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Early Detection Of Pancreatic Cancer: Medicine's Next Big Thing?
Early Detection Of Pancreatic Cancer: Medicine's Next Big Thing?
Pancreatic Cancer: According to the Mayo Clinic, pancreatic cancer (pancreatic carcinoma) forms in the tissues of the pancreas, which is an organ located right behind the lower section of the stomach.More >>
Botox For Parkinson's
Botox For Parkinson's
"Botox" is the brand name for a toxin produced by bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. As the last part of that term suggests, the toxin can cause botulism - a condition that is known to lead to badMore >>
Accurate Home Glaucoma Test approved by FDA
Accurate Home Glaucoma Test approved by FDA
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2.3 million Americans are affected by glaucoma in the U.S. and an additional 2 million don't know they have the disease. Glaucoma is the leading causeMore >>
Scarless Thyroid Surgery
Scarless Thyroid Surgery
Thyroid Gland: The thyroid gland is found in the front part of the neck, right below the larynx (also called the voice box). It is a two inch gland with two lobes, each located on a different side ofMore >>
Smart Toe For Hammer Toes
Smart Toe For Hammer Toes
Hammertoe is a condition where the smaller toes of the foot become bent like a claw and can leave permanent damage. There are three main causes of hammertoe. The deformity can be inherited, a result ofMore >>
Beating Heart Surgery
Beating Heart Surgery
Beating-heart surgery is a way to perform surgery without stopping the heart. During operation, the heart continues to beat and circulate blood. Also called off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery, beating-heartMore >>
Reconstructing ACL's In Kids
Reconstructing ACL's In Kids
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of four major ligaments in the knee and the most common ligament that gets injured. Sudden changes of direction or landing in a certain way can cause a tear in the ACL.More >>
Cancer Killer: Saving Faces - Saving Lives
Cancer Killer: Saving Faces - Saving Lives
Lymphangioma is a mass that commonly occurs in the head and neck area. It's classified as a birth defect and is also known as cystic hygroma. The facts are simple : 90% of all lymphangioma cases occur in children less than 2 years of age and develop while in the womb.More >>
Saving Derek From Paralysis
Saving Derek From Paralysis
Bone marrow is the soft, fatty tissue found inside of bones, which contain stem cells. A bone marrow transplant is a procedure in which healthy bone marrow stem cells are injected into a patient in order to replace bone marrow that has become dysfunctional or has been destroyed by chemotherapy or radiation.More >>
Back Surgery Preserving Male Fertility
Back Surgery Preserving Male Fertility
The two most common problems people have with the cervical spine are disk herniation and stenosis, a narrowing of the spine causing pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.More >>
Mistake-Proof Hip Replacement
Mistake-Proof Hip Replacement
According to bonesmart.org, a "total hip replacement" involves the complete replacement of an arthritic hip joint that had been wearing away at bearing surfaces and causing the victim considerable pain.More >>
Robots Rebuilding Bladders
Robots Rebuilding Bladders
Background: Bladder cancer is a cancerous tumor in the bladder. It is not clear what causes bladder cancer, but smoking is a huge risk factor. Bladder cancer is also linked with aging and gender. AlmostMore >>

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Phoenix officer remembered for his dedication
Phoenix officer remembered for his dedication
Phoenix police officers, family and friends are gathering Saturday to remember an officer who was killed last weekend while on duty.More >>
Phoenix police officers, family and friends are gathering Saturday to remember an officer who was killed last weekend while on duty.More >>
Fatal crash causes delays along I-17
Fatal crash causes delays along I-17
A portion of Interstate 17 is closed due to a fatal collision, prompting Arizona transportation officials to warn holiday travelers of delays.More >>
A portion of Interstate 17 is closed due to a fatal collision, prompting Arizona transportation officials to warn holiday travelers of delays.More >>
Giffords, husband to give Bard commencement speech
Giffords, husband to give Bard commencement speech
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona and her husband, retired astronaut Mark Kelly, are giving the commencement address at Bard College in the Hudson Valley.More >>
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona and her husband, retired astronaut Mark Kelly, are giving the commencement address at Bard College in the Hudson Valley.More >>
Dispute simmers over road to Grand Canyon Skywalk
Dispute simmers over road to Grand Canyon Skywalk
On one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year, some travelers looking to get to the Grand Canyon's glass-bottom Skywalk will have to pay an extra fee to cross through a private ranch.More >>
On one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year, some travelers looking to get to the Grand Canyon's glass-bottom Skywalk will have to pay an extra fee to cross through a private ranch.More >>
Family, friends mourn fallen Phoenix firefighter
Family, friends mourn fallen Phoenix firefighter
Firefighters from as far away as Canada were among those who gathered in Arizona to honor fallen Phoenix firefighter Bradley Harper.More >>
Firefighters from as far away as Canada were among those who gathered in Arizona to honor fallen Phoenix firefighter Bradley Harper.More >>
Feds propose changes in land transfer process
Feds propose changes in land transfer process
The federal government is proposing changes to the process used to transfer land into trust for American Indian tribes.More >>
The federal government is proposing changes to the process used to transfer land into trust for American Indian tribes.More >>
Yuma brothers wanted on sex, drug charges arrested
Yuma brothers wanted on sex, drug charges arrested
Federal authorities say two Yuma brothers wanted on sex and drug charges have been arrested in Mexico and are awaiting extradition to Arizona.More >>
Federal authorities say two Yuma brothers wanted on sex and drug charges have been arrested in Mexico and are awaiting extradition to Arizona.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Arizona news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Arizona news from The Associated Press
Attorneys plan to appeal a federal judge's ruling that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically racially profiled Latinos. The decision yesterday marks the first finding by a court that...More >>
Feds hire youth for public lands work in NM, Ariz.
Feds hire youth for public lands work in NM, Ariz.
Arizona and New Mexico are among the states that will receive federal grants to hire young people to help with conservation projects on public lands.More >>
Arizona and New Mexico are among the states that will receive federal grants to hire young people to help with conservation projects on public lands.More >>
Police on patrol on Colorado River over weekend
Police on patrol on Colorado River over weekend
Law enforcement officers from federal, state, county and local agencies from northwestern Arizona and southeastern Nevada are out in force on the Colorado River for the Memorial Day weekend.More >>
Law enforcement officers from federal, state, county and local agencies from northwestern Arizona and southeastern Nevada are out in force on the Colorado River for the Memorial Day weekend.More >>

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Illegal shooting sparks small Southern CA wildfire
Illegal shooting sparks small Southern CA wildfire
Fire investigators say illegal shooting was the cause of a small wildfire in Riverside County.More >>
Fire investigators say illegal shooting was the cause of a small wildfire in Riverside County.More >>
Boy, 13, drowns in Northern CA canal
Boy, 13, drowns in Northern CA canal
A 13-year-old boy has drowned after ending up in a Northern California canal filled with swift-moving water.More >>
A 13-year-old boy has drowned after ending up in a Northern California canal filled with swift-moving water.More >>
Sports Minute: Here is the latest California sports news from The Associated Press
Sports Minute: Here is the latest California sports news from The Associated Press
Angel Pagan hit an inside-the-park home run in the bottom of the 10th inning, giving the San Francisco Giants a 6-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Troy Tulowitzki led off the 10th with his 10th home run to put the...More >>
This Hour: Latest California news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest California news, sports, business and entertainment
Officials at Pacific Gas & Electric say customers will not be paying the massive fines being sought by state regulators in the deadly 2010 pipeline explosion in San Bruno, but that PG&E's shareholders will bear...More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest California news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest California news from The Associated Press
Authorities say a 23-year-old student from Portugal killed in a car crash was enrolled in a program at the Golf Academy of America in Carlsbad. U-T San Diego reports Joao Rocadas, who had just finished a round of golf, was...More >>
Coalinga dentist gets probation in death of son
Coalinga dentist gets probation in death of son
A Coalinga dentist will be on probation for five years after pleading no contest to charges in connection with the death of his son who died in one of his dental chairs during tooth extraction surgery.More >>
A Coalinga dentist will be on probation for five years after pleading no contest to charges in connection with the death of his son who died in one of his dental chairs during tooth extraction surgery.More >>
AT&T Park concession workers on 1-day strike
AT&T Park concession workers on 1-day strike
Hundreds of concession workers at AT&T Park walked off the job Saturday in a one-day strike against the food and beverage subcontractor they work for at the ballpark.More >>
Hundreds of concession workers at AT&T Park walked off the job Saturday in a one-day strike against the food and beverage subcontractor they work for at the ballpark.More >>
PG&E says shareholders will bear cost of penalties
PG&E says shareholders will bear cost of penalties
Officials at Pacific Gas & Electric say customers will not be paying the massive fines being sought by state regulators, but that PG&E's shareholders will bear that cost.More >>
Officials at Pacific Gas & Electric say customers will not be paying the massive fines being sought by state regulators, but that PG&E's shareholders will bear that cost.More >>
Suspect claims slain doctor botched his surgery
Suspect claims slain doctor botched his surgery
A 75-year-old man accused of gunning down an Orange County doctor says in a jailhouse interview that he was angry about a botched surgery that he claims the victim performed.More >>
A 75-year-old man accused of gunning down an Orange County doctor says in a jailhouse interview that he was angry about a botched surgery that he claims the victim performed.More >>
Boat washes ashore carrying nearly a ton of drugs
Boat washes ashore carrying nearly a ton of drugs
Border protection officials say two men have been arrested after a boat packed with nearly a ton of drugs washed ashore in Manhattan Beach.More >>
Border protection officials say two men have been arrested after a boat packed with nearly a ton of drugs washed ashore in Manhattan Beach.More >>

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Search for pilot in deadly NY Angel Flight ongoing
Search for pilot in deadly NY Angel Flight ongoing
The crash of a volunteer Angel Flight in upstate New York that killed at least two people is under investigation, and the search for the missing pilot is ongoing, authorities said.More >>
The search for the pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing at least two people, ended unsuccessfully Saturday, a town official said.More >>
San Antonio flooding kills 2; 200-plus rescued
San Antonio flooding kills 2; 200-plus rescued
A woman has been killed in flooding in the San Antonio area.More >>
Torrential rains swamped San Antonio with flash floods on Saturday, leaving at least two people dead as emergency workers rushed to rescue more than 200 residents stranded in cars and homes.More >>
Ore. teen accused of planning to attack school
Ore. teen accused of planning to attack school
An Oregon high school student is being charged with attempted murder after the authorities say he planned to attack his high school with bombs.More >>
An Oregon teenager intended to blow up his school in a plot "forged and inspired by the model of the Columbine shootings" and he will be charged with attempted aggravated murder, a prosecutor said late Saturday.More >>
NTSB: Bridge collapse in Wash. is wake-up call
NTSB: Bridge collapse in Wash. is wake-up call
Washington state officials are scrambling to find a temporary fix for a bridge that collapsed on an important interstate highway and, incredibly, left just three motorists with injuries. Whatever the solution, it...More >>
The chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board said Saturday the bridge collapse in Washington state is a wake-up call for the nation.More >>
Tornado victims include animal lover, man in truck
Tornado victims include animal lover, man in truck
One was an animal lover. Another loved the spotlight. Another was nicknamed "The Wall" because of the force he brought to the soccer field.More >>
One was an animal lover. Another loved the spotlight. Another was nicknamed "The Wall" because of the force he brought to the soccer field.More >>
Mo. highway buckles after rail cars hit overpass
Mo. highway buckles after rail cars hit overpass
The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the cause of a cargo train collision that partially collapsed a highway overpass Saturday in southeast Missouri, injuring seven people.More >>
A highway overpass in southeast Missouri collapsed early Saturday when rail cars slammed into one of the bridge's pillars after a cargo train collision, authorities said. Seven people were injured, though none seriously.More >>
Graduates in tornado-raked Okla. town vow to stay
Graduates in tornado-raked Okla. town vow to stay
Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were born, but as new graduates donned caps and gowns to say goodbye to their high schools Saturday, they vowed they wouldn't say goodbye to Moore.More >>
Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were born, but as new graduates donned caps and gowns to say goodbye to their high schools Saturday, they vowed they wouldn't say goodbye to Moore.More >>
Giffords, husband address graduates at Bard
Giffords, husband address graduates at Bard
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords says the futures of today's college graduates "shines bright."More >>
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords urged a group of newly minted college graduates on Saturday to change the world - starting tomorrow.More >>
Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapse
Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapse
Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound.More >>
Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound.More >>
Museum starts night tours of signs from Vegas past
Museum starts night tours of signs from Vegas past
The junked signs that attracted throngs to old Las Vegas have for years gathered dust in a neon boneyard just a few miles from the sleek mega-casinos on the Strip.More >>
The junked signs that attracted throngs to old Las Vegas have for years gathered dust in a neon boneyard just a few miles from the sleek mega-casinos on the Strip.More >>

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Kaitlyn Hunt Refuses Plea Deal: Gay Teen Charged Over Underage Relationship
Kaitlyn Hunt Refuses Plea Deal: Gay Teen Charged Over Underage Relationship
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Kaitlyn Hunt, an 18-year-old Florida high school student charged over a same-sex relationship with an underage classmate, refused to accept a plea deal Friday, CBS affiliate WPEC reports.More >>
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Border Patrol agent dies trying to save woman from drowning
Border Patrol agent dies trying to save woman from drowning
EL CENTRO, Calif. (13 On Your Side) – A U.S. Border Patrol agent from the El Centro sector died at a Hawaiian waterfall during a family vacation while trying to save a woman from drowning. Customs andMore >>
A Border Patrol agent from El Centro died while trying to save a woman from drowning while on a family vacation in Hawaii.More >>
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Utah Mom Makes Bully Daughter Wear Thrift Store Clothes After Teasing Another Student
Utah Mom Makes Bully Daughter Wear Thrift Store Clothes After Teasing Another Student
(HUFFINGTON POST) - A Utah mother decided to use thrift store clothes to teach a lesson to her daughter, who had been relentlessly bullying another student because of how she dressed. Ally, whose lastMore >>
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Search for pilot in deadly NY Angel Flight ongoing
Search for pilot in deadly NY Angel Flight ongoing
The crash of a volunteer Angel Flight in upstate New York that killed at least two people is under investigation, and the search for the missing pilot is ongoing, authorities said.More >>
The search for the pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing at least two people, ended unsuccessfully Saturday, a town official said.More >>
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Winterhaven Family seeks justice for loved one's murder
Winterhaven Family seeks justice for loved one's murder
Yuma, AZ- "It's a lot of heart ache and a lot of grieving," said Joseph Montaldo. Joseph says the death of his younger brother angel has been very difficult for him and his family. "My brother wasMore >>
Yuma, AZ- "It's a lot of heart ache and a lot of grieving," said Joseph Montaldo.More >>
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Border Patrol agents rescue four illegal immigrants in the desert
Border Patrol agents rescue four illegal immigrants in the desert
OCOTILLO, Calif. – Border Patrol agents teamed up with other law enforcement agencies to rescue four illegal immigrants who got lost, one of whom was dehydrated and in need of medical help. The four men—whoMore >>
Border Patrol agents teamed up with other law enforcement agencies to rescue four illegal immigrants who got lost, one of whom was dehydrated and in need of medical help.More >>
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Gun Control PSAs by Moms Demand Action are striking and powerful
Gun Control PSAs by Moms Demand Action are striking and powerful
(HUFFINGTON POST) - A striking new series of PSAs produced by the organization Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America seeks to illustrate what the organization's founder calls "the absurdity of ourMore >>
A striking new series of PSAs produced by the organization Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America seeks to illustrate what the organization's founder calls "the absurdity of our country's current lax laws and weak regulation of guns."More >>
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Phone app that issues violent criminal alerts launched by local Sheriff’s
Phone app that issues violent criminal alerts launched by local Sheriff’s
EL CENTRO, CA (13 On Your Side) - If you don't think of your smart phone as a crime fighting tool - think again. A new phone app that alerts victims about violent criminals is being used by the ImperialMore >>
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Yuma Hospital staff undergo aviation-based training
Yuma Hospital staff undergo aviation-based training
YUMA, AZ - Medical staff at Yuma Regional Medical Center received military training Friday. Operating room and cardiac care teams participated in a two-day program where they learned how to implement communicationMore >>
YUMA, AZ - Medical staff at Yuma Regional Medical Center received military training Friday. Operating room and cardiac care teams participated in a two-day program where they learned how to implement communication skills used by the U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and nuclear facilities.More >>
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Community helps man with deadly heart disease
Community helps man with deadly heart disease
YUMA, AZ - Many of you may have heard of the "Heart of Cisco." Cisco is a young man who suffers from an enlarged heart and soon may be in need a transplant. But like so many people across this country,More >>
YUMA, AZ - Many of you may have heard of the "Heart of Cisco." Cisco is a young man who suffers from an enlarged heart and soon may be in need a transplant.More >>
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Wait list in San Luis for flu shot, 2-week old baby catches flu
Wait list in San Luis for flu shot, 2-week old baby catches flu
YUMA, AZ - Dr. Calabrese says today he treated one of the youngest patients he's ever treated for the flu, a 2-week old infant. Doctors say babies and the elderly are the most vulnerable to this deadly flu virus.More >>
YUMA, AZ - Dr. Calabrese says today he treated one of the youngest patients he's ever treated for the flu, a 2-week old infant. Doctors say babies and the elderly are the most vulnerable to this deadly flu virus.More >>
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Half of fire department calls flu-related
Half of fire department calls flu-related
San Luis firefighter Luis Cebrero's tells KSWT News 13 they've responded to at least 12 calls for emergency this past weekend alone.
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San Luis firefighter Luis Cebrero's tells KSWT News 13 they've responded to at least 12 calls for emergency this past weekend alone.
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Hospital tells people with flu symptoms to not visit patients
Hospital tells people with flu symptoms to not visit patients
YUMA, AZ - Dr. Bernstein compares this year's strand of the flu virus to the deadly H1N1 flu virus that killed 12,000 people in 2009.
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YUMA, AZ - Dr. Bernstein compares this year's strand of the flu virus to the deadly H1N1 flu virus that killed 12,000 people in 2009.More >>
Horse therapy for neglected children helps reunite father & son
Horse therapy for neglected children helps reunite father & son
SEELEY - For six long months, Julio Ocegueda Sr. says that he did not see his son or have any contact with him. A judge revoked his custody, ordering Julio Jr. to stay with another relative. Today, OceguedaMore >>
SEELEY - For six long months, Julio Ocegueda Sr. says that he did not see his son or have any contact with him. A judge revoked his custody, ordering Julio Jr. to stay with another relative. Today, OceguedaMore >>
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2,600 CA Medi-Cal cards incorrectly sent, small chance of fraud
2,600 CA Medi-Cal cards incorrectly sent, small chance of fraud
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -The Department of Health Care Services says the cards, which included names and birthdates, were for children in the Healthy Families insurance program who will be switched to Medi-Cal next month.More >>
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -The Department of Health Care Services says the cards, which included names and birthdates, were for children in the Healthy Families insurance program who will be switched to Medi-Cal next month.More >>
Dozens of People Sprayed by Crop Duster in Yuma
Dozens of People Sprayed by Crop Duster in Yuma
YUMA - KSWT News 13 has learned a crop duster has sprayed about three dozen people working in a west Yuma field. It happened this evening at Avenue G and West County 12th Street. Rural Metro Fire DepartmentMore >>
KSWT News 13 has learned a crop duster has sprayed about three dozen people working in a west Yuma field. At least 10 people were taken to the hospital; two with serious injuries.More >>
Sunset community health center to get new mobile unit
Sunset community health center to get new mobile unit
Yuma--Sunset Community Health Center will soon have a pediatric mobile unit to provide care for uninsured school children. The clinic has been awarded nearly half a million dollars through the AffordableMore >>
Sunset Community Health Center will soon have a pediatric mobile unit to provide care for uninsured school children.More >>
Phoenix hospital accused of forcing leukemia girl to stay
Phoenix hospital accused of forcing leukemia girl to stay
Los Algodones, Mexico--In an exclusive interview with KSWT News 13, Norma Bracamontes lashes out at the phoenix hospital accusing them of refusing to release Emily because she did not have health insurance.More >>
In an exclusive interview with KSWT News 13, Norma Bracamontes lashes out at the Phoenix hospital accusing them of refusing to release Emily because she did not have health insurance.More >>

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