Blogger Party - medical

German Doing Well After Double Arm Transplant

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:11:11 -0400

A German farmer who received the world's first complete double arm transplant is recovering well and able to perform some basic tasks, though doctors said Wednesday it still could take up to two years before he relearns how to use his hands.

Nerve Cell Actions Made Optically Visible In Mice

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:25:35 -0400

Thought processes made visible: An international team of scientists headed by Mazahir Hasan of the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg has succeeded in optically detecting individual action potentials in the brains of living animals.

Experts Slam Medical Device Ads

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:30:38 -0400

Medical experts told lawmakers Wednesday that new television advertisements for medical devices pose even greater risks to patients than ads for drugs, which have been scrutinized for years.
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Reason to get your bones checked

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:46:23 -0400

Osteomyelitis is a bone inflection that is caused by microorganisms. Infections reach the bone by the blood stream or from infections from adjacent structures. Symptoms are sudden pain in the bone, tenderness, heat, redness, swelling, and restriction of movement. Also a sharp rise in temperature, chills, rapid pulse, and positive blood cultures can also happen.

Senator Edward Kennedy Returns Home After Surgery

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:40:42 -0400

The senator Edward “Ted” Kennedy has left Duke University Medical Center to go home to recuperate after his surgery. His progress has been well since the surgery to remove a cancerous brain tumor was done a week ago.

Alzheimer's Disease

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 05:09:53 -0400

Alzheimer’s is the leading cause of mental deterioration as people age. Alzheimer’s effects four million Americans. In fact about 1 in 10 people over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s and about half of the people over 85 have Alzheimer’s disease.

Top Three Hair Loss Reasons

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:47:21 -0500

why you may start to lose more hair than would be considered normal. Yet although it was thought, for a long time, to be a problem that only men had to deal with, today there are quite a few women who have to deal with this condition as well. Below we look at some of the main hair loss reasons, which can result in this condition occurring no matter the person's age.

ACUPUNCTURE

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 05:24:42 -0400

ABOUT ACUPUNCTURE

ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture originated in China more than 2,000 years ago, making it one of the oldest and most commonly used medical procedures in the world. It came to United States in 1971. The term acupuncture describes a family of procedures involving stimulation of anatomical points in the body by way of variety of techniques. American practices of acupuncture incorporate medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea, and other countries.

Oak Brook, Illinois Plastic Surgeon – Dr. Gilbert E. Tresley M.D.

Fri, 04 May 2007 18:20:06 -0400

LookingYourBest.com proudly announces its latest partnership with Oak Brook, Illinois plastic surgeon Dr. Gilbert E. Tresley M.D

Dallas Plastic Surgeon – William P. Adams, Jr. MD

Fri, 04 May 2007 18:17:59 -0400

LookingYourBest.com proudly announces its latest partnership with Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. William P. Adams Jr.

Dr. Adams is a international authority on breast augmentation/ enlargement, breast implants including cohesive gel implants and body contouring procedures. He has developed a new techniques for use in clinical breast implant surgery that has made breast augmentation / enlargement and breast reconstruction safer for patients.

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon - Dr Anthony

Fri, 04 May 2007 18:15:46 -0400

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon - Dr. Anthony received his M.D. from Stony Brook University. He completed his General Surgery residency at the N.Y. Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and his Plastic Surgery residency at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Anthony is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. As a member of the faculty at UCSF for over 12 years, Dr. Anthony performed many complex reconstructive procedures for patients with facial and breast cancer in addition to performing Cosmetic Plastic Surgery. During this time, Dr. Anthony developed and improved several techniques for facial and breast reconstruction, work that he has presented at Plastic Surgery conferences nationally and internationally in over 70 written papers and 60 presentations. In 2002, after training over forty plastic surgeons of UCSF, Dr. Anthony opened his private office.

San Jose Plastic Surgeon - Craig Creasman

Fri, 04 May 2007 18:13:18 -0400

San Jose Plastic Surgeon - Dr. Creasman is a plastic surgeon in Silicon Valley who specializes exclusively in aesthetic surgery. Dr. Creasman joined the prestigious Associated Plastic Surgeons of San Jose in 1991. He is a certified diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Creasman is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), and the California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS), as well as numerous other medical societies.

San Mateo Plastic Surgeon - Frank Piro

Fri, 04 May 2007 18:11:04 -0400

San Mateo Plastic Surgeon - Dr. Frank Piro began his Plastic Surgery practice on the Peninsula in 1991. He is a native of the Bay Area graduating from the University of Santa Clara in 1979. His journey of practicing medicine began at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He graduated in 1984 and earned membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society.

Extensively trained Palstic Surgeon creating new looks in Hawaii

Fri, 04 May 2007 17:43:31 -0400

Hawaii cosmetic plastic surgeon Robert Peterson is known for his gentle touch and the beautiful, natural-looking results he consistently produces.

Dr. Peterson has undergone extensive training, has years of medical experience, and can help you understand each part of the process. This Hawaii-based cosmetic surgeon attended Harvard Medical School, received general surgery training at the University of Hawaii, and plastic surgery training at the Texas Medical Center. In addition, Dr. Peterson has completed advanced specialty training in Japan and China. He has been Chief of Plastic Surgery at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children for the past 10 years.

Finding a Plastic Surgeon for your needs

Fri, 04 May 2007 17:38:28 -0400

Taking the time to locate a qualified and competent plastic surgeon can help to ensure that your plastic surgery experience is the best it can be. Your final result from plastic surgery will be determined far more by your choice of plastic surgeon than by which breast augmentation technique is used. You must determine that the plastic surgeon is safe and well-trained and whether the doctor's ability, aesthetic, style, and approach is a good match for you. Our plastic surgeons are ready to listen to your needs and help you reach your goals. These plastic surgeons hope to sit down with you to listen to your needs and work with you to make a plan so that your needs can be met. Services are offered to both men and women. These plastic surgeons can help turn your dreams into a reality.