Plastic Surgeons News
- Time to gear up for upcoming fishing season Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:07AMIn past columns I've mused about my having difficulty tying a 7x tippet to a size 22 and smaller fly; waning eyesight and sausage fingers are an impediment to the dexterity needed to accomplish the task.
- Weatherly hosts state robotics competition Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:07AMThere's more than one way for a robot to toss a ball into a goal. The ability to throw plastic baseballs was among tasks that high school students had to impart to their robots for a competition on Saturday in Weatherly. Some robots used a piston to prop
- Child branded with iron and left with fractured skull after attack in Burnley home - woman (20) faces jail Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:05AMA WOMAN said to have launched a frenzied attack on a child with three weapons, leaving the victim seriously injured, faces up to seven and a half years in jail. (05/03/2010 11:54:42)
- Jersey City doctor recalls 'horrific' wounds during Haiti earthquake mission Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:05PMUMNDJ photoDr. Ziad Sifri of Jersey City, standing left, is seen with fellow Haiti earthquake relief missionaries, from left, standing, Dr. Diego Reino, nurse Sue Walsh and Dr. Kevin Clarke, and seated, Dr. Jean Daniel Eloy and nurse Mae Tingson....
- REMARKABLE DEVELOPMENTS FOR RAMSEY Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:59PMAARON RAMSEY has taken the first tentative steps on his long road to recovery after an innovative operation to mend his shattered right leg.
- Beverly Hospital medical team off to help in Haiti Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:16AMBEVERLY and mdash; A quickly assembled team of doctors and nurses from Beverly Hospital is scheduled to leave this morning for a weeklong mission in Haiti after an "overwhelming response" to a request for help from people around the North Shore.
- St. Luke's-Allentown opens center to treat wounds Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:56AMSt. Luke's Hospital & Health Network on Thursday officially opened a new wound-management center in Allentown for patients with nonhealing wounds caused by diabetes and other conditions.
- Upcoming meetings, conventions and activities Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:12PMMarch 5-10 ... Amerinet WEC ... Snowbird ... 75 March 5-10 ... Washington Hospital Center – Controversies in Medicine ... Snowbird ... 25 March 5-11 ... ASDA – Assn. Of Ski Defense Attorneys ...
- Allergan celebrates 20th anniversary of BOTOX in Canada Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:54AMTwenty years ago, the first approved use of BOTOX(R) (botulinum toxin type A), a neurotoxin widely used to treat several life altering medical conditions, was granted in Canada. As part of the 20th anniversary celebrations, healthcare professionals from coast to coast reflect upon the discovery, science and evolution of a therapy that has impacted the lives of millions of patients worldwide.
- Double hand transplant awaits donor Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:41AMA Victorian plumber is reportedly set to become Australia's first double hand transplant recipient.
- 'Human Barbie' gives Botox jabs to 15-year-old daughter Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:04AMAn American woman, known as the Human Barbie, is said to have allowed her 15-year-old daughter to have botox jabs, leading to doctors issuing a health warning over anti-wrinkle injections
- Local health care providers going to Haiti Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:32AMThere will be no dramatic theme music or instructions to be followed by a self-destructing tape when a team of six medical professionals assembled by Holy Redeemer Hospital plastic surgeon Dr. Carl Manstein climbs aboard an airplane March 20 bound for a mission in Haiti.
- 'Human Barbie' gives Botox jabs to 15-year-old daughter Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:01AMLondon, Mar 3 : An American woman, known as the Human Barbie, is said to have allowed her 15-year-old daughter to have botox jabs, leading to doctors issuing a health warning over anti-wrinkle injections for teenagers.
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire Plastic Surgeon Unveils Sleek New Website Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:01AMEasy to Navigate, Extensive Information
- Los Angeles Laser Breast Reduction on the Rise Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:01AMA safe and effective alternative to traditional methods, laser-assisted breast reduction is gaining popularity as more women choose Marina Plastic Surgery Associates for their "Laser Bra" procedure.
- Surgeon tells of experiences in Haitian aid Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:24AMEditor’s note: This is the first of a 2-part report about a Jonesboro physician, who spent two weeks in Haiti following a catastrophic earthquake.
- Aesyntix Health to Unveil First-Ever Dermatology-Payer Benchmarks Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:58AMROSEVILLE, Calif. & DALLAS----Aesyntix Health, Inc., a leading provider of solutions for dermatologists, today announced it will be offering the first-ever payer benchmarking for the Dermatology industry.
- Plumber dreams of double hand transplant Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:21AMBREAKTHROUGH surgery for grandfather who wants to hold his family again.
- Let me feel again Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:00AMA VICTORIAN grandfather is preparing to become the first recipient of a double hand transplant in Australia.
- Peter dreams of double hand transplant Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:00AMA GRANDFATHER who is preparing to be the first recipient in Australia of a double hand transplant said he dreams of holding his wife and family again.
- InterMune seeks European marketing approval for pirfenidone Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:50AMInterMune, Inc. today announced that it has submitted a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) seeking approval to market pirfenidone for the treatment of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in the European Union (EU). Currently, there are no EMA-approved treatments for IPF in the EU.
- Grandad's hopes on historic surgery Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:48AMA VICTORIAN grandfather set to become Australia's first recipient of a double-hand transplant says he dreams of holding his wife again.
- Burnley woman who branded girl with iron faces jail Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:20AMA WOMAN who branded a girl with an iron during a frenzied attack has been told she faces up to seven and a half years in jail.
- Implants went bust, $5M suit says Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:04AMIslander seeks damages from the doctor who allegedly botched her breast surgery
- SAfrica: Soccer, safari, surgery, sharks and more Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:30PMNELSPRUIT, South Africa (AFP) - From wildlife to wine, breaching sharks to breast implants, one of the main attractions of South Africa's first World Cup will be the country itself and the travel possibilities it offers.
- Local resident Cyril Thomas proves one volunteer can make a difference in the face of disaster Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:05PMThrough avalanches, hurricanes, wildfires, floods and now earthquakes, this emergency room physician assistant always remembers to take along his lucky surgical hat wherever disaster strikes.
- Blog: Local Nurse Travels To Haiti Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:36PMSharon French is a quality coordinator for Regency Hospital in Cincinnati. She used to practice in pre-hospital/trauma care and worked as an EMT with City of Edgewood. She was also a part of the medical assistance team with the Red Cross for several years.
- Breast implants get bigger. But are they better? Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:14AMFor women willing to take on the risks of breast implant surgery in order to go up a cup size or two, doctors are developing more enlarging options than ever.
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals, GSN sign agreement to test Parental Support technology Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:10PMFerring Pharmaceuticals and Gene Security Network announced that they have signed an agreement to conduct a clinical trial of GSN's advanced preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) technology, Parental Support™.
- Dr. Jay Calvert's Website Now Features A Gamut Of Helpful Skin and Body Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:39PMBeverly Hills, California - "Aesthetics is one of the most important things for people," says Cosmetic surgeon Los Angeles Dr. Jay Calvert. Primarily, a lot of people would like to look their best in order to be presentable for their loved ones or even to important events that they have to attend.
- One-stop for breast cancer patients at new Bristol hospital Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 3:26AMBreast cancer patients will benefit from a one-stop shop for diagnosis and surgery when the new Southmead Hospital opens.
- Area surgeon assists Haitian quake victims Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 12:57AMIn the destruction left behind by the earthquake and subsequent aftershocks, millions of Haitians are without medical attention, but a team of North Texas doctors, nurses and medical technicians have decided to take action.
- With pole dancing, plastic surgery and more, hot moms are in Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 7:20AMCheryl Levine's first pole dancing recital coincided with her children's bake sale and a Jewish holiday.
- Lip Fullness Decreases Perceived Age Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 1:01AMCan poutier, fuller lips make a woman appear younger than her real age? According to a recent Unilever-sponsored study by scientist David Gunn, they most definitely can.
- Vantiger takes talents to Haiti Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 1:45PMDean Vantiger, 48, of Yarmouth in Des Moines County, a registered nurse and emergency medical technician, has recently traveled to the tropics. He did not go on vacation, however. His reason for leaving the country was for an entirely different reason. He regularly goes on trips to Haiti to help provide medical care.
- Chris is setting sail with the Mercy Ships charity Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 1:08PMAN ANAESTHETIST at Yeovil District Hospital is heading for the high seas to work as a volunteer for the Mercy Ships charity.
- Houma surgeon rallies medical team bound for Haiti Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 12:07PMNaomi King Staff Writer HOUMA — A team of Houma medical professionals, led by plastic surgeon Mark Peters, will embark on a medical mission trip to Haiti next week. Peters organized the trip — his first medical mission — to help earthquake victims who require reconstructive surgeries.
- Back from Haiti, Wayne man hoping to continue his efforts Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 8:05AMWayne resident Dave Roderick returned home last weekend from the tropics of the Caribbean to a snow-covered Main Line. Apart from mail, e-mails and bills awaiting him after his three-week sojourn to a warmer climate was a bit of culture shock.
- One modern marvel is fantastic Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 3:11AMI t was a beautiful September day for a bicycle ride in the hills west of Harrisburg, and the roads were almost as nice as those west of Trexlertown. A two-hour ride before a planned family barbecue seemed like a terrific idea.
- Died from intestine tears Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 7:16PMPROPERTY head honcho Franklin Heng died from punctures to his intestines sustained during liposuction surgery last December. The 44-year-old's death certificate, obtained by The Sunday Times last Friday, indicated that the cause of death was 'multiple iatrogenic punctures of the intestines due to liposuction'.
- Summit County bus driver volunteers relief efforts amid havoc in Haiti Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 4:21PMSILVERTHORNE - A bus driver from Silverthorne who wanted to help Haitian earthquake victims soon found himself in a tent community set up at an amusement park, surrounded by people needing urgent medical attention. "I did everything from help deliver a baby to hold down patients to you name it - everything," said Michael Green, 37. Green traveled to Port-au-Prince with a group of physicians from ...
- UPMC Doctors Perform 2nd Double-Hand Transplant Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 6:29AMSurgeons at UPMC have done a second double hand transplant. The patient is Chris Pollock, a 41-year-old from Harrisburg, who used to be a mechanic before he lost both hands.
- Fairmont surgeon makes impact on Haiti effort Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 4:19AMA Fairmont orthopedic surgeon made a major impact on an area medical group going to Haiti to assist the earthquake-ravaged country.Dr. David Fogerty of Morgantown said that Dr. Kent Thrush played a big role in the success of the surgeons going to Haiti 10 days after the earthquake struck.
- Indy flies help to quake-hit Haiti Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 6:55AMMOVIE star Harrison Ford used his own plane to fly aid to recovering Haiti
- Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Center Passes Surgical Milestone Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 6:44AMFew treatments are available to help obese adolescents who are unable to lose weight and are already suffering from obesity-related health problems. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), an option for adults in the United States since 2001, is showing promise for teens. The Center for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery, which opened at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital ...
- Most desired female celebrity features revealed Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 4:37AMWashington, Feb 12 : From Nicole Kidman's nose to Angelina Jolie's lips, plastic surgeons have revealed the most requested celebrity body parts and features.
- One month on: Merlin’s Haiti response in full swing and gathering pace Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 4:23AMMerlin - UK One devastating earthquake, four weeks later, one surgical theatre, two operating tables, four ward tents, 47 medical emergency experts, hundreds of patients, 33 tonnes of medical supplies for 70,000 people, over 100 life-saving operations. This is Merli...
- Bombs In Breast Implants? Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 4:13AMA British intelligence service says it's discovered that gel and saline implants may be used by al-Qaida to make bombs.
- Area surgeon assists Haitian quake victims Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 12:41AMIn the destruction left behind by the earthquake and subsequent aftershocks, millions of Haitians are without medical attention, but a team of North Texas doctors, nurses and medical technicians have decided to take action.
- Clifton resident will head political group Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 12:16AMGail Yamner, of Clifton, will be sworn in as president of Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs (JACPAC) in Washington, D.C. March 3.
