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Teens' Risk Factors For Heart Disease, Diabetes Reduced By Lap Band Weight Loss Surgery
In teenagers, laparoscopic gastric banding surgery for treatment of extreme obesity can significantly improve and even reverse the metabolic syndrome, a new study found. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society"s 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
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New York Times Examines Varying Definitions Of 'Pandemic'
"The new swine influenza virus [H1N1], which appeared suddenly after years of warning about a potential pandemic of avian influenza, upset the WHO"s assumptions that most people have the same understanding of the word pandemic," says the New York Times in a report that examines the difficultly health experts have had when attempting to agree upon what constitutes a pandemic.
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Medtronic Clinical Trial Evaluating The Newest Radiofrequency Ablation Tools For Atrial Fibrillation Completes Enrollment
Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) announced completion of enrollment in the TTOP-AF (Tailored Treatment of Permanent Atrial Fibrillation) clinical trial. The study is evaluating the use of the latest radiofrequency (RF) ablation technology, the Medtronic Ablation Frontiers Cardiac Ablation System, for the treatment of continuous atrial fibrillation (AF). A leading advancement from currently available RF ablation tools, the system is comprised of a RF generator (or energy ) and three anatomically shaped mapping and ablation catheters that target three areas of the heart for AF treatment. The system is approved for use in Europe and is under investigational use in the United States.
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New Lease Of Life For Vintage Oral Health Posters, UK

The BDA has produced a series of vintage oral health promotional posters and postcards featuring designs produced by the Ministry of Health between the nineteen thirties and sixties. The exclusive series, unveiled at the British Dental Conference and Exhibition, uses a combination of eye-catching vintage illustrations and photographs to emphasise the value of good oral health and nutrition in a fun and novel way. Divided into two groups, the first set of images combines vibrant, iconic graphics to add impact to taglines such as "Teeth matter!" and "First teeth are important." The second group is made up of a collection of photos depicting a variety of domestic "vignettes" in black and white, which highlight dental health tips and link healthy teeth to good looks and better living. The twelve images in the series were selected from the BDA museum archives and are available either individually or as a set. Prices range from ÷£5.00 for a set of 12 postcards, to ÷£195 for a full set of twelve posters. Framing options are also available. Further details are available via: http://www.bda.org/shop/mus/a4indiv.aspx. Notes 1. The British Dental Association (BDA) is the professional association for dentists in the UK. It represents over 20,000 dentists working in general practice, in community and hospital settings, in academia and research, and in the armed forces. British Dental Association


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