Robotic arms help put more surgical options on the table

Lilly Mondragon needed a hysterectomy, but when her gynecologist tried a laparoscopic approach, it turned out the fibroid tumor and the uterus were too large for that method to work. In the past, Dr. Debbie Vigil would have been left with one option: to make a large abdominal incision. It isn't ... »Story,

Science fare for Nov. 21, 2009

| The New Mexican Upcoming Science, Nature and technology programs on KNME Public Television "Okie Noodling II" 7 p.m. today For hundreds of years, thrill-seeking fishermen in the South have been diving into murky creeks, rivers and lakes in search of ... »Story,

Food inspections Nov. 21, 2009

| The New Mexican For the period ending Oct. 13. Call the New Mexico Environment Department at 505-827-1840 to file a complaint. PAISANO, 5984 Airport Road. Cited for high-risk violation for lack of paper towels for hand sink (corrected). PAISANO MEAT MARKE ... »Story,

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