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U2 ready to rock racetrack Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:17PMThe last nail has been banged and Blue Bonnets is now ready to welcome 160,000 U2 fans. All that remains is for the band to turn on the amps and build a wall of sound.
Sweet pill for Kerala - medical tourism Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:42AMWorld class hospitals, cost-effective treatment and ample opportunities to relax in the scenic landscape of 'God's own country' -- medical tourism promises to be the next big money spinner in Kerala, with a steady stream of overseas patients flocking to the state.
Enhance eyes with the latest extensions: mink fur Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:00PMMink lashes — real and synthetic — are a beauty secret for women who want to enhance their eyes.
Why Health Care Works Better Than Disease Care Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 7:20AMWhen it comes to our deadliest diseases, "alternative" approaches are measurably more effective than drugs or surgery
Ideas make IBM 100 years young Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 1:45AMYORKTOWN — The "Jeopardy!" set is still in place, and Watson is still quick with the correct answer-in-the-form-of-a-question.
OHSU Research Finds Botox® Treats Wrinkles with Less Frequent Injections Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 6:02AMPORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Patients receiving Botox Cosmetic treatments can reduce wrinkles with half as many sessions after 20 months, according to research conducted at Oregon Health & Science University’s Casey Eye Institute
"The Botox King" Brings New Era of Safe and Affordable Medical Tourism for UK Patients Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 1:22AMLONDON, June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ Harley Street´s Dr Nick Milojevic has launched a trusted option for cosmetic tourism in Europe, with the opening of his Croatian clinic. The proprietor of Harley Street´s Milo Clinic, Dr Nick Milojevic, …
Not just Granny's problem Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 7:45PMLike thousands of Canadians, Maya Thorensen assumed that only old people got cataracts.[...]
The myths of cataract surgery 0 Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 2:05AMLike thousands of Canadians, Maya Thorensen assumed that only old people got cataracts.
The myths of cataract surgery Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 11:09PMLike thousands of Canadians, Maya Thorensen assumed that only old people got cataracts.
A dancer reinvents himself as an entrepreneur Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 10:00AMTina Traster - The life of Christopher Coffee, 27, is full of novelistic details. He was bounced among various foster homes for his first three years. At age 7, he was adopted by a Detroit couple, who then divorced. His adoptive mother, who raised him, was an heiress. Mr. Coffee danced professionally until 2005, most recently with the Oregon Ballet Theatre. The performer left the stage to build ...
Will the Birds fly in 2011? The Cardinals must navigate a tougher division to turn October red Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 2:19AMUnlike last season, the St. Louis Cardinals are not the overwhelming favorites to win the National League Central in 2011.
IRIDEX Reports Strong Growth and Profits in 2010 Fourth Quarter Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 3:05PMIRIDEX Corporation today reported that growing demand for new products and consumables drove sales and improved financial results for the fourth quarter ended January 1, 2011.
Ophthalmological services bounce back Wednesday, March 2, 2011 @ 11:45AMKLAIPEDA - Still gripped with the slowly retreating downturn, money-conscious Lithuanians often procrastinate not only in fixing an aching tooth, but also in seeing an eye specialist.
Aging baby boomers mean busy future for eye doctors Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 9:54AMThis year, the first of the baby boomers turn 65. The medical community expects a giant wave of older patients over the next two decades. One of the busiest docs will be the ophthalmologist. That’s because glaucoma, cataracts and other eye diseases are common with age. Eye specialists are getting ready for a flood of new patients.
Zap away your wrinkles at home Monday, February 14, 2011 @ 10:37PMYou can zap away your wrinkles with a new FDA approved at-home treatment.
Maureen Brogan Earns Laser Certification at Body Oasis Laser Cosmetic Solutions Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 7:05AMRobin Fleck, M.D., founder and medical director of Body Oasis Laser Cosmetic Solutions in Prescott, Arizona, is pleased to announce that Maureen Brogan has recently received her Arizona state certification as a laser technician after training at the National Laser Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Maureen Brogan Earns Laser Certification at Body Oasis Laser Cosmetic Solutions Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 1:10AMRobin Fleck, M.D., founder and medical director of Body Oasis Laser Cosmetic Solutions in Prescott, Arizona, is pleased to announce that Maureen Brogan has recently received her Arizona state certification as a laser technician after training at the National Laser Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona. Maureen, serves as the spa coordinator at Body Oasis medispa and is also a certified medical ...
Low prices pull in medical tourists Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 5:27PMTALLINN - The steward of the health system in Estonia is the Ministry of Social Affairs.
Prehabilitation better prepares patients for knee replacement surgery Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 10:07AMAn exercise program designed by researchers at the University of Louisville for patients with severe knee arthritis improves leg strength and patients' functional ability before knee replacement surgery, according to recent report in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
JCI designer sees brighter, lighter future inside cars Sunday, January 23, 2011 @ 7:12PMSherry Sabbagh walks the floor of the North American International Auto Show , eyeing concept cars unveiled the previous day. She wanders over to the Porsche 918 RSR.
Surge in cataract surgeries fuel intraocular lens market to almost $1.4 billion Wednesday, January 12, 2011 @ 5:50AMAccording to two new reports by iData Research, the leading global authority in medical device and pharmaceutical market research, growth in the use of optical coherence tomography (OCT) for the detection of ocular conditions will drive the U.S. diagnostic ophthalmic market to over $650 million by 2017.
Just in time, tax-saving tips for the Peace Region Monday, December 20, 2010 @ 11:26AMTax season may be just around the corner, but there are some important things for residents of the Peace Region to consider, from a tax perspective, before the calendar year that could save them money. Give some thought to the following ideas: In keeping with the spirit of the season, consider making charitable donations today rather than waiting until next year so that you can claim your...
Study seeks subjects to opt for eye surgery Monday, December 13, 2010 @ 5:35AMA local surgeon is recruiting more than 50 patients for a clinical study to help reduce dependency on reading glasses.
Mormons on the march Monday, December 6, 2010 @ 3:23AMPHNOM PENH - The last time 22-year-old Sister Timbrel Essma spoke to her mother was on Mother's Day, the one day each year other than Christmas when she is allowed to phone her parents.
Lumenis® SLT Technology to Join Fight to Eliminate Preventable Blindness in Africa Monday, November 29, 2010 @ 11:03AMLumenis announced the opening of its first SLT site in East Africa at “Lion’s First Sight Eye Hospital” in Loresho, Nairobi, Kenya, in collaboration with Right-to-Sight – a non-profit organization registered at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. (PRWeb November 29, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/12/prweb8011643.htm
One year later, aftershocks of Tiger Woods scandal still being felt Monday, November 29, 2010 @ 12:40AMORLANDO, Fla. -- How different things might have been if Tiger Woods simply had avoided the hedges and fire hydrant. Or at least less calamitous. read more
Cosmetic surgery in vogue Saturday, November 27, 2010 @ 12:06AMDubai Besides wanting a nose job or a face lift, women in the UAE are now more conscious of their bodies, says a leading plastic surgeon. Dr Luiz Toledo said body contour was not popular a few years ago. “Women now want a better shaped body [through liposculpture],” he said.
News by location Friday, November 26, 2010 @ 1:09PMGet local and national news updates via E-mail. ORLANDO, Fla. - How different things might have been if Tiger Woods simply had avoided the hedges and fire hydrant. Or at least less calamitous.
One year later, aftershocks of Tiger Woods scandal still being felt Tuesday, November 23, 2010 @ 8:02PMOne year later, aftershocks of Tiger Woods scandal still being felt
Stanford Developed Laser System Shows Promise For Cataract Surgery Friday, November 19, 2010 @ 7:37AMImagine trying to cut by hand a perfect circle roughly one-third the size of a penny. Then consider that instead of a sheet of paper, you're working with a scalpel and a thin, elastic, transparent layer of tissue, which both offers resistance and tears easily. And, by the way, you're doing it inside someone's eye, and a slip could result in a serious impairment to vision...
Laser System Developed At Stanford Shows Promise For Cataract Surgery Wednesday, November 17, 2010 @ 10:16PMImagine trying to cut by hand a perfect circle roughly one-third the size of a penny. Then consider that instead of a sheet of paper, you're working with a scalpel and a thin, elastic, transparent layer of tissue, which both offers resistance and tears easily. And, by the way, you're doing it inside someone's eye, and a slip could result in a serious impairment to vision. This standard step in ...
Doctors say new laser surgery zaps cataracts Wednesday, November 17, 2010 @ 6:36PMDoctors say a laser can help make tricky cataract eye surgery easier and more precise.
New laser surgery zaps cataracts: report Wednesday, November 17, 2010 @ 5:52PMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Using a laser to take apart a lens clouded by cataracts can make the tricky eye surgery easier and more precise, doctors reported on Wednesday.
Laser system developed at Stanford shows promise for cataract surgery Wednesday, November 17, 2010 @ 1:28PMA paper from Stanford University School of Medicine, to be published Nov. 17 in Science Translational Medicine, presents clinical findings about how one new system for femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery is not only safe but also cuts circles in lens capsules that are 12 times more precise than those achieved by the traditional method, as well as leaving edges that are twice as strong in ...
New laser system shows promise for cataract surgery Wednesday, November 17, 2010 @ 1:27PM(PhysOrg.com) -- Imagine trying to cut by hand a perfect circle roughly one-third the size of a penny. Then consider that instead of a sheet of paper, you're working with a scalpel and a thin, elastic, transparent layer of tissue, which both offers resistance and tears easily. And, by the way, you're doing it inside someone's eye, and a slip could result in a serious impairment to vision.
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Nobody should profit from health care? Get real Wednesday, November 10, 2010 @ 4:12AMThe notion of a non-profit system is simply a myth
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STAAR Surgical Reports Continued Double Digit Core Revenue Growth Tuesday, November 2, 2010 @ 7:15PMMONROVIA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STAAR Surgical Company (Nasdaq: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic products, today reported results for the third quarter ended October 1, 2010. Revenue for the period grew 6% to $13.2 million reflecting core product (IOLs and ICLs) revenue growth of 10% and a 44% decrease in defocused ...
STAAR Surgical Reports Continued Double Digit Core Revenue Growth Tuesday, November 2, 2010 @ 3:12PMSTAAR Surgical Company , a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic products, today reported results for the third quarter ended October 1, 2010. Â Revenue for the period grew 6% to $13.2 million reflecting core product revenue growth of 10% and a 44% decrease in defocused product revenue as compared to the third quarter of 2009. Â Foreign currency exchange ...
New cataract surgery offers many patients freedom from glasses Tuesday, November 2, 2010 @ 2:10PMAccording to the National Eye Institute, more than 20 million Americans have a developing cataract. While cataracts are quite common and can be corrected with safe and effective surgery, many people who have undergone cataract surgery still had to contend with wearing glasses afterwards. Traditional cataract surgery with standard lens implantation can provide excellent distance vision ...
Another 8 LasikPlus centers closing Tuesday, October 26, 2010 @ 4:08PMThe company announced Tuesday that it would close another eight LasikPlus vision centers, shrinking its footprint to 54 laser vision correction surgery centers nationwide.
You Won’t Believe What This Harmless Looking Doggie Did To A Little Girl Who Accidentally Stepped On Her Tail Wednesday, October 20, 2010 @ 5:51PMThe images included in this story are disturbing. A very young child had a horrible experience with her family pet recently and may need future reconstructive surgery. A toddler needed 50 stitches to her face after a family pet turned on her in a horrific attack. Lilly Llewellyn, 16 months, was savaged by Cairn terrier [...]
Toddler nearly loses eye after being mauled by family terrier Tuesday, October 19, 2010 @ 4:26PMLilly Llewellyn, 16 months, had her face savaged by family pet terrier Smokey which she accidentally stepped on his tail at home in Beddau, South Wales
Lasers could put an end to reading glasses and long-sightedness Tuesday, October 19, 2010 @ 2:41PMLasers that give over-40s the vision of fighter pilots, making reading glasses history, are being tested by doctors.
Pharmaceutical, Healthcare & Life Sciences Tuesday, October 19, 2010 @ 7:28AMCovidien funds research projects at Irish university Covidien has invested about $1.2 million in its research collaboration with the National University of Ireland, Galway. The funding will help fund two research initiatives at the university that aim to develop medical technologies.