WORD OF CAUTION: Prior to undergoing breast implant surgery for augmentation or breast reconstruction, take all documents to an attorney. The surgery you are seeking is a lifetime change and will affect you the rest of your life. ''Mentor Warranty as of 8/31/03'' The Mentor Advantage Limited Warranty (Country Specific)
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Cancer: The facts An in-depth guide to common forms of the disease
Heart disease and stroke A detailed guide to one of the biggest killers
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The Heart Disease Guide
Incidence of silicone breast implant rupture.
Statin Use Linked With Lower Risk of Age-Related Maculopathy
Welcome to the Tort Claimants Committee website, last updated on August 29, 2003.
Class Action Decisions and Resolutions Obtained
Here's Your Complimentary Glucose Meter
Class Action Reform
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Dockets Open for Comment ''FDA is in the process of moving to a new ISP. During this transition, the capability to attach documents to your comment will not be available. When the move is complete, the attach document functionality will be added to the E-comments Form.''
Safety Reporting Requirement for Human Drug and Biological Products Proposed Rule
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Medical Dictionary
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Dual-acting vaccine offers mice protection in anthrax-related tests
Price of heart device expected to lead to rationing
Researchers say irregular heart beat is more hazardous for women than for men
Dutch pharmacies to start selling medicinal marijuana to patients
Health Insurance for All SB2 an important step in solving the problems of the uninsured
Health Insurance for All Labor Day reminder of what workers need most -- affordable health care
Bush's empty promise
Lieberman releases plan to help unemployed pay for health coverage
Health care disputes bedevil labor relations Lines of battle drawn over cuts in coverage
We can't just look away
In Praise of Sloth If Samuel Johnson lived an admirable life keeping prostitutes' hours, so can I
From competitions to counseling, corporations encourage fat employees to lose weight
As waistlines grow, so do corporate benefits battling obesity
Overlooked vitamin D deficiency in teens, called epidemic by some, causes weak bones
Study indicates blood pressure drug should be considered even for patients with mild coronary disease
Florida doctors will pursue malpractice constitutional amendment
WTO seals deal to let poor countries import cheap drugs to fight killer diseases
Canada's Internet pharmacies hurting from industry steps to halt U.S. sales
Transfusion mixup at Virginia hospital fatal to woman during surgery
Medicare legislation could bring relief to ailing rural hospitals
Nebraska tightens import rules after tuberculosis outbreaks
FDA rejects bid to regulate tobacco product
Herpes treatment approved to reduce infection's spread, too
Senate signs on to limit soft drink sales on campus High schools left out of obesity crackdown
Suburban sprawl linked to sprawl of the waistline Those in spread-out areas tend to weigh more, study finds
Type of mercury in fish may be less toxic than others
Woman's heart removed, rebuilt, replaced Surgeons use cow tissue to reconstruct tumor-damaged area
South Africa's plan to fight AIDS poses risks Experts fear anti-retroviral medications may spawn drug-resistant HIV strains
SAN JOSE Judge refuses to halt feds' marijuana raids
A waking obsession with altered statezzzz
Authorities break up drug ring that bought, sold AIDS medications
Bill restricting sales at schools sent to governor
Danish study suggests no autism-thimerosal link
Jerry Lewis telethon nets record $60.5 million for Muscular Dystrophy Association
Firms fight worker health care bill Measure would mandate businesses pay 80% of insurance
WHO urges flu vaccination to boost fight against future SARS outbreaks
Sitter charged in baby's death brings light to dangerous practice
Biting The Hand That Fed Me
Report examines how Medicare drug plans will affect rural America
Breast Cancer
A New ADHD Drug
Language linked to medical mistakes Study at Boston clinic examines growing problem of errors made by
interpreters
How a hospital failed a boy who didn't have to die Nothing indicated 15-year-old Lewis Wardlaw Blackman of Columbia had four days to live when he entered the Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital in Charleston. The full article will be available on the Web for a limited time:
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PULSE is a nonprofit, 501(c) 3 support group and organization working to improve patient safety and reduce the rate of medical errors in this country using real life stories and experiences. Members and participants are encouraged to use their experience to educate the community and advocate for a safer healthcare system.
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Weight Training Pushing Out Cardio Workouts?
Red Wine May Protect Heart From Cigarettes
TOXIC DISCOVERY ANNOUNCES NEW WEBSITE
Breast Cancer 'Obesity and Breast Cancer Risk.
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Safety of Silicone Breast Implants (2000) Institute of Medicine (IOM)
Study of Silicone Gel Breast Implant Rupture, Extracapsular Silicone, and Health Status in a Population of Women
Prevalence of Rupture of Silicone Gel Breast Implants Revealed on MR Imaging in a Population of Women in Birmingham, Alabama
Complications Leading to Surgery after Breast Implantation
MICROBIAL GROWTH INSIDE SALINE-FILLED IMPLANTS
TWO FIRMS GET FDA APPROVAL TO CONTINUE MARKETING SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS
Novartis Pulls Ad After F.D.A. Complains
Fla. Doctors to Pursue Malpractice Change
Vision Care
Few Problems in Silicone Breast Implants 'But Safety is Still Matter of Debate'????????????????
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Women's Movement Loses Champion and Visionary Organizer
Breast implant leak risk 'far higher than suspected'
Children's lunchboxes 'unhealthy'
Internet helps fight sex disease
'Easy' breath test for asthmatics
Indian nurses' American dream
NHS stories: Anzac past
Fit to police the food industry?
Disease Map
The #1 Way to Succeed on a Healthy Diet: Address Your Emotional Issues
Health Tips to Ensure Your Child Goes Back to School With Success - Your child’s health can make a big difference in whether they enjoy and do well in the coming school year. Don’t miss these practical tips that every parent should know.
Combination RA Drug Therapy Offers No Long-Term Benefits
The Complete Health Benefits of Juicing in A Fraction of the Time
Painkillers Increase Risk of Miscarriage
Smallpox Vaccinations May Remain Effective for Life
Seeking a Top-Notch EFT Therapist at The Optimal Wellness Center
Meditation Can Boost Your Immune System
Cauliflower French Fries
Eating Fish Oil Can Lower Your Heart Rate
Parkinson’s Drug Causes Gambling Side Effect
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Heart removed, rebuilt, put back Doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center say they have successfully removed a patient's heart, rebuilt it and put it back.
Baby complications likely for black teens 'A new study indicates black teens are more likely to deliver underweight and premature babies than their white counterparts.'
Another legal blow for medicinal marijuana 'A federal court in San Jose, Calif., has ruled that when it comes to medicinal marijuana, federal law takes precedence over state practices.'
Some forms of mercury may be less toxic'The mercury found in fish may be less toxic than other forms of the metal, suggests a study published in the popular journal Science.'
WTO deal on cheap drugs delayed 'A deal by the World Trade Organization that would allow developing countries to import cheap versions of drugs has been delayed at the last minute in Geneva.'
Lizard saliva may hold diabetes treatment 'New research indicates a hormone in the saliva of the poisonous Gila monster holds promise as a treatment for type 2 diabetes and obesity.'
Heat wave sparks elder reform debate 'France's recent heat wave, which sparked national criticism over the government's bungled reaction, is also giving French officials a rare chance to tackle long-standing questions about financing the country's graying population.'
New Zealand denies SARS outbreak rumors 'New Zealand health officials denied there's been an outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome in the nation, despite three recent mysterious deaths.'
Computer game might help language skills 'A new study indicates a simple computer program that teaches children to distinguish between sounds might help also to develop their listening skills.'
Studying nanotech's social impact 'Though science fiction writers have portrayed nanotechnology as something sinister, and some political activists worry the science of making machinery at the atomic level is a threat to the environment or even humanity, the truth is no one really knows what nanotech's social, cultural, and economic implications will be. But efforts are underway to find out -- soon.'
U.S. may ease poor nations' drug access 'The United States could accept by Thursday an earlier rejected agreement to help poor nations buy generic medicines, sources say.'
Women ignore breast cancer signs 'Many women may be risking their lives by failing to seek early medical help for possible breast cancer, a survey reveals.
How to Avoid the Coming Alzheimer’s Epidemic
The Science Behind Holosync® and Other Neurotechnologies
How to Find Out if Your Water is Really Safe
Vaccine Dangers & Risks: Learn What CDC Documents and Science Really Reveal
Do You Still Use An Antiperspirant?
Aluminium toxicokinetics: an updated minireview.
Why Genetically Modified Crops Should be Avoided
Grab These Organic Blueberries to Slow Aging and More
Power From Human Blood Generates Electricity
Medicare Expansion Will Yield Catastrophe
Experts say Bonds likely to be OK Rapid heartbeat more scary than dangerous
U.S. relaxing emergency room rules Getting certain types of care might be difficult
Cigna reaches $540 million agreement to settle doctors' suit
Lilly stock drops after FDA seeks details on experimental drug
British drug maker sues Barr Labs over generic Adderall
Medical group warns free trade pact could limit medicines
NFL tackles childhood obesity crisis
WHO launching more refined SARS surveillance in China
Human rights group: China's denial of AIDS problem propels HIV/AIDS spread
New body fat scanner developed ''Researchers in Norwich, England have developed a new body fat scanner that could prove highly beneficial to overweight Americans.
Pornography affects men's view of women ''A study released Wednesday indicates men who view more than six hours of pornography weekly are more likely to describe women in sexual and feminine terms.''
Organ transplant recipients face problems ''A new study released Wednesday indicates transplant recipients of new hearts, lungs, livers or intestines, are likely to suffer kidney failure.''
Researchers develop Anthrax tracking clue ''Researchers at the University of Maryland near Washington have developed a new technique to help the FBI track deadly anthrax spores.
U.N. bans smoking at headquarters ''U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has banned smoking at the headquarters in New York City, the world body announced Tuesday.
New Clues to Lethal Strep Meningitis A new study sheds light on the disease bacterial meningitis, an often deadly swelling of the brain from bacterial infection.
Bias fuels AIDS crisis in China China is facing an AIDS epidemic that already affects at least a million people, and AIDS patients are living in a healthcare vacuum, says a report released Wednesday by a major human rights group. The report alleges that government indifference, health workers' carelessness, and widespread discrimination toward people with HIV/AIDS are fueling the spread of the disease.
Africans follow AIDS therapy better Evidence is emerging AIDS patients in Africa are better at following their pill regimens than Americans are, the New York Times reported Wednesday.
Seniors wary of Medicare drug legislation A USA TODAY/CNN/Gallup Poll says a majority of seniors and others think the drug benefit being developed in Congress would not do enough.
