Aneurysms!

Here's some more articles that I came across tonight, in case you're interested.

Doctors Try New Device to Block Aneurysms

"A device that resembles a child's finger trap toy is being used to treat a type of heart aneurysm that often grows without any symptoms until it bursts, usually with fatal consequences.
The Food and Drug Administration in March approved the stent, and the University of Pennsylvania has now begun FDA-required training for surgeons nationwide on how to use it. A flexible tube that comes in a range of lengths and diameters, it can be used for a specific kind of aneurysm that pops out from the aorta the body's main artery. "

Wow! That would be great. If you want to scare someone in an ambulance then show signs of AAA (abdominal aortic aneurysm).

Fake blood hope for transfusions

'"Fake blood" molecules could revolutionise transfusions, doctors behind the research claim.'

That would be nice.

US to require flu shots for nursing home patients

"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. nursing homes must vaccinate all their patients against the flu and pneumonia starting this fall or risk being kicked out of the Medicare and Medicaid programs under a new plan made public on Friday."

As always, thanks for reading.