Category Archives: healthcare

LASER NIL System Revolutionizing Traditional Liposuction Procedure

A recent interview with MonstersandCritics.com has Beverly Hills surgeon Dr. Aaron Rollins praising the new FDA approved NIL laser liposuction procedure. The FDA approved procedure has proven in high demand among patients seeking a far less invasive form of liposuction … Continue reading

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U.S. appeals court finds DNA testing constitutional

California law enforcement officers can continue collecting DNA samples from adults arrested for felonies, a federal appeals court ruled on Thursday. A divided three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a 2004 California law requiring … Continue reading

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Study supports soy cholesterol benefits for some

Despite past evidence suggesting that eating soy might only lower cholesterol in those whose bodies are able to convert it to an estrogen-like compound called equol, a new study hints that soy might benefit a wider range of people. Canadian … Continue reading

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Health Writer Tara Parker-Pope Reveals Her Weight Loss Plan

If you heard a collective gasp New Year’s Day, that was the sound of New York Times readers, newly resolute about losing weight, reading Tara Parker-Pope’ssobering article about the near impossibility of achieving that goal. Once we become fat, most of us, despite … Continue reading

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Cancer treatment firm expands deal with Cigna

(Crain’s) — Cancer Treatment Centers of America Inc. is joining health insurer Cigna Corp.’s network of providers under a new three-year agreement, a move that is intended to boost patients at the Schaumburg-based chain of specialty hospitals. Cancer Treatment Centers … Continue reading

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U.S. to test therapy to prevent birth defects

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is set to launch a large trial using antibodies to test a way to prevent birth defects, such as blindness and deafness, caused by mothers passing a common virus to their unborn babies. Australian … Continue reading

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Fresh Face for the New Year

The holidays can be a wonderful time! But this time of year always seems to have everyone paying more attention to their appearance and wanting to look their best. With a new year just around the corner, a refreshed look … Continue reading

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Orbicare Continues the Fight Against Diabetes

In recognition of National Diabetes Day on November 14, 2011, Orbicare will continue to work closely on solutions to eliminate this powerful and ever-growing disease. Currently, Orbicare offers its patients bariatric surgeries proven to eliminate the deadly link between obesity … Continue reading

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Another Orbicare Advantage: RxCut® Plus

If you are reliant on medication for your day to day wellness, then you know that even with insurance, the cost of prescriptions is steadily on the rise. Everyone could use a break in their pocketbooks. Luckily, high costs for … Continue reading

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Follow up care for the international patient has been a concern of everyone involved in Medical Tourism or Health Travel

At Orbicare we highly recommend anyone considering receiving health care outside their area of residence to discuss their decision with their primary care physician; it is important that he is aware and prepared to provide follow up care upon the … Continue reading

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