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Belinda Stronach opens up about her breast cancer to raise funds for - News1130.com
TORONTO - Belinda Stronach has had her share of being in the public eye, but it wasn't the most comfortable place to be when she learned she had breast cancer and decided not to seek re-election as an MP. Now, two years later, the auto parts
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Breast enhancement with Macrolane - PRLog.Org (press release)

Breast enhancement with Macrolane PRLog.Org (press release), TX For some women, a rounder breast implant provides the best results; for others, the final result is an augmentation shaped like a teardrop. Many women choose round implants because they tend to provide the greatest amount of lift, fullness, ... 'Macrolane' the new breast contour filler by Dr. Patrick Treacy PRLog.Org (press release) all 2 news articles

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Dr. Ted Eisenberg Publishes New Breast Augmentation Article - 24-7PressRelease.com (press release)

Dr. Ted Eisenberg Publishes New Breast Augmentation Article 24-7PressRelease.com (press release) Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania cosmetic breast surgeon, authors article on postoperative nausea and vomiting after breast augmentation surgery PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 22, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania cosmetic ...

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Bravo! How one woman's uplifting dream became a £50m lifesaver - Daily Mail
Last week, the Prime Minister's wife Sarah Brown launched the Mail's annual Inspirational Women of the Year awards to honour the work so many extraordinary women do to improve the lives of others. To nominate an Inspirational Woman you know, simply
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Belinda Stronach talks about her breast cancer - CNEWS
Belinda Stronach poses for a photograph in front of construction on the new Breast Cancer Research Centre at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese TORONTO - Belinda Stronach is speaking out
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Imaging Diagnostic Systems Achieves Technical Breakthrough with New - PR Inside
Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc., (OTCBB:IMDS) a pioneer in laser optical breast cancer imaging systems, announced today that it has enhanced its CT Laser Mammography (CTLM®) system with a reconstruction algorithm that improves visualization of
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Moore begs cancer victim not to have look-a-like surgery - Irish Times
Brit Lisa Connell was diagnosed with an in-operable brain tumour in 2006, and as a lifelong fan of the Ghost beauty, wants to splash £42,000 on surgery to transform herself into a Moore look-a-like. Connell wants to undergo an extensive make-over
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WEST ORANGE, N.J. , March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Janet Neigel and the staff at the Neigel Center for Cosmetic and Laser Surgery will host their much-anticipated May 3rd , Pre-Mother's Day Open House. The Center, located at 101 Old Short Hills Road in
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Mickey Rourke regrets surgery - NZCity
Mickey Rourke admits he went to the “wrong guy” for plastic surgery. The ‘Wrestler actor – who started boxing professionally in 1991 after his Hollywood career collapsed - claims most of the facial cosmetic procedures he underwent were to
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She looked in the mirror one day and didn't like what was staring back at her. Christy Magnani, 38, was getting old. OK, older. To many, this college professor and mother of two from Folsom, Calif., remains in the bloom of youth. But to her, the
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Chasan Cosmetic Surgery - San Diego Channel
Dr. Paul Chasan has been practicing plastic surgery for over 11 years. Although his work is nationally known for all types of plastic surgery, Dr. Chasan specializes in revisionary breast surgery, rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation. He has been
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Dr Jain Answers Questions About IVF and The California Octuplets

There has been intense international reaction to the birth of octuplets by a Southern California woman. While the details are not fully available, it appears that several frozen embryos were transferred to the uterus of a 33 year old woman resulting in the birth of 8 infants. Dr. Jain has been interviewed by news agencies from around the globe for his comments and perspective. The following is a summary of the most common questions and excerpts from his interviews:

Who qualifies for in-vitro fertilization?

There are no set qualifications for in-vitro fertilization services. Patients should be assessed for medical, psychological and social well-being. Unique to the specialty of fertility is the health and welfare of the unborn child or children. I try to educate and counsel my patients and make a responsible decision in partnership with the intended parents.

Since this young, single woman lives at home and already has 6 children from in-vitro, is it ethical to help her have more?

It is not my role to dictate how many children a person can have. However, since she represents a situation well outside the norm, I would have recommended psychological evaluation and evaluation of her social situation prior to assisting her with additional pregnancies.

Are fertility services regulated? As a result of this case, will there be more regulations?

There are no specific regulations dictating the practice of infertility. The American Society of Reproductive Medicine has created practice guidelines based on scientific evidence that aid practitioners in the safe and effective provision of fertility services. Most fertility doctors follow these guidelines responsibly. The case presented here is an exception and should not be used as the basis for wide-sweeping rules and regulations. Patients should not be fearful that such rogue behavior is common.

Are there guidelines on how many embryos should be transferred?

In general, for women under the age of 35, no more than 2 high-quality fresh embryos or 3 frozen embryos should be transferred. These guidelines exist to prevent multiple pregnancies which carry with them significant risk for premature birth and life long disability or death. The apparent transfer of at least 6 frozen embryos was well above the standard. I am uncertain why they were not transferred in smaller groups of 2 or 3. As a result, both the mother and the children were put at great risk.

What will happen to the fertility doctor? Will the doctor lose his/her license?

We have Medical Boards for this very purpose. They will no doubt investigate this case, gather all the facts, and determine whether sanctions are warranted. The doctor may be put on probation or have his medical license revoked.

It is important to consult with a specialist like Santa Monica Fertility Specialist Doctor John Jain, MD. Be sure to have all your questions answered and ensure you understand the egg freezing process prior to undergoing Egg Freezing and Fertility treatments.

GENETIC TESTING OF EGGS PRIOR TO FREEZING COULD BE DETRIMENTAL

Eggs are more prone to genetic abnormalities as a woman ages. These abnormalities lead to increased incidences of infertility, miscarriage and birth defects especially in women over 38 years of age. Egg freezing is a method that suspends egg aging. Since the genetic status of an egg cannot be determined solely on appearance, methods to evaluate eggs using genetic probes have developed and recently tested.

The egg discards DNA at two different times during its development, ovulation and fertilization. The reason for this is to reduce the number of chromosomes to 23 in order to match the 23 chromosomes delivered by the sperm. The discarded DNA (in the form of excess chromosomes) is jettisoned outside of the egg as a small, round pocket called the polar body. Removal of the polar body (biopsy) can provide useful information about the genetic status of the egg. For example, if 23 chromosomes are found in the polar body, the presumption is that a normal count of 23 chromosomes remains in the egg. In contrast, if a number other than 23 is found in the polar body, it implies that an abnormal count remains in the egg and suggests that the egg and ensuing embryo will be genetically abnormal.

Testing of the polar body using modern genetic techniques such as Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) or Array-CGH, allows identification of abnormal eggs and can thus help determine the number of genetically normal eggs a woman has to freeze.

However, there are several important limitations to this technology. First, CGH and Array-CGH are still considered experimental, with very little clinical data available. Most clinical data is based on young egg donors and does not reflect the genetic status of eggs from women in their late 30’s.

Second, embryos may be genetically abnormal due to mistakes contributed by the egg at the time of the first polar body formation or the second polar body formation; or mistakes contributed by the sperm at the time of fertilization. Therefore, assessing only the first polar body by no means guarantees that a normal embryo will derive. Third, and perhaps most concerning, is the lack of research regarding the effects of biopsying an egg prior to freezing.

We recently completed a small clinical trial wherein we performed polar body biopsy on eggs prior to freezing. We found a high degree of egg damage. The panel of microscopic pictures above demonstrate these changes: the first picture is a normal egg with an intact first polar body (Photo #1); the next picture is an egg after the polar body was removed (Photo #2); the next two pictures show a biopsied egg after freezing and thawing demonstrating egg contents (Photos #3 & #4) extruding through the biopsy slit. These changes were found on multiple eggs from different patients. These eggs had to be discarded. In addition, many other eggs demonstrated abnormal chromosome segregation after fertilization, and none of the patients achieved a pregnancy.

We vitrified these eggs using a closed container to protect the eggs from viral or fungal contamination. This closed container method, used at the Egg Freezing Center, is currently being tested for FDA approval. Other vitrification methods (open container) expose eggs directly to liquid nitrogen and can lead to contamination. For this reason, the method in use at Egg Freezing Center, and the data presented here is very relevant for patients contemplating fertility preservation and genetic testing.

It is my recommendation that women contemplating egg freezing should not undergo genetic testing of their eggs prior to freezing, but rather use these promising technologies to test eggs in the future once they are fertilized as embryos and have all possible egg-derived and sperm-derived abnormalities present for detection.

It is important to consult with a specialist like Santa Monica Fertility Specialist Doctor John Jain, MD. Be sure to have all your questions answered and ensure you understand the egg freezing process prior to undergoing Egg Freezing and Fertility treatments.