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2010-05-22 | When considering breast augmentation surgery, age is sometimes a big concern for patients. Some patients worry they may be too old for breast implants.

2010-05-17 | Bipartisan resolution introduced in U.S. House of Representatives expresses need for further study of the functional gastrointestinal disorder, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

2010-05-14 | With recent warning letters issued to practices offering Lipodissolve, a liposuction alternative, Sacramento plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Green is reminding patients that there are still many safe and effective liposuction methods available.

2010-05-13 | When a prescription drug is proven to be effective for some patients, but can cause serious side effects in others, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will require the drug to contain a warning.

2010-04-28 | Now a new machine already used in Europe and Asia promises to make the process less painful and to cut patient recovery time.

2010-04-16 | NeuroPerks - Advanced Brain Nutrition Formula - Amino Acids, Herbs, Vitamins and Minerals - Attention, Clarity, Focus, Memory, Mood, Sleep (Nootropic)

2010-04-11 | Patients who have had a hernia repaired with a mesh patch should review the latest recall information to see if they are affected, and register for medical monitoring and compensation claims.

2010-04-10 | On January 8, 2010, Parkers Farm, Inc. announced a recall of several of its products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

2010-04-04 | Patients who have had a hernia repaired with a mesh patch should review the latest recall information to see if they are affected, and register for medical monitoring and compensation claims.

2010-02-26 | According to the FDA, the recalled dietary supplements may contain ingredients which are either currently classified as steroids or which it believes should be classified as steroids.

2010-02-23 | A Non-Invasive test to detect disease.

2010-02-10 | Proprietary blend of amino acids helps reduce cravings, inhibit "binge response" in problem drinkers.

2010-02-10 | Thermoflect blankets and other Thermoflect products have been recalled by Encompass Group for relabeling because they may not be safe for use in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) environment, such as during Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

2010-02-10 | A Class I Recall is the most type of recall issued by the FDA. It means that there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause a serious adverse health event or death if used.

2010-02-01 | Grant Medical Center and the OhioHealth Medical Specialty Foundation opened a practice dedicated to arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles and bones.

2010-01-31 | The primary difference between BOTOX and Juvederm is that BOTOX is a muscle relaxer and Juvederm is a tissue filler. Because it is a muscle relaxer, the injectable solution inside a BOTOX injection is a refined solution of botulinum toxin type A.

2010-01-31 | Latisse is a prescription drug used to grow eyelashes that are thicker, fuller and longer. This product is the only one approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypotrichosis, a condition characterized by a lack of hair growth.

2010-01-09 | Largely, dental myths imply that dentist enjoy causing pain, or provide unnecessary work to bilk innocent customers out of their hard earned cash. Others still are just based on ignorance of the way our teeth work.

2009-12-18 | An independent laboratory has found that BIOGUARD barrier gauze dressings with Quick-Med's novel NIMBUS antimicrobial technology exhibit high antiviral efficacy against the H1N1 virus.

2009-12-12 | Latisse is the only Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved treatment for hypotrichosis to grow eyelashes.