Read Top Medical > Hospitals Headlines and Articles from http://www.medicalprnews.com en-us http://www.medicalprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_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_hospitals_articles/2012/2/joel-c-grice-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-health-care-consulting-260805.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Mr. Grice has been selected as a Professional of the Year for 2010-2011 http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_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_hospitals_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_hospitals_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_hospitals_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_hospitals_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_hospitals_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_hospitals_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_hospitals_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_hospitals_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_hospitals_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_hospitals_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_hospitals_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_hospitals_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_hospitals_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_hospitals_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_hospitals_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_hospitals_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_hospitals_articles/2012/2/tracy-simcoe-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-patient-care-260631.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Simcoe has cultivated advanced team leadership and collaborative skills http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_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). http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/02/massachusetts-eye-care-practice-highlights-macular-degeneration-amd-260284.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT D'Ambrosio Eye Care announces that February marks the 2012 National Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/02/nursing-home-standards-law-enacted-but-does-it-do-enough-260134.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A new Ohio law sets standards for nursing homes to receive Medicare funding, but some have criticized the standards as not being rigorous enough. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/2/chandra-chatterjee-phd-named-a-vip-member-of-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-medical-imaging-and-marketing-260346.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Chandra Chatterjee, Ph.D., has established world-class training tools for health care product usage http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/02/dr-martin-jugenburg-of-toronto-cosmetic-surgery-institute-offers-new-brazilian-butt-lift-and-augmentation-body-contouring-and-sculpting-procedure-256131.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Rounder, higher, more youthful and sensual backside: 100% natural, using your unwanted fat. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/miami-personal-injury-attorneys-selected-by-us-news-to-join-best-law-firms-260109.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The law firm of Freidin andamp; Dobrinsky PA has been selected by U.S. News - Best Lawyers as one of the andquot;Best Law Firms.andquot; http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/facelift-recovery-259501.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT One of the drawbacks to any surgical procedure is that it does require time for your body to recover from the procedure. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/can-i-have-lasik-on-a-scarred-eye-259510.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Your cornea is the dome-shaped outermost layer of your eye. Disease, trauma, and infection can all have a dramatic impact on this area of your eye because it is exposed any time your eyelids are open. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/coastal-orthopaedics-and-sports-medicine-facility-in-new-port-richey-florida-joins-mike-ditkas-gridiron-greats-assistance-fund-ggaf-medical-program-260125.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Peter Candelora of Coastal Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine to provide pro bono surgical and medical services to retired NFL players in dire need. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/specialty-hospital-of-america-launches-dynamic-new-online-presence-259724.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Company adds newly designed wesbites and social media networks to better serve patients and residents. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/illinois-case-may-have-major-impact-on-medical-error-reporting-259592.htm Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT An upcoming Illinois Supreme Court case may open the door to making information about medical mistakes available to the public. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/distracted-doctoring-how-digital-devices-can-lead-to-medical-mistakes-259598.htm Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT When doctors focus on the computer, rather than the patient, the risk of medical malpractice multiplies. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/when-is-the-best-age-for-facelifts-259491.htm Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Facelifts are surgical facial rejuvenation procedures. As a result, they are more often requested by older patients. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/how-soon-after-lasik-can-i-apply-makeup-259505.htm Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT There are some restrictions following LASIK surgery that are in place to help minimize complications and enhance your surgical results. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/binaytara-foundation-to-develop-first-blood-and-marrow-transplant-center-in-nepal-259161.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Binaytara Foundation and the University of Illinois have partnered with B. P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur, Nepal, in a project to develop the country's first Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Center. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/little-babies-big-steps-premature-delivery-by-voluntary-csection-may-result-in-birth-injury-259002.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Although the rate of babies born prematurely continues to decline, experts warn against the dangers of voluntary c-sections that are performed too soon for the baby to fully develop, leaving them susceptible to a variety of birth injuries. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/1/wagdi-attia-md-phd-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-mental-health-259283.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Attia was named Top Doctor four times by the Washingtonian Magazine http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/1/stacey-h-brill-ms-cccslp-named-a-vip-member-of-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-dysphagia-treatment-259296.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Brill evaluates and treats patients suffering from dysphagia, specializing in the treatment of those diagnosed with oral, head, or neck cancer http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/beauty-laser-amp-wellness-center-can-help-reveal-a-new-you-259125.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Monica Bonakdar of the Beauty, Laser andamp; Wellness Center specializes in skin care for Newport Beach women and men. She discusses which treatments can help fulfill New Year's resolutions to achieve a more beautiful appearance. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/new-hcg-maintenance-foods-help-dieters-lock-in-new-weight-259101.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT HCG Dieters now have better food choices to help them maintain their new weight. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/podiatrist-in-hackettstown-nj-announces-practice-merger-for-increased-care-258927.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Helene Nguyen, Parsippany and Hackettstown, NJ podiatrist, is pleased to announce the recent merging of their offices. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/plastic-surgeons-bring-vectra-3d-to-practice-258824.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The surgeons at Destin Plastic Surgery are helping their patients visualize results in advance of procedures such as breast augmentation near Pensacola with Vectra 3-D imaging. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/texas-jury-orders-kelseyseybold-to-pay-19-million-for-quotsecretquot-surgeon-258879.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Attorneys Randy Sorrels and Chelsie King Garza of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto andamp; Friend recently received a $1.9 million verdict from a Texas jury for a medical malpractice client. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/1/cindi-a-bedinghaus-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-nursing-administration-258765.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Bedinghaus' Firm Commitment to Helping People has Propelled her to Nursing and Health Care Success http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/yocrunch-gives-greek-yogurt-a-boost-258327.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Crunchy toasted almonds pack a powerful punch to Greek Parfait yogurt line. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/1/cambridge-whos-who-names-frederick-b-myers-md-facp-professional-of-the-year-in-internal-medicine-258502.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Myers volunteers as a professor at Commonwealth Medical College http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/1/janice-g-wilson-bsn-rn-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-health-care-administration-258587.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Janice Wilson was published in the August issue of Advances in Skin andamp; Wound Care http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/a-new-medical-malpractice-system-for-new-york-258261.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT A Bronx judge has created an expedited way of resolving medical malpractice cases through judge-directed negotiation. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/massachusetts-seniors-need-to-be-vigilant-in-preventing-nursing-home-abuse-258379.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Much can be done to not only protect Massachusetts' seniors from abuse and neglect, but also to hold their abusers liable for their behavior. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_hospitals_articles/2012/01/private-nursing-homes-get-failing-grades-for-quality-of-care-258380.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The University of Alabama at Birmingham is currently studying the relationship between the sale and purchase of nursing homes by private firms and the quality of care provided by those facilities. Learn more about the study and what people should look for in choosing a nursing home.