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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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Weather Forecast for Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon & Holland

Severe T-Storms Possible

Today will be partly cloudy, very warm and humid with more afternoon thunderstorms. According to the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) there is a Slight Risk of severe storms, with large hail and damaging winds the primary threats. Temperatures will be in the mid 80s inland and upper 70s to low 80s along the lakeshore with dewpoints in the 60s. Winds will be south at 8-16 mph inland and 5-15 mph along the lakeshore. Lake Michigan forecast: Winds: S 8-16 kts. Waves: 1-2'.

Tonight will be mostly cloudy, warm and humid with temperatures in the low to mid 60s. Winds will be south at 5-10 mph inland and 5-15 mph along the lakeshore.

3:16 AM, May 21, 2013

Monster Oklahoma tornado kills 51

massive, mile-wide tornado with winds up to 200 mph spent 40 minutes on the ground as it devastated homes, schools and businesses across southern Oklahoma City and its suburbs Monday afternoon.

10:07 PM, May 20, 2013

Police get high-priority tips in search for Jessica Heeringa

Shaw says there are a "couple tips" about the case of Jessica Heeringa that have been actively investigated since Sunday.

12:58 PM, May 20, 2013

Mosquito lawn repellents that work

If the record spring flooding wasn't enough, Monday's downpours will likely make our mosquito problem even worse.

6:24 PM, May 20, 2013

Local Red Cross volunteers on standby after Oklahoma tornado

The American Red Cross has already begun helping those impacted by the tornadoes in Oklahoma and other states.

9:10 PM, May 20, 2013

Water floods into Waters House Apartments

"I was looking out the window and I saw all this water coming over the iron railing," said Heather Roscoe, who lives in Waters House.  "I saw it getting higher and higher."

9:56 PM, May 20, 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

NHL Western Semifinals Game 3 - Red Wings 3, Blackhawks 1

Jimmy Howard was stellar with a 39-save effort on Monday night to help the Detroit Red Wings take a 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of this Western Conference semifinal series.

9:37 PM, May 20, 2013

Bill would create "a-la-carte" cable pricing

The idea of "a la carte" cable and satellite television has been around for years. But Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has jump-started a new national conversation with a bill he introduced in Congress this month that would use regulatory incentives to encourage programmers and distributors to unbundle their channels and offer a la carte programming.

10:51 AM, May 20, 2013

Allegan Co. targets meth ingredient to combat 'epidemic'

Leaders passed a resolution asking state lawmakers to make pseudoephedrine allowed by prescription only.

9:07 PM, May 20, 2013
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