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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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100-Calorie Snacks

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.

Weather Forecast for Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon & Holland

Chilly Thursday; Nicer Weekend

Wednesday was a wet and humid day across West Michigan with showers and isolated thunderstorms. Rainfall was heaviest along and north of I-96 where ¾-1¾" of rain fell. Temperatures stayed in the mid to upper 60s to the low to mid 70s elsewhere with dewpoints in the 60s.

Wednesday night will feature more scattered showers, especially along and north of I-96. Rainfall will amount to around ½" or less. Temperatures will fall into the mid 50s. Winds will become north and diminish to 3-6 mph inland and to 5-10 mph along the lakeshore. Lake Michigan forecast: Winds: N-NW 8-16 kts. Waves: building to 1-4'.

Thursday will be cloudy with showers, mainly through midday following by clearing from the NW later in the day. Temperatures will cool off drastically, falling from the mid 50s into the 40s during the afterno

6:39 PM, May 22, 2013

11 little-known facts about mosquitoes

They kill more humans than any other animal. They number in the trillions, and their familiar buzz lets you know they are out for blood. It is the mosquito, and thanks to heavy rain and flooding, they are everywhere.

5:57 PM, May 21, 2013

Man killed while offering help on M-20

A Big Rapids man died Tuesday night after stopping to see if he could help a motorist on M-20.

12:11 PM, May 22, 2013

Zap mosquitoes with a natural repellent

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

3:57 PM, May 21, 2013

Party store manager catches shoplifter in cuffs

The assistant manager of a Kentwood party store says he was determined to capture a shoplifter stealing bottles of his most expensive liquors, so he used surveillance video -- and a pair of handcuffs -- to get his man.

10:40 PM, May 21, 2013

Ryan Gosling missing Cannes Film Festival to work in Detroit

The Cannes Film Festival is missing one of its biggest stars of this year's festival: Ryan Gosling.

2:34 PM, May 22, 2013

Did Pope Francis perform an exorcism?

There have been questions since Francis laid hands on the head of a young man in a wheelchair after celebrating Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square. The young man heaved deeply a half-dozen times, shook, and then slumped in his wheelchair as Francis prayed over him.

11:59 AM, May 22, 2013

Dadds Magic Bus leaves customers stranded... again

Several people hoping to see a Tigers game are out hundreds of dollars because their bus didn't get them to Detroit.

5:54 PM, May 22, 2013

Mobile home burns in Grand Haven Twp.

The Grand Haven Township Fire Department fought a mobile home fire early Wednesday morning.

8:59 AM, May 22, 2013

Investigation uncovers formaldehyde in baby clothing

Formaldehyde is a chemical the U.S. government calls a carcinogen, or known cancer-causing chemical, but the substance is not regulated.

9:22 PM, May 21, 2013
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