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Cancer center in Orange County offers lifeline to Vietnamese Americans
A Fountain Valley community organization is providing care and support for Vietnamese Americans who are battling cancer, especially those who may be afraid of a possible stigma of being “imperfect.”. The Vietnamese American Cancer Foundation, which was founded in 1998, provides groceries, cancer treatment information and peer-to-peer support groups...
Warmer than normal this week
Highs topped out at 103 on Mother's Day, and we expect similar numbers most of the week. The Jet Stream has moved to the North allowing warmer temps to move in. A weak low pressure system off the coast will move through tomorrow and Wednesday will reduce temperatures by a few degrees, but we will still see above average temps.
One-Year Results of the DETOUR2 Trial published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS)
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2024-- Endologix LLC, a privately held, global medical device company dedicated to providing disruptive therapies for the interventional treatment of vascular disease, has announced the online publication of the one-year results of the DETOUR2 Trial in the Journal of Vascular Surgery ( JVS 1 ). The study demonstrated that the DETOUR System offers a viable endovascular option for patients with long segment, complex superficial femoral artery (SFA) disease. Percutaneous Transmural Arterial Bypass (PTAB) with the DETOUR System offers a novel approach to bypass the SFA using the vein as a conduit. The study highlighted low rates of complications, deep venous thrombosis (DVT), and clinically-driven target lesion revascularization (CD-TLR), and excellent one-year primary patency. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240513086302/en/ DETOUR™ System Infographics. (Photo: Business Wire)
Dana Point Film Festival Draws Record Attendance, Showcases Ocean-Centric Themes
In its second year, The Endless Summer + Dana Point Film Festival enjoyed record attendance as films featuring nature and ocean-centric themes premiered on the big screen. From May 2-5, multiple feature films and shorts focused on marine life, surfing, and oceanic conservation were shown. The event saw approximately 5,000...
SMWD’s Largest Recycled Water Reservoir Nears Capacity
While people all over the world celebrated the Star Wars franchise on Saturday, May 4, the Santa Margarita Water District did so by hosting South Orange County families at its annual Water Festival. SMWD staff donned “Water Jedi” shirts, Stormtroopers roamed the headquarters Saturday morning. and children participated in various...
Rancho Cielo provided $1 million in federal funding for Culinary School expansion
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Staff at Rancho Cielo Youth Campus were awarded $1 million in federal funding to beef up its Culinary School program. A check was presented on Friday by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren. The money comes from the Community Project Funding program requested by Lofgren. Staff at Rancho Cielo...
Florida Man Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Orange County Planned Parenthood Firebombing
A nefarious plot to target a Planned Parenthood clinic with a homegrown explosive has culminated in a stiff federal prison sentence for a Florida man, court records show. Xavier Batten, 21, hailing from Brooksville, was slapped with a 42-month prison sentence for aiding Orange County assailants in the March 2022 firebombing, the U.S. Attorney’s Office conferred on Monday.
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