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Dr. Kaveh Kanani, DDS: Gum disease is linked with more than just the lack of brushing and flossing, according to a February 6, 2013 article in PR Newswire (“Being Overweight Linked to Higher Risk of Gum Disease”). Woodland Hills dentist Dr. Kanani says that dental patients may not realize the importance of inflammation in both extra weight and oral health. Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Along with type 2 diabetes and heart disease, obesity can also be a risk factor for...
BOSTON and TEL AVIV, Israel, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- -Strong Conference Presence to Include Presentations/Educational Events Featuring the MGuard(TM) Embolic Protection Stent- - Company to Host Conference Call on Thursday, May 23rd to Review MASTER Data - InspireMD, Inc. ("InspireMD" or the "Company") (NYSE MKT: NSPR), the leader in embolic protection stents, today announced a...
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and SYDNEY, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HeartWare International, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTWR - ASX: HIN), a leading innovator of less invasive, miniaturized circulatory support technologies that are revolutionizing the treatment of advanced heart failure, today announced that CEO Doug Godshall is scheduled to present at the 2013 UBS Global Healthcare Conference at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Monday, May 20, 2013. The conference is being held May 20-22, 2013 at the Sheraton New...
- More than 18 Million Brazilians have Reimbursable Access to MGuard EPS - BOSTON and TEL AVIV, Israel, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- InspireMD, Inc. ("InspireMD" or the "Company") (NYSE MKT: NSPR), a leader in embolic protection stents, today announced that it received reimbursement approval for the MGuard(TM) Coronary Embolic Protection Stent (EPS) from UNIMED, Brazil's largest private health care insurer. Alan Milinazzo, InspireMD's President and CEO said,...
MRI useful for predicting failure of metal-on-metal hip implants Metal-on-metal hip implants can cause inflammation of the joint lining (synovitis) long before symptoms appear, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to identify this inflammation, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery. The study, which appears in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, demonstrates that MRI can be used to identify implants that are going to...
Dr. Jack Copeland Recognized for His Landmark Contributions in the Field of Heart Transplantation TUCSON, Ariz., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SynCardia Systems, Inc. (www.syncardia.com), manufacturer of the world's first and only FDA, Health Canada and CE (Europe) approved Total Artificial Heart, announced today that world-renowned heart surgeon and SynCardia co-founder Jack G. Copeland, MD, was awarded the prestigious Pioneer in Transplantation Award at the annual meeting of the...
Interventional Cardiology Pioneer Aims to Offer Improved Detection of Cardiovascular Disease SINGAPORE, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Biosensors International Group, Ltd. ("Biosensors" or the "Company", Bloomberg: BIG SP; Reuters: BIOS.SI; SGX: B20), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative medical devices, announced on May 13, 2013 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all assets of Spectrum Dynamics, a leader in advanced functional assessment...
The AM-340 Bariatric Power Adjustable Treatment Table highlights a three-section top constructed of firm density foam for comfort, covered in heavy-duty vinyl with Permablok 3R bacterial protection. The head section and foot section can be raised or lowered independently to suit specific therapies and positioning needs, and this tough and sturdy table can lift up to 400 pounds. Elberton, GA (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 Rehabmart.com, an online e-commerce company that sells rehabilitation and...
Nouvelle, Inc. announces a unique opportunity for potential international vendors of its post-surgical compression wear. The company has recently expanded sales throughout India, England and the Middle East and is currently accepting inquiries from more distributors across the globe. Virginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 Nouvelle, Inc., a leading North American manufacturer and distributor of USA-made post-surgical compression wear, is now accepting a larger base of international...
Bougainvillea Clinique is one of only five locations, nationwide, invited to continue participating in an FDA study utilizing fat grafting with a breast enlargement device. Orlando, FL (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 A local medical center is one of only five locations, nationwide, invited to continue participating in an FDA study utilizing fat grafting with a breast enlargement device. The FDA previously approved the BRAVA®, which grows a woman’s natural breast tissue without surgery, pills...
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The artificial heart, a mechanical heart replacement, is typically used in order to bridge the time to heart transplant or to replace the heart in case a transplant is impossible. Often ventricular assist devices are confused with mechanical hearts because the assist the heart through pumps. They are also different from a cardiopulmonary bypass machine which is an external device used to provide the function of the heart and lungs. CPBs are usually only used for a few hours at a time,...
