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Friday, April 19, 2019 | NYC Business Group

Robot-Assisted Surgical Liver Resection

St. Peter’s University Hospital performs first ever “Robot-Assisted Surgical Liver Resection. “Robot-assisted surgery likely saved the patient’s life, Dr. Gervasoni said. While the patient will continue to have routine follow-up to be sure there is no future cancerous growth, the prognosis is excellent, he added.” https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/sponsor-story/saint-peters/2019/04/13/doctor-performs-first-ever-liver-resection-robotic-surgery-system/3436478002/

Thursday, April 18, 2019 | NYC Business Group

Insurance Companies being Investigated…

Investigation underway into Insurance Companies accused of changing policies to avoid covering homes with crumbling foundations.. “lawmakers are calling for subpoenas or a formal investigation to determine what lead to insurance companies dropping coverage, forcing taxpayers and homeowners to foot the bill” https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Lawmakers-Call-for-Investigation-into-Insurance-Company-Handling-of-Crumbling-Foundations-508604911.html

Thursday, April 18, 2019 | NYC Business Group

Unbelievable Technology!

3D Printer creates a Human Heart from Human Cells… “Our results demonstrate the potential of our approach for engineering personalized tissue and organ replacement in the future." https://www.foxnews.com/science/human-heart-3d-printer

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 | NYC Business Group

Don’t call 911 for minor car accidents on Staten Island…

Back in March, Staten Island launched a pilot program eliminating the practice of calling 911 for auto accidents where there is only property damage and no injuries. Read the article below to find out what to do in case you are in a minor fender bender with no injuries… https://www.silive.com/news/2019/03/major-change-to-reporting-minor-car-crashes-coming-to-staten-island-monday.html