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Medtronic’s new direct aortic approach to TAVI wins European approval

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:15:32

European regulators have approved the delivery of Medtronic‘s CoreValve System using a new direct aortic approach in patients with severe aortic stenosis. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a less-invasive alternative to open-heart surgery for aortic valve replacement, but some patients are unsuited for the procedure because they have small vessels. The newly CE Marked [...]

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Breast implant problems can be stopped with conscientious doctors

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:43:43

This year began with a breast implant scandal. This one has brought back memories of the one early in my private practice. The current one involves the PIP-branded breast implants produced by the French company Poly Implant Prothese and rebranded by the Dutch company Rofil as Rofil M-implants breast implants. The first one involved silicone implants made by American companies including Dow Corning who no longer makes breast implants. The picture of 3 implants includes: top -- an old McGhan double lumen (silicone gel implant surrounded by a saline implant); bottom left – Dow Corning textured silicone implant; and bottom right – Dow Corning smooth silicone implant. Dow Corning has not made breast implants since approximately 1992.

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Minimally invasive weight loss device maker quietly raises $2.75 million

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:47:32

Although it’s trying to keep quiet about its product, a medical device startup developing a new treatment for obesity revealed this week it’s in the middle of raising $5.5 million. According to a recently filed U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission document, Vibrynt Inc. has raised half of a $5.5 million offering from five investors. Vibrynt’s [...]

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Two killed in crash on Route 3 in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - Two people are dead in a crash on Route 3 in Augusta. The accident involved a Togus Police vehicle, but the operator of that vehicle was not injured.

5:30 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Sharon Rose Vaznis, Anchor

Sharon Rose Vaznis has held several positions with NEWS CENTER, both in Portland and in Bangor.

12:49 PM, Jun 6, 2013

Investigators say NH man admits smothering boy

DOVER, NH (NEWS CENTER) - Some disturbing new details about the death of a two-year old boy in Somersworth, New Hampshire.

5:37 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Charges unlikely in death of Mass. cyclist

HANOVER, Maine (AP) - Maine state police say a cyclist killed during the Trek Across Maine likely veered into the path of a tractor-trailer when he had one hand on his handlebar while sipping water.

1:51 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Investigators: NH man used blankets, rope to smother child

DOVER, NH (NEWS CENTER) -- Disturbing details are out about the Friday night death of two-year-old Noah York in Somersworth, New Hampshire.

12:02 PM, Jun 17, 2013

A Rose by Any Other Name...

(NEWS CENTER) Sharon Rose (Vaznis) explains her name change.

4:56 PM, Jun 5, 2013

Washington State marijuana growers weigh-in on new cannabis labeling laws

SEATTLE, Washington (KING) -- What will marijuana sold in stores look like?

9:53 AM, Jun 17, 2013

Maine lawmakers fail to override LePage veto on 5 bills

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Maine lawmakers have failed to get the two-third majority needed to override five vetoes from Republican Gov. Paul LePage.

5:17 PM, Jun 17, 2013

2 year-old dead, Somersworth, NH man charged with manslaughter

SOMERSWORTH, N.H. (NEWS CENTER) -- Police have arrested a 30-year-old man from Somersworth, N.H. in connection with the death of a 2-year-old boy Friday night.

12:45 PM, Jun 15, 2013

Cyclists cross the finish line and remember fellow teammate

BELFAST, Maine (NEWS CENTER)-- Three challenging days and 180 miles later cyclists crossed the finish line ending the annual Trek Across Maine. The goal is to raise money for the American Lung Association, but for one of the largest teams participating they suddenly had another reason to ride.

5:32 PM, Jun 16, 2013
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