Surgery Results In Some Benefits For Children With Sleep Apnea
redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online Removing the adenoids and tonsils with obstructive sleep apnea lead to measurable improvements in behavior, quality of life, and some symptoms, though no noticeable improvements in...
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Key patent includes claims on haptics, MR compatibility and image-guidance WINNIPEG, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - IMRIS Inc. (NASDAQ: IMRS; TSX: IM) ("IMRIS" or the "Company") today announced the allowance of a US patent defining the foundational technologies for its SYMBIS(TM) Surgical System - a minimally invasive and MRI-compatible microsurgical robot system. Currently under development at IMRIS, the SYMBIS Surgical System is an image-guided, micro-neurosurgery robot that...
NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom & Gross LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. ("Intuitive Surgical" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ISRG) (CUSIP: 46120E602) who purchased Intuitive Surgical common stock between October 19, 2011 and April 18, 2013 (the "Class Period"). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 237. The investigation...
PHILADELPHIA, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Elsevier [http://www.elsevier.com/_nocache ], a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, welcomes Dr. Tommaso Falcone, MD, of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation as the new Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology [http://www.jmig.org ] (JMIG), official journal of the AAGL [http://www.aagl.org ], Advancing Minimally Invasive Gynecology Worldwide. The...
Two experienced orthopedic surgeons will now provide orthopedic care and access to minimally invasive treatment for the hip, knee, shoulder, hand and upper extremities in Lake County at the Clearlake Family Health Center. Clearlake, CA (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Two experienced orthopedic surgeons will now provide orthopedic care and access to minimally invasive treatment for the hip, knee, shoulder, hand and upper extremities in Lake County at the Clearlake Family Health Center. The orthopedic...
The Firm is investigating bad robot surgery allegations on behalf of individuals who claim to suffered organ perforations, lacerations, blood vessel tears, surgical burns, and other complications in procedures with the da Vinci Surgical System. New York, New York (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 The nation’s first trial involving a da Vinci surgery robot lawsuit is nearing its conclusion in Washington state court, Bernstein Liebhard LLP reports. According to Bloomberg.com, during closing...
A recent New Zealand Herald article examines numerous concerns surrounding Botox treatments. Dr. Simon Ourian of Epione Beverly Hills says that Botox has been used safely for cosmetic purposes for more than a decade. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 According to a May 13, 2013 New Zealand Herald article titled “Time to Rethink the Use of Botox,” Botox injections have become the most popular cosmetic procedure in the world since their approval in 2002 (Go to goo.gl/8iYbD). Although...
The plaintiff’s attorney, in his closing argument, said Intuitive Surgical resembled a “car dealership” in terms of how it sought to tie sales and service for customers of its da Vinci surgical system, as Bloomberg reported. This is the first of at least 26 lawsuits to reach trial, most of which are based on allegations that the surgical robot caused harm because the company failed to appropriately train the surgeons. New York, New York (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Parker Waichman LLP, a...
Patients with gum disease in Atlanta, GA, can now enjoy the benefits of the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP), which stimulates bone growth and can help prevent effected teeth from falling out. If patients have already lost teeth due to their gum disease, LANAP sets up a healthy environment for the patients to receive dental implants. Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Patients of Dr. Michael Shenk and Dr. Judd Shenk of Shenk Dental Care who have lost teeth due to gum disease...
CINCINNATI, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LCA-Vision Inc. (NASDAQ: LCAV), a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus® brand, announces that all nominees to the company's Board of Directors were re-elected to one-year terms at today's annual meeting of stockholders. These Directors are: William F. Bahl, co-founder and President of Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel John C. Hassan, consultant with BSC Ventures Edgar F. Heizer III, Chairman of Manus...
Many Women Seeking Toned Arms as the Weather Heats Up May Find Benefit in Plastic Surgery Options TARRYTOWN, N.Y., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Body type, age or significant weight loss can prevent some women from achieving tight and toned upper arms despite diligent efforts with diet and exercise, but relatively simple surgical options may offer an alternative. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130521/NY18209) "Working out and watching calorie intake is the first and...
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General surgery is a specialty that concentrates on the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and the thyroid gland. This specialty also deals with skin, breast, soft tissue and hernia related diseases. General Surgeons have the opportunity to subspecialize in one or more of the following: Trauma Surgery: Trauma surgery is the specialty that performs invasive procedures for physical injuries in an emergency. This subspecialty holds the...
Endoluminal capsule monitoring is categorized as a non-invasive medical procedure used in diagnosing and monitoring the progression of abnormalities in the gastrointestinal system. Procedure Once the need is identified to monitor the gastrointestinal system and the patient has a working system, they will ingest a water-tight capsule that contains a miniaturized wireless radio transmitter. Once it is ingested, it sends signals to a radio receiver. The data is then processed and presented...
The esophagogastroduodenoscopy is a medical diagnostic procedure used in internal medicine to view the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract. This non-invasive procedure is used for many complaints and requires little to no time for recovery from the procedure. Reasons for the Procedure Patients present to their physician with physical complaints. For example, a patient may come into the office and say they have been feeling tired and forgetful. Through many tests and evaluations,...
A laparoscopy is an invasive surgical procedure used in abdominal area but is much less invasive than the preceding methods. Small incisions are made in the abdomen or pelvic area in which the camera and tools are introduced to perform the surgery or inspect the area. The method before the laparoscopy involved cutting open the area completely with longer healing time and more complications. Although in the pediatric populations, abscesses have a tendency to form around the incision sites....
