American Society of Anesthesiologists: Is Apathy or Avarice Precluding Advocacy of Better Patient Safety?

PAI Medical Group of Tennessee is offering their patients a regrowth guarantee with every hair transplant procedure. This is a guarantee on results with less restrictions than ever before. Nashville, TN November 26, 2009 -- For nearly 15 years, this world renowned hair transplant clinic has performed a variety of hair transplant procedures from hair transplants for the scalp to hair transplants for the eyebrow and beard areas. PAI Medical is the clinic for discerning patients seeking world-class hair restoration results that are guaranteed.

The National Doctors' Day Organization today announced their official 2010 Doctors' Day greeting cards. Each year the organization releases a new greeting card designed specifically for honoring physicians on National Doctors' Day. This year, there are two versions, one featuring an image of a female doctor to honor the growing female physician population. Birmingham, AL November 25, 2009 -- The National Doctors' Day Organization today announced their official 2010 Doctors' Day greeting card.

Physician recruiting firm LocumTenens.com, a leading provider of temporary physician staffing, is pleased to announce its agreement with VHA Inc., a national healthcare network, to provide physicians for locum tenens assignments.The VHA collaboration is an exciting opportunity for LocumTenens.com, as well as for our physiciansWe look forward to providing VHA hospitals increased access to quality physicians. Alpharetta, GA November 25, 2009 -- Physician recruiting firm LocumTenens.

Grove Dental welcomes new pediatric dentist Nicholas Woodward, and expands services to include new Invisalign braces and oral sedation services. Chicago, IL November 25, 2009 -- Grove Dental Associates, a full service dental practice that serves families in DuPage County and Will County, has recently made new additions to its staff and services. With the retirement of Jay G. Kolb, a Wheaton dentist who specialized in pediatric dentistry for more than 34 years, Grove Dental welcomes Nicholas C. Woodward, DDS, to the staff.

Plastic Surgery 2009 News Briefs - Select Research to be Presented on Sunday, October 25Plastic Surgery 2009 News Briefs are designed to keep you up-to-date on embargoed studies and other news being presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) held October 23-27 in Seattle. All briefs are embargoed until the date/time they are presented.

NeedleTech Products Expands on Long Endoscopic Device CapabilitiesMedical Device Manufacturer, NeedleTech Products, Inc. has announced the successful expansion of its long Endoscopic Device manufacturing facility. Attleboro, MA October 7, 2009 -- NeedleTech Products, Inc. (http://www.needletech.com) has announced the successful expansion of its long Endoscopic Device manufacturing facility.

Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia Web Site Gets Cosmetic Improvements With a 'facelift' for the 21st century, Dr. Barry Friedberg's Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia web site continues to showcase PK anesthesia. Everything the cosmetic surgery patient typically wants from general anesthesia without the lethal risks or unpleasant side effects is provided by PK anesthesia. Brain monitoring de-mystified for the public. Friedberg's Triad revisited.The lethal risks of general anesthesia are inescapable.

Why Not Spanish? ImmersiveMedical.com Has Just Opened Their Plastic Surgery Portal to the Spanish Community: Hola!Over the past few months, ImmersiveMedical Plastic Surgery and the Health Portal team have been working on translating the portal to the Spanish language. in order to share information about all plastic surgery procedures available today with the Spanish speaking audience around the world.

Plastic Surgery 2009 News Briefs -- Research To Be Presented on Saturday, October 24Plastic Surgery 2009 News Briefs are designed to keep you up-to-date on embargoed studies and other news being presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) held October 23-27 in Seattle. All briefs are embargoed until the date/time they are presented.

Pediatrics: Doctors Must Find Better Ways to Talk To Parents about Childhood ObesityStudy finds parents don't understand importance of growth charts/BMI, Children's National pediatrician stresses the need for clear communication about seriousness of overweight children Washington, DC -- Doctors who rely on height and weight growth charts to explain the seriousness of a child being overweight may not be reaching the child's parents, a new study in Pediatrics finds.

Mercy Ships Surgeon Addresses Blindness Through Sutureless TechniquePatients onboard Mercy Ship "Celebrate Sight" and World Sight Day\');">The knowledge he [Dr. Strauss has to share is invaluable and will increase capacity to address blindness.Vision 2020: The Right to Sight Cotonou, Benin, West Africa (Vocus/PRWEB ) October 4, 2009 -- Four-year-old Celine was born with congenital cataracts in both eyes. Her father, a tailor, wanted the best for her.

Head Start for Gary Papa Run. Contribution Accepted by 6ABC Sports Reporter Jamie Apody at Philadelphia Cancer Treatment's Workout Against CancerShelley Schwartz, founding chair of Prostate Health International, and 6ABC sports reporter Jamie Apody accept a contribution from Drs. Larry Belkoff and Phillip Ginsberg, partners with the Philadelphia Cancer Treatment Radiation Oncology Center. Apody will co-chair this year's Father's Day Run 4 Your Life for prostate cancer in memory of her friend and colleague, Gary Papa.

Perceptum Group Announces Anatomy and Imaging for Sales PeopleCompany expands upon its extensive medical device training and education programs by offering anatomy and imaging training for medical device sales people. San Francisco, Calif. October 3, 2009 -- Perceptum Group, LLC announces the introduction of its new anatomy and imaging training program designed specifically for sales people in medical device companies.

Orthopedic Institute Honors Retiring Executive Vice-PresidentOrthopedic Institute hosted a retirement reception for Executive Vice-President P. Denny Oreb at Bourbon Street Café on September 29. Mr. Oreb has been a long time contributor to the organization with over sixteen years of service.

Miami's Soluna MD'S Partnership with Universal Healthcare and John Chang, MD Reinforces and Demonstrates its Commitment to Superior Quality, Service and SafetySoluna MD's superior quality, service and safety are its highest priorities. And though all of Soluna MD's minimally invasive cosmetic procedures are deemed extremely safe and performed by cosmetic and general surgeon John W. Chang, MD, the center continuously takes precautions that are necessary and far exceed the standard.

ReNu Medical, Inc. Honored by Premier Healthcare Alliance for Exceeding Quality Performance ExpectationsReNu recognized for its outstanding management of Premier agreements and drive toward the mutual goal of delivering the most value to Premier members through supply cost savings and reduction of medical waste. Everett, WA September 30, 2009 -- ReNu Medical, Inc. today announced that it is a winner of the Supplier Performance Award presented by Premier Purchasing Partners, LP, the group purchasing unit of the Premier Healthcare Alliance.

Doctors Urge Global Colleagues to 'Show Your Case'New medical and scientific forum offers simplicity, privacy, and transparency Minneapolis, MN September 30, 2009 -- Two orthopaedic surgeons recently unveiled a unique online solution for medical professionals and scientists looking to receive or provide feedback on critical cases. Dr. Michael Zlowodzki (University of Minnesota, USA) and Dr. Mohit Bhandari (McMaster University, Canada) custom built ShowYourCase.com (http://www.

New Study Highlights Injury Patterns in Collegiate SwimmersTransition from high school to collegiate swimming should be closely monitored to prevent injury. Rosemont, IL (Vocus/PRWEB ) September 30, 2009 -- More than 42,000 male and female swimmers have competed at Division 1 universities in the past 25 years, however, little information exists on injury patterns for these athletes.

Dr. Regenass is Excited to Announce the Move of Her Plastic Surgery Practice to Salt Lake CityBoard certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Heidi Regenass, brings to Salt Lake City plastic surgery experience that her patients have relied on for years. As the only board certified plastic surgeon on staff at the prominent Gateway Aesthetic Institute and Laser Center, Dr. Regenass completes a full spectrum of services offered. I just love Phoenix, but I am thrilled about this new phase in my life here in Salt Lake City.

Envisionier Announces Newest Board Member - Robert HoxieWoodstock, Georgia (September 8, 2009) Envisionier Medical Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce their newest board member: Mr. Robert Hoxie. Woodstock, Georgia September 29, 2009 -- Envisionier Medical Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce their newest board member: Mr. Robert Hoxie. *With over 25 years of combined experience in field and executive management, Mr. Hoxie will prove to be a valuable asset to Envisionier's growing team.