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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 [...]

Cutting Edge Eating Healthy

100-Calorie Snacks

9:00 PM, Sep 1, 2011

When you are feeling a little "snacky": These snacks have less added sugar, salt and saturated fat, and only 100 calories.

2 dead after car crash in Caledonia

Two people are dead after a crash on Cherry Valley Avenue in Caledonia. 

8:20 PM, May 25, 2013

Sheriff's investigating shooting in Ionia County

Authorities are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday in Ionia County.

10:40 PM, May 25, 2013

Weather Forecast for Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon & Holland

Sun/Cloud Mix

 

Our weather pattern will stay quiet and mainly dry through the rest of the holiday weekend. There is a slight chance of showers south of Grand Rapids on Monday.  

Tonight, skies will range from mainly clear to partly cloudy. Lows will be in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Winds will be light and variable.  

Sunday, look for partly to mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 60s. Winds will be east under 10 mph.  Lake Michigan forecast: Winds: East 5-10 kts.  Waves: 1 foot.

6:10 PM, May 25, 2013

UPDATE: Body found in Thornapple River

The body washed up near Garbow Road around 4:15 Sunday afternoon.

 

12:08 PM, May 20, 2013

Take Five Sweetie-licious Bakery Café Pie Crust Recipes - 2/16/2012

Learn hoe to make Sweet Abe's Cherry Apple Pie.

12:09 PM, Feb 16, 2012

Workers seize more than 150 dogs from alleged Michigan 'puppy mill'

Over 150 dogs have been rescued from an alleged puppy mill in Northern Michigan. It's a story WZZM 13 started following earlier this year when a viewer called us with her concerns.

6:10 PM, May 24, 2013

Fred Byrne's family claims Items gone from missing man's car

There is new information in the disappearance of a Big Rapids man as his family is asking people to help them look for evidence.

9:40 PM, May 24, 2013

Grieving mom hopes her tragic loss prevents other towing accidents

Kristie Cox made French toast for breakfast on a beautiful Memorial Day weekend. She kissed goodbye her husband Jeremy and two children as they headed for the library. A couple hours later, life would end as she knew it.

6:10 PM, May 24, 2013

Zap mosquitoes with a natural repellent

When local stores run low on mosquito repellent, you can make your own natural one.

1:34 PM, May 23, 2013
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