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Press Release December 10, 2008
Fear of going to the dentist is a common problem. It's so common, in fact, that it's seen everywhere - in sitcoms, humor articles, and as the punch line of popular jokes.
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Press Release December 8, 2008
In America, one in three of every adult from the age of 20 through 74 is overweight. This means approximately 60 million adult are obese. As obesity is becoming an epidemic and eating is becoming uncontrollable, more and more people are becoming interested in a Lap Band surgery.
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Press Release December 5, 2008
Your chance to participate in research based on the sexual behaviour and social patterns for singles who use online dating sites.
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Press Release November 19, 2008
Bone grafting is a common procedure done when there is insufficient bone volume to support a dental implant. All bone grafting does is supplement your bone with replacement bone.
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Press Release November 10, 2008
A new DEFRA Code of Practice that states you must play with your cat and dictates how many litter trays you need in the house has been criticised this week but London's only cat vet welcomes the new rules and says it could have gone further.
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Press Release November 6, 2008
When people enter the hospital for any type of treatment or medical care, they expect to be diagnosed and treated properly by trained medical professionals. Unfortunately, medical errors are the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for up to 98,000 deaths annually.
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Press Release November 5, 2008
Just like anyone else, physicians, nurses and other medical personnel sometimes make mistakes. However, unlike others, the mistakes made by medical personnel can lead to grave consequences for patients.
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Press Release October 31, 2008
The third annual Redbone Tournament Series event, presented by BJ's Restaurants and IOTEC brought U.S. anglers to Puerto Vallarta Mexico for fun in the sun and exciting fishing, challenging golf and world-class spa.
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Press Release October 4, 2008
Unfortunately, not all nursing homes are created equal and, while it's true you or your family is paying for the right to live there, the staff may not be treating you with the care and respect you deserve.
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Press Release October 3, 2008
LASIK vision correction is no different than any other surgical procedure. There are complications associated with it and, like all well-informed people, you should be aware of them before you decide to proceed.
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Press Release August 27, 2008
Mention going to the dentist to some people, and they immediately conjure up painful memories of the touch and sounds of dreadful metallic drills. With today's advances in laser dentistry, those people no longer have to fear the dentist.
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Press Release August 6, 2008
It is hard to believe that one teeny, tiny little piece of cartilage could have such a huge effect when it happens to be a bit out of place. But if you have a deviated septum, you know exactly what that effect can be.
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Press Release July 27, 2008
Most likely, every one of us will have to deal with picking a nursing home at some point in our lives. It doesn't really matter who it's for, though, because the decision is a difficult one, at best.
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Press Release July 26, 2008
Even though doctors and nurses try to take every precaution when delivering a baby, mistakes can happen.
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Press Release July 17, 2008
Is there a procedure that can make your lips "pouty" like Angelina Jolie's? Yes, and it is called lip enhancement.
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Press Release July 17, 2008
Drug-resistant staph is one example of how medical negligence has contributed to the injury or illness of countless individuals.
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Press Release July 16, 2008
EuroMed Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of wound care management products, has added a new product to its SureSkin line of hydrocolloid dressings, and in doing so, has launched a new offensive against chronic and acute wounds.
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Press Release June 11, 2008
Birth injury can turn one of life's most joyous moments into one of life's greatest tragedies. Children who survive birth injury, often have shortened lives and suffer from permanent physical and/or mental disabilities.
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Press Release June 1, 2008
Australian online dating site hookmeup.com.au shares the raw facts and figures of the sexual behaviour of singles who use online dating sites.
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Press Release May 17, 2008
A new book, The Lyme Disease Survival Guide, provides a single, comprehensive resource that describes conventional and alternative treatments, plus real-world, practical solutions for dealing with the lifestyle and emotional difficulties of this now-epidemic disease.
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