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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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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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Deadly Motorcycle Crash Under Investigation

The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly motorcycle accident that killed a 20-year-old man

3:41 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Cher to Perform Live on NBC's 'The Voice'

NBC said Monday the pop star will perform live on the talent contest's June 18 season finale.

11:54 AM, Jun 12, 2013

Fire Crews Battle Large Barn Fire

Multiple fire departments were called out to a large barn fire in Springville overnight

5:36 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Clarence School Budget Revote Passes; Other Revote Results

Voters in the Clarence School District voted on the revised 2013-2014 budget Tuesday.

11:56 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Cheektowaga Teenager Located and OK

Cheektowaga Police say a teenager missing since last week has been located and is ok.

6:01 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Top Summer Sandal Deals At 70% Off

For men, women and teens with free shipping and well under $20.

1:34 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Cuomo, NY Leaders Reach Deal on Casinos

Top lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo reached an agreement late Tuesday night on a plan to allow four Las Vegas-style casinos upstate, as closed-door negotiations on other major legislative issues continued late into the night.

5:31 AM, Jun 19, 2013

EJ Manuel: Is the Future Now?

The Buffalo Bills signed quarterback EJ Manuel to a rookie contract, the team announced on Friday.

11:21 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Verizon and AT&T Ranked Best Cell Carriers In WNY

A new report shows Verizon and AT&T come out on tops when it comes to the best cell phone carriers in the Western New York area.

5:53 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Prom Redo for Lancaster Teen

Jenn Thill didn't go to her senior prom, not because she didn't want to, but because she had a championship to win.

11:18 PM, Jun 18, 2013