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Memorial Hermann Report

Vol.
1, No. 3
May/June 2005
Welcome
to Memorial Hermann’s bi-monthly e-bulletin, your source
for news briefs to keep your audience informed about important
healthcare topics and trends.
Mental Health:
Kids express feelings with toys
Young children can't always tell you what bothers them, but they can act out emotions and family issues using puppets and stuffed animals. Registered play therapists can help kids work through difficult problems, but finding an expert in childhood mental health can be difficult. More...
Cardiology:
Saving legs from amputation
Patients with diabetes or vascular disease can develop sores that won't heal on their feet and legs because of poor circulation. Opening blocked, peripheral arteries via minimally invasive angioplasty restores blood flow, speeds healing and helps get patients back on their feet. More...
Surgical Webcast:
Preventing aortic rupture
Watch a minimally invasive method for repairing a ballooned aorta in the abdomen or chest. View an endovascular aortic aneurysm repair live on May 25. More...
Genetics:
Researchers target corneal dystrophy
Ophthalmologists at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston search for genes that cause a painful, potentially blinding visual disorder. More...
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