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2010-05-27 | Some people who previously did not qualify for LASIK may find that things have changed for them. Their personal eye health may have changed, or advancements in current LASIK procedures may, now, deem them a good candidate.

2010-05-27 | Obstructive Sleep Apnea is routinely treated with CPAP which is considered the gold standard despite dismal results in patient compliance studies. A new review in Medical Clinics show surgical alternatives have mixed results and low cure rates.

2010-05-27 | Balance Salon and Spa gives back to community with generous donations, and by helping women and cancer patients; President and CEO Joanne Olvera Lighter of The Spring of Tampa Bay thanks Balance Salon of Tampa in a personal letter.

2010-05-27 | Many Bergen County residents think grinding of the teeth isn't a serious factor, but if it's left untreated, serious dental complications may occur.

2010-05-27 | Dermatologist Dr. Douglas J. Key is the first in Oregon (and among the first in the nation) to offer Ultherapy, a non-surgical skin tightening technology that provides immediate results.

2010-05-26 | Before wavefront, diagnosis of lower order aberrations was done using traditional eye examination technology. Diagnosis of higher order aberrations was done using manual calculations. Treatment based on these diagnostics resulted in outcomes that were good, but less accurate and less customized.

2010-05-26 | Study emphasizes importance of "IP Intensive" industries for American productivity, global competitiveness.

2010-05-26 | Obstructive Sleep Apnea is routinely treated with CPAP which is considered the gold standard despite dismal results in patient compliance studies. A new review in Medical Clinics show surgical alternatives have mixed results and low cure rates.

2010-05-24 | Newly developed coolfrax laser treatment may dramatically reduce the appearance of aging while minimizing the need for extensive healing and recovery time.

2010-05-23 | With a comprehensive plastic surgery website already online, Dr. Robert J. Brueck MD FACS, a Fort Myers Board Certified cosmetic surgeon, has added a full complement of Consent Forms, which patients may print, read and sign in advance of surgery.

2010-05-22 | A recently-released study shows that half of all Americans have one or more of three diseases that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes.

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.

2010-05-22 | Losing teeth is more common than you may think.

2010-05-21 | BOTOX has been the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedure for many years and in 2009 there were about 2.5 million procedures done in the U.S., according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

2010-05-20 | Plastic Surgery Specialists, with four locations in Eastern Maryland, is the biggest plastic surgery practice in the state. The board-certified plastic surgeons at the practice explain that being bigger actually allows them to offer better patient care.

2010-05-19 | Many women are interested in breast augmentation, but some are worried that it will limit their athletic activities. Dr. Andrew Goldberg and Dr. Mitchel Krieger tell patients that they can increase their breast size and still enjoy exercise.

2010-05-19 | Reflecting reports from the CDC that birth rates among women over 40 are on the rise, Dr. Ellen Mahony is seeing more women in their 40s and 50s for "mommy makeover" surgery. She discusses special considerations for their cosmetic enhancement.

2010-05-18 | On April 13, 2010, Dr. Stephen M. Estner presented at The Rhode Island Association for Justice's Auto Tort Seminar entitled, "The Not So Simple Auto Accident Case" on the topic of soft tissue injuries due to auto accidents.

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).

2010-05-17 | Newly-developed CoolFrax laser treatment helps patients reverse sun damage and restore the health of their skin without painful surgery.