http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:52:33 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:43:55 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Fraxel-ReStore-and-Thermage-CPT-lead-the-way-for-nonablative-aesthetics?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner In recent years, the cosmetic surgery industry has seen an increase in non-invasive procedures. These procedures require less preparation, minimal recovery, and little to no cutting. Initially, however, patients experienced minimal results as well... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:43:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Fraxel-ReStore-and-Thermage-CPT-lead-the-way-for-nonablative-aesthetics?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Japan-introduces-the-Windows-7-Whopper?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner Wikimedia ImagesAs Microsoft unveils its new Windows 7 platform, other companies are jumping on the promotional bandwagon.One such company is Burger King. In Japan, hungry fast food fans can feast upon the towering 7-patty whopper. This staggering s... Dieting and Exercise Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:21:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Japan-introduces-the-Windows-7-Whopper?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Connie-Culp-receives-worlds-first-face-transplant?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner AP PhotosIn September of 2004, Tom Culp shot his wife Connie outside of a bar in Hopedale, Ohio. He then turned the gun on himself. Both Tom and Connie survived. Tom recovered fully from his injuries, but the gunshot destroyed most of Connie’s... Surgery Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:02:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Connie-Culp-receives-worlds-first-face-transplant?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Patrick-Swayze-57-loses-his-battle-to-cancer?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner Wikimedia ImagesPatrick Swayze passed away today at just 57 years old. He chose to remain at home while his body succumbed to his pancreatic cancer.Fans remember Swayze as the masculine leading man in films such as Dity Dancing and Ghost. The actor ... Death Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:01:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Patrick-Swayze-57-loses-his-battle-to-cancer?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m8d29-DJ-AM-AKA-Adam-Goldstein-dead-at-36?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner SXC Photos On August 27th, 2009, authorities found 36-year-old Adam Goldstein dead in his apartment. A search of the premises revealed a collection of items associated with drug use. While police have not officially determined a cause, they do n... Death Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:44:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m8d29-DJ-AM-AKA-Adam-Goldstein-dead-at-36?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m7d31-New-Ideal-Implant-Combines-the-Benefits-of-Saline-and-Silicone?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner Saline breast implants (Wikimedia Images) According to PlasticSurgery.org, the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in 2008 was breast augmentation. That year, cosmetic surgeons performed well over 300,000 breast enhancements. During that time, ... Cosmetic Surgery Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:18:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m7d31-New-Ideal-Implant-Combines-the-Benefits-of-Saline-and-Silicone?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Famous-infomercial-man-Billy-Mays-dead-at-50?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner Wikimedia Images Death seems to be an epidemic among the famous. First, there was Farrah Fawcett. Then there was Michael Jackson. Now, Billy Mays of infomercial fame has died. Billy Mays was famous for pitching products like OxiClean, Orange Glo and... Death Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:05:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Famous-infomercial-man-Billy-Mays-dead-at-50?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Michael-Jackson-50-dead?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner Michael Jackson in 1984 (Wikimedia Images) Michael Jackson died on June 25th, 2009 after suffering from a fatal episode of cardiac arrest. Just before passing away, his personal physician tried unsuccessfuly to resuscitate him.Michael Jackson was f... Death Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:32:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Michael-Jackson-50-dead?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Farrah-Fawcett-dies-of-anal-cancer-at-age-62?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner AP PhotoToday is a sad day for Farrah, her family and her fans.After an extensive battle with anal cancer, the iconic beauty passed away today at St. Johns Health Center. She passed away minutes ago, at just 62 years old. Fawcett even sought alterna... Death Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:12:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Farrah-Fawcett-dies-of-anal-cancer-at-age-62?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Healthcare-and-HIPAA?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner Privacy is a significant concern within the medical community (Wikimedia Images).  Today’s economy is in critical condition. Almost anyone you ask will agree. Businesses are downsizing, while job seekers are coming up empty-handed. Those... Miscellaneous Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:20:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Healthcare-and-HIPAA?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Innovations-in-Healthcare-IT-Raise-Privacy-Concerns?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner X-ray view of the U-card with RFID technology (Wikimedia Images)   Each day, thousands of people visit doctors and hospitals across the nation. Each of those patients is associated with a plethora of information, from an extensive medical his... Miscellaneous Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:07:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Innovations-in-Healthcare-IT-Raise-Privacy-Concerns?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m4d23-CDC-reports-new-cases-of-swine-flu-in-humans?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner Wikimedia Images First, there was seasonal flu. Then, there was avian flu. Now, there’s a new flu in town, thanks to the farm-friendly, mud-bathing pig. Meet swine flu, the newest microscopic menace that could make you sick.In 1930, scientist... Illness Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:09:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m4d23-CDC-reports-new-cases-of-swine-flu-in-humans?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m4d21-In-a-poor-economy-health-clinics-offer-hope-for-the-sick?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner Wikimedia Images It’s no secret that the current economy is in shambles. It is a multi-faceted problem, affecting even the most unlikely aspects of the nation. Unfortunately, much like the economy, the health of some is similarly in decline.T... Miscellaneous Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:53:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m4d21-In-a-poor-economy-health-clinics-offer-hope-for-the-sick?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Death-of-Dan-Miller-lends-a-lesson-in-heart-health?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner Wikimedia ImagesIn December of 1981, Dan Miller broadcasted one of his most memorable shows to date. During this Christmas episode, his airtime was minimal. Instead, Miller broadcasted half an hour of a burning fireplace because many families didn&r... Illness Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:40:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Death-of-Dan-Miller-lends-a-lesson-in-heart-health?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m4d7-Suicide-could-happen-to-anyone-as-seen-on-House-MD?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner Adolph Hitler committed suicide in 1945 (Wikimedia Images)   House, MD is an hour-long, popular medical drama centered on an abrasive diagnostician and his fellow hospital employees. The show touches on mysterious illness and questionable... Illness Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:53:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m4d7-Suicide-could-happen-to-anyone-as-seen-on-House-MD?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m4d3-Myotonic-Hypertrophy-could-lead-to-treatments-for-muscular-dystrophy-cancer-and-more?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner Bodybuilder (Wikimedia Images) Most of us have, at some point, witnessed the physique of a professional bodybuilder. Participants of the sport often appear well-oiled, tanned, and chiseled down to the last ounce. Competitors grin and flex, disp... Illness Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:12:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m4d3-Myotonic-Hypertrophy-could-lead-to-treatments-for-muscular-dystrophy-cancer-and-more?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Dystonia-threatens-communication-between-brain-and-muscles?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner Woman with bilateral Dystonia (Wikimedia Images) It goes without saying that the human brain is an infinitely complex machine. It is the omnipotent control center that directs the entire human body. The wrinkled folds of tissue enclose a myriad... Illness Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:53:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Dystonia-threatens-communication-between-brain-and-muscles?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m3d27-Recent-ebola-scare-sheds-light-on-experimental-vaccine?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner Wikimedia ImagesScientists who study infectious diseases take every precaution possible to avoid self-contamination. Despite such discretion, accidents still happen. Recently, Germany’s Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine faced jus... Illness Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:49:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m3d27-Recent-ebola-scare-sheds-light-on-experimental-vaccine?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m3d26-5000-calorie-burger-not-for-the-faint-of-heart--or-the-heart-healthy?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner Rex Larsen | The Grand Rapids PressNo trip to a baseball game would be complete without a trip to the concession stand. Sports fans flock to the venues in search of snacks such as loaded hot dogs, soft, pillowy pretzels, and condiment-coated french ... Dieting and Exercise Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:06:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m3d26-5000-calorie-burger-not-for-the-faint-of-heart--or-the-heart-healthy?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m3d25-New-miracle-fruit-is-a-powerful-weapon-against-cancer?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner Wikimedia ImagesCancer is a devastating illness. Like a snake in waiting, the disease can strike without warning, leaving a staggering trail of destruction and suffering in its wake. One of the more common treatments available is chemotherapy, which... Dieting and Exercise Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:10:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5914-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner~y2009m3d25-New-miracle-fruit-is-a-powerful-weapon-against-cancer?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Health-News-Examiner