A significant rise in cosmetic surgery claims has been recorded by Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors whilst the number of cosmetic surgery procedures carried out has remained constant. Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors, who work on a no fee, win or lose basis, has experienced a 58% year on year rise in cosmetic surgery claims from 2011 to 2012 [ Read More ]
General Health articles
Fycompa(perampanel), is launched today in Denmark as the first in an entirely new class of treatment for uncontrolled partial epilepsy (the most common form of the condition). The new therapy has demonstrated efficacy in partial onset seizures, in particular with secondary generalisations. It is indicated as an adjunctive treatment for partial-onset seizures, with or without [ Read More ]
Pediatric specialists of Apollo Hospitals successfully completed a complex surgery on the bladder base of a 7 year old child from Africa with the assistance of a Robot. The child’s urethra, the tube from the urinary bladder, was crushed in a road accident. 7 year old Farhana’s (Name changed) urethra got damaged in a road [ Read More ]
New data released at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association show that patients with unipolar, non-psychotic Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) receiving transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with NeuroStar TMS Therapy achieved significant improvements in both depression symptoms and in quality of life measurements. Overall, 58 percent of patients achieved a positive response to NeuroStar [ Read More ]
Evergreen Healthcare announced that it has successfully integrated a colorectal procedure called transanal endoscopic microsurgery to its growing suite of minimally invasive surgical options, reducing the need for major surgery and providing patients with faster recovery times. Transanal endoscopic microsurgery, or TEMS, allows for the removal of challenging colorectal tumors without an abdominal incision, allowing [ Read More ]
Nine leading physician specialty societies have identified specific tests or procedures that they say are commonly used but not always necessary in their respective fields. Patient advocates are calling the move a significant step toward improving the quality and safety of health care. To be released at a press conference later this morning as part [ Read More ]
Approximately 80 million American men and women experience some form of hair loss. Premature balding or thinning hair can often result in a decrease of self esteem. Freedom Laser Therapy of Los Angeles is dedicated to change all that by bringing their iRestore Hair Rejuvenation System to the mass market. For the past decade, Freedom [ Read More ]
A catheter procedure that closes a hole in patients’ hearts is no more effective than medical therapy in preventing recurrent strokes, according to a new study published in the March 15 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. In the CLOSURE I trial, clinical researchers compared a catheter procedure plus medical therapy with medications [ Read More ]
Don’t let excess eyelid skin and fat steal attention away from your sparkling eyes. In extreme cases, puffy or drooping eyelids can even partially obscure your vision. Cosmetic eyelid surgery — known as blepharoplasty — can correct these issues and give your whole face a refreshed appearance. Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Secrets Eyelid surgery is not [ Read More ]
At one point all of us have been trying to find ways on how to be completely acne-free. Here are some natural and not so natural acne treatments that are proven to be effective. 1. Witch Hazel Astringent This astringent comes from the plant with the same name. It is widely spread from Nova Scotia [ Read More ]