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Medtronic’s new direct aortic approach to TAVI wins European approval

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:15:32

European regulators have approved the delivery of Medtronic‘s CoreValve System using a new direct aortic approach in patients with severe aortic stenosis. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a less-invasive alternative to open-heart surgery for aortic valve replacement, but some patients are unsuited for the procedure because they have small vessels. The newly CE Marked direct [...]

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Breast implant problems can be stopped with conscientious doctors

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:43:43

This year began with a breast implant scandal. This one has brought back memories of the one early in my private practice. The current one involves the PIP-branded breast implants produced by the French company Poly Implant Prothese and rebranded by the Dutch company Rofil as Rofil M-implants breast implants. The first one involved silicone implants made by American companies including Dow Corning who no longer makes breast implants. The picture of 3 implants includes: top -- an old McGhan double lumen (silicone gel implant surrounded by a saline implant); bottom left – Dow Corning textured silicone implant; and bottom right – Dow Corning smooth silicone implant. Dow Corning has not made breast implants since approximately 1992.

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Freedom Meditech submits 510(k) for disease-detection eye scanner

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:23:53

Freedom Meditech has submitted a 510(k) application for regulatory clearance of its medical device that can be used to detect chronic disease. The company’s ClearPath DS-120 Lens Fluorescence Biomicroscope noninvasively scans the eye to identify patients with signs of degenerative changes in the lens of the eye, according to a statement from San Diego-based Freedom Meditech, [...]

Dallemand Backs Down on Grade-Level Changes in 'Macon Miracle'

Bibb County school superintendent Romain Dallemand said he is amending the parts of his strategic plan that call for grade restructuring and longer school days.

12:26 AM, Feb 23, 2012

Warner Robins La'Berry Shop Reports Card Fraud

The company's president says he doesn't know why or how it happened but they are taking "extra" measures to prevent theft in the future.

3:58 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Two Hospitalized after Warner Robins Wreck

The accident caused Hunnicutt to be thrown from the vehicle, causing what the release calls "serious injuries."

2:59 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Mayor Reichert's Mother Dies

Macon Mayor Robert Reichert's mother died Wednesday, just six days after her spouse of 75 years, Albert P. Reichert Sr.

2:45 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Culloden Mom Qualifies for Boston Marathon

Kitty Robinson had to overcome a huge physical obstacle to get back to the sport she loves.

8:09 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Mercer Law Honors First African-American Graduate

The Black Law Students Association hosted a discussion with a group of lawyers and community leaders.

5:39 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Ejected Passenger Dragged by NY Amtrak Train Dies

Authorities in upstate New York are investigating the death of an Amtrak passenger apparently dragged by a train after being kicked off for drunkenness.

1:45 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Boy, 16, Found Shot to Death in Car in East Ga.

Authorities responding to a traffic accident found the body of a 16-year-old boy in the backseat of a car in Richmond County. Police say he had been shot in the head.

11:43 AM, Jan 16, 2012

Thefts Increase, Violent Crime Stable in Warner Robins

The Warner Robins Police Department crunched the numbers for crime in the city in 2011.

6:45 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Man with One Arm Suing Starbucks for Discrimination

Is making coffee a two-handed job? Eli Pierre doesn't think so. He's suing Starbucks for discrimination. Pierre was born with half a left arm.

7:00 PM, Feb 22, 2012
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