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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.

Hurricane relief:
Physicians plug in to “super ambulance”
In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, three high-tech ambulances hit the road to treat patients in devastated areas. Researchers at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston incorporated telemedicine and other cutting-edge technologies so ER physicians can direct emergency medical technicians in the field. More...

One year later:
Shark-bite hero fishes again
In August 2004, Aaron Perez nearly lost his right arm. A shark attacked him as he fished off the Texas gulf coast. Now, the 12-year-old plays piano, violin and basketball, and those sharks had better watch out. More...

Prostate cancer:
Quicker recovery through robotics
Many of the 180,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer this year will undergo surgery to remove the gland. New minimally invasive robotic procedures can mean less time in the hospital and a quicker return to normal activities. More...

Breast cancer:
Targeted radiation may prevent mastectomies
Traditional external-beam radiation used to treat breast cancer requires multiple trips to a healthcare center over five to six weeks. A newer form of high-dose, internal radiation, however, cuts the treatment time down to five days and can help preserve breast tissue. More...

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