A South Florida plastic surgeon is defending himself from what he says are inconsistencies in the autopsy report in the death of a popular Miami DJ.
The autopsy from the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner says the cause of death for Betty Pino, known as the “Queen of Radio” in South Florida, was “delayed complications of cosmetic surgical procedure.
But Dr. Constantino Mendieta, a specialist in sculpting glutes, says he performed a reconstructive procedure, not a cosmetic one, and says the report has the name of another doctor in it.
“There are some gross inconsistencies that we are going to address with them,” Mendieta said Thursday. “In the report it stated that I removed silicone implants, I did not do that. It calls me Dr. Rivera which I am not Dr. Rivera.”
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Community star Donald Glover has posted a series of troubling notes , all written longhand on hotel stationery and posted to his Instagram account, revealing, “I’ve been sick this year. This is the first time I’ve felt helpless.”
The 30-year-old actor-rapper, widely considered the breakout star of the NBC comedy, heading into its fifth season, addressed many private issues in the seven letters posted Oct. 14.
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It is possibly the most deadliest drug to ever hit American streets.
Originating in Russia ten years ago, Krokodil is a cheaper and more horrific version of heroin, which eats flesh from the inside and users bodies start to rot leaving addicts with reptilian skin.
The homemade concoction contains a mix of codeine, gasoline, paint thinner, and alcohol and costs $8 per hit on the street. The average life expectancy of Krokodil users is two to three years.
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Last week, Michael Douglas admitted that he did not have throat cancer but instead was suffering from tongue cancer.
The award winning-actor said he lied because surgery for tongue cancer can be ‘disfiguring,’ adding that he was promoting a film at the time and didn’t want preconceived notions floating around about his cancer.
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ad·dic·tion (-dkshn) n. 1. a. Compulsive physiological and psychological need for a habit-forming substance: a drug used in the treatment of heroin addiction.
Vladimir Putin is one of the most hard line leaders in modern politics. So much so that his effective crackdown on illicit drugs flooding Russia from Afghanistan and Tajikistan has spawned something out of a science fiction horror film: Krokodil: Russia’s cheap designer drug that rots flesh and exposes bone and is a live volatile compound that wreaks havoc inside the brain and blood, and ultimately causes swift painful death.
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Justin Bieber–Incredible Hulk?
This photo just posted by the teen idol shows him with bulging muscles. Now, people are wondering how he got so big so fast.
One celebrity gossip site asks straight out: “Is Justin Beiber using anabolic steriods?”
You can see the dramatic difference. Justin has gone from not so toned, to bulked-up muscle.
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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Christine Petti shares some information all women should know about her breasts and what actually happens if you have surgery
There are times in medicine that benefit the patient and the doctor when they are the same sex. Male patients often prefer male doctors in areas of prostate cancer, and the same can be said for women and breast cancer.
Breast cancer is one of those moments in a patient’s life where the comfort level is best served by seeing a female oncologist, and working with a female plastic surgeon together to restore what the cancer has taken away.
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A penchant for fast and fatty food and a lifestyle of late nights and no exercise are the main causes of the Gulf’s obesity epidemic, according to a leading US orthopedic surgeon.
Dr Raj, who started a practice in Dubai nine months ago in addition to his successful Beverley Hills practice, said one of the biggest issues in the Middle East was knee problems, which was the result of people carrying extra weight.
“There’s two issues of genetics and environmental and we’re not controlling the environmental aspect as much,” Dr Raj, whose clients include royal family members and Hollywood celebrities, said.
“Life gets easier but people tend to get busier and not take care of their own bodies.”
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Lamar Odom is reportedly attempting to self-treat his addiction problems. Now, sources close to his wife Khloé Kardashian and her family are questioning if this is the best solution for the NBA free agent.
Life & Styleasked Richard Taite, CEO and founder of Cliffside Malibu, for his take on the situation — and if self-treatment can be an effective solution for addiction.
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Any woman who’s had a baby understands that there is no way to describe the experience to a man. Words cannot do it justice. This is why many of us prefer to go to a female gynecologist/obstetrician. This intimate process is often easier with a doctor of the same sex who can empathize.
This same level of comfort and confidence carries over when it comes to breast cancer. For many of us, it is hard to imagine that a male doctor can grasp the trauma of breast cancer; they can`t understand what it means, both emotionally and physically, for a woman to be faced with having all or part of a breast removed.
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