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Medtronic’s new direct aortic approach to TAVI wins European approval

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:15:32

European regulators have approved the delivery of Medtronic‘s CoreValve System using a new direct aortic approach in patients with severe aortic stenosis. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a less-invasive alternative to open-heart surgery for aortic valve replacement, but some patients are unsuited for the procedure because they have small vessels. The newly CE Marked direct [...]

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Breast implant problems can be stopped with conscientious doctors

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:43:43

This year began with a breast implant scandal. This one has brought back memories of the one early in my private practice. The current one involves the PIP-branded breast implants produced by the French company Poly Implant Prothese and rebranded by the Dutch company Rofil as Rofil M-implants breast implants. The first one involved silicone implants made by American companies including Dow Corning who no longer makes breast implants. The picture of 3 implants includes: top -- an old McGhan double lumen (silicone gel implant surrounded by a saline implant); bottom left – Dow Corning textured silicone implant; and bottom right – Dow Corning smooth silicone implant. Dow Corning has not made breast implants since approximately 1992.

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Minimally invasive weight loss device maker quietly raises $2.75 million

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:47:32

Although it’s trying to keep quiet about its product, a medical device startup developing a new treatment for obesity revealed this week it’s in the middle of raising $5.5 million. According to a recently filed U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission document, Vibrynt Inc. has raised half of a $5.5 million offering from five investors. Vibrynt’s website provides [...]

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The Secret To Losing 180 Pounds

8:55 PM, Sep 6, 2011

Turn on your TV or open just about any magazine and you're probably going to come across some kind of miracle product claiming to help ...

Donald Arnder Shot, Killed During Robbery In Mt. Airy, NC

Police are investigating a robbery that turned deadly late Friday at a food store. The suspects are armed with an assault rifle.

11:34 PM, May 26, 2012

Judge Orders Doctor To Pay For Child's Upkeep In Botched Abortion Case

In the unprecedented case a Judge ordered the gynecologist to pay $1,300 a month until the child's 26th birthday.

4:40 PM, May 26, 2012

Community Steps Up To Help Anna Hicks With Bills From Brain Tumor Treatment

After four years of severe headaches, Elkin teen finds out she has an egg-size brain tumor.

11:22 PM, May 26, 2012

Woman's Body Found Behind Greensboro Church

Police said the body was found behind the God's House of Deliverance Church on Randolph St. Friday morning.

5:15 PM, May 26, 2012

Update: Sheriff ID Woman's Body Found In Parked Car

Investigators said the woman was last seen leaving a bar on Summit Avenue early Thursday morning.

1:05 PM, May 26, 2012

Woman Shot Outside Elementary School In Domestic Dispute

Police were called after a woman ran inside the school screaming for help saying her friend had been shot.

10:52 AM, May 26, 2012

5 Tornadoes Touched Down In Kansas Overnight

CBS Station KWCH reported as many as 5 tornadoes touched down in Rush County, Kansas last night.

3:00 PM, May 26, 2012

FBI, Secret Service Involved In Caswell Business Vandalism

The Times-News of Burlington reports that the Caswell County Sheriff's Office, the FBI, and the Secret Service are also looking into the damage caused to property belonging to 66-year-old Ernest Pinnix.

8:15 PM, May 26, 2012

Men In Black, MIB3, Premier Held In New York

Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones together again in MIB3.

4:12 PM, May 26, 2012

Syringe Used As Weapon In Florida Bank Robbery

Police said the suspect asked for help from the bank manager and then stuck her with a syringe before jumping the counter.

12:34 PM, May 26, 2012
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