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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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9:00 PM, Sep 1, 2011

When you are feeling a little "snacky": These snacks have less added sugar, salt and saturated fat, and only 100 calories.

Reckless driver flees traffic stop, killed after striking tree

Michigan State Police are investigating what led to an unusual fatal crash on M-37.

9:32 PM, May 23, 2013

I-5 bridge collapses north of Seattle

The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.

10:13 PM, May 23, 2013

Weather Forecast for Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon & Holland

Nice Holiday Weekend

Thursday was a cloudy and chilly day with showers, mainly through midday following by clearing from the NW later in the day. Temperatures cooled off drastically, holding steady or falling from the low to mid 50s.

Thursday night will be clear and colder with some light frost possible along and north of I-96. Temperatures will be in the in the low to mid 30s. Winds will be north at 6-12 mph diminishing to 5-10 mph inland and north at 8-16 mph diminishing to 5-10 mph along the lakeshore. Lake Michigan forecast: Winds: N-NW 15-20 kts. Waves: falling to 2-5'.

Friday will be mostly sunny and cool with temperatures in the low to mid 60s. Winds will be north at 6-12 mph inland and north-northwest at 7-14 mph along the lakeshore. Lake Michigan forecast: Winds: N 8-16 kts. Waves: 1-4'.

12:15 AM, May 24, 2013

McDonald's CEO lectured by 9-year-old

"There are things in life that aren't fair - like when your pet dies," said Hannah, whose voice never wavered. "I don't think it's fair when big companies try to trick kids into eating food.

2:08 PM, May 23, 2013

Memorial Day sales: Better than other holidays?

The red, white and blue is more than a symbol of our freedom, it represents green for many retailers.

7:48 PM, May 23, 2013

Zap mosquitoes with a natural repellent

When local stores run low on mosquito repellent, you can make your own natural one.

1:34 PM, May 23, 2013

Testimony: Hoskins admitted to choking Latrice Maze

A day of testimony pointed the finger at Jahleel Hoskins as the man responsible for the disappearance and presumed death of Latrice Maze, a 26-year-old mother of five children.

8:30 PM, May 22, 2013
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