Archive for October, 2004

Herbal, Nutritional Supplements Linked To Ocular Side Effects

Thursday, October 21st, 2004
An estimated 42 percent of Americans use herbal medicines or nutritional supplements. Many people taking these products and their physicians are unaware of the adverse reactions they can cause. An Oregon Health & Science University researcher reviewed reported cases of ocular side effects associated with these products.

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Barbed Sutures, Ultrasonic Body Contouring, Wrinkle Fillers Give Patients More Innovative, …

Wednesday, October 13th, 2004
Patients without time for a facelift or intimidated by surgery now have more minimally invasive options that produce effective results. Barbed sutures, ultrasonic body contouring and soft tissue fillers, three emerging trends in the plastic surgery industry, offer patients faster results without the downtime of surgery.

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