Aneurysm
Rudy Boesch: Still Living Life to the Fullest as a ``Survivor'' in More Ways Than One
Published in Managed Care Weekly Digest, June 18th, 2007
Seven years ago, Rudy Boesch was the oldest participant in the popular reality television series "Survivor," competing with people less than half his age for nearly six grueling weeks on the island of Borneo. Today, at age 79, Rudy is a survivor in another way; having a serious medical condition called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). This life-threatening condition is a weakness in the wall of the aorta and exists in an estimated two million Americans. AAA rupture usually occurs without any prior symptoms. Fortunately, Rudy found out about his condition before it was too late.
"I went to a chiropractor because of a back injury from lifting weights and they took an...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Managed Care Weekly Digest
More Articles from Managed Care Weekly Digest
- Angiotensins
Diabetic Beneficiaries Receive Extra Push to Stay Healthy - Cerebral Palsy
Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare Awards Grant to United Cerebral Palsy - Health Insurance
Congressman John Dingell and SEIU Host Town Hall Meeting Children's Healthcare - Health Insurance
Health Insurer Cost Curbs Take Major Step in Legislature - Health Insurance
Mercy Health Plans Selects eHealthInsurance to Expand Individual and Family Offerings - Health Maintenance Organizations
CAM-Oriented Primary Care Providers Result in Cost Savings, High Patient Satisfaction, Study Suggests - More from this issue of Managed Care Weekly Digest
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
