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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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As daily costs rise, one grocery store is lowering their prices

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- We've all witnessed our grocery bills go up; the cost of nearly everything seems to be on the rise. But there's one major grocery store suddenly dropping it's prices, and cutting their own costs behind the scenes, to keep them low for as long as possible.

5:28 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Cannons removed from Portland's Fort Allen Park

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Two cannons and their carriages from the USS Maine were removed by crane Tuesday from Fort Allen Park in Portland.

5:57 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Sharon Rose Vaznis, Anchor

Sharon Rose Vaznis has held several positions with NEWS CENTER, both in Portland and in Bangor.

12:49 PM, Jun 6, 2013

Special needs kids find therapy on the waves

KENNEBUNK, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Children with special needs hit the beach to find therapy in the surf.

8:28 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Brighter and warmer Today!

A chilly night Tonight!!

5:42 AM, Jun 19, 2013

City of Portland's slogan: "Yes. Life's good here"

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Everyone knows that what happens in Las Vegas "stays in Vegas." Maine's largest city is launching its own marketing campaign, and wants you to know simply that "Life's good here."

6:32 PM, Jun 18, 2013
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