Tucson's SynCardia arranges $19M infusion

Tucson-based artificial heart maker SynCardia Systems Inc. has raised $19 million in new, long-term growth capital from investors including a major health-care investment fund.

Tai chi after stroke aids balance, UA study finds

The ancient Chinese martial art tai chi may reduce falls among adult stroke survivors, researchers at the University of Arizona have found.

Tai chi after stroke aids balance, UA study finds

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Tai chi after stroke aids balance, UA study finds

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Carondelet to open clinic in Sahuarita

The Carondelet Health Network is planning to build a multimillion-dollar primary care clinic in Sahuarita.

Law & Order Briefs

Mail carrier impaled in Pinal County wreck

Tucson businessmen visit Sonora to showcase products for Mexico

Workers at CAID Industries Inc., 2275 E. Ganley Road, build a vessel to use in mining. CAID, which makes medical equipment and works with metals, is interested in exporting to Mexico. "If Sonora needs technical services, we can fill a large void," said Juan Cardenas, CAID's vice president.

Tucson businessmen visit Sonora to showcase products for Mexico

Ismael Contreras adjusts a milling machine before Martha Sanchez makes a zeon light mounting ring adapter at Lindel Engineering.

Tucson businessmen visit Sonora to showcase products for Mexico

CNC programmer machinist Tim O'Moore operates a vertical milling machine at AGM Container Controls Inc. at 3526 E. Fort Lowell Road.

Tucson businessmen visit Sonora to showcase products for Mexico

This manifold is an example of the work done at Lindel Engineering, where new parts are made for medical, optical, dental, defense and aerospace machines or assemblies.

Tucson businessmen visit Sonora to showcase products for Mexico

Lindel Engineering would like to double the size of its Tucson company over the next five years.

The ghosts of Halloween past

Rita Brennan, left, and Sharon DeCoste X-ray candy brought in by trick or treaters to the Jordan Hospital in Plymouth, Mass., Oct.1, 1982. The hospital offered free X-rays of Halloween candy to area residents concerned about the safety of the candy. (AP Photo)

New Alzheimer's center to open in Tucson this fall

A multimillion-dollar specialty care center for people with Alzheimer’s disease is scheduled to open in Tucson this fall, and another center is in the works.

Health Briefs

Lecture will focus on joint resurfacing

Battle at Miracle Valley

House liberals appear ready to accept compromise health-care bill

WASHINGTON — They may not like it, but many House liberals look ready to accept a compromise health-care bill, putting Democratic leaders well on the way to delivering on President Obama's call for overhaul.