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Epidemic of Anesthesia Overdosing… How Can You Avoid It?
“Most patients tolerate their anesthetic experience despite the care they receive rather than because of it,” claims Dr. Barry Friedberg, holder of the trademark “minimally invasive anesthesia (MIA).®” - October 23, 2007 - Barry L. Friedberg, M.D., Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia
1stWisdomTeeth.com Consumer Portal Launches, Making Wisdom Teeth a Little Less Painful
Consumer information site 1stWisdomTeeth.com provides local listings of wisdom tooth dentists, as well as a variety of wisdom tooth and oral surgery educational resources. - October 15, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Unable to Wait 16 Months for Orthopedic Surgery, Canadian Patient Goes to Cuba for Treatment
Because he couldn't wait 16 months to have his orthopedic surgery done in Canada, a Winnipeg man will fly to Cuba on Monday (Oct. 8) to be get quick and discount-priced treatment there. Choice Medical Services, a leading medical tourism firm, is arranging his travel and treatment at an Havana hospital. - October 04, 2007 - Choice Medical Services
How Dentists Refer Wisdom Tooth Extractions to Oral Surgeons: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Half of general dentists refer out 80% or more of their wisdom tooth removals to oral surgeons, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Some dentists love the profit or third-molar extractions, while others hate the work and risks. - October 01, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
"Safer, Simpler, Better & More Cost Effective" Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia
"'Safer, Simpler, Better & more Cost Effective' cosmetic surgery anesthesia is here today," says Dr. Barry L. Friedberg, developer of bispectral index (BIS) monitored propofol ketamine sedation, now trademarked as minimally invasive anesthesia (MIA).® The public must ask for "Safer, Simpler, Better & Cost Effective" cosmetic surgery anesthesia for the surgical and anesthesia professions to change. - September 18, 2007 - Barry L. Friedberg, M.D., Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia
Breakthrough Treatment for Neck Pain comes to Ventura County
Medtronic, the maker of the first cervical artificial disc, trains two local spine surgeons to perform the cutting edge operation. - August 09, 2007 - Ventura Spine
InfoPro Launches Online Ttraining for CABG
InfoPro Learning, one of the world’s leading providers of learning solutions, has announced the launch of its first ever online training course on Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG). The course, authored by Dr. A Sampath Kumar, the internationally renowned cardiovascular surgeon, is... - May 02, 2007 - TeachMeIT
Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical, LLC Announces FDA 501(k) Market Clearance of ThermaCor 1200 Thermal Infusion System
Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical LLC (SCB) announced today U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) market clearance of their ThermaCor 1200 Infusion System, the first full range, portable normothermic infusion system funded in part by the U.S. Military. - April 25, 2007 - Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical
Local Surgeons Receive A+ from Device Inventor
While performing cutting edge disc replacement surgery, two Ventura Spine surgeons were paid a visit by the inventor of the device. - March 19, 2007 - Ventura Spine
Metropolitan Who's Who, Sponsors the North American Andy Transplant Foundation
The North American Andy Transplant Foundation, Inc. (the "Foundation") is a public foundation committed to save lives and to promote contributions and education for transplant patients and their families across North America. They work in conjunction with the members of the medical transplant team to provide a greater understanding of our health system. - February 19, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
First 2-Level Disc Replacement Performed in Ventura County
For patients with back pain from worn discs, artificial disc replacement offers state-of-the-art treatment, while traditional spinal fusion may become history. - February 08, 2007 - Ventura Spine
Latest Technique Kidney Transplant Surgery Now Available in India
Dheeraj Bojwani Consultants has launched a “Kidney Transplant Surgery”, this technology is available in just few centers of the world and will be now available in India as well. - January 18, 2007 - Dheeraj Bojwani Consultants
Opening of New Cell for Face Lift Surgery in India
Forerunners Healthcare Consultants is the premier most medical tourism company of India. They arrange medical trips to India for the health seeking individual who seeks surgery in India. They are opening a new Department for handling the queries of the Face Lift Surgery. Cost of the Face Lift Surgery is much lower in India as compared to USA and UK. - December 20, 2006 - Forerunners Healthcare Consultants
Hip Replacement Surgery in India - Educational Camp to be Held in UK
An educational camp is being held in UK about the Hip Replacement Surgery techniques available in India. The camp would be held from 22nd Dec to 30th Dec-06. The camp would be held in London, Bradford, Edinburgh and Birmingham. - December 19, 2006 - Dheeraj Bojwani Consultants
e-Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Signs Exclusive Online Advertising Relationship with the American College of Surgeons
e-Healthcare Solutions, Inc., announced today that the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has signed an exclusive representation agreement that names EHS as the sole provider of advertising for the College’s pair of websites. The agreement calls for EHS to centrally direct advertising... - August 30, 2006 - e-Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
Unique Knee Surgery for American Teacher in India by kneeindia.com's Orthopedic Surgeon
An American teacher outsourced his Knee replacement to India after being shunned by American Orthopedic surgeons for not having medical insurance. A High flex knee replacement was done at a Chennai private hospital by renowned Knee specialist Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam. - July 30, 2006 - Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Chennai, India
Open Heart Surgery’s Challenging Four to Eight Week Recovery Period is Finally Addressed in this Highly Informative Book
One of a kind recovery guide reinforces the wisdom that knowledge is power, and knowing what to expect during open-heart surgery recovery, and preparing for it, is a life-affirming process. - March 31, 2006 - Open Heart Coach
Chennai Orthopedic Surgeon Performs Innovative Arthroscopic Procedure for American Citizen
Chennai's leading orthopedic surgeon Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam, has saved the knee of an American citizen from Joint replacement. SH a female citizen of Indian origin was diagnosed to suffer from a rare condition called "Osteochondritis Dissecans" which affected the inner weight bearing portion of her thigh bone. - March 12, 2006 - Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Chennai, India
US National Undergoes Key Hole Shoulder Surgery in India
Health care was outsourced to an Indian doctor and hospitals by a resident of North Carolina, Mr. Dave Hurd. He had a full thickness rotator cuff tear repaired for a 10th of the cost in the US. - December 24, 2005 - Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Chennai, India
Unique Knee Surgery on UK Engineer in Chennai
A British marine consultant recently underwent a minimally invasive partial knee replacement in Chennai. The Oxford mobile bearing unicondylar knee with a long term survivorship of 98 % was implanted into both knees of the Briton. - December 23, 2005 - Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Chennai, India