tag:www.laparoscopic.md,2012://1 2012-02-06T07:48:09-08:00 XOOPS WebLinks Copyright (c) 2012, Scott Belsley Scott Belsley LapAdmin@laparoscopic.md tag:www.laparoscopic.md,2012://1.1.1 2010-08-15T16:35:24-07:00 2010-08-15T16:35:24-07:00 Scott Belsley

The Weight-control Information Network provides the general public, health professionals, the media, and Congress with up-to-date, science-based information on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related nutritional issues. WIN was established in 1994 to provide the general public, health professionals, the media, and Congress with up-to-date, science-based information on obesity, weight control, physical activity, and related nutritional issues.

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By clearly defining obesity as a major public health issue, Shape Up America! is conducting a broad-based education initiative to encourage sensible eating and increased physical activity in all individuals and a modest weight loss in overweight individuals that can be maintained over time. The purpose of Shape Up America! is to educate the public on the importance of the achievement and maintenance of a healthy body weight through the adoption of increased physical activity and healthy eating.

tag:www.laparoscopic.md,2012://1.1.3 2010-08-15T15:42:03-07:00 2010-08-15T15:42:03-07:00 Scott Belsley

The Healthier US initiative is a national effort to improve people's lives, prevent and reduce the costs of disease, and promote community health and wellness. Deciding to live a healthier life is easy; it's the follow-through that's hard. You've already made a good start by coming to HealthierUS.gov to get the right information on how to improve your health habits. On HealthierUS.gov you will learn how to: Make physical activity a part of your day, eat more healthy foods, protect yourself and y ...

tag:www.laparoscopic.md,2012://1.1.4 2010-08-15T15:23:44-07:00 2010-08-15T15:23:44-07:00 Scott Belsley

Smallstep.gov is the web component of a national advertising campaign from the Depart¬ment of Health and Human Services that is aimed at reducing the rates of overweight and obesity in the United States. The website includes tips and web tools to help people achieve a healthy weight. It's no wonder that many of us throw up our hands and give up. But if we want to live long and fulfilling lives, it's essential that we learn the real facts about health, nutrition, and physical activity.

tag:www.laparoscopic.md,2012://1.1.5 2010-04-24T15:00:10-07:00 2010-04-24T15:00:10-07:00 Scott Belsley

The Division of Thoracic Surgery at St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital offers patients a full range of cardiothoracic services including minimally invasive and robotic surgery involving the heart, lungs, esophagus and the mediastinum. In particular, they specialize in CT- guided biopsy of thoracic nodules and masses; perform bronchoscopy and endobronchial tumor resection and stenting, esophageal stenting, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) of the lung, esophagus, and other mediastinal ...

tag:www.laparoscopic.md,2012://1.1.6 2010-04-24T14:55:24-07:00 2010-04-24T14:55:24-07:00 Scott Belsley

The AAS (Association for Academic Surgery) was founded in 1967 and has grown significantly over the years being widely recognized as an inclusive surgical organization with over 2,500 member surgeons. The impetus of the membership remains research-based academic surgery. Active members have traditionally held faculty appointments at a recognized academic center.

tag:www.laparoscopic.md,2012://1.1.7 2010-04-24T14:51:08-07:00 2010-04-24T14:51:08-07:00 Scott Belsley

SLS is the largest Minimally Invasive or Laparoscopic Society in North America and perhaps worldwide with over 6000 active members. Many Laparoscopic and MIS specialties are represented; the main three are Surgical Endoscopy, Gyn Laparoscopy, and Endourology. SLS’ focus is multispecialty, providing a multidisciplinary education by giving a comprehensive view that is more inline with better physician orientation and patient outcome.

tag:www.laparoscopic.md,2012://1.1.8 2010-04-24T14:31:49-07:00 2010-04-24T14:31:49-07:00 Scott Belsley

The SSAT (Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract) was incorporated on March 30, 1960 and has objectives including to stimulate, foster, and provide surgical leadership in the art and science of patient care. The Society also dedicates itself to teaching and research of the diseases and functions of the alimentary tract.

tag:www.laparoscopic.md,2012://1.1.9 2010-04-24T14:27:24-07:00 2010-04-24T14:27:24-07:00 Scott Belsley

The ACS (American College of Surgeons) is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.

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SAGES (The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons) mission is to provide leadership in surgery, particularly gastrointestinal and endoscopic sugery, to optimize patient care through education, research and innovation. Minimal access/non-invasive technology and techniques is defined as diagnostic or therapeutic flexible endoscopy, laparoscopic surgery, endoscopic image-guided and energy-assisted modalities and thoracoscopy as they relate to gastrointestinal or abdominal dise ...

tag:www.laparoscopic.md,2012://1.1.11 2009-03-26T18:35:23-07:00 2009-03-26T18:35:23-07:00 Scott Belsley

The architecture for BlackBerry® Browser applications is very straightforward. Simply leverage the wireless connectivity built into the BlackBerry® platform and take advantage of familiar web-based UIs. At its heart, the BlackBerry Browser is a JavaME application that has been part of the BlackBerry operating system for almost a decade. While BlackBerry smartphones have improved to include features such as cameras, GPS, and Wi-Fi® support, the BlackBerry Browser’s features have also been up ...

tag:www.laparoscopic.md,2012://1.1.12 2009-03-26T18:32:22-07:00 2009-03-26T18:32:22-07:00 Scott Belsley

Linux is a free Unix-type operating system originally created by Linus Torvalds with the assistance of developers around the world. Developed under the GNU General Public License , the source code for Linux is freely available to everyone.

tag:www.laparoscopic.md,2012://1.1.13 2009-03-26T18:30:37-07:00 2009-03-26T18:30:37-07:00 Scott Belsley

The MySQL® database has become the world's most popular open source database because of its consistent fast performance, high reliability and ease of use. It's used on every continent -- Yes, even Antarctica! -- by individual Web developers as well as many of the world's largest and fastest-growing organizations to save time and money powering their high-volume Web sites. Not only is MySQL the world's most popular open source database, it's also become the database of choice for a new generatio ...

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The iPhone Dev Center provides access to technical resources and information to assist you in developing with the latest technologies in iPhone OS. Developers new to iPhone OS can read about the tools, frameworks, development best-practices, and design methods for creating innovative world-class iPhone applications.

tag:www.laparoscopic.md,2012://1.1.15 2009-03-26T18:25:54-07:00 2009-03-26T18:25:54-07:00 Scott Belsley

Java has been tested, refined, extended, and proven by a dedicated community. And numbering more than 6.5 million developers, it's the largest and most active on the planet. Java technology's versatility, efficiency, platform portability, and security make it the ideal technology for network computing. From laptops to datacenters, game consoles to scientific supercomputers, cell phones to the Internet, Java is everywhere!

tag:www.laparoscopic.md,2012://1.1.16 2009-03-26T18:23:47-07:00 2009-03-26T18:23:47-07:00 Scott Belsley

The Apache Software Foundation provides support for the Apache community of open-source software projects. The Apache projects are characterized by a collaborative, consensus based development process, an open and pragmatic software license, and a desire to create high quality software that leads the way in its field.

tag:www.laparoscopic.md,2012://1.1.17 2009-03-26T18:21:55-07:00 2009-03-26T18:21:55-07:00 Scott Belsley

XOOPS is an extensible, OO (Object Oriented), easy to use dynamic web content management system written in PHP. XOOPS is the ideal tool for developing small to large dynamic community websites, intra company portals, corporate portals, weblogs and much more.

tag:www.laparoscopic.md,2012://1.1.18 2009-03-26T18:19:40-07:00 2009-03-26T18:19:40-07:00 Scott Belsley

SourceForge is the global technology community’s hub for information exchange, open source software distribution and services, and goods for geeks. The network of media and e-commerce web sites serves more than 33 million unique visitors each month from around the world.

tag:www.laparoscopic.md,2012://1.1.19 2009-03-26T15:07:23-07:00 2009-03-26T15:07:23-07:00 Scott Belsley

NIDDK explains hernia signs an symptoms including an incarcerated hernia which is caused by swelling. An incarcerated hernia can lead to a strangulated hernia, in which the blood supply to the incarcerated small intestine is jeopardized. A strangulated hernia is a serious condition and requires immediate medical attention.

tag:www.laparoscopic.md,2012://1.1.20 2009-03-26T15:02:23-07:00 2009-03-26T15:02:23-07:00 Scott Belsley

The FDA wants to inform you about complications that may occur with the surgical mesh that is sometimes used to repair hernias, and to provide you with questions you may want to ask your surgeon before having this procedure. Before having a hernia operation, be sure to let the surgeon know if you’ve had a past reaction to materials used in surgical mesh or sutures, such as polypropylene.

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