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Interventional Spine, Inc. announced the completion of another successful surgery with the unique PERPOS Percutaneous Cervical System for the treatment of neck pain.

To the Company’s knowledge, the PERPOS Percutaneous Cervical System is the only product that can stabilize the posterior cervical spine with a truly percutaneous procedure. Designed based on the experience gained with the use of its PERPOS lumbar system, in use in the United States since 2005, the company believes that its percutaneous approach to the cervical spine will minimize intra and post-operative patient morbidity, reduce procedure time and provide cost efficiencies to hospitals and surgeons alike.

The PERPOS Percutaneous Cervical System includes a 3.8mm CS Facet Compression Device which is indicated for the treatment of Spondylolisthesis, Spondylolysis, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), degeneration of the facets with instability and fracture, Pseudoarthrosis, and also for patients that have failed previous fusion of the cervical spine. Its intended use is to stabilize the spine as an aid to fusion through bilateral immobilization of the facet joints via bilateral facet fixation, with or without bone graft, at single or multiple levels from C2 to S1. Currently, there are approximately 125,000 cervical spine procedures completed each year in the United States and an equal number performed internationally. The Company estimates that the market for the PERPOS Percutaneous Cervical System is over $450 million annually on a worldwide basis.

The surgery was performed at the Mercy Medical Center in Redding, CA, by Dr. David Bradley Jones, MD. Upon completing the procedure, Dr. Jones commented: “For the true percutaneous approach, it is a huge benefit for the patient in post op recovery less pain and less risk of wound complications. From a hospital standpoint, the percutaneous application in a posterior cervical fusion case allows for a much reduced length of stay therefore higher contribution to margin compared to an open procedure. I was able to successfully accomplish my desired goal of allowing a decompression and fusion in this posterior cervical fusion (PCF) revision case.”

Walter A. Cuevas, Chief Executive Officer of Interventional Spine commented: “The PERPOS Percutaneous Cervical System has some key patented attributes which make it unique among other posterior cervical systems in the market.” The product was officially launched at the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery meeting in New Orleans on April 27 – 30, 2010.

Interventional Spine, Inc. is a privately held company based in Irvine, California that designs, develops and markets patented implantable devices for the spine that can be deployed via percutaneous techniques. Supported by the Company’s unique product introduction systems, Interventional Spine’s products provide benefits to patients, surgeons and hospitals.

Source: Interventional Spine, Inc

The damage caused by hair extensions has been noticed by internationally renowned hairdresser, Beverly C (formerly known as Beverly Cobella). Beverley says: More and more women are coming to see me with hair loss issues due to poorly fitted hair extensions (or “post extension damage” as it’s now known) I try and encourage women to celebrate their own hair by focusing on keeping it strong and healthy. Nourkrin certainly helps by increasing volume and encouraging new hair growth. Its becoming more popular amongst my celebrity and non celebrity clients.

According to another beauty expert, this latest beauty trend started with models backstage at fashion shows. Make-up artist Vick Nunn says: Ive noticed more and more models taking hair loss supplements as part of their daily beauty regime. Most models will spend hours a day having their hair styled, then re-styled, causing severe damage to their hair. Ive heard many hairdressers recommend Nourkrin, particularly if theyve had hair extensions. Not only does it help them maintain healthy, shiny hair, its renowned for encouraging new hair growth

Nourkrin is a 100% natural food supplement and has been clinically proven to reduce hair loss, reduce thinning hair and promote existing hair growth. Nourkrin is a protein, mineral and food supplement containing marine extracts, active proteins, silica and vitamin C. Unlike other treatments available on the market, Nourkrin is 100% naturally based and therefore contains no minoxidil.

Nourkrins active ingredients include a marine-based extract of proteins and polysaccharides, fortified with Vitamin C from Acerola Cherry – the richest source of Vitamin C you can get. Silica – an important mineral for reducing hair loss and maintaining strong healthy hair. Horsetail Extract – organic form of silica, which increases the strength of the hair and revitalises lifeless hair. Fenugreek – proven to reduce DHT inhibitors, increase the dilation of blood vessels to the scalp and improve circulation and nutrient supply. Omega 3 Fatty Acid – unsaturated acids have been shown to be an important part of the hair structure.

Clinical trials of Nourkrin have shown:
A significant decrease of thinning hair.
92% of subjects saw an improvement after 6 months.
83.3% of subjects saw an improvement after just 4 months.
9 out of 10 women taking Nourkrin reported an improvement.
85% of subjects were completely satisfied.

A survey amongst Nourkrin customers was conducted which also shows a high satisfaction with the product and positive results. 83% of Nourkrin users saw an improvement after using Nourkrin.

Nourkrin works in 4 stages over 6 months:
1) Firstly it slows and stops hair loss – month 1-2
2) Secondly it strengthens the existing hair – month 2-3
3) Thirdly it promotes growth of dormant hair – month 4-6
4) Finally it strengthens the new (wispy/thin) hair – month 4-6.

Natasha Bryant brand manager for the UKs leading hair loss supplement, Nourkrin says: Over the past six to eight months not only have we noticed a rise in sales but a clear shift in the demographics of our consumer. Traditionally our target market for Nourkrin Woman has been women over the age of 40, but now we’re noticing women as young as 21 regularly purchasing the product. We’re getting more and more enquiries from young women who are experiencing hair loss from extensions and who’d like to know if Nourkrin will help encourage new hair growth. Having noticed a difference in the volume of their hair, they tend to carry on using the product

Nourkrin Maintain costs 39.99 for 60 tablets. Available from Boots, Holland & Barrett and all good independent health food stores and pharmacies.

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com

The damage caused by hair extensions has been noticed by internationally renowned hairdresser, Beverly C (formerly known as Beverly Cobella). Beverley says: More and more women are coming to see me with hair loss issues due to poorly fitted hair extensions (or “post extension damage” as it’s now known) I try and encourage women to celebrate their own hair by focusing on keeping it strong and healthy. Nourkrin certainly helps by increasing volume and encouraging new hair growth. Its becoming more popular amongst my celebrity and non celebrity clients.

According to another beauty expert, this latest beauty trend started with models backstage at fashion shows. Make-up artist Vick Nunn says: Ive noticed more and more models taking hair loss supplements as part of their daily beauty regime. Most models will spend hours a day having their hair styled, then re-styled, causing severe damage to their hair. Ive heard many hairdressers recommend Nourkrin, particularly if theyve had hair extensions. Not only does it help them maintain healthy, shiny hair, its renowned for encouraging new hair growth

Nourkrin is a 100% natural food supplement and has been clinically proven to reduce hair loss, reduce thinning hair and promote existing hair growth. Nourkrin is a protein, mineral and food supplement containing marine extracts, active proteins, silica and vitamin C. Unlike other treatments available on the market, Nourkrin is 100% naturally based and therefore contains no minoxidil.

Nourkrins active ingredients include a marine-based extract of proteins and polysaccharides, fortified with Vitamin C from Acerola Cherry – the richest source of Vitamin C you can get. Silica – an important mineral for reducing hair loss and maintaining strong healthy hair. Horsetail Extract – organic form of silica, which increases the strength of the hair and revitalises lifeless hair. Fenugreek – proven to reduce DHT inhibitors, increase the dilation of blood vessels to the scalp and improve circulation and nutrient supply. Omega 3 Fatty Acid – unsaturated acids have been shown to be an important part of the hair structure.

Clinical trials of Nourkrin have shown:
A significant decrease of thinning hair.
92% of subjects saw an improvement after 6 months.
83.3% of subjects saw an improvement after just 4 months.
9 out of 10 women taking Nourkrin reported an improvement.
85% of subjects were completely satisfied.

A survey amongst Nourkrin customers was conducted which also shows a high satisfaction with the product and positive results. 83% of Nourkrin users saw an improvement after using Nourkrin.

Nourkrin works in 4 stages over 6 months:
1) Firstly it slows and stops hair loss – month 1-2
2) Secondly it strengthens the existing hair – month 2-3
3) Thirdly it promotes growth of dormant hair – month 4-6
4) Finally it strengthens the new (wispy/thin) hair – month 4-6.

Natasha Bryant brand manager for the UKs leading hair loss supplement, Nourkrin says: Over the past six to eight months not only have we noticed a rise in sales but a clear shift in the demographics of our consumer. Traditionally our target market for Nourkrin Woman has been women over the age of 40, but now we’re noticing women as young as 21 regularly purchasing the product. We’re getting more and more enquiries from young women who are experiencing hair loss from extensions and who’d like to know if Nourkrin will help encourage new hair growth. Having noticed a difference in the volume of their hair, they tend to carry on using the product

Nourkrin Maintain costs 39.99 for 60 tablets. Available from Boots, Holland & Barrett and all good independent health food stores and pharmacies.

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com

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A new study finds that while many who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) seek cosmetic procedures, only two percent of procedures actually reduced the severity of BDD. Despite this poor long-term outcome, physicians continue to provide requested surgeries to people suffering from BDD. The study was recently published in Annals of Plastic Surgery.

Katharine A. Phillips, MD, is the director of the body image program at Rhode Island Hospital and a co-author of the paper. Phillips says, “BDD is a psychiatric disorder characterized by preoccupation with an imagined or slight defect in appearance which causes clinically significant distress or functional impairment. A majority of these individuals believe they have an actual deformity that can be corrected by cosmetic treatments to fix these perceived defects rather than seeking psychiatric intervention.”

Phillips and her co-author, Canice Crerand, PhD, of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, reported in previous studies that BDD appears relatively common among individuals who receive cosmetic surgery, with reported rates of 7 to 8 percent in cosmetic surgery patients in the United States. Even with the high frequency of those with BDD seeking and receiving cosmetic procedures, few studies have more specifically investigated the clinical outcomes of surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic treatments, such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and injectable fillers).

In their new study, the researchers report that in a small retrospective study of 200 individuals with BDD, 31 percent sought and 21 percent received surgical or minimally invasive treatment for BDD symptoms. Nearly all of these individuals continued to have BDD symptoms, and some actually developed new appearance preoccupations. They also note that in a survey of 265 cosmetic surgeons, 178 (65 percent) reported treating patients with BDD, yet only one percent of the cases resulted in BDD symptom improvement. Phillips, who is also a professor of psychiatry and human behavior at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, says, “These findings, coupled with reports of lawsuits and occasionally violence perpetrated by persons with BDD towards physicians, have led some to believe that BDD is a contraindication for cosmetic treatment.”

The researchers found that the most common surgical procedures sought were rhinoplasty and breast augmentation, while the most common minimally invasive treatments were collagen injections and microdermabrasion. Three quarters of all the requested procedures involved facial features. The findings also indicate that more than a third of patients received multiple procedures.

In terms of long-term outcomes from procedures, only 25 percent of the patients showed an improvement in their appraisal of the treated body part and showed a longer-term decreased preoccupation. However, as noted by co-author Crerand, “Only two percent of surgical or minimally invasive procedures led to longer-term improvement in overall BDD symptoms.”

The researchers also found that when treatment was sought, 20 percent of the procedures were not received. Cost was the most common reason for not receiving the requested procedure (30 percent), followed by physician refusal to perform the procedure (26 percent).Their findings also indicate that physicians were significantly less likely to refuse a surgical or minimally invasive treatment than other procedures (dermatological, dental and others). Phillips says, “This suggests that many surgeons were not aware of the patient’s BDD or do not consider BDD a contraindication to treatment. In a survey of 265 cosmetic surgeons, only 30 percent believed that BDD was always a contraindication to surgery.”

The researchers conclude, “This study provides new and more detailed information about receipt and outcome of surgical/minimally invasive procedures, and the findings indicate that there is a clear need to further investigate this topic in prospective studies. In the meantime, physicians need to be aware that psychiatric treatments for BDD such as serotonin reuptake inhibitors and cognitive behavioral therapy appear to be effective for what can be a debilitating disorder.”

Also involved in the study is William Menard of Alpert Medical School. The study was funded through a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health.

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Nancy Cawley Jean
Lifespan

After a stressful period in her life 15 years ago, deep wrinkles appeared on Andria Vassiliou’s – she is the MD of the Cetuem cosmetics brand – and she felt she had aged about 10 years within a short period of time. Determined to erase those signs of premature ageing, she got her laboratories to work on a formula that would restore her looks – and Cetuem’s SCR Gold Serum was born.

Looking at her, nobody would believe that her oldest son is 38! Without any plastic surgery, botox or facial fillers, she now looks younger than 15 years ago and her collagen levels when measured turned out to be higher than her 38 year old son’s.

The formula contains extracts of willow bark, a key ingredient rich in salicins and a powerful antioxidant, as well as other plant and marine extracts, hyaluronic acid, pure gold, vitamins A, C and E. Only the freshest ingredients are used – marine extracts from seaweed are sourced from the coasts of Brittany in France.

What makes the formula so effective is that the key ingredients are blended to their highest percentage and concentration permitted for maximum efficacy – the target being results rather than economy driven.

Tests at the Cetuem laboratories have proven that this special blend of active ingredients strengthens the cellular structure of the skin, increases hydration and not only maintains the collagen levels but actually increases them.

Another key product in The SCR Gold range is the SCR Crme de Lite, a unique lightening complex to regulate uneven skin tones. The full range also includes a Skin Cleanser, Skin Toner, Eye Cleanser, Eye Cream, Collagen Eye Gel, Treatment Masks, Rejuvinate Complex crme, Skin Emulsion and Lip Balm.

Individually customised SCR Gold Facials are available from selected salons and are performed by Cetuem’s fully trained beauty therapists.

SCR Gold Serum (15 ml) costs 65, SCR Crme de Lite (50 ml) 45. The full range of SCR Gold skin care products are available online.

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com

43 per cent of people suffer from hard skin and a further 10 per cent from calluses, which can prove embarrassing and unsightly. Scholl has launched a new Hard Skin Range that is specifically formulated to help banish the hard, stubborn skin on your feet.

Scholl knows that the skin on your feet is unique, says Brand Manager Charlotte Brown. With the new Hard Skin Range, Scholl has provided an easy, safe and fast-acting solution to tackling the hard skin and calluses on your feet.

The new range includes Scholl Hard Skin Softening Cream, which is specially formulated for use on larger areas of hard skin, such as your hard-working heels and the balls of your feet. The cream contains salicylic acid to break down the hard skin cells, and lactic acids to soften and plump up the skin underneath, revealing visibly softer skin in just seven days. In addition, the hard skin will be easier to remove with a file.

For smaller, more targeted areas of hard skin Scholl has introduced the new Scholl Hard Skin Softening Pen. This easy-to-use pen has a precision applicator to treat the rough skin on your toes and on the underside of your feet the smaller areas that can be tough to tackle using more traditional treatments.

Scholls new Hard Skin Softening Pen, which contains salicylic and fruit acids, works to quickly and effectively break down hard keratinised skin, allowing it to shed more easily. You will see visible effects in just seven days.

Scholls new cream and pen are designed to work in conjunction with the NEW Scholl Instant Hard Skin Remover – a revolutionary new device that will scrape away the toughest of your hard skin.

The new Scholl Instant Hard Skin Remover uses a safe gentle blade technology to safely and effectively remove your hard skin – without any damage to healthy skin.

The Instant Hard Skin Remover has a comfortable, ergonomic design for optimum reach and ease of use, says Charlotte. You only need to use minimal pressure to achieve maximum results. It truly is revolutionary.

In a recent study, 98 per cent of people who used the Hard Skin Remover agree that they achieved instant and visible improvement using this safe new technology from Scholl.

Scholl knows that feet are unique and deserve a range of products that are designed specifically to tackle the problems of hard skin and calluses, says Charlotte. Used together, the new Hard Skin Range is an easy, safe and fast-acting solution to hard stubborn skin.

Indeed, with summer just around the corner, Scholls new Hard Skin Range will give you the confidence to banish the hard skin and calluses on your feet once and for all.

The Scholl Hard Skin Range is not suitable for diabetics.

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com

DM Products has formed a new subsidiary for the purpose of creating, manufacturing, distributing and selling prestige fragrances and beauty related products. This newly established division will be led by one of the premier fragrance designers/perfumers in the industry today and backed by a team of highly qualified and experienced individuals.

We were presented with an opportunity to aggressively compete in the highly profitable fragrance and perfume industry and viewed it as one the company needed to actively pursue. Said Kurt Cockrum, President and Chairman of DM Products, Inc.

After a significant period of market research, and meeting with top level personnel willing to join with us, we are excited to make this announcement. We will be releasing information concerning the management team being formed to run the personal care division in the very near future. I am sure our shareholders will be impressed with the credentials surrounding the individuals we have selected. Cockrum added. This fits in perfectly with our vision of expansion and diversification.

The perfume industrys annual sales are estimated to be between $25 billion and $30 billion. The United States alone represents approximately 33% of that market. The personal care products industry appears to be as recession proof as we can hope for. This addition will help to ensure shareholder confidence. With the high profile and proven experience of our new management, we fully expect to be a significant player in a relatively short period of time.

DM Products, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Direct Success, Inc., currently develops, finances, produces, markets, and distributes unique and innovative health, beauty, fashion, fitness and other products for sale through infomercial marketing and distribution channels. The company intends to expand its operations to include the newly formed personal care division, which will be operated through another subsidiary.

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com

eyeSlices Professional gel treatment pads combine science with the essence of nature to benefit the eyes in five minutes flat. Developed to be extremely non-irritating, eyeSlices Professional are formulated with a patented Cryogel technology. This dermal delivery system combats puffiness, dark circles, wrinkles, tiredness and the signs of ageing with some potent botanicals.

eyeSlices Professional deliver an instant cooling sensation without needing to be stored in a fridge. Developed to mimic spa-strength results, a thermo gymnastics effect on the skin stimulates circulation and creates a soothing sensation.

eyeSlices Professional are reusable up to 10 times and manufactured through a natural non-toxic process. Contained in a light-weight compact case, eyeSlices are hand-bag handy too. They even stay on when you sit up-right so they are great for; plane journeys, a bath or pre-bedtime treat, spa treatments, or even while youre in the hairdressers chair.

eyeSlices Professional are charged with an effective cache of active ingredients including:

Aloe Ferox:
*Certified organic whole leaf aloe extract
*Tapped directly from the leaf
*No pesticides or weedicides

Regu Age:
*Specially purified soy and rice peptides that help improve oxygen supply to the skin tissue
*Proven effect on capillary circulation

Biodynes:
*Live yeast lysate extract which acts as a soothing anti-inflammatory for skin and helps increase circulation in the skin

Pentavitin:
*D-glucose which increases the skins moisture retaining capacity

Peptamide6:
*Hexapeptide complex that firms and brightens skin, and locks in moisture
*Helps with skin renewal

eyeSlices are available online from Thepromakeupshop.com.
eyeSlices Professional and clam carry case – 14.99 for 10 uses.

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com

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A newer, less invasive method of heart valve replacement shows promise and may be appropriate for patients who cannot tolerate traditional open heart surgery, but research is needed to understand its potential risks and benefits, according to a new study funded by HHS’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

The report finds that percutaneous heart valve replacement, a procedure in which a replacement valve is implanted through a catheter rather than by open-heart surgery, is a realistic option for some patients with heart valve disease, especially older or sicker patients. The report found that percutaneous heart valve replacement may be a safe and effective alternative to open heart surgery, especially in the short term, for those patients. However, information is lacking on the potential long-term benefits and risks of this procedure, particularly compared with open heart valve replacement surgery. The report did not conclude that any of the seven valves studied is safer or more effective than another.

The report was produced by the Duke Evidence-based Practice Center for AHRQ, a leading federal agency conducting comparative effectiveness research. Results of the report were published online today in Annals of Internal Medicine. Heart valve disease a narrowing of the heart valve is blamed for approximately 20,000 deaths a year.

“As the U.S. population ages, the number of patients with heart valve disease will increase, so more Americans will need options for safe, effective heart valve replacement,” said AHRQ Director Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D. “This report identifies what is known about this emerging procedure and where the research is lacking to give patients more options about their treatment.”

Conventional heart valve replacement is a well-established procedure, with approximately 95,000 open heart surgeries performed per year for patients with severe narrowing of the heart valve. However, as many as one-third of patients with severe heart valve disease are considered too high risk for open heart surgery, in which patients typically are under general anesthesia for three to six hours, are hospitalized for 5 to 6 days, and require recovery time of 12 weeks. These patients would likely benefit from a less invasive option.

The report found that percutaneous heart valve replacement is a good option for patients at high risk for traditional surgery because of advanced age or illness. Approximately 92 percent of patients who received a percutaneous valve survived the procedure; of those, 86 percent survived for at least 30 days, the report found.

Catheter-based valve implantation was first reported in 2002. Just one device, the Medtronic Melody Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve and Ensemble Delivery System, currently has approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This device was approved in January 2010 under the Humanitarian Device Exemption program. Percutaneous heart valve replacement surgery has been available in Europe for nearly 2 years.

The report identified 62 published studies representing a total of 856 patients, as well as additional studies not yet published. However, researchers were unable to make direct comparisons between percutaneous valves and traditional surgical replacement because of differences between patient groups receiving the treatments. Clinical trials that may allow direct comparisons are currently underway in the United States.

Percutaneous Heart Valve Replacement is the newest technical brief from AHRQ’s Effective Health Care Program. Technical briefs are rapid-turnaround reports that summarize key issues regarding emerging treatments, highlighting where more research is needed, and where research may be sufficient to warrant a full systematic comparative effectiveness review. The Effective Health Care Program represents a leading federal effort to compare alternative treatments for health conditions and make the findings public to help doctors, nurses, pharmacists and others work together with patients to choose the most effective treatments.

In conjunction with the new report, AHRQ will soon publish plain-language summary guides about heart surgery for patients, clinicians and policymakers.

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

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Excaliard Pharmaceuticals, Inc., announced positive results from its Phase 2 clinical trial of EXC 001, a new chemical entity for reducing fibrosis. Results showed that EXC 001 treatment significantly reduced scar severity in subjects undergoing an elective abdominoplasty compared to placebo.

In the randomized, double-blind multicenter study conducted in the U.S., EXC 001 or placebo was administered intradermally adjacent to the surgical incision in patients who were undergoing elective abdominoplasty surgery. In this study multiple measurements of scarring were performed with analysis conducted at 12 weeks post-surgery. Data reported today showed statistically significant improvements in scarring for EXC 001 compared to placebo in both physician and patient reported outcomes (p values ranged from 0.017 to 0.002). In addition, EXC 001 was well tolerated with no clinically important adverse events. The final analysis for this study will be conducted 24 weeks after surgery and these data will be available in the second half of 2010.

“The prevention and treatment of unsatisfactory skin scarring remains an important unmet medical need,” said Lincoln Krochmal, MD, CEO & President of Excaliard Pharmaceuticals. “Unsatisfactory skin scarring can be associated with various dermatologic conditions such as hypertrophic scars and keloids, elective and reconstructive surgery, traumatic wounds and Caesarian sections. We are delighted with these results from our Phase 2 study indicating a strong efficacy signal from EXC 001 delivered locally with multiple parameters of skin scarring significantly improved by treatment with EXC 001. In addition, we are pleased that there were no clinically relevant safety findings reported in this trial. We look forward to receiving additional results from our ongoing Phase 2 program and further evaluating our novel therapeutic in future studies for conditions in which the amelioration of scarring post- operatively would be highly desirable to the patient.”

“EXC 001 is a second generation antisense medicine that may inhibit the process of fibrosis by inhibiting a growth factor. In a variety of animal models of scarring, EXC 001 has demonstrated significant and reproducible reductions in scar formation, including in skin,” said Nicholas Dean, PhD., Founder and Chief Scientific Officer. “EXC 001 is an exciting and novel approach that may prevent excessive skin scarring, and represents the first time an antisense medicine has been used for this significant, unmet medical need.”

Source: Excaliard Pharmaceuticals, Inc

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Age alone should not determine surgical risk in a person age 80 or over, according to expert commentary from Mark Katlic, M.D., director of Thoracic Surgery at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Dr. Katlic’s commentary complements a McGill University Health Science Center trend study, appearing in this week’s edition of the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). The study finds an increase in coronary artery bypass grafts (CABGs) and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) with better results in people previously believed to be too old for these procedures.

Physiologic age can be very different from chronologic age, according to Dr. Katlic, a thoracic surgeon and geriatric surgery specialist.

“I’ve seen 95-year-old patients who are in far better health than patients 20 years younger,” noted Dr. Katlic. “In these patients, a surgical intervention (that is indicated) will almost always improve and not diminish – quality of life.”

As baby boomers bend life expectancy curves, an increasing number of them will be considering aggressive surgical procedures in their advanced years.

“We need a simple and reliable test, the elusive object searched for by those of us in the field, sort of the Holy Grail of geriatric surgery,” said Dr. Katlic, “to help elderly patients and their doctors better estimate the risk of undergoing a surgical procedure.”

Editor of several definitive geriatric surgery textbooks and a frequent national speaker on geriatric surgery topics, Dr. Katlic suggests that appropriate surgical intervention in the elderly usually decreases medical costs. He said that despite related co-morbidities, such as diabetes, the intervention generally reduces condition-specific hospital admissions and readmissions.

“This is a topic that demands more research,” he noted.

Led by a research team from McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) in collaboration with Hpital du Sacr-Coeur de Montral (HSCM), Universit de Montral (UdeM) and the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal, Quebec, the study involved 29,750 people age 80 years and older. It is one of only a few studies reporting long-term mortality trends in people within this age group opting for heart surgery and medication following an acute myocardial infarction.

Source: Geisinger Health System

Sarah Jones London has created a detox programme you will look forward to, and its as easy as taking a long hot shower. Put the wheatgrass away, and pick up a Heaven Scent Shower Gel with its infusion of thirteen different essential oils, all possessing unique properties to help you cleanse yourself of all the toxins that have a negative effect on your life. No longer should the word detox conjure up the dreaded image of gallons of water and forcing down supplements that leave a bitter taste in your mouth.

With an emphasis on Healthy Living and Holistic Health, Sarah Jones London has introduced the new Heaven Scent Shower Gel. This shower gel is created with the philosophy that by using this all-natural product, which focuses on bringing your mind, body and soul into perfect harmony, you are unlocking your potential for living a happier and more satisfying life.

It’s all about you. Sarah Jones London puts you at the core of her range, and this gently exfoliating shower gel infused with the refreshing citrus aromas of lemon and grapefruit, coupled with natural jojoba beads will lightly foam and scrub away your worries, to reveal a fresher, revitalised and more natural you.

Take your senses to a new level. The invigorating aromas from the assortment of thirteen different essential oils that make up Heaven Scent provides a combination of fantastic physical, emotional and lifestyle benefits. Among these essential oils is the infusion of Cinnamon, which helps to relieve aching muscles and give your system a wake-up call, tangy Grapefruit helps reduce the appearance of cellulite, the blend of Lemongrass essence hydrates, brightens and uplifts your skin and Litsea oil helps to calm you down.

This wonderfully fragrant shower gel detoxes your skin and helps you live a healthier life, so you can tackle your other daily challenges with ease. The oils in Heaven Scent really are just that. Not only do they smell wonderful, they can actually help you to be more decisive and make those important choices about the homes we live in, the relationships we have, the way we travel, the careers we choose and the way we think.

Heaven Scent is a gently exfoliating shower gel with lemon, grapefruit and jojoba beads. The suspending Jojoba gel is a clear foaming gel with white jojoba beads dispersed throughout it.

Essential Oils: Blend of litsea, Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, Lime, Ginger, Rosewood, Lemongrass, Citronella, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, cinnamon and neroli.

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com

The word “spa” used to be exclusively associated with women but today men account for 35% of spa- goers and slightly under half of all resort, destination, and cruise line spa customers. There have been many changes in the last ten years and one of these is a huge increase in the amount of men who are interested in beauty and spa treatments. It is much easier nowadays for men to reject the clich and indulge in a few treatments, and those who do realize that it is definitely worthwhile and nothing to be embarrassed about.

Blossom and Jasmine offer health and beauty treatments in the privacy of your house, office or even your hotel room. So wouldnt it be nice, after a hard day at work or even mid way through a stressful business trip, to return to your house or your hotel room and soothe your aching muscles. Blossom and Jasmine offer such a large range of treatments that you do not have to feel like you are being pampered like women, but you can simply undergo intense massages to revive your tired body.

The choice of massages include the Indian Head massage which focuses on the head, face, neck and shoulders, reflexology which heals and maintains balance and equality, the Swedish body massage or the deep tissue massage which is a perfect way to cure any aches and pains from a sports match.

As well as these massages Blossom and Jasmine can offer a range of beauty treatments from manicures and pedicures to facials. Lets face it, these days, in order to have a beautiful woman on your arm it is essential to be well groomed. Just take Brad and Angelina or Gisele and American football star Tom Brady as a few examples. So dont be shy, allow yourself to be looked after by the team at Blossom and Jasmine and see the great results. They can even offer you some great styling tips as well.

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com

The trend for Autumn/Winter ’10 are strong, sexy and dramatic shades. The powerful reds will bring out your sophisticated side and lighten up dark evenings, whether to wave alluringly on the red carpet or hold a glass of champagne as the party season approaches. Black and grey shades will give a dramatic twist to well manicured hands whatever the occasion.

Cetuem have added 4 new colour shades to their extensive nail enamel collection bringing it to over 270 shades in total. All the enamels are long lasting with greater coverage that resist against chipping, fading and peeling.

No 103 a deep red shimmer to complement the perfect femme fatale look
No 118 a graphite grey shimmer embracing the craze for dark autumn colours
No 170 a deep red crme with shades of winter flowering cyclamen
No 173 a winter black to make a dramatic statement

Cetuem have been supplying the beauty trade for over 20 years with a large selection of high quality nail polishes, hand and foot care products and waxing products. They also supply the skin care products for their SCR Golden Serum facials that not only prevent the signs of ageing, but actually reverse them.

Most leading beauty salons use the Cetuem nail enamel collection.
They can also be purchased online at 9.50 per bottle

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com

Since The Hospital Group was established in 1992, it has grown from a small pharmaceutical company to one of the UKs foremost cosmetic surgery providers.

Their Leeds clinic, which first opened its doors to the public back in the summer of 2008, was the first of its kind on the high street, combining exclusive beauty products and treatments alongside comprehensive cosmetic surgery and obesity surgery advice.

The clinic offers advice on a range of surgical procedures with GMC registered surgeons, from breast enlargement and nose reshaping to liposuction and gastric bands.

The Leeds centre also offers non surgical procedures, including peels, BOTOXTM and fillers for those wanting to turn back the clock, and hyperhidrosis for those suffering from excessive sweating.

The Hospital Groups Leeds branch has built on its success since it opened two years ago and also provides a specialist Nusmile Veneer centre, one of only three in the UK.

The clinic offers the latest dental technology and techniques, including Nusmile Veneers, professional teeth whitening and clear braces.

The clinic, on Albion Place in the centre of the city has already helped to transform the lives of thousands of patients. One of the most recent success stories is 18-year-old Holly Naughton, who finally overcame her crippling fear of dentists after having veneers fitted at the Leeds clinic this year.

Holly, an A level student said: I was going round in circles, I needed a lot of work doing to my teeth as they had really deteriorated. I wanted to go to the dentist, but I was just too scared. I stopped smiling and became really depressed about it. After a while I knew I had to take action and so started to look at private clinics. My dentist was extremely helpful and made me feel really relaxed. Im now over the moon with my new teeth, I feel like a different person. Im glad I didnt wait any longer to have it done as I just cant stop grinning.

David Ross, Chief Executive of The Hospital Group, said: The advancements in non surgical treatments has been astounding during the last five years. Many people long to change their looks, but are often apprehensive about taking the next steps.

The clinic is open to the public Monday to Saturday from 9am until 6pm, with late non surgical clinics available on Thursday until 7pm. As well as offering non surgical treatments, dental procedures and consultations, the clinic also sells skincare products and offers relaxing nail treatments, including gel and acrylic extensions.

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Sarah Jones London is a brand new skincare range by Sarah Jones that will completely invigorate your senses and delight your inner self. Sarah Jones Londons body and skincare products focus on bringing the mind, body and soul into perfect harmony, rejuvenating the senses, restoring confidence and balance and letting happiness and tranquility literally radiate through your skin.

Sarah Jones London products have been formulated by Sarah, a skilled beauty therapist, using only natural, holistic ingredients which set them worlds apart from any other skincare range on the market right now. Each skincare range contains an expert blend of precious plant and mineral extracts, drawn from secret homeopathic and ayurvedic recipes using the purest, most natural ingredients. All of Sarahs products are 100% organic, completely free from parabans, preservatives, petrochemicals, sulphates, artificial fragrances and colours, ensuring that you feel wonderful and look amazing.

Each of the products she uses have a enormous effect on you inside and out. All of the products come beautifully packaged with a extra sparkle that give that little bit of something extra. The Rose Kiss Toner with plant extracts will refresh and revive your skin, leaving it perfectly balanced. The Heaven Scent Shower Gel contains wonderful jojoba beads that burst on contact, releasing their powerful scent and reviving your senses. The Secret Garden Face Crme blends extracts of rosehip and hibiscus with some of the finest essential oils available. The Truly Madly Deeply Cleanser is one of the purest, gentlest cleansers you will find and the Love Ever After Body Lotion is so gentle, it can even be used on the face.

Product Range

Pure Magic: Exfoliating Crme
Reveal your skin’s true radiance with Pure Magic gentle exfoliating crme from Sarah Jones London. This gentle exfoliating crme combines lemongrass, basil and chamomile for a treatment that will cleanse your skin and calm your soul.

Rosy Glow: Facial Masque
For skin that is silky-soft and perfectly toned, try Rosy Glow soothing facial masque from Sarah Jones London. Ten minutes is all it takes for this fabulous blend of rose, neroli and jasmine to completely cleanse your pores and soothe any sensitive areas, leaving your skin looking radiant and rested.

Rose Kiss Toner: Balancing Toner
The very best skincare regimes use an excellent toner – and you won’t find many better than Rose Kiss balancing toner from Sarah Jones London. With natural plant extracts and gentle, astringent properties, Rose Kiss will refresh and revive your skin, leaving it perfectly balanced and ready for moisturizing.

Secret Garden: Radiant Face Crme
For supple, soft and spell-bindingly perfumed skin, try Secret Garden radiant face crme from Sarah Jones London. This luxuriant skin treatment blends extracts of rosehip and hibiscus with some of the finest essential oils available. Skincare doesn’t come any more indulgent than this!

Truly, Madly, Deeply: Gentle Facial Cleanser
Treat your skin to one of the gentlest, purest cleansers you will ever find. Truly Madly Deeply facial cleanser from Sarah Jones London contains extracts of bergamot, sweet orange and ylang-ylang, to remove every trace of impurity, leaving your skin supple, soft and fabulously fresh.

All of Sarah Jones products are distributed at You Spas, Fenwicks, and Amazon

Sarahs ingredients for the product range are from areas where she can help make a difference, for example when she buys ingredients from Nepal in the Himalayas she is helping house underprivileged families whilst helping them build a better future.

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Rehab London has burst into the arena with a gorgeous range that is rock n roll on the outside, but gentle on the inside. Rehab London sees the importance in natural products designed for men. With advanced natural skincare technology they have developed a range for beautiful healthy skin, harnessing the powers of the finest quality ingredients to cater to all skin balancing needs ensuring there is no residue left on the skin surface.

The entire range is free from skin-unfriendly parabens, petrochemicals and sodium laureth sulphates but packed full of the hero anti- oxidant ingredient, Hawaiian Water Algae. They have introduced Volcanic Sand of Tahiti and Bamboo Spiny Medulla Granules for deep exfoliation to the UK market and all moisturisers contain anti-aging protection from UVA and UVB rays.

Rehab London is an environmentally responsible brand. All packaging is made from recycled and sustainable sources, using glass wherever possible and adhesive labelling for successful recycling.

Rehab London has been created with cutting edge science technology by a group of Dermatologists and Doctors who are frequently asked by male clients, including celebrity males, about skincare. Before launching Rehab London they spent two years surveying over 2000 men to find out exactly what was missing in the current grooming market.

The research found that:
. 95% of male consumers prefer natural ingredients in their skincare products but 100% were unhappy with the sticky residue that organic products commonly leave on the skin
. 85% of males surveyed want recycled and environmentally aware packaging
. 90% of men want a hyposensitive product as opposed to the high maintenance organic alternative and many had adverse skin reactions to current high street market leaders

MORNING GLORY

Daily moisturiser for normal to dry skin

Morning Glory
Sometimes we could all do with a little ‘pick-me-up’ in the morning, which is where morning glory comes in. Containing essential oils lemongrass and mandarin oil for skin rejuvenation and toning, and anti oxidant algae mineral nutrients to leave the skin revitalised and hydrated, it’s the perfect antidote for a bad start to the day. This moisturiser will nourish and protect to leave skin smooth and balanced, and won’t leave any nasty residue on the skin. Contains UVA and UVB protection.

NO SHINE

Daily moisturiser for oily to normal skin

No Shine
No one wants to start the day with a face full of shine, so you need to reach for No Shine, our fantastic new moisturiser that contains essential oils lemongrass and mandarin for skin toning, and anti oxidant algae mineral nutrients to leave the skin revitalised and hydrated. This moisturizer leaves normal to oily skin free from shine and excess oil whilst still making the skin refreshed, bright and perfectly hydrated. No Shine will not leave any nasty residue on the skin and contains UVA and UVB protection.

CALM BALM

A soothing balm for use after shaving or weather exposure

Calm Balm
You all know that tight, sore feeling after shaving, well not with Calm Balm. We’ve formulated a brilliant product that contains the healing properties of essential oils tea tree and lemon, to sooth and heal skin irritated from shaving, wind damage or any adverse weather reactions you may find yourself in. Calm Balm also contains the rejuvenating properties of anti oxidant algae mineral nutrients, and will not leave a residue on the skin. Contains UVA and UVB protection.

REVIVE SURVIVE

For use throughout the day to revitalise the complexion

Revive Survive
When the going gets tough, the tough reach for Revive Survive! Containing essential oils Tea tree and Lemon, Revive Survive visibly reduces the signs of skin fatigue and increases circulation and healing, it also contains anti oxidants which help the skin feel re-energized. You can use Revive Survive any time throughout the day and night to refresh and brighten the skin. This product will not leave any nasty residue on the skin and contains UVA and UVB protection.

SCRUB UP DETOX

Facial scrub for daily use

When your skin is looking a little lack lustre, this is the product to reach for. We use the natural, volcanic sands of Tahiti and Bamboo Spiny Medulla granules to gently exfoliate away impurities, whilst a special enzyme produced from Pumpkin fruit also helps to gently clear the skin of dead skin cells. These deep exfoliants are then mixed with Jojoba Oil, which promotes the growth of new skin cells. Rosehip Seed Oil and Sweet Almond Oil both rich, moisturising oils keep the skin soft and supple. Scrub Up Detox is a daily facial scrub.

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Teenage years have long been linked with a heightened concern with appearance. Some reality TV shows take full advantage and tout happiness as just a nip/tuck away. A Rutgers-Camden psychologist has found that teens fond of these kinds of programs are more likely to join the millions who go under the knife each year. For bodies – and minds – still in development, these drastic decisions could have implications way after prom.

Charlotte Markey, an associate professor of psychology at Rutgers-Camden, with husband Patrick Markey of Villanova University, recently published research on this topic in the academic journal Body Image.

“When we think of cosmetic surgery, we don’t think of it as a lifetime issue. There is lots of pressure to look a certain way and I don’t blame them for succumbing; we’re all guilty of feeling vulnerable. But what young men and women think of their bodies now will culminate over time and contribute to their overall health,” notes the Rutgers-Camden psychologist. “What troubles me is that there’s no conclusive data that cosmetic surgery even makes people happier, what has been documented is that it makes repeat customers.”

The wife-and-husband team surveyed nearly 200 participants with an average age of 20 on their immediate responses to an ‘extreme makeover’ program or a show on home improvement – incorporated specifically to mask the intent of the study. Both men and women were included in the study and the procedures examined were ones either gender could pursue.

As the Rutgers-Camden researcher suspected, women were more likely to want cosmetic surgery than men and viewers of the cosmetic surgery show were more inclined to consider the procedure for themselves than those who didn’t tune in. What still shocks Markey are the handwritten responses to the cosmetic surgery show, including comments like “inspirational” and “I saw an unhappy girl get her dreams.”

This saddens Markey because outward appearance seems to be the sole avenue to self satisfaction and this road, she believes, is circular. “If plastic surgery makes you feel better about yourself, then why do you keep getting it done?” she asks. “This mindset is very similar to that of an anorexic wanting to lose just five more pounds.”

While ABC’s Extreme Makeover, which led to the Extreme Makeover-Home Edition, was cancelled in 2007, it sparked the development of several other similarly themed shows like Fox’s The Swan, the drama Nip/Tuck, MTV’s I Want a Famous Face, E’s Dr. 90210 and Oxygen’s recent Addicted to Beauty. The impact of reality television as a new media influence – regardless of topic – also raises many questions about what is being portrayed to viewers as real and indicative of everyday life.

“There is a cultural context to never be satisfied with our physical selves. It’s the rare person who is either completely oblivious or has developed such a strong counter message to not be affected, “notes Markey, the mother of a four-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl. “We need to teach children to be critical of the messages we’re receiving and tell them positive things now to foster self-esteem.”

Markey brings these cultural dialogues into her own home by explaining to her young children why Barbie is banned. “I tell them ‘no one you will ever meet in real life will ever look like her’” she says. “There are so many messages out there telling us that we need to fix ourselves, but at an early age we need to tell our kids: ‘I love you just the way you are.’”

She teaches the courses Psychology of Eating; Health Psychology; Psychology of Health and Happiness; Psychology of Adolescence; and Research Methods at Rutgers-Camden.

Source:
Cathy Donovan
Rutgers University