First Indian Hospitals And Surgeons Awarded International Center Of Excellence For Bariatric Surgery Designation

Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), an independent, nonprofit organization that advances the safety, efficacy and efficiency of bariatric and metabolic surgery, today announced the first International Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery™ (ICE™ ) designees in India: Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MAMBS) in New Delhi and Saifee Hospital Minimal Access Center of Excellence (MACE) in Mumbai. These providers successfully met the ICE program's comprehensive requirements, and completed a rigorous review and site inspection process. The ICE designation, awarded at the same time to the hospital and individual surgeons, was achieved by Max Institute of MAMBS and its director, Dr.

Research On Crucial Role Of PET-Guided Biopsy In Initial Breast Cancer Diagnosis And Presurgical Planning Published In The Breast Journal

The Breast Journal recently published original prospective data confirming the technical validity of image-guided needle biopsy of suspicious breast cancer lesions using Positron Emission Mammography (PEM)-guidance. The study, which used the Naviscan high-resolution breast PET scanner, otherwise known as a PEM scanner, marks the first time PET imaging alone has been able to target regions in the breast with abnormal FDG uptake and guide the extraction for histopathologic analysis. The main objective of the study was to confirm successful targeting and lesion sampling. A second objective was to confirm the safety and patient comfort during the procedure. Six physicians, using three different commercially available vacuum-assisted biopsy tools, conducted this study at five sites.

New York Neurosurgeon Named President Of The American Association Of Neurological Surgeons

Paul C. McCormick, MD, will be named president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) at the AANS Annual Meeting in Denver, April 9-13, 2011. A member of the AANS since 1992, Dr. McCormick completed a one-year term as president elect and prior to that, a three-year term as treasurer. He has served on the AANS Executive Committee for four years. He served on the AANS Board of Directors from 2002 to 2005 and as chair of the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves from 2000 to 2001. He served as chair of the 2001 AANS Annual Meeting and chair of the Scientific Program Committee in 2000. He is a member of the following AANS committees: Development, Executive, Finance, NeurosurgeryPAC Board of Directors, and Strategic Planning.

Breast Lipomodeling Doesn t Interfere With Mammograms

Lipomodeling a relatively new approach to breast augmentation in which fat is transferred to the breasts from other parts of the body doesn't interfere with routine screening mammograms, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). "Radiographic follow-up of breasts treated with fat grafting is not problematic and should not be a hindrance to the procedure, " concludes the new study, led by Dr. MichaГ"l Veber of University of Lyon-LГ on BГ rard Cancer Center, France. No Increase in Abnormal Mammogram Results After Breast 'Lipomodeling' Originally developed for breast reconstruction surgery, lipomodeling is now being used by some plastic surgeons for cosmetic breast shaping.

UT Health Science Center At Houston Physician Elected President Of Robotic Surgery Association

Erik Wilson, M.D., associate professor and director of the Division of Elective General Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), has been elected president of the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA). Robotic surgery involves the use of technology to help surgeons perform complex procedures less invasively. With the aid of a digital surgical platform, surgeons can direct the movement of instruments inserted through incisions no bigger than a dime. This platform allows doctors to tackle more complex procedures such as a gastric bypass, mitral valve repair or prostatectomy. Wilson, who is medical director of bariatric surgery at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, said experience and research have shown that robotic surgery can reduce the risk of certain complications and reduce pain.

Looks Are More Important To Girls Than Life Latest Survey Suggests

30% of women would trade at least one year of their life to achieve their ideal body weight and shape. Latest research conducted for new eating disorder charity The Succeed Foundation, in partnership with the University of the West of England (UWE), also found that in order to achieve their ideal body weight and shape: 16% would trade 1 year of their life 10% would trade 2-5 years of their life 2% would trade 6-10 years of their life 1% would trade 21 years or more of their life The survey conducted at British Universities by Dr Phillippa Diedrichs also discovered that in order to achieve their ideal body weight and shape 26% of the women surveyed were willing to sacrifice at least one of the following: В 5000 from their annual salary (13%) A promotion at work (8%) Achieving a first class honours degree (6%) Spending time with their partner (9%) Spending time with their family (7%) Spending time with their friends (9%) Their health (7%) The survey results suggest that body dissatisfaction was common among the women surveyed, with 1 in 2 women saying that more needs to be done on their university campus to promote healthy body image.

AZ-TMJ BOTOX R Treatments Continue To Produce Immediate Relief From The Pain Discomfort Of TMJ Syndrome

AZ-TMJ is continuing to lead the way in innovative and effective treatments for severe cases of TMJ. AZ-TMJ has developed treatment methods using BOTOX ® to ease painful muscle cramping and spasms, a side effect of clenching and grinding of patients' teeth, which are often symptoms associated with TMJ/TMD. Patients who receive this treatment are consistently obtaining relief from their discomfort and often instantaneously. "I have found this treatment to be highly effective in a substantial number of cases where the effects of other treatments are often mitigated by the presence of muscle spasms, " said Dr. Stan Farrell. "The BOTOX® treatment I have developed allows other noninvasive treatments to work much more effectively in these instances.

Omeros Reports Outcome Of Phase 3 Trials Of OMS103HP

Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ: OMER), a biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing products focused on inflammation, bleeding and disorders of the central nervous system, reported the outcome from its Phase 3 program evaluating OMS103HP in patients undergoing arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. OMS103HP did not meet the pre-specified endpoints of these studies. No conclusions could be made regarding drug effect due to confounding factors in the studies. "Given the strength of the data from previous clinical studies of OMS103HP, we are obviously disappointed and surprised by the outcome.

Do Women With Silicone Breast Implants Need Follow-Up MRI Scans?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration currently recommends regular follow-up magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans for women with silicone breast implants. But a new review shows significant flaws in the evidence supporting this recommendation, reports the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Because of these scientific limitations, the available data may overestimate the ability of MRI to detect ruptured breast implants-particularly when scans are performed for screening purposes in symptom-free women. The study was led by Dr. Jae W. Song of University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Liberate Cosmetic Surgery: New Survey Reveals 30 Of Women NEVER Saw Their Cosmetic Surgeon During Treatment, UK

'BYPASS' - Before You Pay, Ask to See Surgeon, says Liberate With the recent deaths following botched cosmetic surgery abroad of 21 year old Claudia Adeseye Aderotimi and former Miss Argentina Solange Magnano, mother of two in Buenos Aires, women still appear to put price above safety. A new survey conducted by Liberate, the UK's largest network of BAAPS* and/or BAPRAS**-accredited cosmetic surgeons, clearly shows the need for women to be better informed about what can go wrong with cosmetic surgery and the importance of knowing the qualifications and experience of their surgeon, to help them make an informed decision. Liberate, which has over 60 locations across the UK, surveyed 3000 women between the ages of 18-34 and found that 30% of women had undergone cosmetic surgery with breast augmentation ("boob job") being the most popular procedure (28%) followed by Nose (17%) eyes (11%) and Liposuction/tummy tuck (15%).