| PlasticSurgeryResource.com Launches with In-Depth Information on Top Cosmetic Procedures
PlasticSurgeryResource.com, a news and cosmetic procedure website, provides in-depth information on top surgeries and treatments including breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, and Botox injections as well as covering up-to-date developments in the field. The site is intended to serve as a factual resource for individuals considering a wide range of cosmetic procedure options. (PRWEB) November 7, 2007 -- With more than 16 million Americans electing to undergo some form of cosmetic work each year, PlasticSurgeryResource.com serves to provide multiple levels of data on each procedure while tracking the latest developments in the field of cosmetic medicine. Relying on a full staff of writers and researchers, PlasticSurgeryResource.com has compiled material and articles on such popular procedures as breast augmentation and reduction, tummy tucks, gastric bypass, liposuction, rhinoplasty, face lifts, and Botox injections.
Study Looks At Alternatives To Weight Loss Surgery
A pilot study is helping severely obese people by looking at the alternatives to gastric bypass surgery. The study is being done at the University of Buffalo. It focuses on changing behavior, limiting calories and boosting activities. "Individuals will not only learn more about themselves, but also how to live in the very difficult and toxic food environment in which we all live," said Dr. Michael Noe. Experts say weekly meetings gave participants information and support. On the meetings, Dr. Noe added, "To learn more about themselves, their decision-making behaviors, how to cope with the environment, and not only in the initial weight-loss phase, but also during an extended period." Researchers say one participant has lost 152 pounds, dropping from 337 pounds to 185.
Glickel Elected President of American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Steven Z. Glickel, MD, C.V. Starr Hand Surgery Center, St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital, New York, NY, was elected the 62nd President of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) at the Society's Annual Meeting -- September 27-29, 2007 -- in Seattle, WA. .
What to Watch on BET
BET kicks off the week of November 12 with music specials featuring 50 Cent with Akon, and Chris Brown, followed by new episodes of SUNDAY BEST, AMERICAN GANGSTER, COLLEGE HILL: INTERNS, and KEYSHIA COLE: THE WAY IT IS. ACCESS GRANTED: 50 CENT FEATURING AKON -- Join 50 Cent on the set of his new video "I Still Will" featuring Akon. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 7:30 p.m.* ACCESS GRANTED: CHRIS BROWN -- Join Chris Brown on the set of his new video "This Christmas." 8:00 p.m.* SUNDAY BEST -- The SUNDAY BEST competition shifts into high gear as the remaining 4 contestants battle it out to secure a spot in the finals and a chance to win the grand prize totaling more than $300,000. The excitement revs up to full throttle as gospel dynamo, Martha Munizzi mentors the contestants and invites them to join her in a fan-waving-foot-stomping rendition of her smash gospel hit, Glorious! 10:00 p.m.* COLLEGE HILL: INTERNS -- In this week's episode, the Rap-It-Up challenge is completed and Dr.
Weight loss surgery program at RGH running again
"My job is to build this program and make sure that the standards are the highest possible," says Dr. Anthony DiBenedetto, the new medical director of Rochester General Hospital’s bariatric surgery program. The weight loss surgery program at RGH has been in jeopardy since Spring 2007 when the husband-wife team who began the program left. Dr. Flavia Gusmano and Dr. Daniel Galvin left the hospital on good terms according to RGH administration, however, the hospital would not comment further as to why the couple chose to leave Rochester. Since their departure, the program lost more than half of its enrolled patients. Many who were about to undergo surgery at the time of the team’s departure were transferred to Unity Hospital for their surgeries. Dr.
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