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A new national survey suggests a trend towards a less “made up” look for American women. Above all, the survey finds women expect their cosmetics to deliver flawless skin and sun protection, above fashion-forward colors.

Commissioned by Neutrogena Cosmetics, the #1 dermatologist recommended brand, and executed by Harris Interactive, the survey explores the complex relationship American women have with their cosmetics.

“As a professional makeup artist I’m pleased to learn that American women are tuned into what so many professionals already know – beautiful skin is essential to any look,” said Amy Oreasman, celebrity makeup artist to Neutrogena Cosmetics Brand Ambassador Hayden Panettiere. “It’s the canvas women work with everyday and when it looks great so will everything else.”

Among the Neutrogena Cosmetics survey highlights:

– When asked if they could only own one cosmetic product, over half of young women, 58%, say they want a product that delivers flawless skin tone

– Over two-thirds of women, 68%, say they would be willing to give up something for a year to have flawless skin — even chocolate (51%)

– Nearly half of women, 46%, say they view using or wearing cosmetic products and makeup as an extension of their overall skincare routine

– More than half (56%) rely on cosmetics with SPF to provide protection from harmful UV rays

The key benefits women want from their cosmetic products and makeup are directly related to beautifying their skin’s appearance. Although flawless skin tone was the leading response for all women (58%), over half of older women (55+), 51%, report the key benefit they want is to minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles. However, regardless of age, these skin-related benefits were chosen ahead of more traditional cosmetic benefits including elongate lashes, 8%, make lips look full, 3%, and cheekbone definition, 2%.

Commenting on the Neutrogena Cosmetics survey, Cara Robinson, Group Brand Director, Neutrogena Cosmetics said, “The survey confirmed the desires we hear from women to provide more advanced cosmetic solutions that improve their complexion and help achieve that flawless look. While color cosmetics add drama, we’re thrilled to see women embracing their own beauty and choosing products that work harder to help deliver a perfect complexion.”

Even as women embrace the natural look, makeup application remains an integral part of many women’s morning routines. Nearly half, 42%, say if they had to choose between makeup and breakfast when pressed for time before work, they would choose to apply makeup.

Women also recognize the dangers of UV rays and look to their cosmetics to help prevent future skin damage. The majority of women, 56%, say they wear cosmetic products and makeup with SPF protection and older women are more likely to wear SPF cosmetic products and makeup year round, 72% vs. 50%.

Neutrogena Cosmetics offers a range of foundations, powders, concealers and brightening products that leave skin more beautiful even after women take them off. The NEUTROGENA HEALTHY SKIN and NEUTROGENA MINERAL SHEERS lines contain anti-oxidants to rejuvenate the complexion for skin that looks young, radiant and healthy. The NEUTROGENA SKINCLEARING line doesn’t just cover breakouts; it works quickly to treat them with Salicylic Acid, enhanced by MICROCLEAR technology. Nearly all Neutrogena Cosmetics also contain SPF protection of at least SPF 15.

Survey Methodology:

This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of Neutrogena Cosmetics from August 9-11, 2010 among 1,018 adult women ages 18 and older. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated.

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Neutrogena

Summer may be over, so let’s look forward to winter sun. Whether you’re out in the garden, exploring the countryside or being active outdoors, PIZ BUIN has a product to suit your protection needs.

We all know that spending more time in the sun has a way of putting us in a good mood, it brings people together and makes us feel healthier. It also helps bring out that sun-kissed colour for a naturally beautiful look.

The makers of PIZ BUIN know that to help you enjoy life in the sun you need the right sun protection. The brand has a long history of continued innovation in suncare products based on the latest technology and real consumer needs, so the range enables you to get more out of the sun, safely.

All PIZ BUIN sun protection products are dermatologically tested and offer photostable UVA and UVB protection. The latest Allergy protection range has been specially formulated for sun sensitive skin (particularly people with fair skin that are prone to the effects of the sun) and contains brand new Calmanelle technology. Calmanelle is a unique shield complex, proven to strengthen skin cells tolerance* to the sun so even delicate skin can enjoy it! Calmanelle Shield Complex is made up of FeverFew and an innovative soothing agent.

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Mo Constantine, one of the Lush Co-Founders, first created the original bath ballistic over 20 years ago for her children – she wanted something to put in the bath to successfully send them off to sleep.

Still a Lush best seller – with A-list fans including Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, Kylie Minogue, Helena Christensen and Sarah Jessica Parker – each one is formulated with the finest ingredients and essential oils to cleanse both the mind and body. Simply drop into a ready run, warm bath and watch as it fizzes around the tub with abandonment, emitting its goodness into the water.

Today, this concept has been reinvented. Together with her youngest son Jack, they have created a new version that combines two of Lush’s greatest innovations: the bubble bar and the bath ballistic. Layering these two materials together enables totally different effects to happen in the water at once; the top layer of ballistic mixed with shavings of bubble bar languorously froths around the tub, leaving behind a trail of skin softening foam and bubbles. You then get to the inner ballistic layer that starts to frantically fizz around, shooting different colours into the froth and spinning around like an indoor firework!

The visual effect is simply stunning and makes for a mesmerising bath time experience. The only thing is you wont want to get in and disturb all the pretty patterns!

Mrs Whippy (2.50)
A hug in a tub, drop this ballistic in the water and sink into a frothy whirlpool of strawberry scented, softening foam. Slowing fizzing around the tub, the external layer leaves behind a trail of white foam, while the inner layer delivers a shot of pink both of which mingle together for a delicious, strawberry ice-cream effect. Just dont be tempted to stick a flake in it! Vegan.

Dragons Egg (2.95)
Pop one of these mythical beauties into the tub and marvel as it swirls around and around leaving a trail of firey orange foam in its wake. Grapefruit, jasmine and lemon oil scent the bath, to uplift and refresh a tired mind while popping candy provides the snap and crackle! This is the only one with three layers; the bubble bar shavings are in the outer layer, the ballistic mix explodes from the middle layer and then theres a small centre of pure golden lustre. This swirls amongst all the orange to leave a delicate shimmer to the skin. Vegan.

Twilight (2.95)
Immerse yourself into a nice warm bath and drop in this soothing, meditative lavender and ovaltine bath ballistic. Become entranced as it serenely fizzes around you, enveloping you in a relaxing cloud of fragrance. Starting off a beautiful, hazy pink colour the slow fizzing ballistic froths around to imitate the setting sun, leaving skin softening bubbles looking a little like clouds. The ballistic then gets down to its inner layer, fizzing frantically round the tub and injecting trails of blue with the pinkness, turning the water the deep indigo of a twilight sky. And for those with vampire obsessions, this will help you sleep soundly at night! Vegan.

Fizzbanger (2.95)
Whizz! Pop! Fizz! Bang! Throw one of these candy apple and cinnamon scented Fizzbangers into your bath and oooh and ahhh as yellow and blue frothy trails swirl around and around, dart one way and then the other, all twirling together to form green streaks across the water. Catch these dream-like formations if you can, theyre like a Catherine wheel in your tub with popping candy providing extra fizz, pop and crackle! Cinnamon leaf and petitgrain oil can also help to warm the circulation, relieve tired muscles and soothe the mind. Its like Bonfire night has been brought to your bathroom! Vegan.

These new bath ballistics are available in all Lush shops.

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Daily Essentials is a complete range of facial cleansers and moisturisers, developed with Johnsons expertise in soft, delicate skin to give you gentle and effective skincare.

Johnsons face care has a brand new look and feel! Two years in the making and 30 R&D scientists and experts analysing and researching womens skin have developed Daily Essentials Johnsons new range of cleansers and moisturisers, specifically designed to care for normal, dry and combination skin.

The new Daily Essentials range has been developed based on research into womens skincare routines to uncover where theyre unknowingly going wrong.

Working with Johnson & Johnson R&D Director and skin expert Sandrine Alvarado and Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting, Johnsons has created a guide to a good skincare routine, full of expert explanations and advice to leave your skin feeling beautifully soft and cared for.

I see patients with all skin types wanting to optimise their skincare and control minor issues like excess shine, oiliness and a dull complexion. The solution for every woman is to be aware of what ingredients to use and avoid in your skincare routine, so that they work with, not against, your skin. said Dr Sam Bunting.

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This year marks the 9th Annual Surgical Outreach Project to Vietnam by members of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS). Since the first project in 2002, the AOFAS surgeons have transformed the lives of more than 600 Vietnamese children and adults with lower extremity deformities and disabilities through corrective surgery. Due to the cost, these patients would likely never receive the care or surgery provided by the AOFAS members. Two teams of visiting AOFAS members volunteer over a four week period traveling to villages and towns in northern and central Vietnam and work side by side in clinics and operating rooms with Vietnamese orthopaedic surgeons and residents as part of an educational exchange. The AOFAS members volunteer their time, pay their own travel expenses, and in the end their own lives are changed by the experience.

Naomi Shields, MD is a veteran on these trips having participated annually for the past nine years. “I have seen a lot of changes over the 9 years, especially in the traffic and the high rise buildings. What has not changed has been the friendly welcoming nature of the Vietnamese people, and the overwhelming need especially for the poor and disabled. What we do is a small drop in the bucket of need but for the 600 patients AOFAS surgeons have operated on, that drop has been life changing. I hope we can continue with this project and expand to other countries,” said Dr. Shields.

The AOFAS Overseas Outreach Project to Vietnam supported by the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Outreach & Education Fund (OEF) is a partnership initiative with the Prosthetics Outreach Foundation (POF), which has been providing prosthetic limbs to Vietnamese children and adults since the 1990s but until 2002 lacked an advanced medical services component for patients in need.

As a complement to the mission of the POF, the AOFAS project offers free corrective surgery to patients with lower limb deformities and disabilities caused by polio, cerebral palsy, clubfoot, trauma or amputation. Many patients are from impoverished areas often without access to care and/or are unable to afford advanced medical services. Over the nine years of the project, AOFAS surgeons have seen more than 2,000 patients in clinics and operated on more than 600 patients.

The AOFAS members share new technologies with Vietnamese orthopaedic surgeons and in return are exposed to foot and ankle conditions that many have only read about as classic textbook cases, such as severe untreated clubfoot. In addition to the surgical component, the AOFAS co-sponsored an educational conference on Surgery of the Lower Extremity in Hanoi. The visiting surgeons participated in the educational exchange which was attended by more than 150 Vietnamese orthopaedic surgeons. This cultural and professional exchange further enhances the experience for both AOFAS members and Vietnamese orthopaedic surgeons, while the educational component of the mission creates opportunities for local surgeons to learn directly of new surgical advancements in the treatment of foot and ankle disease and deformities.

Participating in this year’s project were: Judith Baumhauer, MD, Rochester, NY; A. Holly Johnson, MD, Boston, MA; Steven Sheskier, MD, NY, NY; Naomi Shields, MD; Wichita, KS and Saul Trevino, MD, Columbia, MO. During the four week project, the surgeons traveled to hospitals in Thai Nguyen (northwest of Hanoi); Thanh Hoa, (coastal city south of Hanoi); Dien Bien Phu (mountainous region along the Laotian border), and worked at both an orthopaedic and rehabilitation center and Viet Duc University Hospital in Hanoi.

The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society is a professional society of more than 1,800 orthopaedic surgeons specializing in diagnosis, care and treatment of patients with disorders of the musculoskeletal system of the foot and ankle. The Surgical Outreach Project to Vietnam is supported by the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Outreach & Education Fund.

Source: American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society

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Stephanie Martinez had one of the most universal desires – to shed a few stubborn inches from her waist, hips and thighs – without harsh diets, needles or other surgical interventions that require staying at home and taking time off from work.

So she agreed to help UT Southwestern Medical Center plastic surgeons evaluate Zerona, a new type of body-contouring laser that moves effortlessly across the outer skin, disrupting fat cells so they flush out of the body naturally.

After lying on her back for 20 minutes, then on her stomach for another 20 minutes while an array of light waved over her waist, hips and thighs, Ms. Martinez, 36, was able to walk out of the room and immediately return to work. Compared to traditional liposuction, Zerona requires no incisions, and there are no burning aftereffects, as with other types of lasers.

“There was really no downside. You can do it during your lunch hour,” she said. “It didn’t hurt or anything. That’s what I loved about it. There’s no invasive surgery or poking or injecting. You just lie there and relax.”

The laser, just approved by the Food and Drug Administration to be both safe and effective for noninvasive body slimming, can be used on the waist, hips and thighs and may also work for other applications, such as male breast reduction or neck and arm flab. The procedure requires six, 40-minute sessions over a two-week period.

“Zerona is really for helping you fit into your clothes,” said Dr. Jeffrey Kenkel, vice chairman of plastic surgery and director of the Clinical Center for Cosmetic Laser Treatment at UT Southwestern.

Zerona does not supplant traditional liposuction for those needing a more significant contour change, so good candidates need to be close to their ideal body weight and have good skin quality to see good results, he said.

“I lost inches on both thighs and on my hips – about 2 inches on my hips. My stomach area is my real problem area, and I lost nearly 3 inches,” Ms Martinez said.

The low-level lasers cause fat cells to lose the fat, Dr. Kenkel explained. The body then disposes of it naturally through absorption or excretion.

“We’re a clearinghouse for technology, and we’ve been excited by the data from Zerona,” said Dr. Kenkel, whose research focuses on laser treatments.

The lasers have been used for many years for managing joint pain. Already-released data from a previous study on Zerona reported that patients lost an average of 3.64 inches from their waist, hips and thighs combined. By comparison, the control group lost an average of 1/2 inch.

“To ensure you’re spending your money wisely to get the results you want, every patient should be evaluated by a physician first, and you should consult a board-certified plastic surgeon rather than just heading down to the closest spa,” said Dr. Kenkel, who is also chief of plastic surgery at the Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

“Just having the latest technology won’t guarantee you see the transformation you envisioned. As plastic surgeons on the cutting edge of technology, we can really give an objective assessment about what all the options are.”

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UT Southwestern Medical Center

Using all naturals and oils and you will have great looking youthful skin. With so many men’s skin care products being made with petrochemicals, they seem to be more suitable for car paint work than skin.

if you want to avoid such chemicals, theres a new range of organic mens products which is affordable. Made by Essential Yours the British manufacturers of professional ranges for salons, they dont contain harsh chemicals.

Naturals are the only form of antioxidants that protect cells from damage of free radicals hence why its so important to eat fruit and vegetables to stay healthy. So keep your skin healthy as well by using products only made with them.

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com

Hailed as the breakthrough in total skincare, Goko is an exciting, new skin cream that offers a convenient, affordable, all-in-one alternative to conventional beauty products. Goko is perfect for both men and women who lead active, stressful and busy lives.

The name, Goko Centella Cream, gives a clue as to what sets this super effective cream apart. Centella is known as the “miracle” herb valued in many parts of the world for its skin-enriching and restorative qualities.

Goko combines Centella with the soothing Tea Tree and creates a powerfully innovative formula which enriches and restores skin back to its natural beauty.

Goko’s health promoting properties make it a must for a multitude of minor skin problems, such as dry chapped skin, brittle nails, acne, itchy patches, improving elasticity and strengthening the skin structure.

Goko is now available at the Beauty Science counter in Fenwick of New Bond Street London.

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amaZene is inspired by the Amazon rainforest, the world’s greatest natural resource. In addition, amaZene is free from harmful chemicals, including parabens and sulfates, which are linked to serious health risks. Each product in the range contains the unique amaZonia ABC blend of three certified organic ingredients: Aai, Babau and Cupuau – specially formulated to keep the skin radiant and soft and to help slow down the ageing process.

These luscious exotic amaZene bath treats smell so divine, you’ll instantly forget about life’s daily stresses and instead dream away to a tropical destination. And as they are free from sulphates and parabens, they are suitable for even the most sensitive skin.

amaZene Avocado & Andiroba Bath Soak (RRP 9.50)
Just add a handful of the bath salt into a tub of warm water and relax. The Avocado oil will make your skin silky soft as it’s one of the world’s most easily absorbed natural oils. Combined with Andiroba, a tree found in the Amazon region, it helps to promote skin cell renewal.

amaZene Papaya & Acerole Body Lotion (RRP 9.95)
When you come out of the bath, finish your pampering session with a super-hydrating body lotion from the amaZene collection. As your pores will be open from the heat of the water, the skin will absorb the nutrients from the lotion and lock in the moisture, leaving your skin supple and silky soft. Papaya is a super food known for its skin repairing properties and acerola is very high in vitamin C, a powerful anti-oxidant .

amaZene Mango & Murumuru Body Scrub (RRP 11.95)
Get rid of dull and dry skin instantly! The amaZene Body Scrubs are nourishing and not too harsh on the skin. Mango not only smells amazing, but also protects the skin and prevents moisture loss. Murumuru – a tree that can be found in the Amazonian Rainforest – is rich in Oleic Acid and hydrates the skin. Even in autumn and winter, exfoliating the skin will stimulate skin renewal and aid the absorption of your body lotion, making sure your skin is in great condition all year round.

The range is available from Harrods, Fenwick (Leicester), independent department stores nationwide and online

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There’s welcome news for those suffering with poor posture: The Good Posture Coccyx Wedge brings proven relief whilst alleviating pressure on the coccyx, even in a seated position. By gently tilting your pelvis forward into the correct position, as recommended by doctors and medical professionals, this 8-degree tilted coccyx wedge restores your spine’s natural, balanced ‘S’ shape to ensure good posture is achieved and maintained.

Made from high quality fire retardant foam, with an attractive long lasting cover, the Good Posture Coccyx Wedge is slightly larger in width than Physio Supplies’ standard coccyx cushions or wedges, with the added advantage of a full ‘Coccyx Cut-Out’, so you can sit comfortably with almost no pressure on your coccyx.

Physio Supplies promises the most advanced products to the public, patients and medical professionals at the best prices via its website. In keeping with this commitment, the Good Posture Coccyx Wedge is available at just 9.99 (normally 19.99) including vat and delivery in the UK mainland within 5-working days from receipt of payment.

Product specifications:
Size: 44 (w) x 36cm x 8cm
Cover: 100% Polyester removable and washable zipped cover
Colour: Black

Physio Supplies brings the latest and most advanced rehabilitation and recovery products direct to the public, medical professionals and patients, at affordable prices.

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com

Glam Spot Cosmetics is guaranteed to please and one to be enjoyed by all. This brand has the wow factor. It is appealing to the true fashionista and anyone who believes in self expression and individuality.

With the help of professional make-up artists, 55 vibrant shades in gloss, matt, shimmer lipsticks and matt, shimmer plus pearlized eye shadows were created, showcasing timeless shades to grab your attention.

With ingredients found in very high quality products of skin care and cosmetics makes it perfect for general day wear and high fashion catwalk and shoots. The rich infusion of vitamin E and Jojoba oil are vital elements included within the products that give the skin a silky natural radiant appearance and glow.

The vast selection, along with the professional 12 piece brush set made from the finest hairs that feel soft on your skin.

Glam Spot Cosmetics carries an air of prestige with the luxurious choice of packaging. The velvety, sensitive to touch surface along with the dark streamline finish and embossed branding would make anyone be it male or female feel proud to carry.

‘This reflects the aim of the brand and how it wants the consumer to feel, which is happy, glamorous, confident and totally satisfied with the product.’

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Fat-derived stem cells can be safely used to aid reconstruction of breast tissue after mastectomy as long as there is no evidence of active cancer, according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Their findings are available in Tissue Engineering Part A.

Plastic surgeons have long moved fat from one part of the body into the breasts for reconstruction, but with some complications and a varying success rate, explained senior author Vera S. Donnenberg, Ph.D., assistant professor of surgery, Pitt School of Medicine. More recently, they have considered adding stem cells derived from adipose, or fat, tissue (ADSC) or the bone marrow to the transferred fat with the aim of supporting graft integration by enhancing new blood vessel formation.

“But it has not been clear whether these stem cells are safe for breast cancer patients because they could send growth signals that promote tumor reactivation or provide new blood vessels for the tumor,” Dr. Donnenberg said. “Our research suggests that this risk is real if the patient still has active tumor cells, but is safe when the cells are inactive or resting.”

For the study, the researchers collected adipose tissue that would have been discarded during “tummy tuck” procedures performed by study co-author J. Peter Rubin, M.D., associate professor of surgery, Pitt School of Medicine, whose team has several federally funded projects underway to develop fat grafting and stem cell therapies for reconstruction of a variety of tissues.

The researchers isolated ADSC from normal fat and mixed them with human breast cancer cells obtained directly from patients. After two weeks in culture they found that ADSC greatly encouraged the growth of tumor cells. In a followup experiment, the researchers injected small numbers of highly purified active or resting tumor cells under the skin of mice either with ADSC or with previously irradiated tumor cells. The combination of active tumor cells and ADSC led to dramatic tumor growth, while injections of resting tumor cells were not affected by co-injection of either ADSC or irradiated tumor cells.

“There is already some clinical evidence that breast reconstruction with transplanted fat is safe. Our findings lead us to conclude that augmentation of fat grafts with additional ADSC should be postponed until there is no evidence of active cancer,” Dr. Donnenberg said. “Our data in the mouse suggest that dormant cancer cells are not sensitive to the growth signals sent by the ADSC.”

Notes:
Co-authors of the paper include Ludovic Zimmerlin, Ph.D., Albert D. Donnenberg, Ph.D., Per Basse, M.D., Ph.D., and Rodney J. Landreneau, M.D., all of the University of Pittsburgh.

The study was funded by grants from the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Institutes of Health, the Hillman Foundation, the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, the Glimmer of Hope Foundation and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine.

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Anita Srikameswaran
University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences

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Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY), a global leader in the field of radiosurgery, announced today that for the first time in Europe the company showcased its latest offering, the CyberKnife VSI System, at ESTRO 29; the Annual Congress of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology in Barcelona, Spain. Also featured at this meeting were multiple presentations demonstrating this system’s best-in-class motion management capabilities for lung cancer care.

During a well-attended symposium on motion management in lung radiosurgery chaired by Pr. Volker Budach, M.D., Ph.D., Charite Universitatsmedizin, Berlin, physics and clinical findings were presented by representatives from two CyberKnife sites: Erasmus MC – Daniel den Hoed Cancer Centre in Rotterdam, Netherlands and Centre Antoine Lacassagne in Nice, France. Clinical research presented during the symposium demonstrated the benefits of CyberKnife radiosurgery in the treatment of primary early stage and metastatic lung cancer, including excellent disease control and preservation of quality of life. Enabling these outcomes are the CyberKnife System’s unique motion management capabilities including the Synchrony® Respiratory Tracking System, which enables real-time tracking and correction for tumors that move with respiration.

“The Synchrony System is unique in its ability to correct for changes in a patient’s pattern of breathing in real-time,” said Dr. Joost Nuyttens, M.D., Ph.D., Erasmus MC Daniel den Hoed Cancer Center, Rotterdam. “This allows us to significantly reduce delivery margins while eliminating the need for abdominal compression or breath-holding techniques.”

In addition, two CyberKnife users were recognized for outstanding research. The ACCURAY-ESTRO Award, which for the last several years has recognized radiotherapy professionals for original research in the field of high precision radiotherapy, was awarded to Dr. Joost Nuyttens (Rotterdam), for his lecture entitled “Outcome of Four-dimensional Stereotactic Radiotherapy for centrally located Lung Tumors”. Within the National Young Scientist Session, the first prize was won by Jean-Emmanuel Bibault, Resident, Centre Oscar Lambret, Lille for his oral poster reporting on outcomes obtained using the fiducial-free Xsight® Lung Tracking System titled, “Early efficacy and toxicity evaluation of CyberKnife Xsight Lung.”

“Both of these awards highlight industry-leading approaches to non-invasive lung cancer treatment using CyberKnife radiosurgery,” said Vittorio Puppo, General Manager, Accuray EIMEA (Europe, India, Middle East, Asia). “We congratulate our productive and dedicated users on this fine honor and thank them for their important research contributions.”

More than 20 posters and oral presentations during this year’s ESTRO meeting highlighted the continued expansion of extracranial radiosurgery applications with the CyberKnife System, including presentations on lung, liver, prostate, spine, pancreas, and head and neck cancer.

About the CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery System

The CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System is the world’s only robotic radiosurgery system designed to treat tumors anywhere in the body non-invasively. Using continual image guidance technology and computer controlled robotic mobility, the CyberKnife System automatically tracks, detects and corrects for tumor and patient movement in real-time throughout the treatment. This enables the CyberKnife System to deliver high-dose radiation with pinpoint precision, which minimizes damage to surrounding healthy tissue and eliminates the need for invasive head or body stabilization frames.

Safe Harbor Statement

The foregoing may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including uncertainties associated with the medical device industry. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including statements relating to clinical efficacy, clinical benefits, clinical acceptance, clinical publications, and clinical results are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made and are based on information available at the time those statements are made and/or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual performance and results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make include: market acceptance of products; competing products, the combination of our products with complementary technology; and other risks detailed from time to time under the heading “Risk Factors” in our report on Form 10-K for the 2010 fiscal year which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August, 31, 2010. The Company’s actual results of operations may differ significantly from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements as a result of these and other factors. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual performance or results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.

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Materialise announced that it would lend its considerable expertise in virtual surgical planning to researcher Dr. J. B. Jupiter, Chief Hand and Upper Extremity Service at Massachusetts General Hospital. Through an AO funded, IRB approved study, Dr. Jupiter will use SurgiCase(R) Orthopaedics to explore the advantages of computer-assisted surgery, virtual 3D planning and intra-operative use of patient-specific surgical guides in osteotomies to correct compound wrist fractures-the first research project of its kind.

Previous studies have proven a link between the quality of corrective surgery and overall post-operative wrist function. The challenge to the orthopedic surgeon is that the anatomical deformity associated with compound wrist fractures is complex and difficult to visualize via standard X-ray technology. While introducing 3D computer models obtained from CT-scanned images has helped doctors map multiple planes of deformity, they’re only useful during an operation as a reference.

To find out if SurgiCase(R) Orthopaedics can play a determinative role in the surgery’s outcome, Dr. Jupiter designed a randomized, multi-center trial of two groups of patients. All will be undergoing elective surgery to correct a compound wrist fracture. Surgical planning for the control group will be done through conventional methods, i.e. X-rays. Planning for the second (study) group will be computer-assisted.

That’s where Dr. Jupiter intends to rely extensively on SurgiCase(R) Orthopaedics. The first step will be obtaining CT images of a malunited and a contralateral normal forearm and exporting them to Materialise. There, clinical engineers will convert them to a 3D model and work with the surgeon to try out different approaches to the surgical plan. The model makes it easy for a surgeon to customize a plan for the individual patient.

Next, Materialise will build the surgical guides that carry the pre-surgical plan into the operating room. Custom-designed to fit the patient’s anatomy, the guides ensure the highest precision in drilling and cutting. The guide is constructed to fit a specific location on the patient’s bone and contains the exact positioning for the osteotomy and drill holes of the affixing plate.

After undergoing surgery, each patient will follow standardized protocols for post-op care. Outcome measurements will be evaluated under acceptable standards by the attending physician at regular intervals during a 1 year period.

Source: Materialise

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The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) commends recent actions taken by the Florida Board of Medicine to protect the safety of patients seeking cosmetic surgery. The Board announced a possible one-year license suspension and $50,000 fine against a Florida family physician accused of allowing unlicensed medical assistants to perform liposuction, the second major disciplinary action recently taken by the Board that involves inadequate training in cosmetic surgery.

“Liposuction is a surgical procedure that should only be performed by a well trained and properly credentialed medical professional. Allowing unlicensed or unqualified personnel to perform this type of surgical procedure is a serious breach of patient safety. The recent actions taken by the Florida Board of Medicine send a clear message that this type of compromise to patient safety will not be tolerated,” said Felmont Eaves III, MD, President of ASAPS.

ASAPS urges all consumers who are considering plastic surgery to have their procedures performed under the care of properly credentialed and trained medical professionals. A doctor’s board-certification is the best indicator of his or her training in a particular medical or surgical specialty. Patients should select surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the only Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) to certify doctors in the specialty of plastic surgery, and avoid those whose liposuction training is based only on the completion of a brief, weekend course. Patients should also be wary of physicians offering “deep discount” procedures, or those offering surgical procedures in non-clinical settings, such as medi-spas. More information on how to check surgeon credentials can be found on the ASAPS website.

Liposuction, also called lipoplasty and suction-assisted lipectomy, removes deposits of excess fat from specific areas of the body including the face and neck. It is the second most popular surgical cosmetic procedure in the U.S., with 283,735 liposuction surgeries performed in the U.S. in 2009, according to ASAPS.

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American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Freshwater fish are increasingly used for treating skin diseases. These fish also know as ‘Doctor Fish’ seek out and remove dead skin, bacteria and calluses whilst rejuvenating healthy skin.

Come and experience ‘Fish Pedicure’ at Olympia Beauty. Garra Spa invites you to submerge your feet in a tank of one hundred and twenty five Garra Rufa fish and come out with smoother heels and soft skin.

Rest assured though, these fish have no teeth. Instead, they run their suction cup mouths along your feet and toes, massaging and feeding on the skin you’ve been longing to get rid of.

See it and do it, to believe it.

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com

Yon-Ka has introduced the Advanced Optimizer Gel Lift; a specific formulation to lift, firm and deliver anti-ageing results for the neck, dcollet and bust.

Advanced Optimizer Gel Lift restructures, tightens and firms slackening skin with uncompromising results. The neck, dcollet and bust are smoothed, whilst tissues are revitalised and visibly younger-looking. Cool, gentle and easily absorbed, this highly effective preparation builds on the success of Yon-Ka’s Advanced Optimizer line; including the crme and serum duo and Advanced Optimizer treatment protocol.

In a light gel that delivers Yon-Ka’s aromatic blend of pure essential oils, Hibiscus Peptides firm by stimulating the production of Collagen and GAGS, which are essential components of firm skin, whilst Soy peptides reinforce the skin’s natural restructuring systems. This protective action is enhanced with Plant Glycerine and Hyaluronic Acid to deliver instant, lasting hydration. Sweet Almond proteins coat the skin’s epidermis with a lifting film that refines the dcollet and shapes the breasts just like a bra. Advanced Optimizer Gel Lift also reconstructs, hydrates, repairs and improves the skins texture with Marine Collagen that is rich in essential Amino Acids. Silicon Rich Horsetail extract restores vital minerals and strengthens tissues to reveal smoother, rejuvenated skin.

This deliciously and naturally aromatic gel literally envelops the skin to smooth and restore firmness to the neck, dcollet and bust. The skin is refined and rapidly appears smoother and toned with a firmer breast area. To experience results, apply morning and/or evening, smoothing it from the chin to the base of the neck. Using circular movements, massage into the breasts moving up towards the dcollet.

RRP: 50ml @ 69.00

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According to scientists, the major aspect of the damage done from UVA light are preventable by antioxidants. In studies these components have show significant protection and prevention by stopping the free radicals which inherently are the major cause of skin damage from the light of sun beds.

Such preventive components only come from natural oils and products which are made from just such natural ingredients. According to cosmetic scientists, Essentially Yours and many independent studies, enriched natural oils combined with high oxygen creams are a reliable way to prevent UVA damage.

It has been disclosed in recent months that oxygen has also been shown in mice as being a preventer to damaging skin from other light ie UVB.

So could products which are high in oxygen also help? All natural creams and gels not only contain almost total antioxidants but also unlike petro chemicals, naturals have that special small nano oxygen particles and if that was not enough, natural oils completely keep the skin moist and stop it drying out which is a regular complaint when using sun beds.

According to Essentially Yours, most sun bed related products are full of the very ingredients you want to avoid when using them and you should only use 100% naturals if your want to stay protected.

Essentially Yours will be at Olympia Beauty this weekend. The MD of the biggest beauty show once said “there’s few others around who have this scientific knowledge at their finger tips because they’re marketing companies not R&D Manufacturers like you” .

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com

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HydroCision Inc, a privately held medical device company, announced today the purchase of the majority of the Company by new investors, led by venture capital firms Volcano Capital, Bioventures, and Omega Funds. HydroCision is the developer, manufacturer, and marketer of SpineJet®, whose innovative Fluidjet surgical technology allows discectomy and interbody fusion procedures to be performed faster, less invasively, and with a higher degree of precision than traditional surgical modalities.

The parties also announced the appointment of Howard Donnelly to the position of President and CEO of HydroCision. Donnelly has more than 20 years of executive-level experience in the medical device industry. In addition to serving on several medical device company boards, he was the past President of Level 1, a medical device subsidiary of Smiths Group.

HydroCision will focus on several core strategies designed to strengthen its worldwide position in the spine market. “The global market for minimally invasive spine procedures is growing rapidly,” noted Donnelly. “This new investment and strategic direction will allow HydroCision to extend its technology leadership with a very strong product suite that will benefit both clinicians and patients.”

HydroCision plans to invest in U.S.-based research projects to further validate the clinical and economic value of HydroCision products for the medical community and the insurance industry. “We believe a stronger medico-economic justification for the use of our products will afford us the platform we need to scale adoption in the U.S. and OUS markets,” said Donnelly.

HydroCision’s SpineJet system has been widely accepted by spine surgeons as breakthrough technology for decompression and fusion procedures. Until SpineJet, spine surgeons were primarily relying on manual instrumentation to perform delicate procedures through increasingly smaller incisions. “The HydroSurgery® approach made possible by HydroCision’s technology provides spine surgeons with an efficient new tool,” said Mitchell Hardenbrook, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at the Boston Spine Group in Boston, Mass. “SpineJet has empowered us to perform truly minimally invasive fusion procedures that lead to improved clinical outcomes and faster patient recovery.”

Source: HydroCision Inc

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Several health plans have introduced physician rating systems to offer consumers more information when choosing their doctors. However, a recent study presented in the September issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) reveals that physician-tiering guidelines and results are not consistent across insurance companies, do not fully define quality; and could confuse consumers.

Since affordable and more accessible health care is a critical national challenge, the use of rating systems will increase as one response to rising costs. Doctors receive notices from insurance companies about their ratings, although they do not fully understand how their tier was determined. When patients receive letters from insurers and see that their doctors are not in a top tier, their reactions may range from disappointment to confusion. This study is the first to analyze tiering system data as it applies in a specific setting.

“We examined data on 615 orthopaedic surgeons who had been accepted in one or more health plans in Massachusetts,” explains one of the authors, orthopaedic surgeon Timothy Bhattacharyya, MD, Head, Clinical Investigative and Orthopaedic Surgery Section, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). “Tiering ranks physicians on the basis of cost efficiency and adherence to performance quality benchmarks. Thus, a higher physician rating could lead to lower co-pays and out-of-pocket costs for patients.”

This study also reveals concerns that should be addressed:

– Study analysis showed that board certification, Medicaid acceptance, and practice in a suburban location were independent factors associated with a physician ranking in the top tier. However, more years in practice or fewer malpractice claims, important indicators of quality, did not influence or factor into tier rating. Dr. Bhattacharyya and his co-authors suggest that tiering data deserves more exploration and a clearer definition of quality.

– Insurance companies did not agree on physician inclusion in top tier. Since ratings are not consistent from one insurance company to another, a physician is often rated differently from one plan to another.

– Patients need more information about physician tiering. While health plans display a physician’s tier in online and printed directories, explanation of stratification methodology and its relation to quality of care is limited. Currently, for example, there is no evidence to suggest that physicians ranked in a second tier provide lower quality care.

The authors note that their study has limitations. Data was examined for one specialty, orthopaedics, and in one state, and may not be applicable to other medical specialties or geographical areas. The lack of agreement between health plans may be the result of measuring different aspects of healthcare quality. A “gold-standard” consensus could serve as a benchmark and provide consistency across plans.

What should consumers do if they check a physician and discover that he/she is not in the top tier? Dr. Bhattacharyya explains that:

– Your physician’s rating may change from one plan to another, so compare his/her rating with another plan.

– When checking on a physician, ask about board certification and experience in this medical area or procedure. Seek referrals from people you trust, such as your doctor or someone who has had the same procedure or condition.

– Information about methodology and its relationship to quality of care is limited. Because this issue can misrepresent doctors and confuse patients, we should seek a universal definition of quality.

Disclosure: In support of their research for or preparation of this work, one or more of the authors received, in any one year, outside funding or grants of less than $10,000 from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institutes of Health. In addition, one or more of the authors or a member of his or her immediate family received, in any one year, payments or other benefits of less than $10,000 or a commitment or agreement to provide such benefits from commercial entities (Stryker, AO North America, and Best Doctors, Inc.).

Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons