Hospital Chief Calls Quaid Tragedy "Preventable Error"

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After staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center accidentally gave Dennis Quaid's newborn twins and several other patients an overdose of the blood thinner heparin, the hospital's Chief Medical Officer, Michael L. Langberg, MD, apologized and issued a statement this evening.

According to Dr. Langberg, the error was "preventable" and involved "a failure to follow our standard policies and procedures." He said "there is no excuse for that to occur at Cedars-Sinai."

As for the twins, the statement did not identify them by name, but did say after giving "two patients" protamine sulfate, they "indicated no adverse effects from the higher concentration of heparin or from the temporary abnormal clotting function. Doctors continue to monitor the patients."

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Dennis Quaid and Wife Issue a Statement

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Dennis Quaid's rep issued the following statement to TMZ: Dennis and Kimberly appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers and hope they can maintain their privacy during this difficult time.

As TMZ first reported, their newborn twins are currently in the neo-natal intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, after getting a massive overdose of the anti-coagulant drug Heparin.

Dennis Quaid's Newborn Twins in Medical Nightmare

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TMZ has learned that Dennis Quaid's newborn twins are fighting for their lives after being inadvertently overdosed at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Sources tell us the twins -- Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace -- were accidentally given a massive dose of Heparin, an anti-coagulant. Babies typically get 10 units. Our sources say they were each mistakenly given 10,000 units. The drug is used to flush out IV lines and prevent blood clots. We're told one dose was given on Sunday morning, another on Sunday evening.

We're told late Sunday night, both babies started to "bleed out." Both babies are now at Cedars in the neo-natal intensive care unit where we're told they are stable.

The twins were born to Quaid and wife Kimberly Buffington November 8 via surrogate.

A rep for Quaid did not immediately return our call for comment and there was no immediate comment from Cedars.

We're told a technician stored the Heparin in the wrong place, and when a nurse grabbed the medicine for the babies without looking -- it was the wrong dosage.

A source says the babies are now being given Protamine, which reverses the effects of Heparin.

UPDATE: We're told as many as thirteen patients at Cedars were mistakenly given the overdose of Heparin, but the effects are more critical because of the age and weight of the twins.

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Mary-Kate Hospitalized

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Mary-Kate Olsen has been hospitalized with a kidney infection.

PEOPLE is reporting the 21-year-old pint-sized actress went to a New York ER and was admitted to a hospital on Monday. Her rep told the mag, "Mary Kate got a kidney infection. She's resting comfortably and will be released in the next day or so."

No word on what caused the infection.

The Plastics: Stars Transformed!

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When the beauty of youth fades and father time takes his toll, some stars opt to age gracefully -- but not the ones in this TMZ gallery! And for a few less endowed stars, it wasn't just lost youth that sent them rushing under the knife.

Take a lingering look at the stretched, pulled, padded and fluffed! It's unreal!

Dr. Adams and the Plastic Surgery Nightmare -- The Pix

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This lovely woman was left with horrific scars after a surgery performed by Dr. Jan Adams.

TMZ TV interviewed Julie Coleman, who says her body is "marred for life," after she appeared as a patient on Dr. Jan's Discovery Health show "Plastic Surgery: Before and After."

Coleman gave TMZ photos of her body right after the operation.

WARNING: These pictures are extremely graphic.

Dr. Adams' First Appearance after Death

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Dr. Jan Adams has resurfaced, just days after the death of his patient, Donda West.

Adams arrived at an LA County Courthouse in San Pedro, Calif. today to answer questions about his assets, in relation to a malpractice judgment against him. Lori Ufondu was awarded more $100,000 after Dr. Adams left a sponge in her for six years after performing plastic surgery.

Today's hearing is designed to grill the good doctor, and to follow a money trail to satisfy the judgment.

Dr. Adams Allegedly Leaves Patient Butchered

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A woman says she was left falling apart at the seams, literally, after an extremely botched plastic surgery by Dr. Jan Adams. She tells TMZ she thinks she was lucky to survive it.

The woman's intense surgery was chronicled on Adams' Discovery Channel show, "Plastic Surgery: Before and After" -- with the horrifying results she says conveniently edited out.

Watch TMZ TV tonight to see the surgical nightmare. Check your local listings.

TMZ to Oprah, E!, Discovery, NBC -- Hello, Anybody There?

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For three days, TMZ's been trying to get answers from Oprah, E!, Discovery Health, and NBC. And for three days, radio silence.

We want to know why they put doctors on talking about plastic surgery who are not board certified in the field. In particular, we wanted to know why Oprah, NBC and Discovery Health showcased Dr. Jan Adams, who operated on Kanye West's mom the day before she died. The Dr. has 3 DUI's, multiple malpractice cases, and on and on. The director of the Medical Board of California is now going after his license.

We also wanted to know why E! is using doctors who are not board certified for "Dr. 90210" -- in particular, Dr. Robert Rey and Dr. David Matlock.

We've been asking for a comment for three days now -- Oprah, E!, NBC, Discovery Health are not returning calls.

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Hef's Pets -- Not Afraid of the Knife

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\Although the plastic surgery horrors of Dr. Jan Adams have come to light, there are still those who love getting new bits and pieces shoved into their bodies -- Playboy models. You don't say!

TMZ caught up with "The Girls Next Door" at a book signing, where Kendra raved about the cutting board -- until she was asked about the recent tragedy involving Kanye's mom. For once, a TMZ photog wasn't the only one backpedaling.

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Don't Believe Everything You See on TV

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If the tarnished record of Dr. Jan Adams is any indication, someone who is a doctor on TV is not automatically the person you should choose.

You want a little plastic surgery?

Make sure your doc is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Check with your state's Medical Board to make sure your doctor is in good standing and there is no discipline pending or past.

Find out if the doc has been sued for malpractice and how the case(s) turned out.

Talk to people who have had experience with that doc.

Britney: The Young & the Restylane?

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As if court cases, failed drug tests and driving mishaps weren't bad enough, now it seems that Britney has to contend with what looks like a botched lip job! Toxic!

The popwreck was snapped driving -- while texting! -- in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, sporting red, inflamed and infected-looking lips. Did Dr. Jan Adams work on her too?!

While Restylane injections gone wrong may be the culprit -- what's her excuse for the bad skin and jank nails?!

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KISS of the Plastic Surgeon

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TMZ caught Dr. Frank Ryan last night outside of the Key Club, where he stressed the importance of doing some simple research before going under the knife.

Dr. Ryan, unlike Dr. Jan Adams, actually is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and will soon have his own show, "Doc Stars." Ryan has operated on stars like Gene Simmons, Shannon Tweed, DJ AM and Adrianne Curry.

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Oprah, NBC, Discovery -- What's the Deal with the Dr.?

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The doctor who performed surgery on Kanye West's mother was booked on some big TV shows, but it appears none of the producers knew about his malpractice suits, allegations of sexual battery and physical assault, DUI convictions and pending disciplinary action before the Medical Board of California.

It took TMZ three hours to turn up the goods on Dr. Adams. So why were Oprah, Discovery Health, NBC and others in the dark? We asked for comment. Watch the piece that aired tonight on TMZ TV and judge for yourself.

Marie Osmond's Kid Heads to Rehab

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It's not a good time to be Marie Osmond.

On tonight's "Larry King Live," the "Dancing with the Stars" star was blindsided by Larry King who asked if 16-year-old son Michael was in rehab. What would Brigham Young do?! She confirmed that he was admitted last week -- the same week Marie's father died at his home in Utah.

Osmond got choked up while talking about her son, telling Larry, "He is the most amazing kid ... it's been a hard week." Still, Marie managed to go on with the "Dancing" show.

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