "It's something we have to go through."
2011年10月20日星期四
Abbott Northwestern patient left 'writhing in pain' sues
"Hi, love," Sarah May Casareto greeted Larry V. King as he lay on a gurney before surgery. As they wheeled down the hall, he recalled in court records, she told him that he'd have to "man up" because they couldn't give him a lot of medication.
The next 57 minutes of surgery were excruciating, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Hennepin County District Court that accuses the drug-addicted former nurse of skimming his narcotics, which left him "writhing in pain" during a medical procedure for kidney stones last year at a Minneapolis hospital.
The lawsuit filed by King, a Carver County sheriff's deputy, follows the same scenario laid out by prosecutors who charged Casareto, 34, in February with felony theft of a controlled substance for allegedly stealing the powerful painkiller.
Casareto, of Forest Lake, entered an Alford plea of guilty Sept. 1 to a fifth-degree controlled substance crime for possessing Fentanyl, a high-powered painkiller, and was sentenced to probation in connection with the Nov. 8 incident at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. The plea enabled Casareto to maintain her innocence while acknowledging ample evidence to convict her.
The suit, which seeks at least $50,000 in damages, alleges that she was "negligent and careless" in her care for King, 57, of Bloomington. The suit also names Abbott as a defendant.
It contends that Abbott "knew or should have known [before the procedure] that Casareto was exhibiting drug-seeking behavior and that she had become dependent upon narcotic pain medications." It also notes that Abbott officials knew that she had failed "on at least six different occasions" to properly handle patients' pain medication obtained from the hospital pharmacy.
King's attorney, Tony Nemo, called the lawsuit reflective of "a growing problem" that should draw closer scrutiny to drug diversion, or the theft of medications intended for patients.
"One of the things I know Mr. King is hoping is that this case may cause Twin Cities hospitals to reveal procedures and protocols to, if not prevent, at least minimize this problem in the future," he said.
The Casareto case and others involving medical staffers have prompted Minnesota hospitals to join with the Drug Enforcement Administration, local police and health regulators in recent months to improve security measures. The new coalition hopes to recommend tougher controls early next year. State regulators say drug pilfering by doctors and nurses isn't new -- but the latest cases come with a disturbing wrinkle, leaving some patients in excruciating pain as they are robbed of needed medications. In the past year, seven nurses and aides have been caught stealing narcotics from hospitals and nursing homes across Minnesota to feed their own habits or to sell drugs on the street.
Casareto's attorney, Brian Toder, said Wednesday that he believes the lawsuit is no more valid than the criminal charges, which did not result in a conviction. Once Casareto's three years of probation is over, the case will be expunged from her record.
Hospital spokeswoman Gloria O'Connell declined to comment on the suit, saying, "We can't talk about pending litigation."
The suit did not name the surgeon, Dr. Subbarao Inampudi, as a defendant because he "began the procedure with the reasonable assumption that [Casareto] would follow his orders and administer" the painkiller as he directed, Nemo said Wednesday.
According to the lawsuit, King said that his doctor told him he would not likely feel pain during the procedure, and when King's pain was obvious, Inampudi repeatedly ordered Casareto, who struggled to stay awake and was rocking back and forth, to "get back to her patient and figure out why the pain medication was not working."
The next 57 minutes of surgery were excruciating, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Hennepin County District Court that accuses the drug-addicted former nurse of skimming his narcotics, which left him "writhing in pain" during a medical procedure for kidney stones last year at a Minneapolis hospital.
The lawsuit filed by King, a Carver County sheriff's deputy, follows the same scenario laid out by prosecutors who charged Casareto, 34, in February with felony theft of a controlled substance for allegedly stealing the powerful painkiller.
Casareto, of Forest Lake, entered an Alford plea of guilty Sept. 1 to a fifth-degree controlled substance crime for possessing Fentanyl, a high-powered painkiller, and was sentenced to probation in connection with the Nov. 8 incident at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. The plea enabled Casareto to maintain her innocence while acknowledging ample evidence to convict her.
The suit, which seeks at least $50,000 in damages, alleges that she was "negligent and careless" in her care for King, 57, of Bloomington. The suit also names Abbott as a defendant.
It contends that Abbott "knew or should have known [before the procedure] that Casareto was exhibiting drug-seeking behavior and that she had become dependent upon narcotic pain medications." It also notes that Abbott officials knew that she had failed "on at least six different occasions" to properly handle patients' pain medication obtained from the hospital pharmacy.
King's attorney, Tony Nemo, called the lawsuit reflective of "a growing problem" that should draw closer scrutiny to drug diversion, or the theft of medications intended for patients.
"One of the things I know Mr. King is hoping is that this case may cause Twin Cities hospitals to reveal procedures and protocols to, if not prevent, at least minimize this problem in the future," he said.
The Casareto case and others involving medical staffers have prompted Minnesota hospitals to join with the Drug Enforcement Administration, local police and health regulators in recent months to improve security measures. The new coalition hopes to recommend tougher controls early next year. State regulators say drug pilfering by doctors and nurses isn't new -- but the latest cases come with a disturbing wrinkle, leaving some patients in excruciating pain as they are robbed of needed medications. In the past year, seven nurses and aides have been caught stealing narcotics from hospitals and nursing homes across Minnesota to feed their own habits or to sell drugs on the street.
Casareto's attorney, Brian Toder, said Wednesday that he believes the lawsuit is no more valid than the criminal charges, which did not result in a conviction. Once Casareto's three years of probation is over, the case will be expunged from her record.
Hospital spokeswoman Gloria O'Connell declined to comment on the suit, saying, "We can't talk about pending litigation."
The suit did not name the surgeon, Dr. Subbarao Inampudi, as a defendant because he "began the procedure with the reasonable assumption that [Casareto] would follow his orders and administer" the painkiller as he directed, Nemo said Wednesday.
According to the lawsuit, King said that his doctor told him he would not likely feel pain during the procedure, and when King's pain was obvious, Inampudi repeatedly ordered Casareto, who struggled to stay awake and was rocking back and forth, to "get back to her patient and figure out why the pain medication was not working."
2011年9月21日星期三
Maxims, aphorisms: true and false
We base much of our lives on scraps of wisdom known as maxims or aphorisms. Some of them have value; many are nonsense, and should be disregarded.
Today, let’s examine some of these pithy sayings.
“This, too, will pass.” That’s known as thekidney stone philosophy. It has some truth to it, in that most events – both good and bad – ultimately fade away. But not always. Ask anyone who has lost a child, or who has contracted AIDS.
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There’s no use being a damn fool about it.” W.C. Fields gave that advice, and I’ve followed it all my life.
Another of his utterances that I heeded for many years: “You can judge a man by what he believes. And I believe I’ll have another drink.”
“When one door closes, another will open.” That saying has sustained millions of people who have met misfortune. It occurs to me, however, that during an economic slump there seems to be fewer doors opening than there are in boom times.
“You’re only as sick as your secrets.” That little piece of rubbish is peddled by amateur therapists who want to peer into every cranny of a troubled person’s mind. Truth is, our secrets are what form much of our character. Without them, we risk turning into human ciphers.
“No pain, no gain.” I’m told such advice is valid for body-builders, who must tear down muscle tissue to allow it to rebuild into even a larger mass. And that hurts. But I don’t think pain or great stress is an automatic prerequisite for all other forms of improvement. Think of being taught how to dance, by an attractive partner. Any pain there?
“Use it or lose it.” What a load. Dear Abby often used that in her advice columns, trying to encourage people to resume romantic relationships after a bust-up. She implied that your erotic apparatus will fall off or dry up unless it’s kept on the firing line. Abby was wrong. Anyone who’s had to undergo celibacy for a time can testify that when the good times resume, the equipment is ready and waiting. And there’s seldom any rust on it.
“Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” – Helen Keller.
“If you ain’t busy living, you’re busy dying.”– Bob Dylan.
These examples of all-or-nothing philosophy ignore the fact that most people go along quite well at 30 to 50 mph. We don’t have to be busting a monumental gut or striving for the Olympics in order to enjoy life and find it meaningful. For every person who’d choose daring adventure, ten would opt for solid, predictable comfort.
“The measure of a man is what he does with power.” Quite true. Or how he treats waitresses.
“That which does not kill you makes you stronger.” The German nut job Nietzsche foisted that blob of horse puckey on the waiting world, and it has been gobbled up by millions. Except for people who were maimed while serving in Vietnam and Mideast wars, or survived Hiroshima and Nagasaki, or went through a few years of chemotherapy. Folks like that may not be dead, but they’re seldom stronger.
“Cynicism isn’t smarter, it’s only safer.” Marvelous. Right on target.
“Don’t look back. Someone may be gaining on you.” Pitcher Satchel Paige said that. Few ball players ever gained on him, however.
“There is time for everything.” So said Thomas Alva Edison, who was never a mother with six small children squalling for her attention.
“You got to have a dream. If you don’t have a dream, how you gonna have a dream come true?” Bloody Mary sang that lovely line from a great song in a superb musical, “South Pacific.” Words to live by, through thick and thin.
“Cheaters never prosper.” Hedge fund managers and mortgage brokers throughout the land double over with laughter each time someone breaks out that idealistic adage. The sad truth is that cheaters often have a leg up on all other contestants.
“Never say more than is necessary.” British playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) is the source of that quotation, which has been ignored by politicians, columnists and almost everyone else you can name, ever since.
“Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will.” A great deal of wisdom in that statement, but it can drive you crazy if you review some of the stupid moves you’ve freely made, especially after four martinis and Charlene’s fingers caressing your cheek.
Today, let’s examine some of these pithy sayings.
“This, too, will pass.” That’s known as the
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There’s no use being a damn fool about it.” W.C. Fields gave that advice, and I’ve followed it all my life.
Another of his utterances that I heeded for many years: “You can judge a man by what he believes. And I believe I’ll have another drink.”
“When one door closes, another will open.” That saying has sustained millions of people who have met misfortune. It occurs to me, however, that during an economic slump there seems to be fewer doors opening than there are in boom times.
“You’re only as sick as your secrets.” That little piece of rubbish is peddled by amateur therapists who want to peer into every cranny of a troubled person’s mind. Truth is, our secrets are what form much of our character. Without them, we risk turning into human ciphers.
“No pain, no gain.” I’m told such advice is valid for body-builders, who must tear down muscle tissue to allow it to rebuild into even a larger mass. And that hurts. But I don’t think pain or great stress is an automatic prerequisite for all other forms of improvement. Think of being taught how to dance, by an attractive partner. Any pain there?
“Use it or lose it.” What a load. Dear Abby often used that in her advice columns, trying to encourage people to resume romantic relationships after a bust-up. She implied that your erotic apparatus will fall off or dry up unless it’s kept on the firing line. Abby was wrong. Anyone who’s had to undergo celibacy for a time can testify that when the good times resume, the equipment is ready and waiting. And there’s seldom any rust on it.
“Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” – Helen Keller.
“If you ain’t busy living, you’re busy dying.”– Bob Dylan.
These examples of all-or-nothing philosophy ignore the fact that most people go along quite well at 30 to 50 mph. We don’t have to be busting a monumental gut or striving for the Olympics in order to enjoy life and find it meaningful. For every person who’d choose daring adventure, ten would opt for solid, predictable comfort.
“The measure of a man is what he does with power.” Quite true. Or how he treats waitresses.
“That which does not kill you makes you stronger.” The German nut job Nietzsche foisted that blob of horse puckey on the waiting world, and it has been gobbled up by millions. Except for people who were maimed while serving in Vietnam and Mideast wars, or survived Hiroshima and Nagasaki, or went through a few years of chemotherapy. Folks like that may not be dead, but they’re seldom stronger.
“Cynicism isn’t smarter, it’s only safer.” Marvelous. Right on target.
“Don’t look back. Someone may be gaining on you.” Pitcher Satchel Paige said that. Few ball players ever gained on him, however.
“There is time for everything.” So said Thomas Alva Edison, who was never a mother with six small children squalling for her attention.
“You got to have a dream. If you don’t have a dream, how you gonna have a dream come true?” Bloody Mary sang that lovely line from a great song in a superb musical, “South Pacific.” Words to live by, through thick and thin.
“Cheaters never prosper.” Hedge fund managers and mortgage brokers throughout the land double over with laughter each time someone breaks out that idealistic adage. The sad truth is that cheaters often have a leg up on all other contestants.
“Never say more than is necessary.” British playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) is the source of that quotation, which has been ignored by politicians, columnists and almost everyone else you can name, ever since.
“Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will.” A great deal of wisdom in that statement, but it can drive you crazy if you review some of the stupid moves you’ve freely made, especially after four martinis and Charlene’s fingers caressing your cheek.
2011年9月7日星期三
A Regional Leader for Urologic Services
Offering a wide variety of services for patients of all ages, the urology program at Memorial Hospital provides access to tertiary services previously unavailable in the community.
“We offer the full spectrum of urology services in York County, which is a huge advantage for referring physicians and their patients who no longer have to travel out of the community to receive the care they need,” says M. Azeem Bhatti, M.D., FRCSC, urologist at York Urology Specialists.
Memorial Hospital delivers all levels of urologic care, ranging from the basic to the most complex surgeries that may require extensive reconstructive work. Innovative treatment options provided through Memorial Hospital include minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery; percutaneous kidney stone removal; laser surgery using GreenLight XPS laser technology for treatment of enlarged prostate; and holmium laser therapy ureteroscopy for renal calculi.
“Because of these technological advances, we are able to offer our patients an outpatient option that allows them to return to their regular activities within days,” says Dr. Bhatti. “Diagnostic cystoscopies and pediatric diagnostic ultrasound are also available at the office.”
The availability of pediatric diagnostic ultrasound is enhancing convenience for area families. More children with urologic concerns, such as voiding dysfunction, are able to receive care at Memorial Hospital instead of having to travel outside of the area.
At Memorial Hospital, robotic surgery is used to treat a wide variety of urological conditions, including prostate, bladder, kidney and adrenal cancers. Procedures offered using the da Vinci® SiTM HD Surgical System include bladder removal with bowel reconstruction, radical prostatectomy, and radical or partial nephrectomy.
“Urology is one field that has really embraced robotic and laparoscopic surgery,” says Dr. Bhatti. “There have been many changes in the approaches used to treat different types of urologic cancers, and Memorial Hospital is committed to making this technology available to patients in the York area.”
Robotic surgery presents several benefits for both patients and physicians, as patients who undergo robotic surgery generally have shorter recovery times and reduced postoperative pain. The enhanced visualization and instrumentation of the da Vinci® SiTM HD Surgical System also allows for better patient outcomes.
“Recently, I treated a patient with an enlarged prostate utilizing the da Vinci,” says Dr. Bhatti. “This was his second prostate surgery, so it was more difficult due to the presence of scar tissue. After undergoing robotic surgery, he was back to regular activities within a week, and he also had a functional recovery without voiding disruption. In the past, he would have had to go out of the area to receive this advanced care; however, we were able to treat him at Memorial Hospital.”
In addition to robotic surgery, cryoablation is available for prostate cancer treatment, and Dr. Bhatti works closely with radiation oncologists to offer radiation therapy, if necessary.
“We offer the full spectrum of urology services in York County, which is a huge advantage for referring physicians and their patients who no longer have to travel out of the community to receive the care they need,” says M. Azeem Bhatti, M.D., FRCSC, urologist at York Urology Specialists.
Memorial Hospital delivers all levels of urologic care, ranging from the basic to the most complex surgeries that may require extensive reconstructive work. Innovative treatment options provided through Memorial Hospital include minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery; percutaneous kidney stone removal; laser surgery using GreenLight XPS laser technology for treatment of enlarged prostate; and holmium laser therapy ureteroscopy for renal calculi.
“Because of these technological advances, we are able to offer our patients an outpatient option that allows them to return to their regular activities within days,” says Dr. Bhatti. “Diagnostic cystoscopies and pediatric diagnostic ultrasound are also available at the office.”
The availability of pediatric diagnostic ultrasound is enhancing convenience for area families. More children with urologic concerns, such as voiding dysfunction, are able to receive care at Memorial Hospital instead of having to travel outside of the area.
At Memorial Hospital, robotic surgery is used to treat a wide variety of urological conditions, including prostate, bladder, kidney and adrenal cancers. Procedures offered using the da Vinci® SiTM HD Surgical System include bladder removal with bowel reconstruction, radical prostatectomy, and radical or partial nephrectomy.
“Urology is one field that has really embraced robotic and laparoscopic surgery,” says Dr. Bhatti. “There have been many changes in the approaches used to treat different types of urologic cancers, and Memorial Hospital is committed to making this technology available to patients in the York area.”
Robotic surgery presents several benefits for both patients and physicians, as patients who undergo robotic surgery generally have shorter recovery times and reduced postoperative pain. The enhanced visualization and instrumentation of the da Vinci® SiTM HD Surgical System also allows for better patient outcomes.
“Recently, I treated a patient with an enlarged prostate utilizing the da Vinci,” says Dr. Bhatti. “This was his second prostate surgery, so it was more difficult due to the presence of scar tissue. After undergoing robotic surgery, he was back to regular activities within a week, and he also had a functional recovery without voiding disruption. In the past, he would have had to go out of the area to receive this advanced care; however, we were able to treat him at Memorial Hospital.”
In addition to robotic surgery, cryoablation is available for prostate cancer treatment, and Dr. Bhatti works closely with radiation oncologists to offer radiation therapy, if necessary.
2011年5月22日星期日
BMW 328 Hommage Concept Debuts at Villa d’Este 2011
The BMW 328 is considered the most successful and best-looking sports car of the 1930s. The BMW 328’s success was the result of its design through the use of systematic lightweight construction, aerodynamic lines, opti-mum engine types and outstanding suspension technology. These historical facts have laid the foundation stone for a new vehicle concept following its 75th birthday.
The festivities started near Lake Como at the Mille Miglia. There, the main focus was on the fascination of the BMW 328 racing car. To this day, the award-winning vehicle BMW 328 Touring Coupé still holds the record for the highest average speed on the Mille Miglia circuit and, in 2010, was again able to win the historic revival of the race.
Yesterday at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the two-seater’s functional aesthetics will be the focus of attention. In this area of conflict between tradition and modernity, BMW is paying tribute to the BMW 328 on the occasion of its anniversary with a special model – the BMW 328 Hommage.
Based on the Vision Connected Drive Concept revealed in Geneva, the 328 Hommage is a modern interpretation of the celebrating classic sports car from the 1930s. The looks of the vehicle combine the distinctive diagonal carbon fiber weave, the 328 Hommage focuses on lightweight construction through carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). The result is a gross vehicle weight of only 780 kilograms.
Fine leather, matt and high-gloss black polished alu-minium as well as CFRP make up the interior. The vertically positioned double kidney grille imitates the slim, vertical kidney design of the early BMW models. In those days, the BMW 328 was one of the first BMWs to feature it, after which it became further established with later BMW models.
The festivities started near Lake Como at the Mille Miglia. There, the main focus was on the fascination of the BMW 328 racing car. To this day, the award-winning vehicle BMW 328 Touring Coupé still holds the record for the highest average speed on the Mille Miglia circuit and, in 2010, was again able to win the historic revival of the race.
Yesterday at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the two-seater’s functional aesthetics will be the focus of attention. In this area of conflict between tradition and modernity, BMW is paying tribute to the BMW 328 on the occasion of its anniversary with a special model – the BMW 328 Hommage.
Based on the Vision Connected Drive Concept revealed in Geneva, the 328 Hommage is a modern interpretation of the celebrating classic sports car from the 1930s. The looks of the vehicle combine the distinctive diagonal carbon fiber weave, the 328 Hommage focuses on lightweight construction through carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). The result is a gross vehicle weight of only 780 kilograms.
Fine leather, matt and high-gloss black polished alu-minium as well as CFRP make up the interior. The vertically positioned double kidney grille imitates the slim, vertical kidney design of the early BMW models. In those days, the BMW 328 was one of the first BMWs to feature it, after which it became further established with later BMW models.
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