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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 [...]

Cutting Edge Obesity

The Cutting Edge: Fighting the Fat

8:55 PM, Sep 1, 2011

Some of the biggest battles we face involve our waists. Obesity, from shaving off an extra 5 pounds to a struggle with hundreds of ...

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Contents Of "Inappropriate" Orchard Park Tweets Revealed

Two On Your Side has obtained and reviewed many of the tweets posted about the Orchard Park school community, and which are now the source of a police investigation.

7:55 PM, May 24, 2013

Bowling Shoe Law Being Debated in State Legislature

With all the corruption in Albany, one of your representatives is instead focusing efforts on something many of you like to do, bowl.

7:30 PM, May 23, 2013

Father Accused of Throwing Son to the Ground at Walmart

A father is accused of slapping his son, then throwing him to the ground at Walmart in Batavia.

12:25 PM, May 24, 2013

Compliance With SAFE ACT is Elusive in NY

Some upstate officials are balking at provisions of New York's gun-control law, saying the regulations are unclear and burdensome

4:38 PM, May 24, 2013

Almost Free Friday: 91% Off Phone Cases & Subscriptions

Top discounts include phone accessories and $1/copy magazine subscriptions.

3:40 PM, May 24, 2013

Long Lines for Gas in Amherst

Right now a gallon of gas averages $3.75 a gallon.

5:11 AM, May 24, 2013

Peace Bridge Authority: Going Nowhere Fast

The bickering got so bad on Friday, board members could not even approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

5:54 PM, May 24, 2013

Freeze Watch for Parts of WNY

A freeze watch is in effect for portions of WNY for tonight until 7 a.m. Sunday a.m.   Secluded valley areas of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties could see overnight lows dip into the low 30's. 

Aside from the cool temps, this holiday weekend should be just beautiful.  Daytime temps will increase each day with highs today only in the upper 50's to low 60's.  Tomorrow, highs will be in the mid to upper 60's, with 70's in time for Memorial Day.

 

8:28 AM, May 25, 2013

C.J. Spiller Teaches Jonah Javad His Secret Workout

Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller runs the 40-yard dash in 4.37 seconds and has a body fat percentage in the single digits. So, how does this Pro Bowler stay in shape? Watch Channel 2's Jonah Javad share Spiller's Secret Workout.

11:09 PM, May 24, 2013