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Matakina International, pioneers of the breakthrough Volpara breast density assessment software, today announced the appointment of medical imaging industry heavyweights Laurence Veron and Don Alvarez to lead European and Asian sales efforts. Wellington, New Zealand (PRWEB) September 10, 2012 Matakina International, pioneers of the breakthrough Volpara breast density assessment software, today announced the appointment of medical imaging industry heavyweights Laurence Veron and Don...
Identical twin study uncovers external factors that influence breast appearance and aging. New York, NY (PRWEB) September 04, 2012 Women wondering how to maintain great-looking breasts may now have more answers thanks to a new study of identical twin sisters. After controlling for genetic factors, investigators from University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland found that breastfeeding, daily moisturizing, and hormone replacement therapy significantly decelerate the perceived...
New pregnancy bra, developed by underwear company TOMgirl Apparel, has a VELCRO® brand closure that adjusts six or more inches to adapt to weight changes. Huntington Beach, California (PRWEB) August 26, 2012 Going through nine months of pregnancy followed by weight loss and breast feeding is a glorious feat for your body. However, these drastic changes can be problematic when it comes to finding comfortable undergarments. Most women buy multiple bras during this time to accommodate...
EDISON, N.J., Aug. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF) today announced its partnership with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF) in support of the first national Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day USA on October 17, 2012. As a sponsor, MTF, the nation's leading tissue bank, joins the world's largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons, and BRA Day national spokesperson...
Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Pink. It’s the color of roses, bubblegum, and even the fight against breast cancer. Painting the town pink, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF) recently announced their partnership with Sientra in the first national Breast Reconstruction (BRA) Day USA. It will take place on October 17, 2012 and there are a number of events scheduled to take place throughout the United U.S....
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Google Adsense, a program that pays third parties for displaying Google ads on their Web sites, is open to all comers."That is, unless Google makes an arbitrary decision that an applicant's online content violates its terms," said Nadine Gary, president of U.S.-based GoTopless. She said GoTopless is fighting for women's rights to go publicly topless wherever men have the right to do so, on the basis of gender equality as guaranteed by the 14th...
Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Based on a new study, the discussion on whether the density of breasts can affect the image resolution of mammograms has been rekindled. To begin, past studies have stated that women with dense breasts have a greater risk of developing breast cancer than women who have breasts with more fatty tissue. Proponents of these studies have noted that it is difficult for mammograms to catch a developing tumor due to dense tissue and...
American Society of Plastic Surgeons launches campaign to educate women about their options A new survey released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows that 89 percent of women want to see what breast reconstruction surgery results would look like before undergoing treatment for breast cancer, prompting the world's largest group of board-certified plastic surgeons to launch a landmark show-and-tell event as part of Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day USA,...
BEDFORD, Mass., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOLX) announced that today it hosted Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Rep. Chris Murphy (D-CT 5) at the Company's women's imaging manufacturing facility in Danbury, CT. The Senator and Representative participated in a discussion with local breast cancer leaders, saw a demonstration of Hologic's newest technology, Dimensions 3D mammography (breast tomosynthesis) and toured the Company's manufacturing plant....
NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Kaveh Alizadeh http://www.lipsg.com/about-our-practice/our-doctors/dr-alizadeh-new-york, President of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group (LIPSG) http://www.lipsg.com/, the largest and oldest private academic plastic surgical practice in the country, was recently featured in an American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) video news release discussing an innovative new breast lift...
