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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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The skinny on sunscreens and skin cancer

(NEWS CENTER) - Scouring the sunscreen aisle may not seem all that difficult but dermatologists say not all sunscreens are created equal.

8:49 PM, May 19, 2013

Weather This Week? Murky!

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4:06 AM, May 20, 2013

Man found dead following standoff in Saco

SACO, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- A standoff that last more than four hours Saturday came to an end when police say the suspect set fire to his home and died inside.   

8:10 AM, May 19, 2013

Maine's 2009 teacher of the year now facing layoff

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A former Maine teacher of the year may soon find herself out of a job.

10:16 AM, May 20, 2013

Unique Maine B&B offers window into the past

ISLE AU HAUT, Maine (NECN) - Maine's lighthouses serve as beacons to both passing boats and people...drawn to their strong yet simple beauty.
One is harder to find than most. Built in 1907 Robinson's Point lighthouse is on Isle Au Haut, a remote Maine island 6 miles off shore in Downeast Maine.

11:49 PM, May 19, 2013

Hundreds of volunteers search for missing teen

GLENBURN, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - Hundreds of volunteers from across the state joined Game Wardens Sunday in the search for a missing teen.

8:57 PM, May 19, 2013

St. Patrick Catholic Church in Portland closing its doors

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Another Catholic church is shutting its doors in Maine.

6:11 PM, May 19, 2013

L.L. Bean chairman retiring, control stays with family

FREEPORT, Maine (AP) - L.L. Bean's grandson Leon Gorman is retiring as company chairman after more than 50 years as chairman or CEO, but the company is keeping the position in the family.

12:17 PM, May 20, 2013

Appropriations Committee questions Mayhew about letter

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The commissioner of the Department of Health and Human services went before the Appropriations Committee Sunday to discuss a letter she sent to Governor LePage.

8:43 AM, May 20, 2013

York man killed in single-car crash

YORK, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Police are investigating a single-car crash that left a York man dead Saturday afternoon.

8:23 AM, May 20, 2013
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