LSU Health New Orleans has some promising news for those who suffer from chronic knee pain. Matt Doyle has more.
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Eyes across the Bayou State continue to monitor the impact of Gordon. Kevin Barnhart speaks to the National Weather Service in Jackson Mississippi with more.
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This week marks twelve years since Clint Nelson left a party in Bossier Parish on the evening of September 1, 2006, and hasn’t been seen since. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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LSU Health New Orleans is joining an international study that’s showing positive results in the search for alternatives to knee replacement for those who suffer chronic pain. They’re the first US based organization to join the study. Associate Professor Vinod Dasa says the CartiHeal system cores out the arthritic regions of the knee, and then begins the process of regrowth.
But it’s early on in the process, so the treatment is not yet approved for the full general public. Dasa says along with a general health screening, there are some specific restrictions for participation.
Patients at LSU Health New Orleans who meet the criteria, and are not receiving knee replacements are eligible for the trail.
Vinod says the early results have been promising, and if the trial continues its success it could be a big relief for thousands who suffer, but are not eligible for traditional knee replacements.
More information on the study and eligibility to participate in it is available at www.CartiHeal.com.
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Senator John Kennedy had a front row seat to the Judiciary Supreme Court confirmation hearing for Judge Brett Kavanagh that got a bit rowdy between the protesters and Democrats on the committee who excoriated their colleagues to refusing to release what they say are key documents about the judge. Kennedy waded in, saying the judicial selection process wasn’t the place for these kinds of fights.
Protesters, frequently vocally interrupted the proceedings, and at one point the father of a Parkland High shooting victim approached Kavanaugh, but his handshake was rejected.
Kennedy reiterated his earlier position that he’s looking for a Justice who will be a strict originalist interpreter of the constitution.
But the Senator says in due time the Judge’s record will be scrutinized.
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Eyes across the Bayou State continue to monitor the impact of Gordon. National Weather Service Meteorologist Eric Carpenter says with Gordon’s move inland, the storm should slow down as northern portions of the state feels the impact of rain.
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Carpenter says not only should residents prepare for the storm to slow down, but to possibly even come to a halt over the state.
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Carpenter says the amount of rain to brace for depends on where the storm happens to finally stall.
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This week marks the 12th anniversary of the disappearance Clint Nelson. Nelson was last seen on the evening of September 1, 2006 when he was walking out of a party in Bossier Parish. Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Lt. Bill Davis says investigators have combed through tips and are continuing to ask for the public’s help with the case.
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Davis says the Nelson’s mother has been persistently vocal with investigators about finding closure for the case.
Davis adds that every tip throughout the years that has come their way is very much appreciated.
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11th ranked LSU will play the rest of the season without its top pass rusher as Coach Ed Orgeron says K’Lavon Chaisson suffered a knee injury in the win over the Miami Hurricanes
Chaisson plays the “Buck” position in Dave Aranda’s defense. Sophomore Andre Anthony replaced Chaisson after he suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game. Sophomore Ray Thornton, JUCO transfer Travez Moore and freshman Jarell Cherry could also see more time on the field.
LSU threw for just 140 yards in the win over the Hurricanes. Orgeron says the passing game can improve and it starts with the offensive line giving quarterback Joe Burrow more time to throw
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After beating South Alabama in Mobile, Louisiana Tech hosts Southern in the home opener this Saturday. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz likes playing in state schools
Junior running back Jaqwis Dancy led the Bulldogs to victory last week as he averaged 10 yards a carry and finished with 144 yards and two touchdowns against South Alabama. Holtz says if Dancy stays healthy, he’ll rush for over 1,000 yards this season,which is remarkable considering he was diagnosed with cancer in 2016…