Monday, March 30, 2009

With too few doctors trained on it, surgical robot sits unused at JPS - Fort Worth Star Telegram

With too few doctors trained on it, surgical robot sits unused at JPS
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX
McCLATCHY-TRIBUNE ARCHIVES FORT WORTH — A $1.75 million surgical robot bought with taxpayer money is collecting dust at an Arlington hospital because too few doctors at the public hospital district know how to use the state-of-the art equipment. ...

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Santa Cruz doctors offer patients e-mail privileges for a fee - San Jose Mercury News

Santa Cruz doctors offer patients e-mail privileges for a fee
San Jose Mercury News,  USA
By JONDI GUMZ SANTA CRUZ -- Would you be willing to pay $60 a year for the privilege of having an online conversation with your doctor? That's what the Santa Cruz Medical Foundation is about to find out. You know how it is when you try to reach a ...

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US doctors urge transparency on insurer payments - Reuters

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US doctors urge transparency on insurer payments
Reuters
WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - Requiring health insurers to be more open about how they set reimbursement rates for out-of-network medical services would save everyone money, the top US doctors group told Congress on Thursday. ...
Doctors groups allege WellPoint's collusion cost them millions Los Angeles Times
Doctors associations sue wellpoint Bizjournals.com
Doctor Groups Accuse WellPoint Of Underpayment Wall Street Journal Blogs
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Choosing to have cosmetic surgery is an important decision to make. Selecting the right plastic surgeon in Phoenix Arizona is just as important. Make an informed decision by reviewing credentials, before and after photos and reading patient testimonials.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Armstrong thanks well-wishers in wake of surgery - Raw Story
Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong posted a video on the internet, thanking friends and fans for their support a day after surgery to repair his broken collarbone. "We don't know how my recovery will go. We'll just take it day-by-day
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Surgery pavilion to open in April - Times Daily
HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL - After more than a year of construction, the Keller Outpatient Surgery Pavilion is set to open by mid-April, according to officials at the facility. "Seventy percent of our procedures are outpatient; whereas, 30 years ago, it
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Choosing to have cosmetic surgery is an important decision to make. Selecting the right plastic surgeon in Phoenix Arizona is just as important. Make an informed decision by reviewing credentials, before and after photos and reading patient testimonials.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Top Tri-City doctor rips way health district is run - San Diego Union Tribune

Top Tri-City doctor rips way health district is run
San Diego Union Tribune, CA
Board Chairwoman RoseMarie Reno said Tuesday that while Burruss' letter angered her, she was open to hearing from the doctors. She also defended the board and the way the district is governed. Reno, who has been on the board since 1984, ...

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Choosing to have cosmetic surgery is an important decision to make. Selecting the right plastic surgeon in Phoenix Arizona is just as important. Make an informed decision by reviewing credentials, before and after photos and reading patient testimonials.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Breast Augmentation People Are Paying For: Michael Law MD Shares - Businesswire.com
Breast Augmentation People Are Paying For: North Carolina Breast Augmentation Surgery Specialist Michael Law MD Shares Secrets for Success and Patient Satisfaction with Breast Implants RALEIGH, N.C.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Breast Implants: Increased
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Choosing to have cosmetic surgery is an important decision to make. Selecting the right plastic surgeon in Phoenix Arizona is just as important. Make an informed decision by reviewing credentials, before and after photos and reading patient testimonials.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

What is Immediate Breast Reconstruction?

Immediate breast reconstruction occurs when reconstruction is performed at the time of mastectomy. Immediate reconstruction has the advantage of usually saving the patient at least one subsequent operation, and has been shown to have a significant psychological benefit, as the patient never has to experience the total loss of a breast. All of the reconstruction options listed below can be performed at the time of mastectomy.

Brachioplasty Removes "Bat-Wings"

An arm lift or brachioplasty is the surgical correction of excess skin to the arms. Over time, with pregnancy, weight loss or even during normal development, excess skin to the upper arms (bat-wings) can develop compelling women to seek correction.

What Is A Primary Rhinoplasty?

Primary rhinoplasty indicates that it is the first time an operation is being performed. The first operation offers the best opportunity to obtain an excellent and predictable outcome. Seeking out a rhinoplasty specialist for this first operation significantly increases the chances of obtaining an excellent rhinoplasty result and decreases your chances of a revision.