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Χρόνια Πολλά και Καλή Χρονιά

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:13:00 +0000

Χρόνια Πολλά και Καλή Χρονιά
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CSI - s09.e09

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Down... (Part 1)

CSI - s09.e08

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Young Man with a Horn

CSI - s09.e07

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda

CSI - s09.e06

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Say Uncle

CSI - s09.e05

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Leave Out All the Rest

CSI - s09.e04

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Let it Bleed

CSI - s09.e03

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Art Imitates Life

CSI - s09.e02

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0000

The Happy Place

CSI - s09.e01

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:39:00 +0000

For Warrick

CSI - s08.e02

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0000

A La Cart

CSI - s08.e01

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Dead Doll

CSI, Episode guide

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:00:00 +0000

Season 8
166. 1. episode 01: Dead Doll (2)
167. 2. episode 02: A La Cart
168. 3. episode 03: Go to Hell
169. 4. episode 04: The Case of the Cross-Dressing Carp
170. 5. episode 05: The Chick Chop Flick Shop
171. 6. episode 06: Who & What
172. 7. episode 07: Goodbye and Good Luck
173. 8. episode 08: You Kill Me
174. 9. episode 09: Cockroaches
175. 10. episode 10: Lying Down with Dogs
176. 11. episode 11: Bull
177. 12. episode 12: Grissom's Divine Comedy
178. 13. episode 13: A Thousand Days on Earth
179. 14. episode 14: Drops Out
180. 15. episode 15: The Theory of Everything
181. 16. episode 16: Two and a Half Deaths
182. 17. episode 17: For Gedda (1)

Season 9
183. 1. episode 01: For Warrick (2)
184. 2. episode 02: The Happy Place
185. 3. episode 03: Art Imitates Life
186. 4. episode 04: Let It Bleed
187. 5. episode 05: Leave Out All the Rest
188. 6. episode 06: Say Uncle
189. 7. episode 07: Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda
190. 8. episode 08: Young Man With A Horn
191. 9. episode 09: 19 Down... (1)

sources:
- CBS - CSI (www.cbs.com)
- CSI Guide (www.csiguide.com)
- CSI Episode guide (www.tv.com)
- CSI episodeguide (www.csifiles.com)

TV Series

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:00:00 +0000

LAP-BAND® and Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Surgeries

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:00:00 +0000

A multidisciplinary team of specialists present options for
Weight Loss Surgery

From Saint Joseph's Hospital and Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, WI

During this video, Marshfield Clinic physicians on staff at Saint Joseph's Hospital and other Marshfield Clinic health care professionals will discuss the comprehensive bariatric program at Saint Joseph's Hospital and Marshfield Clinic.

The program will feature Timothy Wengert, MD, performing a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and Anishur Rahman, MD, placing an adjustable gastric band (LAP-BAND®).

There will also be a live panel discussion and analysis moderated by Marvin Kuehner, MD, who has performed bariatric surgery for more than 30 years. Wengert and Rahman will also participate in the discussion, along with David Winemiller, PhD, clinical psychologist; Chrisanne Urban, MS, RD, CD, Nutrition Services; and Sheila Blackmun, RN, BSN, bariatric surgery program coordinator.

Bariatric, or weight-loss surgery, has proven to be an effective tool to lose a large amount of weight, significantly improving one's health and well-being. More than 90 percent of patients are able to reduce or eliminate medications taken for certain obesity-related health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia.

In a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, surgical staples are used to form a small pouch at the top of the stomach, thus restricting the amount of food that can be comfortable eaten at one time. This small pouch is then connected to the middle portion of the small intestine, bypassing the rest of the stomach and a portion of the small intestine to limit the absorption of calories.

The LAP-BAND® also reduces the size of the stomach but because the small bowel is not involved, it does not interfere with absorption. The adjustable silicone band is placed around the upper part of the stomach and a plastic tube runs from the band to an access port placed just under the skin n the abdomen. This allows the surgeon to inject or remove saline to adjust the "tightness" of the band to facilitate weight loss.

Adjustable Gastric Band

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:00:00 +0000

Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery for
Morbid Obesity

From The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, CT

This webcast of weight-loss surgery using a new gastric band is presented by The Hospital of Central Connecticut and OR-Live. The procedure, utilizing the REALIZE™ Adjustable Gastric Band and the latest laparoscopic techniques, will be performed by Dr. Carlos Barba.

"The REALIZE band is one of the newest options in weight loss surgery," said Barba. It is similar to other laparoscopic bands, he explained, but offers additional benefits to patients both before and after surgery, such as goal-setting, meal planning, nutrition counseling and a host of on-line tools designed to promote enduring weight-loss success. Such benefits, provided by the device manufacturer, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, mesh well with the hospital's comprehensive approach to bariatric surgery and weight loss management. The hospital was recently designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, and Barba is a designated Center of Excellence surgeon.

Narration and commentary will be provided by Dr. David Giles, co-medical director of the hospital's bariatric surgery center.

"We're pleased and excited to offer this exciting opportunity for people—whether they are physicians or potential patients—to view this exciting new gastric banding procedure," said Dr. James Massi, the hospital's chief of surgery.

"Public interest in bariatric surgery, particularly gastric banding, continues to skyrocket, given the profound benefits to patients." Weight-loss surgery has been demonstrated to greatly improve health for the morbidly obese. Recent studies have shown that, in many cases, gastric banding can eliminate Type II diabetes, and improve or eliminate other conditions including sleep apnea and asthma.

The Road to Recovery from Prostate Cancer Begins in the OR

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:00:00 +0000

The Road to Recovery from Prostate Cancer Begins in the OR

From The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY

Join the Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Leading Urological Experts
to Discuss the Efficacy of Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Prostatectomies

The Mount Sinai Medical Center and Intuitive Surgical, Inc. present a webcast on OR-Live.com featuring David B. Samadi, M.D., Chief of Robotics and Minimal Invasive Surgery in the Department of Urology at Mount Sinai. Dr. Samadi narrates case video of a robotic radical prostatectomy utilizing the Da Vinci S HD Surgical System and conducts a live question and answer session with viewers on the efficacy of open, laparoscopic, and robotic prostate surgeries. Dr. Simon Hall, Chair of the Department of Urology and Director of the Barbara and Maurice A. Deane Prostate Health and Research Center at Mount Sinai will be on the panel as well.

"As a surgeon, robotic surgery allows me to remove prostate cancer from patients and restore their quality of life," said Dr. Samadi. "Instead of two to three days of hospitalization and two months of recuperation typical with open prostate surgery, robotic surgery patients often go home the next day and resume normal activities within two weeks."

During the webcast, Dr. Samadi discusses the benefits of a robotic-assisted prostatectomy as it compares to open and laparoscopic surgical procedures. Robotic prostate surgery is driven by highly magnified visual enhancement technology in a bloodless field. The result is greater precision in cutting and suturing with far less trauma to surrounding tissue, delicate nerve sparing, minimal blood loss, less risk of infection, and faster recovery. Patients experience improved clinical outcomes and control over their bladder and sexual functions.

Dr. Hall specializes in urologic oncology and open surgical techniques, and collaborates with Dr. Samadi on the treatment of prostate cancer for many of his patients.

"I have seen the number of robotic prostatectomies increase among our patient population over the past couple of years and the benefits are quite clear," shared Dr. Hall. "These surgeries result in fewer immediate complications and quicker recovery than in an open procedure, especially in the hands of a skilled surgeon who performs a high volume of cases routinely."

The Procedure
Dr. Samadi's robotic prostatectomy technique is the result of his surgical evolution, moving from open surgery to laparoscopy and finally to robotic surgery over the past eight years. Instead of making an 8" to 10" incision to remove a 2" prostate gland, Dr. Samadi's robotic prostate surgery involves just five small "keyhole" incisions in the patient's abdomen, through which extremely fine instruments are inserted along with a miniscule camera that displays magnified two-dimensional images from inside the body onto a screen. The addition of a sophisticated Da Vinci system transforms those images into 3D, enabling the surgeon's hand movements to be scaled, filtered, and incredibly precise. This eliminates the touch factor or tactile feedback necessary to perform open surgery.

During the webcast, Dr. Samadi highlights his unique advanced surgical techniques in performing a Da Vinci Prostatectomy utilizing the latest technology—the 4-arm Da Vinci S Surgical System with high-definition 3D vision. The fourth robotic arm helps the surgeon by providing retraction to increase exposure of structures in the operative field and facilitates dissection by providing traction at the surgeon's control.

Surgeon Experience
Dr. Samadi is a board-certified urologic surgeon trained in open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery and one of the world's most experienced Da Vinci surgeons with a high track record of success. He is one of the only surgeons in the country to have completed two fellowships: one in oncology (trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York) and the other in laparoscopy (trained at Henri Mondor Hospital in France).

Dr. Samadi has completed more than 1,350 Da Vinci cases in his career and since his arrival at Mount Sinai a year ago, he has performed nearly 550 robotic cases. Dr. Samadi's robotic surgery program at Mount Sinai is unique for its ability to combine the advanced technology of robotics with the expertise of open and laparoscopic skills. For the series of surgeries performed at Mount Sinai, Dr. Samadi's patients experienced an average blood loss of 63cc for the series with a T2 positive margin of 7%. Eighty-five percent of his patients were able to wear one surgical pad or less just three months after surgery. The average length of hospital stay was one day with minimal complications and positive outcomes.

About The Mount Sinai Medical Center
The Mount Sinai Medical Center encompasses The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. The Mount Sinai Hospital is one of the nation's oldest, largest and most-respected voluntary hospitals. Founded in 1852, Mount Sinai today is a 1,406-bed tertiary-care teaching facility that is internationally acclaimed for excellence in clinical care. Last year, nearly 50,000 people were treated at Mount Sinai as inpatients, and there were nearly 450,000 outpatient visits to the Medical Center. Mount Sinai School of Medicine is internationally recognized as a leader in groundbreaking clinical and basic-science research, as well as having an innovative approach to medical education. With a faculty of more than 3,400 in 38 clinical and basic science departments and centers, Mount Sinai ranks among the top 20 medical schools in receipt of National Institute of Health (NIH) grants. To learn more about Dr. Samadi and the Mount Sinai Medical Center, please visit www.roboticoncology.com or www.mountsinai.org.

About Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISRG), headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is the global technology leader in the emerging field of robot-assisted, minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Intuitive Surgical develops, manufactures and markets robotic technologies designed to improve clinical outcomes and help patients return more quickly to active and productive lives. The company's mission is to extend the benefits of minimally invasive surgery to the broadest possible base of patients. More information is available at www.intuitivesurgical.com and www.davincisurgery.com. Intuitive Surgical — Taking surgical precision beyond the limits of the human hand™

About the da Vinci® Surgical System
The da Vinci Surgical System is a sophisticated robotic platform designed to enable complex surgery using a minimally invasive approach. The da Vinci System consists of an ergonomic surgeon's console, a patient-side cart with four interactive robotic arms, a high-performance vision system and proprietary EndoWrist® instruments. Powered by state-of-the-art robotic technology, the da Vinci System is designed to scale, filter and seamlessly translate the surgeon's hand movements into more precise movements of the EndoWrist instruments. The net result is an intuitive interface with breakthrough surgical capabilities. By providing surgeons with superior visualization, enhanced dexterity, greater precision and ergonomic comfort, the da Vinci Surgical System makes it possible for more surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures involving complex dissection or reconstruction. This ultimately raises the standard of care for complex surgeries, translating into numerous potential patient benefits, including less pain, a shorter recovery and quicker return to normal daily activities.

The presentation described is for general information only and is not intended to substitute for formal medical training or certification. An independent surgeon, who is not an Intuitive Surgical employee, provides procedure descriptions. Intuitive Surgical trains only on the use of its products and is not responsible for surgical credentialing or for training in surgical procedure or technique. As a result, Intuitive is not responsible for procedural content. While clinical studies support the use of the da Vinci Surgical System as an effective tool for minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary.

Intuitive®, da Vinci®, InSite® and EndoWrist® are registered trademarks of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. www.intuitivesurgical.com www.davincisurgery.com www.davinciprostatectomy.com

Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:06:00 +0000

Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy

From University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

A Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy recorded from University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The procedure will be performed by Vivian von Gruenigan, MD, and moderated by Robert DeBernardo, MD. Robotic-assisted hysterectomy provides patients with a shorter hospital stay, quicker recovery time, and a better cosmetic outcome than conventional surgery.

Breast Cancer 2008: Can We Tailor Treatment?

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:00:00 +0000

Breast cancer affects one in eight women during their lives. Oncologist Dr. Judith Luce of UCSF discuses the research and advances in technologies that are impacting the clinical care of breast cancer patients.

Series: UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public

LAP-BAND® Surgery

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:00:00 +0000

Minimally invasive weight loss surgery

From St. Mary's Medical Center Duluth, MN

We watch as a surgeon uses minimally invasive techniques to fit a special band around the upper portion of the stomach, which helps patients to feel fuller, eat less, and lose weight.

Duluth Clinic weight loss surgeon, Walter Medlin, MD, will perform the live procedure. Members of the Duluth Clinic Weight Management Program will help explain the surgery and answer questions as they are e-mailed by viewers. A patient who had LAP-BAND® surgery almost a year ago will also share his experiences and respond to questions during the surgical webcast.

Dr. Medlin says LAP-BAND® surgery can have a profound effect on a patient's overall health, if he or she is an appropriate candidate for the procedure. "Thousands of lives are being saved every year with weight loss surgery," he says.

Patients typically lose one to two pounds a week with the LAP-BAND®. Over time, some people are able to reduce their need for medications for chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. They often experience greater mobility and less joint pain. "Many of my patients say they feel 10 to 15 years younger, and they have more energy," Dr. Medlin says.

To be a candidate for LAP-BAND® surgery, patients must have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 40, or a BMI of at least 35 if they have additional obesity-related health problems.

During the procedure, Dr. Medlin uses small incisions to insert a camera and his instruments as the surgery begins. He watches the progress on color monitors, as he places the band around the upper portion of the patient's stomach and forms a new, smaller pouch.

The band is filled with saline, which is adjusted to give the patient a new sense of satiety, or fullness, when eating. Patients must adopt lifestyle changes, including smaller meals with plenty of protein and regular exercise, to see optimal results.

"We're here to work with each patient's individual needs," Dr. Medlin says. "We want patients to feel they are in a safe, comfortable environment to address their weight loss concerns."

Tips against Obesity #8

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:00:00 +0000

Prevent obesity
with ten fat fighting foods

Breast Cancer: Risks, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatments

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:00:00 +0000

What factors place a woman most at risk for breast cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related death in women? And if cancer is discovered, what steps can be taken?

Tips against Obesity #7

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:00:00 +0000

How to prevent childhood obesity
Childhood obesity has become a real problem. Dr. Christine Wood and Dr. William Dietz discuss the dangers of childhood obesity and what can be done to prevent this growing epidemic.

Breast Cancer Screening: Prevention is More Complicated Than We Thought

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:00:00 +0000

Suzanne Fletcher, M.D., discusses the complications surrounding breast cancer screening, including how risk is defined, screening techniques and the social context of breast cancer.

Tips against Obesity #6

noreply@blogger.com (Doctor) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:00:00 +0000

Ten Secrets of the Slim
Skinny people have their success secrets, and there's no reason you can't try them, too!
Keep watching for ten slimming tips.