Monthly Archives: January 2012

Here in New York City, the winter environment can be really harsh, especially for people who are prone to dry or flaky skin. Fortunately, with a few skin care modifications, you can protect against the effects of winter weather and … Continue reading

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The breast implant manufacturer, Allergan, has released a statement distancing itself from the Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP) breast implant controversy happening in France. As maker of popular breast implant products such as NATRELLE, McGhan and CUI, the company is in … Continue reading

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In London’s Hunterian Musem, a collection of medical archives is being gathered from World War I. “They are powerful testimony to the advances made by modern surgeons in the past 100 years,” writes Helen Briggs for the BBC, who writes … Continue reading

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Two years ago, reports of defective silicone breast implants manufactured by PIP (Poly Implant Prothèse) prompted authorities to halt production of the devices. The breast implants are said to have a very high failure rate and a non-medical type of … Continue reading

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