Read Top Medical > General Headlines and Articles from http://www.medicalprnews.com en-us http://www.medicalprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/new-york-construction-accident-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-comments-on-ues-scaffold-collapse-close-call-260873.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York construction accident lawyer David Perecman comments on an Upper East Side scaffold collapse that came close to seriously injuring a 4 year old girl. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/the-importance-of-applying-for-ssdi-benefits-after-a-serious-diagnosis-260938.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT It can take several months before SSDI benefits are approved. Because SSDI benefits provide crucial support, it is important to file for them as soon as possible. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/eagle-ford-shale-brings-injuries-and-potential-for-new-wealth-260936.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Eagle Ford shale is arguably the most important economic variable in South Texas. However, worker safety may be compromised in the pursuit of profits. Learn more about potential accidents and what injured workers are entitled to after an accident. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/houston-dentist-relocates-practice-to-convenient-stateoftheart-location-260975.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Brent Browning, dentist in Houston, TX, invites new and existing patients to visit his new office location for excellent dental care. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/louisiana-liposuction-specialists-respond-to-safety-concerns-260951.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Specializing in an innovative approach to liposuction in Louisiana, the board-certified plastic surgeons at The Wall Center offer their opinions on recent articles questioning the safety of liposuction. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/medical-society-foundation-receives-50000-grant-260988.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The San Diego County Medical Society Foundation received a $50,000 grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation to provide support to specialty healthcare services for the uninsured in San Diego County http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/eisenberg-amp-associates-to-handle-unintended-pregnancy-claims-resulting-from-the-pfizer-birth-control-pill-recall-261106.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Pfizer has announced a recall of one million packages of birth control pills due to defective packaging. The recall is of Lo/Ovral 28 and Norgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol birth control pills manufactured by Pfizer and sold by Akrimax Pharmaceuticals. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/the-bright-path-ishayas-enables-crystal-meth-addict-to-find-help-and-free-addiction-260606.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Bright Path Ishayas and their teachings had a profound impact on one crystal meth addicted individual, who struggled with the addiction for nearly six years, experiencing the horrors and side effects of the drug. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/waterford-cosmetic-dentist-instills-confidence-in-his-patients-260715.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Bruce Roach, cosmetic dentist in Waterford, increases patients' self-assurance going into treatment with new smile gallery. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/dentist-in-carlsbad-ca-increases-dental-health-care-knowledge-260717.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Gregory Staffon, Oceanside dentist, offers patients an interactive blog for improved dental health care information. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/colorado-springs-dentist-offers-patients-discounted-dental-treatments-260718.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Jonathan W. Hill, dentist in Colorado Springs, creates a $99 special for various treatments and procedures. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/buffalo-cosmetic-dentist-takes-advantage-of-social-media-websites-for-increased-web-presence-260719.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Robert LaCarrubba, Buffalo dentist, enhances patient interaction by joining social networking site - Facebook and Twitter. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/podiatrist-in-10128-shares-patient-reviews-via-practice-website-260721.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Kenneth Meisler, podiatrist in New York City, invites patients to view patient reviews of their experiences at D.P.M., P.L.L.C. andamp; Associates. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/middletown-podiatrist-makes-contacting-foot-and-ankle-institute-of-new-england-easier-with-new-website-feature-260722.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Foot andamp; Ankle Institute of New England, podiatrists in Middletown, RI, offer a new andquot;contact usandquot; feature for increased interaction between office and patient. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/scarborough-podiatrist-chiropodist-offers-helpful-tips-for-optimal-foot-and-ankle-health-260724.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Vincent Ku, DPodM, chiropodist/podiatrist in Scarborough, shares foot and ankle health care tips for healthy, happy feet. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/dentist-in-glendale-az-maintains-unique-family-owned-and-operated-dental-practice-260725.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Yati Yadav, Peoria cosmetic dentist, offers patients increased dental health care through valuable resources. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/texans-for-stem-cell-research-tscr-and-core-health-foundation-chf-collaborate-to-advance-medical-research-needs-260909.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Stroke Stem Cell Clinical Trials and Potential Medical School Discussed http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/the-problem-of-steroid-resistance-in-asthma-amp-copd-261041.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The similarities between the two conditions are juxtaposed with the subtle and important differences. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/harvey-gates-sr-named-national-hemophilia-foundation-volunteer-of-the-year-260545.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT President Of Hemophilia Foundation Of Maryland Wins Award For Collaborative Initiatives In Washington, D.C., Area http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/clayton-sleep-institute-adds-aasm-home-testing-accreditation-260680.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT CSI continues national, regional leadership in sleep medicine http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/energetix-announces-free-clinical-webinar-quotbioenergetic-veterinary-medicine-top-10-conditionsquot-260337.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Marie Lance, DVM, CVCP shares her personal insights and successes with integrating BioEnergetic medicine into her full service animal hospital. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/rheumatology-experts-in-indiana-address-growing-osteoporosis-concerns-as-baby-boomers-age-260373.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Fractures, pain, spinal deformities and even death can be prevented with detection and treatment; Medical Specialists rheumatology providers in Northwest Indiana offer advice to patients. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/southern-orthopaedic-specialists-offering-the-best-in-atlanta-orthopaedics-at-a-new-newnan-location-260395.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Atlanta orthopedic practice to open new location in Newnan, GA. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/are-allmetal-hip-implants-less-safe-than-traditional-implants-260380.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A report from the British Medical Journal raises serious questions about the safety of newer metal-on-metal hip implants. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/wrong-and-misdiagnosis-medical-malpractice-260251.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT When your health is suffering, you rely on the expertise of healthcare professionals to provide a diagnosis and proper treatment. As any reasonable person would, you expect the diagnosis to be correct. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis sometimes occurs. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/when-do-i-need-a-personal-injury-lawyer-260282.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence or reckless behavior, you will need a personal injury lawyer to determine if you have a valid legal claim. Most personal injury attorneys offer a free consultation. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/what-to-do-if-you-think-your-family-member-is-a-victim-of-nursing-home-abuse-260289.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT There can be several signs of nursing home abuse and neglect that you may notice while visiting your loved one. Physical abuse is often more easy to identify as its signs are more likely to be obvious. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/what-to-do-if-you-suspect-nursing-home-abuse-260298.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Nursing homes have a responsibility to provide high quality care and a safe living environment to all of their residents. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/types-of-dental-implants-260309.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT You may have heard that dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth. You may also have been told that, due to insufficient jawbone structure or a preexisting medical condition, you are not an ideal candidate for dental implants. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/should-i-have-a-facelift-now-260336.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT If you are considering a facelift, there may be no time like the present. Or maybe it's best to wait? How do you know? Here are a few basic tips for deciding on the perfect time for your facelift. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/dehydration-malnourishment-and-nursing-home-abuse-260357.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you want nursing home staff to care for him or her as a family member. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect are all too common in today's society. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/are-there-advantages-to-an-abdominoplasty-over-liposuction-260363.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT If you're considering a tummy tuck) to remove stubborn fat deposits, the most effective option will depend in large part on your muscle tone and the condition of your skin. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/choosing-the-best-plastic-surgeon-260386.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT One of the most important decisions you will make before your plastic surgery procedure will be choosing the right surgeon. There are thousands of options when it comes to picking a plastic surgeon. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/what-is-rhinoplasty-260387.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Rhinoplasty, more commonly called a andquot;nose job,andquot; is a surgical procedure in which the shape and size of your nose are altered to bring it into proper alignment with the rest of your face. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/police-brutality-claims-260394.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT When a police officer uses unnecessary and excessive physical force, they are violating the rights of American citizens and abusing the power given to them by law. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/narrowing-the-nose-and-nostrils-with-rhinoplasty-260396.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT If you feel your nose and your nostrils are too wide, rhinoplasty may be the right procedure for you. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/skin-thickening-and-other-perils-of-revision-rhinoplasty-260400.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular plastic surgeries in the United States for both men and women. However, it is also one of the most challenging procedures to teach, learn, and perform. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/what-body-areas-can-be-treated-with-liposuction-260401.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The common body sculpting procedure liposuction can be used to treat numerous areas of the body. For women, liposuction is used to treat areas including: http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/what-is-the-best-age-for-breast-augmentation-260403.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The decision to have breast augmentation is a big one and should not be approached lightly. However, there is no best age for breast augmentation. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/temporomandibular-joint-disorder-and-headaches-260407.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Headaches are the most common symptom of temporomandibular joint disorder (also called TMD or TMJ), and they can be so severe as to seem to be migraines. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/when-should-your-child-start-seeing-a-dentist-260411.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Your child's first dental appointment is critical to your child's current and future oral health. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/bioscience-laboratories-announces-testing-capabilities-for-murine-norovirus-260408.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT BioScience Laboratories announces the capability of product efficacy testing versus Murine Norovirus. Murine (Mouse) Norovirus (MNV) is a surrogate for Human Norovirus. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/new-cosmetic-plastic-surgery-site-for-denver-surgeon-dr-frank-campanile-260438.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A board-certified plastic surgeon with over 15 years of cosmetic and plastic surgery experience, Dr. Frank Campanile is excited to announce his new site on plastic surgery for Denver area residents who want a fresh look. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/west-chester-dentist-enhances-practice-accessibility-for-smartphone-users-260441.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. David Stall, dentist in West Chester, PA, makes receiving dental health care information easily available for patients on the go. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/billerica-dentist-repairs-damaged-teeth-in-one-easy-visit-260443.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Barry Danzig, dentist in Billerica, offers patients the ease of receiving dental crowns in the same day. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/dentist-in-ottawa-celebrates-anniversary-of-dental-practice-260445.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT For 30 years, Dr. Leila Ebrahimpoor, Ottawa dentist, continues to provide quality dental health care to her patients. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/dentist-in-clinton-township-enhances-patient-confidence-through-new-online-resources-260447.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Sal Aragona, dentist in Sterling Heights, invites patients to view a new smile gallery and patient video reviews. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/dentist-in-ft-myers-fl-offers-new-educational-resources-for-increased-dental-knowledge-260448.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Mauricio Martinez, Ft. Myers, FL dentist, invites patients to refresh their knowledge of dental health through online educational resources. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/covington-dentist-creates-online-smile-gallery-to-build-patient-confidence-260453.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Paul Singh, dentist in Covington, WA, establishes trust with his patients through before and after photos of previous procedures. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2012/02/michelson-laser-vision-receives-2011-best-of-birmingham-award-260278.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Michelson Laser Vision has been selected for the 2011 Best of Birmingham Award in the Ophthalmology Physicians category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).