রবিবার, ২৯ এপ্রিল, ২০১২

Accretive Denies Claims It Pressured Patients to Pay

Accretive Health said allegations by the Minnesota attorney general’s office “grossly distort and mischaracterize” the company’s revenue cycle services.

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Taylor Swift Shows Off Her New Breasts (Photo)

Taylor Swift wanted a makeover and so she appears to have gone out and bought herself some new and larger breasts.A Cosmetic surgery for Hollywood celebs is like brushing our teeth for the rest of us - they don't leave home without it.A In any case, if Taylor wants more bust then Taylor has the right to buy more bust - and if the photos tell us the ... (more)

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Meet the author: MSU grad's 'It Stitches'

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One of two Asian-American kids in a small midwestern town, he was tall and thin with Coke-bottle glasses, Hannibal Lecter headgear, a bowl cut, and a protruding jaw that grew even faster than his comic-book collection.

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শুক্রবার, ২৭ এপ্রিল, ২০১২

Risky Behaviors In Teenagers Should Become Global Focus

According to a report published April 25 by The Lancet, with the global decline of childhood and adolescent mortality from infectious diseases, policymakers are shifting their focus onto the prevention of deaths from noncommunicable causes, for instance, alcohol and drug use, obesity, unsafe sex practices, mental health problems, traffic accidents and violence... Source - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/244710.php

AstraZeneca C.E.O. to Step Down

David Brennan is leaving as the big British pharmaceutical company struggles with generic competition and lower revenue and profits.

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বৃহস্পতিবার, ২৬ এপ্রিল, ২০১২

Cystitis: Antibiotics, other treatments can help

CystitisComprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention of bladder inflammation. Original - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cystitis/DS00285/rss=1

New Jersey Plastic Surgeon Discusses Recent Cosmetic Tax Repeal

Aries

Even if you're on your own for a short while, it won't bother you because it gives you a chance to mull things over from the recent past. You need to get your head together about one or two things. With the Moon in your house of home and emotional matters, you're feeling more sensitive than usual and protect your feelings by withdrawing into yourself, rather like an oyster into its shell.

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From The Magazine: The Criminalization of Bad Mothers

Does taking meth while pregnant make Amanda Kimbrough responsible for the death of her premature baby? The testing of “fetal personhood.”

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বুধবার, ২৫ এপ্রিল, ২০১২

Statins Before Heart Surgery May Help Patients

A new systematic review by The Cochrane Library researchers has demonstrated that the risk of post-operative atrial fibrillation can be reduced by administering pre-operative statin therapy, in addition to reducing patients' ICU (intensive care unit) stay and hospital stay in those undergoing cardiac surgery... Credit - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/244525.php

মঙ্গলবার, ২৪ এপ্রিল, ২০১২

How To Induce Damaged Heart Structural Cells To Become Functioning Heart Muscle

Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, and Indiana University School of Medicine managed to reprogram heart scar tissue cells in mice into working heart muscle cells. The groundbreaking achievement, published in the online edition of Nature, paves the way for future regeneration techniques. Research leaders Li Qian, Ph.D., and Deepak Srivastava, M.D... Original - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/244461.php

Forehead And Scalp Successfully Reattached

Surgeons at the Buncke Clinic at California Pacific Medical Center, part of the Sutter Health network, successfully performed an extremely rare surgery reattaching the forehead and scalp of a 22-year-old Stockton woman. This type of surgery has only been successfully performed a few times in the world. The patient, Sonya Dominguez, was at her workplace when her hair was caught in machinery... Source - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/244459.php

3D Tech Allows Plastic Surgery Patients to Pre-Visualize Results

Gemini

You have to watch who you associate with at the moment as you might be attracting the wrong kind of people. If you let ruthless control freaks near you, you'll end up feeling furious or blocked. A close partnership may be going through a process of upheaval, which puts strain on you and in turn, this could result in outbreaks of bitterness. If you can understand what's really going on, then you will forge a stronger connection in the days to come.

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Males With Mutated BRCA1 Breast Cancer Gene Have Higher Prostate Cancer Risk

Men who carry the mutated BRCA1 gene have a four times greater chance of developing prostate cancer than other males, researchers from the Institute of Cancer Research and the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust reported in the British Cancer Journal. The mutated BRCA1 is found in people with a family history of not only breast cancer, but ovarian cancer as well... Source - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/244467.php

শনিবার, ২১ এপ্রিল, ২০১২

শুক্রবার, ২০ এপ্রিল, ২০১২

Thousands of UK women look for permanent solutions to combat excessive hair growth

Libra

You're thinking about the deeper mysteries of life and how you can transform it. Stand steady: understand what is going on and how you can make sense of it, then you can scamper back to normality again. You are also concentrating on areas of your home-life such as diet, family, your surroundings and how to improve them. You are inclined to over-indulge at the moment.

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বৃহস্পতিবার, ১৯ এপ্রিল, ২০১২

2011 Was Measles Record Since 1996

There were more reported measles cases in the USA last year than in any of the previous 15 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The majority of the 222 measles cases involved either visiting foreigners, or Americans who became infected abroad. In a typical year, there are from 50 to 60 reported cases. Fifteen years ago (1996), there were 508 reported cases... Original - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/244344.php

Proton Beam Therapy - Is It Worth The Money?

Proton accelerators to treat cancer are described as the "most costly medical devices" in the world, and the UK and United States are investing considerable amounts of money in order to build them. However, journalist Keith Epstein states: "no clear evidence of better effectiveness exists" and that this investment may be premature... Credit - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/244333.php

সোমবার, ১৬ এপ্রিল, ২০১২

বৃহস্পতিবার, ১২ এপ্রিল, ২০১২

Disclose herbal and dietary supplements to your doctor before surgery

While many people undergoing a plastic surgery procedure are sure to tell their physician about the prescription and over-the-counter medications they take, they may not tell them about the herbal, homeopathic or natural remedies they use on a regular basis.

"Many patients don't disclose their intake of herbs or supplements, and they are often not aware of the risk of complications, which can seriously compromise surgical outcomes and patient safety," said Dr. Foad Nahai, MD, editor-in-chief of Aesthetic Surgery Journal.

Researchers with Loma Linda University have released a guide, "Bleeding Risks of Herbal, Homeopathic, and Dietary Supplements: A Hidden Nightmare for Plastic Surgeons?" to help doctors stay abreast of the dangers associated with these products. It is being published in the March issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 

"It is essential that plastic surgeons be aware of the popular, 'natural' products that have potentially dangerous bleeding effects," said lead author Dr. Subhas Gupta. "We conducted this review to help surgeons educate, screen and counsel their patients on herbal foods, supplements, teas and other homeopathic remedies that can compromise patient safety."

The review found that some of the most popular herbs and supplements with potentially dangerous bleeding effects include Chinese peony, garlic, ginger, ginko, ginseng, oil of wintergreen (methyl salicylate) and Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens, Salbalserrulata).

In addition to questioning patients about what natural remedies they use, the review recommends physicians advise surgical patients to stop using these items two to three weeks prior to surgery and avoid taking them again until they get the go-ahead from a medical professional.

Besides herbal supplements, doctors recommend patients undergoing certain plastic surgery procedures such as Botox injections stop using aspirin or ibuprofen several weeks beforehand.

According to WebMD, these medications can thin the blood and cause bleeding, which can increase bruising at the site of the injection.

New research and development for cancer-fighting breast implants

April 11, 2012 - Researchers from two institutions, Brown University and the University of Akron are leading the way in developing breast implants that deter or even detect cancer cells.

The Economy & Facial Aesthetic Surgery: Patient Preferences [INFOGRAPHIC]

April 9, 2012 - How has the economy affected patients’ plastic surgery procedure choices? Two surveys conducted last year, one to patients and one to physicians, revealed that many patients are delaying facial plastic surgery (facelift, eyelid surgery, facial implants) by opting for less-costly nonsurgical options (botox, fillers, chemical peels) due to the recession.

Diet changes may help improve skin tone

April 6, 2012 - A new study sponsored by Unilever makes the case for increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables in your diet.

Injectables, Creams and Cost-Free Anti-Aging Tricks

April 5, 2012 - The quest for a younger face makes the world turn.

Maker of Botox wins suit against alternative treatment

April 2, 2012 - The manufacturer of Botox, Allergan, has won a court case against the company that makes an alternative drug for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles on the face.

Oscar winning documentary raises awareness of acid attacks and humanitarian plastic surgery

March 30, 2012 - The Academy Awards are all about glamour. There is endless talk about what celebrities are wearing, who looks best and, of course, who wins.

FDA approves new silicone-gel breast implant

March 29, 2012 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the use of a third brand of silicone-gel breast implants, this one manufactured by California-based Sientra.

UK credit card company issues refund for PIP breast implant surgery

March 26, 2012 - Sometimes there’s a big advantage to paying by credit card.

Illegal botox injections administered in two Vancouver medi-spas

March 23, 2012 - A CBC News investigation has revealed that unlicensed individuals at two Vancouver-area medical spas are illegally injecting patients with Botox for the treatment of wrinkles.

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In Small Sample, E. Coli Found in 48% of Chicken in Stores

A report of bacterial contamination found in packaged raw chicken products has ignited a debate over potential health threats in poultry.

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শুক্রবার, ৬ এপ্রিল, ২০১২

Taller Women Have Tendency For Ovarian Cancer

A study led by Oxford University researchers, shows that taller women are more likely to develop ovarian cancer. Their work is part of a large worldwide study published in the journal PLoS Medicine this week and aims to define the factors which may cause the development of ovarian cancer... Original - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/243814.php

বৃহস্পতিবার, ৫ এপ্রিল, ২০১২

More foreigners flock to Malaysia for cosmetic surgery

Virgo

You feel as though things are starting to move at last! In sporting or physical activities, take no risks. Not that you will be particularly accident-prone, but you might think you are capable of more than you actually are. With Mars active as Mercury begins to move, you feel ambitious and determined, so will work hard to gain your ends, especially where legal matters and partners are concerned.

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Drop In Pneumonia Death Rates Possibly Due To Documentation And Diagnostic Coding Variations

A study in the April 4 issue JAMA reveals, that regardless of data suggesting that pneumonia and inpatient deaths have significantly declined amongst U.S. hospitals, findings indicate that this may be explained due to different trends in documentation and diagnostic coding, instead of improved actual outcomes... Credit - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/243813.php

Jennifer Aniston Admits The Unthinkable And Says That She Is Old

Jennifer Aniston has finally come out and admitted that she is old.A The one time wife of Brad Pitt , who lost her husband to the prettier and sexier Angelina Jolie , explained in a recent interview exactly what makes her feel old.A Not only did Jennifer admit to an awareness of the 'O' word and how it relates to her but she took the opportunity to ... (more)

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Sex Ed Becoming Less Prevalent in Grades 6-12

New CDC data show a leveling off of the number of middle and high schools that are teaching their students about how to prevent HIV, other sexually transmitted diseases, and pregnancy. Credit - http://teens.webmd.com/news/20120405/sex-ed-becoming-less-prevalent-grades-6-...

Jersey Shore Deena: New teeth like 'headlights'

Cancer

As Mercury is still in his retrograde shadow phase, beware of committing yourself to things that are beyond you. It's no good promising more than you can deliver. It could be a good time to start new projects as long as you take practical advice and move at a steady pace. At times you are not clear why you feel frustrated, or what is blocking you. Listen to the subtle hints and pick up on the undercurrents in your environment.

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Dumb Jocks? Not if They're Good at the Game

An athlete's knack for completing a pass or scoring a goal may depend as much on sharp mental skills as superior physical abilities, a new study shows. Original - http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20120405/dumb-jocks-not-if-theyre-good-at-gam...

Bapineuzumab Effects On Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers In Alzheimer's Patients

A study published Online First by Archives of Neurology, a JAMA Network publication, reveals that patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer disease who received immunotherapy with the antibody bapineuzumab showed decreases in a cerebrospinal fluid biomarker. According to the researchers the results may indicate subsequent effects on the degenerative process... Via - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/243799.php

বুধবার, ৪ এপ্রিল, ২০১২

MRI Or Ultrasound Added To Mammography To Improve Breast Cancer Detection

Females at risk of breast cancer or dense breast tissue benefit from having additional MRI or ultrasound screening when undergoing their annual mammography, researchers reported in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) this week. The authors explained that the additional screening improves breast cancer detection rates... Via - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/243759.php

মঙ্গলবার, ৩ এপ্রিল, ২০১২

Cellulitis infection: Is it contagious?

Needle-Free Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine For Babies

In children under the age of 2, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of respiratory illness. However, Sylvia van den Hurk and her team at the University of Saskatchewan are closing in on a needle-free vaccine for the virus and clinical trials are expected to begin in about two years... Credit - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/243710.php

Whooping Cough Vaccine Effectiveness Fades From Ages 8 To 12

Although vaccines against Bordetella pertussis, the bacterium that causes pertussis (whooping cough) are widespread, it is still a prevalent disease, researchers from Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, San Rafael, CA, USA, reported in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases... Via - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/243719.php

Lara Flynn Boyle - Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong

I understand the pressure to stay young and fresh in Hollywood - it's a fickle world where you can be the 'it' girl one minute, and then yesterday's news the next.A We've seen countless times many celebrities opting for cosmetic surgery in hopes of cheating the ticking age clock.

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Levemir Approved For Diabetes Diabetes During Pregnancy, USA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved Levemir®, an insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection, as the first and only basal insulin analog for Pregnancy Category B classification, which indicates that Levemir® does not pose a higher risk of harm for the unborn when used in pregnant women with diabetes. The drug is manufactured by Novo Nordisk... Original - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/243683.php