..."A Woman With Multiple Silicone Rupture Complicated by Inflammatory Breast Carcinoma" This article was very informative of the complications that can occur with silicone breast implants. A woman had multiple breast surgeries due to the implants, which caused her a lot of pain. Throughout the years she developed a mass on her left breast from a rupture of one of the silicone implants. The silicone can block ducts in the breast which leads to inflammation and other side-effects. This woman went through many exams such as; mammograms, x-rays of the chest, CT scans, and even MRI studies. These exams showed the woman that she had a carcinoma in her left breast. She believed that she got the carcinoma from the rupture of the silicone breast implant,...
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...without checking the credit of these potential lenders; they would even extend credit to oil companies and accept drilling rigs as collateral. Penn Square bank should have done more research on the oil business; this would have given the bank some inside on how the oil business operates. There were no considerations of professional ethics bankers were not requiring clients to make a substantial down payments for their loans. Penn Square Bank was becoming the laughing stock of the banking industry until the FDIC declared Penn Square Bank insolvent. Bankruptcy Dow Corning was established in 1943 and in the early 60s through mid-90s Dow Corning was manufacturing silicones for breast implants for women who had cancer and also for cosmetic purposes. In the early 1970s some plastic surgeons found that the silicone gel were leaking from their patients breasts implants, but Dow Corning did not make any...
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...PROTECbubble- Is a flexible polymeric film comprising of small Air pockets. The symmetrical Air bubble pattern ensures excellent cushioning & provides protection against transit damage. PROTECbubble offers most cost effective protection for all your basic packaging needs. PROTECbubble is manufactured using the right proportion of special polymers to provide assured protection to the product throughout its life span. Features & Benefits: 1) Transparent, Hygienic, dust free & non toxic. 2) Can be easily wrapped around the product for cushioning. 3) Resistant to moisture. 4) Provides excellent surface protection against accidental impact & scratches. 5) Special antistatic grades are available for ESD applications. 6) Can be supplied in roll form or in customized fabricated form such as pouches, cut pieces & wraparounds. 7) Various laminates available such as Foam, Film printed or unprinted. 8) Environment friendly product. 100% recyclable. Applications: Virtually every packaging & cushioning application can be carried out using PROTECbubble film such as wrapping expensive fragile & delicate products, auto components, electronic parts & equipments etc. Available in : Roll form in width of 1 mtr, 1.5 mtr & 2 mtrs. & length 100/110 mtrs. Choice of grades from 40gsm onwords. Special grades available PROTEClitelon is a range of flexible extruded Polyethylene closed cell foams. It fulfills your requirements for primary packaging & cushioning...
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...Are Silicone Breast Implants Safe? Yes. At Naidu Plastic Surgery, safety always comes first: For this reason, Dr. Naidu is very particular about the products and services she offers her patients. In the early 90s, silicone breast implants received a substantial amount of negative press. However, since that time, numerous studies have been conducted to determine if these breast implants increase the risk of a connective tissue disease or breast cancer: None of these studies found a link between these diseases and silicone breast implants. Dr. Nina S. Naidu is confident in the safety of the silicone breast implants used today: A large portion of her confidence in these revolutionary breast enhancement prostheses stems from her participation as an investigator in the Breast Implant Follow-Up Study (BIFS), if you would like to learn more about his study, please visit www.bifs.us....
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...thirty dollars a bottle. This is one of the very few disadvantages of Paul Mitchell shampoo products. With the hefty price tag, Paul Mitchell also comes with much more quality than Suave. Suave is a very mild, concentrated formula that does not give the shine and softness that Paul Mitchell does. Paul Mitchell has different formulas for different types of hair. This allows you to have a customized shampoo that your hair will receive many benefits from. Once I made the switch from Suave to Paul Mitchell products I noticed a big difference in the weight and texture of my hair. Styling my hair became a breeze because it no longer required as much product to keep my hair in place for the entire day. Paul Mitchell shampoo contains no silicone. Silicone which is often times found in suave products provides a nice shiny appearance, but causes hair to become heavy from all the left over residue, flat, limp and hard to style. Natural extracts are added both Suave and Paul Mitchell. However, Natural Extracts added in Suave are often times over powering with scent, or lack...
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...45 years ago, silicone breast implants have undergone continuous study and improvement by scientists, researchers and physicians. Development marched forward even during the years when the devices were subject to a ban in the United States – testament to the popularity of the implants with women who were able to get them (in Europe and under special circumstances in the U.S.) and the faith researchers and manufacturers have in the safety and superiority of silicone. To learn more about the latest silicone gel breast implant in Los Angeles, you can receive a FREE consultation with one of our surgeons when you request your appointment online and schedule during select times they have set aside exclusively for Web visitors. Five Silicone Implant Generations The silicone implant invented in 1961 by Dow Corning researchers Thomas Cronin and Frank Gerow became the foundation for the first generation of breast implants. The early devices had a seamed rubber shell filled with a viscous form of silicone gel. They were firm to the touch and had a teardrop shape. Interestingly, it was thought at the time that the implants needed to be attached to existing tissue in order to stay put, so these early models featured Dacron or silicone mesh patches for this purpose (these were later discontinued). During the several years Dow Corning made these implants they refined their design, creating a thinner, seamless shell, for example. The main complaints about the first silicone implants were...
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...Advantages of Breast Implants Women get breast implants for a number of reasons, although research has shown that the number one reason is to improve their quality of life. It is a given fact that in today’s world, appearance matters, and women are going the extra mile to look better even if it involves surgery. The size of a woman’s breasts contribute significantly to her overall look, so if they are not happy with this aspect of their body it can result in low self esteem. This is one of the reasons women get breast implants and to reestablish their confidence and overall well being. There are also other more personal reasons why women get breast implants. Some would simply like to achieve a more proportional look in their body if their breasts are too small, and implants are the answer. Implants are also useful when it comes to reshaping breasts to give it a more natural look, especially if it has been slightly distorted due to pregnancy and breast feeding. Today, breast implant surgery is highly developed due to decades of research, science, and medicine. Procedures are much more personal and individual, in order to give women a highly customized look that suits their own unique anatomy and needs. There are several benefits to getting breast implants today: Breast Implant Center of Hawaii The aesthetic benefits of breast implants are highly valuable to women. Breast implants can greatly enhance the shape of a woman’s figure by giving her fuller breasts and a...
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...closure. Ethics play an important role not only while initiating a business but also when it faces issues like that of defective products. The following report will highlight the role of ethical behavior in management of defective product by taking a real example of Breast Implant manufacturing company which had to dissolve following the product failure in the market. This report will discuss the chain of issues that led to the defects and will draw a contrast and a conclusion based upon how PIP behaved ethically in order to deal with such burning issues. Background of the Company Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) A French company started in 1991 that produced breast implants. 2000: Implant sales in USA halted by an FDA launched moratorium on silicone implants. 2001: PIP began to use unapproved in-house manufactured industrial-grade instead of medical grade silicon in the majority of its implants. 2003: the first signs of legal problems and financial losses can be traced by regulatory filings. 2009: Concerns surfaced in France first in 2009 when surgeons started reporting an abnormally high rupture rates. Resulting in a flood of legal complaints and hence bankruptcy. 2011: French officials say that an action plan is underway following the death of a woman from ALCL. The French...
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...oleophobic film is created,which prevents the sticking of dirt,limescale & impurities and increase the rolling off of Liquid.This results in a very easy cleaning of the coated surfaces.Pureshield protection glass & ceramic is excellently suitable for sealing surfaces in the kitchen or bathroom such as shower cubicles,washing basins,flagging,etc.it protects the substrate from wetting, and it is permeable towards water vapour,and thus prevents the treated parts from moisture expansion and rotting. When the roll-off effect decreases,it can be easily renewed. Suitable substrates: Glass and Ceramic surfaces for example in the kitchen or in the bathroom, all type of glass materials Material: Siloxane compound, free of silicone . Colour: Colourless Liquid Consumption: 5-15ml/meter square(depending on the kind of application) Preparation: ready to use Substrate pre-treatment: The substrate must be dry and free of dirt,oil and grease Application method: Spray as a thin film (wet varnish method or airless-spraying system) or by reaming with a lint-free cloth. After drying (see below) excess silanes are removed by polishing with a cloth. Drying: 6-12 hours at room temperature.preferably 24hours Saftey measures: During usage rubber gloves and mask have to be worn. Supply good ventilation. Keep away from...
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...How to Make the Perfect Meat Lasagna I remember going to my grandmother’s house on a Sunday afternoon and enjoying delicious lasagna baked with her special recipe. Over the years my mother was able to get the details of this special recipe and she now makes this wonderful meal for us. As a college student soon to be on my own, I am trying to learn some basic cooking skills and recipes. The basic steps for making lasagna are to boil the noodles, make the sauce, assemble the lasagna in layers, bake it to perfection and serve with a salad and garlic bread. Materials and Tools To get started gather these materials and tools: * Large stock pot with lid to boil the lasagna noodles * 10” skillet with lid to cook the meat * 4 quart sauce pan to cook the sauce * Medium size mixing bowl * Glass baking pan either 11 x 7 x 2 or larger to assemble and cook lasagna * Aluminum Foil to Cover Lasagna for Baking * Cooking utensils, spoons, etc. Cooking Supplies Needed * 3 tablespoons Chopped onion * 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning * ¼ tsp. black pepper * 1 egg, beaten * 15 oz. ricotta cheese * One 16 oz. box of lasagna noodles (Cook 12 noodles) * 14 ½ ounce can of diced tomatoes, undrained * 8 oz. can of tomato sauce * ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese * 8 oz. grated mozzarella cheese * One pound of ground meat or ground sausage (sweet or hot) Estimated Cost and Time Needed It should cost about...
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...FETA STUFFED CHICKENPrinted from COOKS.COMchicken breasts feta cheese oregano and basil spices salt and pepper chicken soup base tooth-picks or cooking thread deep baking panCut slit in middle of each chicken breast. Stuff oregano, basil, feta, Salt and pepper the inside of each chicken breast, to taste (make sure you can close the chicken breast). Place at bottom of baking pan and pour over chicken soup base (not more than 1/2 inch of bottom of pan). Bake at 350°F for about 30-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly. Serve over a bed of rice or with your favorite side dish. | SPINACH BACON BLEU STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTPrinted from COOKS.COM4-6 boneless skinless chicken breast 2 eggs 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 pkg frozen spinach 6 oz crumbled blue cheese 4-6 slices cooked crumbled bacon pieces 1 small onion, finely choppedPlace chicken inside a 1 gallon freezer bag; pound to 1/4 inch thickness. Prepare the stuffing as follows: Mix spinach, blue cheese, bacon and onion together in a bowl. Prepare an egg wash using 2 eggs and 2 tablespoons of water. Stuff the chicken with the spinach mix. Secure it with toothpicks or twine. Dip it in the egg mixture and then roll in bread crumbs. Place chicken in a skillet with a small amount of oil and brown an all side. Place in a casserole dish and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. Serve with a Bearnaise sauce or a white wine sauce. Submitted by: jeannie bruce | STUFFED BELL PEPPERS AMERICAN STYLE Printed from COOKS...
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...Copper Chef 10” Round Pan with Glass Lid Copper chef 10 inches round pan is a portable and unique frying pan that is a perfectly suit your kitchen. It has a ceramic-tech nonstick cooking surface that allows chefs to clean easily after cooking with it. It has been seasoned already; this is why it is possible to cook with it without butter or oil. Chefs that have used this best sauté frying pan affirmed that it replaces most other pots and pans in the kitchen. This is because of the fact that it is an all around pot with high level of cooking versatility. This best sauté frying pan has become a top selling pan in Amazon because it doesn’t contain harmful chemicals. Some of these chemicals emit fumes during cooking; this can be harmful to our health over time. It can be clean up easily after used without burnt particles sticking to it. It is one of the best ovenproof sauté frying pans in the market presently. It can withstand an oven temperature of about 800 degrees F. In terms of design, this best sauté frying pan has it all. It is definitely a perfect complement to the décor of your kitchen. It comes with a lifetime warranty, once faulty replacement will be provided. Once a buyer makes a replacement request, the first thing the manufacturer will look at is the usage. They will ascertain the extent to which you have adhered to the manufacturing instruction of your frying pan. If it is up to 70 percent, your replacement is certain. Features of Copper Chef 10’ Round Pan with Glass...
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...Catering Equipment Specialists Since 1983 As the leading catering equipments provider in the UK, Nisbets is relied upon through the industry as a reliable, knowledgeable and dedicated supplier of a huge range of products. Used by restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, hotels, the professional chef, caterers and commercial kitchens, Nisbets is renowned for quality, service and a wide range of products Nisbets.co.uk stocks over 20,000 items, including chefs knives, catering clothing and chefs whites, utensils, crockery, cooking machines, cookware, refrigeration, ovens, microwaves, restaurant equipment, hotel equipment and bar supplies. Also sold is safety footwear, aprons, furniture, bbq items, glassware and blenders. A large range of top brands such as Kenwood, Dualit, Buffalo, KitchenAid, Vogue, Panasonic, Werzalit, Samsung and Churchill are stocked. These are all priced extremely competitively, but there are also budget options. All products sold are selected for quality and performance. The catering clothing range offers mens, womens and unisex designs. All the leading ranges of chefs knives from brands including Global, Victorinox, Wusthof, Dick and many more are sold. The knives are of exceptional quality and are great value investments. We also stock high quality budget options for those working to a stricter budget. There are many different commercial ovens available including electric and gas ovens, convection ovens, combination ovens, ranges and pizza ovens. We also...
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...ITALIAN RECIPES Pasta With Cherry Tomatoes & Burrata Cheese Yield: Serves 6 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ingredients: 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 Garlic Cloves, Peeled & Minced Dash of Red Pepper Flakes 2 Pints Ripe Cherry Tomatoes, Halved Salt & Pepper 4 Tablespoons Slivered Fresh basil Leaves 1 Teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar 1 Pound Pasta of Choice (See Notes Above) 1 (Around 10 Ounce) Ball Burrata Cheese, Cut Into 6 Wedges Garnish: Fresh Basil Leaves Extra Virgin Olive Oil Directions: In a small pot, heat the 1/4 cup of olive oil until lightly smoking over medium heat, then drop in the garlic and pepper flakes if using. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat, stir in the chopped basil and the balsamic vinegar, then set aside. Cook the pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water until it is “al dente”. Drain the pasta then return it to the pot. Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta and toss to mix well. Serve the pasta in individual bowls topped with a wedge of the burrata, a sprinkling of baby basil leaves, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Caramelized Onion, Pear & Blue Cheese Bites Yield: Serves 8 - 10 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ingredients: 1 (1 Pound) Package Puff Pastry, Thawed 1 Medium Onion, Peeled & Chopped Salt & Pepper To Taste 2 Medium Ripe Pears, Peeled, Cored & Cut Into Small Dice 3 Tablespoons Olive...
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...EXERCISE 15.1 The following is a list of objects found in one of the authors' kitchens: teapot, mug, soup bowl, plate, spoon, table knife, cook's knife, fork, saucepan, frying pan, kettle, casserole, fish slice, tin opener, baking tray, scales, mixing bowl, glasses, jugs, corkscrew, rolling pin, ladle, egg cup, chopping board. Produce a taxonomy using the TDH notation of these objects. Does it obey the TAKD uniqueness rule? Compare your answer with someone else's. (Note: the authors had great difficulty with items like the corkscrew, which did not fit easily into any generic category - perhaps you did better.) answer As the authors had already produced a partial taxonomy, we interviewed two domain experts (cooks). They were asked to describe how they would group and classify the kitchen items. They were explicitly told (and reminded) that they could have multiple classifications and put the same item into several categories. The authors then cast their answers into TDH notation. One of the subjects was a doctor and used to medical taxonomies of disease. Despite stressing the looseness of the classifications, he insisted on a complete taxonomic tree (Figure Ex15.1.1). kitchen object XOR |__ preparation XOR | |__ pre-preparation XOR | | |__ opening | | | tin opener, cork screw | | |__ measuring | | scales, (measuring) jug | |__ 'proper' preparation XOR | |__ active | | rolling pin,...
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