Read Top Medical > Surgery Headlines and Articles from http://www.surgeryprnews.com en-us http://www.surgeryprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/feldman-fox-and-morgado-depuy-hip-replacement-products-liability-claims-281696.htm Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT If you have been implanted with a DePuy artificial hip, or have already had one replaced due to pain, discomfort or problems with the initial surgery, you should contact a lawyer to seek recovery of your damages from DePuy. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/she-fell-off-the-operating-table-woman-sues-yalenew-haven-hospital-for-malpractice-281958.htm Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT New Canaan woman, thought she was going to Yale-New Haven Hospital for what has become a fairly routine procedure - implantation of a pacemaker. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/baltimore-washington-eye-center-announces-uv-eye-protection-awareness-month-282036.htm Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Baltimore Washington Eye Center raises awareness of the need to protect your eyes from damaging UV rays. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/hazards-and-complications-associated-with-gallbladder-surgery-281366.htm Sun, 20 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Although routine, gallbladder surgery contains many unique risks and can have serious complications if not performed properly. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/questions-to-ask-your-eye-surgeon-281042.htm Sat, 19 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT When you are looking for an eye surgeon, no matter if it is for an elective procedure such as LASIK or a necessary one like cataract surgery, you will want to ask specific questions before choosing the best one for you. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/what-to-expect-in-cataract-surgery-281045.htm Sat, 19 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Cataract surgery is typically performed on an outpatient basis and generally takes less than one hour. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/georgia-health-insurance-provider-mccart-insurance-discusses-preexisting-conditions-280899.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT McCart Insurance, a broker of Georgia health insurance plans, explains what pre-existing conditions are and how they can affect your healthcare coverage. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/new-york-personal-injury-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-announces-support-of-the-gender-expression-nondiscrimination-act-genda-280212.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York personal injury lawyer David Perecman supports the proposed Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, known as GENDA. This law would prohibit discrimination in New York State based on gender identity or expression. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/vectra-3d-imaging-can-help-patients-visualize-their-new-looks-280607.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Marina Plastic Surgery channels Hollywood with a new three-dimensional photo system that creates lifelike images to show how Los Angeles plastic surgery patients may look after cosmetic procedures. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/worldrenowned-faculty-to-present-aacs-most-extensive-cadaver-workshop-280615.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The AACS will host the most extensive cadaver workshop in AACS history. New andamp; Established Techniques in Breast andamp; Body Contouring will be held June 21-23 at the prestigious Practical Anatomy andamp; Surgical Center at Saint Louis University. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/fda-report-cautioning-longterm-use-of-fosamax-and-other-bisphosphonate-drugs-acknowledged-by-rottenstein-law-group-280388.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Rottenstein Law Group has learned of a new FDA report cautioning against the long-term use of Fosamax and other bisphosphonate drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/doctor-proposes-information-tech-to-reduce-prescription-errors-280085.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT A study found that drug-related errors accounted for about a quarter of all preventable patient injuries. The study estimated that between 10 percent and 15 percent of prescriptions contain errors. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/spinal-fusion-surgery-on-the-rise-but-is-the-risky-procedure-necessary-280005.htm Sun, 13 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that spinal fusion surgeries are on the rise but they might not all be warranted. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/debate-on-public-disclosure-of-national-practitioner-data-bank-heats-up-279087.htm Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The NPDB tracks doctors' malpractice claims and disciplinary actions, but you won't be able to access it as a patient; some groups are seeking to change this. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/cosmetic-surgeons-defend-breast-augmentation-for-older-women-278615.htm Sun, 06 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The surgeons at Cosmetic Surgery Associates of New York say a woman's health and motivation - not her age - should determine whether she is a good candidate for breast augmentation in Westchester County. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/study-finds-high-level-of-satisfaction-among-liposuction-patients-278370.htm Sat, 05 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Ellen Mahony, a Connecticut plastic surgery specialist, discusses a recent study from the April 2012 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. It found that patients who had liposuction recovered quickly and were happy with their results. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/fastgrowing-plastic-surgery-practice-adds-new-doctor-278476.htm Sat, 05 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Synergy Plastic Surgery welcomes Dr. Amy Bekanich, a board-certified plastic surgeon, to its team. The addition will help the Austin plastic surgery practice better serve the needs of its patients. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/plastic-surgery-after-weight-loss-improves-patient-comfort-278479.htm Sat, 05 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT The doctors at Great Lakes Plastic andamp; Hand Surgery say patients who have experienced dramatic weight loss report increased comfort and better mobility after undergoing post-weight-loss plastic surgery in Kalamazoo. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/doctors-may-be-held-liable-for-birth-injuries-caused-by-forceps-277869.htm Thu, 03 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Forceps-assisted delivery can cause birth injuries. If your child has been injured, you have legal options. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/plastic-surgeon-discusses-revealing-of-first-breast-augmentation-patient-277568.htm Wed, 02 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Respected among plastic surgeons in Nashville, Dr. Jack Fisher shares insights on the first recorded breast augmentation patient with implants, and comments on why his patients have such high satisfaction rates. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/rhinoplasty-has-high-patient-satisfaction-rate-277651.htm Wed, 02 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Michael Menachof discusses the near-80% satisfaction rating from cosmetic nose surgery patients on RealSelf and explains how he educates Denver rhinoplasty patients to prepare them for surgery. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/plastic-surgeon-not-surprised-by-whitney-houstons-breast-implants-277672.htm Wed, 02 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Remus Repta discusses Whitney Houston's breast implant scars and explains how breast augmentation patients in Phoenix can have natural-looking results. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/05/half-of-healthcare-providers-are-looking-to-buy-business-intelligence-277641.htm Tue, 01 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT IBM, McKesson, Oracle, QlikTech, and SAP dominate mindshare for future BI purchase decisions http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/liposuction-innovations-will-cause-popularity-to-rebound-surgeon-predicts-276710.htm Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT While the number of liposuction procedures performed in the U.S. has dropped considerable during the past decade, Dr. Evan Sorokin, a leader in advanced liposuction in South Jersey, says new techniques are turning those statistics around. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/plastic-surgeon-comments-on-increased-demand-for-breast-augmentation-276778.htm Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Howard Silverman of Ottawa Plastic Surgery says recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons align with the increased demand he has seen for breast augmentation in Ottawa. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/birth-injuries-from-the-use-of-forceps-during-delivery-276520.htm Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT A familiar medical device with a long history of use in births is the forceps. Unfortunately, sometimes even a device as commonly used as forceps can cause birth injury. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/hcl-named-on-lpp-medical-locums-framework-276429.htm Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT HCL Doctors has been named on the London Procurement Programme Medical Locums Framework. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/kelocote-enaltus-highly-effective-scar-and-keloid-treatment-is-now-available-nationwide-at-retailers-276244.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Enaltus announced this week that Kelo-cote will be available at nationwide retailers - ULTA Beauty, Harmon, Bed, Bath, and Beyond, and Duane Reade. Kelo-cote has launched new product sizes and price-points - a 10g gel and 50 mL spray under $30. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/4/dr-deandra-l-clark-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-pediatrics-276359.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Deandra Clark was named Professional of the Year in Pediatrics in 2011 http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/4/joan-fishel-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-brand-management-276363.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Joan Fishel celebrates two decades with a leading manufacturer of orthopedic surgical products http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/etna-interactive-featured-at-aesthetic-meeting-in-vancouver-276133.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Etna Interactive, a dynamic Web services firm, will be a featured exhibitor at The Aesthetic Meeting 2012 in Vancouver. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/plastic-surgeon-shares-insights-on-treating-depression-with-botox-276158.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Anna Petropoulos, a Boston area BOTOX Cosmetic specialist, weighs in on a recent study that analyzed the effects of treatment with botulinum toxin on a person's mood and overall feelings. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/plastic-surgeon-comments-on-new-fdaapproved-breast-implant-276166.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sandeep Jejurikar discusses how FDA approval of another silicone-gel breast implant will mean more choices for those considering breast enhancement in the Chicago area. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/plastic-surgeon-reacts-to-facetime-facelift-276200.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Theresa M. Jarmuz, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, shares her opinions on the FaceTime Facelift and explains that she doesn't see it becoming a trend among her face lift patients in Atlanta. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/houston-plastic-surgeon-moving-to-new-office-276228.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Camille Cash, a plastic surgery specialist in Houston, is relocating her practice to the Upper Kirby area, which will allow her to increase services while providing the same excellence and quality care for new and established patients. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/barbara-walters-reports-on-plastic-surgery-276245.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Kent V. Hasen, a breast augmentation surgeon in Naples, discusses a recent episode of the television show 20/20 called andquot;The Cutting Edgeandquot; and gives his opinions about recent advancements in plastic surgery. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/dr-rodney-schmelzer-returns-to-salt-lake-city-276264.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Schmelzer returns to the Salt Lake City area to continue his highly-specialized pediatric care and surgical services. He is partners with Dr. Louis Morales and the Craniofacial Foundation of Utah and Plastic Surgery Associates. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/computerassisted-coding-top-strategy-for-icd10-275868.htm Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Providers plan to purchase coding help soon; 3M, OptumInsight, and Dolbey are on their radar. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/dr-grant-stevens-principal-investigator-on-new-fda-approved-sientra-quotgummy-bear-breast-implantsquot-275523.htm Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Grant Stevens, plastic surgeon and lead investigator on the form-stable silicone gel breast implants (andquot;gummy bear breast implants,andquot;) the new Sientra implants represent the fifth generation of silicone gel augmentation devices. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/surgeon-advocates-choosing-the-right-liposuction-technique-275551.htm Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT With so many liposuction options available, Dr. Michelle Spring, a Los Angeles liposuction specialist, stresses the importance of educating patients on the various methods that can be used to address a wide range of cosmetic needs. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/beasley-firm-birth-injury-law-firm-recovers-multimillion-dollar-settlement-for-child-with-cerebral-palsy-275301.htm Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Attorneys Dion Rassias and Catherine Rothenberger of The Beasley Firm, secure medical benefits and compensation for child diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a result of oxygen deprivation at birth. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/palm-desert-plastic-surgery-practice-launches-new-website-274735.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Cosmetic Surgery Institute of Palm Desert recently unveiled its dramatically redesigned website. The site is intended to engage and inform women and men who are considering plastic surgery in the Palm Springs area. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/plastic-surgeon-explains-benefits-of-breast-reduction-274742.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Jose Rios, a plastic surgeon who specializes in breast reduction and breast augmentation in the Chicago area, says he is not surprised by recently published research that outlines numerous of breast reduction surgery. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/north-carolina-facelift-surgeon-uses-innovative-deep-plane-technique-274751.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. M. Sean Freeman, who specializes in the deep plane facelift in Charlotte, is one of only a few plastic surgeons nationally to perform this method. He also pioneered a new approach to lower-eyelid surgery. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/dr-jan-karlins-faq-on-liposuction-answered-by-dr-jan-karlin-274572.htm Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Liposuction, lipoplasty, liposculpture is a surgical technique in which specific areas of fat under the skin are removed through a small incision in the skin using a cannula (hollow metal tube) and a suction pump. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/facelift-recovery-time-273407.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT The amount of time you take to recover from your facelift will depend on factors including your body's natural ability to heal, and the type of facelift you choose to have. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/causes-of-cavities-274378.htm Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT By now you should know that brushing, flossing and seeing your general dentist twice a year helps prevent cavities. These things help to prevent cavities from forming. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/questions-to-ask-your-cosmetic-surgeon-274381.htm Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT When you are making the decision to have any cosmetic surgery procedure, it is important that you gain as much information as possible before committing to a surgeon. The decision to have cosmetic surgery is a big one. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/breast-augmentation-and-scarring-274386.htm Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT All surgery results in scarring. Whenever the skin is cut, it will have to heal, and scarring will result. Scarring is an important factor to consider when you are considering breast augmentation surgery. http://www.surgeryprnews.com/medical_surgery_articles/2012/04/what-to-do-if-you-lose-a-tooth-274397.htm Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT If you lose a tooth due to trauma, there are steps you can take to save your natural tooth and help prevent tooth replacement with an artificial tooth.