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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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Minimally invasive weight loss device maker quietly raises $2.75 million

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:47:32

Although it’s trying to keep quiet about its product, a medical device startup developing a new treatment for obesity revealed this week it’s in the middle of raising $5.5 million. According to a recently filed U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission document, Vibrynt Inc. has raised half of a $5.5 million offering from five investors. Vibrynt’s [...]

Cutting Edge Obesity

New innovative medical devices offer hope in fight against obesity

7:43 AM, Sep 6, 2011

Medical entrepreneurs are developing promising devices and procedures that attack weight loss or the diseases most associated with ...

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    Christian Jackson named suspect in Verizon Arena shooting

    North Little Rock police are responding to a shooting that happened at Verizon Arena Tuesday morning. A female student and a male suspect were found shot outside the arena. The student is expected to make a full recovery.

    6:04 PM, May 21, 2013

    Wife loses 100 pounds while husband deployed

    Vets returning home from military duty expect to see some changes in their families. But one Army specialist from North Carolina found an amazing transformation when he and his wife were reunited.

    9:33 AM, May 20, 2013

    Woman reunited with missing dog after tornado

    A Moore, Oklahoma woman's prayers have been answered after finding her missing dog in the rubble of her home after a massive tornado.

    7:33 AM, May 21, 2013

    Okla. mom's tearful reunion with son after tornado

    An emotional reunion after a massive tornado ravaged briarwood elementary school in Moore, Oklahoma.

    6:37 AM, May 21, 2013

    Joey's friends helping animals in Oklahoma

    Following Monday's devastating and deadly tornadoes that touched down in Oklahoma, there are many pets that need attention and help. Agencies in Arkansas are teaming up to help our neighbors in Oklahoma.

    8:44 PM, May 21, 2013

    Austin Deere of Prairie Grove killed in Monday storms

    A Prairie Grove teen is killed after his car collided with storm damage in northwest Arkansas.

    9:23 AM, May 21, 2013

    Cabot taekwondo instructor William Cossey charged with sexual assault

    A Cabot taekwondo instructor is under arrest for allegedly sexually assaulting a young boy.

    1:06 PM, May 21, 2013

    Matthew Nichols allegedly sets fiancé Jessie McFadden on fire

    North Little Rock police have a man in custody who they say set his fiancé on fire, who died as a result of her injuries.

    8:01 PM, May 21, 2013

    Wednesday's Forecast

    Rain ending, turning warmer

    10:59 PM, May 21, 2013

    Walnut Ridge reacts to the discovery of 14-year-old Sidney Randall's body

    A body pulled from the Black River over the weekend was confirmed to be that of 14-year-old Sidney Randall on Monday.

    10:34 PM, May 20, 2013
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