'We had laser eye surgery but still need our specs'... The reality of the 'permanent' sight cure (Daily Mail)

It is sold as a permanent cure for bad vision but the reality of laser eye surgery can be very different

Medical memos (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

Dr. David Mazin has joined UMass Memorial Medical Group and the Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Mazin is also an assistant professor of orthopedics and physical rehabilitation at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Health Notes: St. Lucie County, AUG 26 (TCPalm.com)

The Strike Out Stroke Club at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and Heart Institute meets the last Friday of the month from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Lawnwood Pavilion Rehabilitation Center gymnasium, 1860 N. Lawnwood Circle.

Medicine through the back door (Seattle Times)

Is "medical tourism" ? Americans' going abroad for cheaper treatments ? good or bad? The answer is "yes. " It's both. But one thing is...

Economists were wrong: Health care can be outsourced (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

Is "medical tourism" -- Americans' going abroad for cheaper treatments -- good or bad' The answer is "yes." It's both. But one thing is for sure: Medical tourism is here to stay. A new study by the Deloitte consulting firm forecasts that the number of Americans going abroad for care, 750,000 last year, will explode to 10 million by 2012.

New Solution Offered For Nearsighted Patients (WCVB Boston)

If you are nearsighted, there's a new alternative for vision correction. Permanent contact lenses is growing in popularity. As News Center 5's Heather Unruh found out, it's giving some people perfect vision.

|Health Notes: St. Lucie County (TCPalm.com)

Balance screening and bladder health information available from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at The Lynmoore, 1550 N. Lawnwood Circle, Fort Pierce. RSVP: (772) 489-6800.

Sarah Palin’s so-called sins ...

The trust-funded Beautiful People of the mainstream media and the Democratic Party are unanimous.

Lakeshore update

MANITOWOC - The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity are hosting a Memorial Drive shoreline beach sweep from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sept.

Boeing Says Algae Will Power Planes by 2023

Nano Author Message This isn't all hot air- this article states: Quote: Darrin Morgan, who handles Boeing's biofuels strategy says Boeing has now established feasibility and that commercial production will soon ...

Canada under Threat? Gangsters in Govt upper levels?

Nano Canada under Threat? Gangsters in Govt upper levels? Author Message I read this article today, with a growing sense of complete horror.

Iraq considering purchase of 36 new F-16 fighter jets

Nano Author Message It will be interesting to see what missions these planes might get used for.

Michelle, Cindy on "Runway"?

The nation may be in the midst of a race for the White House, but Project Runway judge Nina Garcia is following the "fashion face-off" between the candidates' stylish wives.

The New York Times Daily Crossword Hosts First 'Teen Puzzlemaker Week'

The New York Times announced today its first Teen Puzzlemaker Week, Sept. 8 - ' 13, with daily crosswords that were created, or constructed in crossword parlance, by students who range in age from 15 to 19 ...

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The nation may be in the midst of a race for the White House, but Project Runway judge Nina Garcia is following the "fashion face-off" between the candidates' stylish wives.

Nina Garcia Wants Michelle Obama & Cindy McCain on Runway

The nation may be in the midst of a race for the White House, but Project Runway judge Nina Garcia is following the "fashion face-off" between the candidates' stylish wives.

Simon Doonan Feels for Levi Johnston, Thinks Sarah Palin Is a Fake

We ran into Simon Doonan on his home turf, at Barneys' launch party for Andre Benjamin's menswear line, Benjamin Bixby, last night.