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Shingles Vaccine Available At Ford-Iroquois Health Department
2007-07-03 11:45:00
Shingles Vaccine Ford -Iroquois Public Health officials released information today regarding the availability of the shingles vaccine.According to Cathy McEwen, Schools and Community Health Coordinator, the Zostavax vaccine is available for people 60 years of age or older and is a new vaccine developed to reduce the risk of shingles.McEwen says shingles is a painful skin rash, often with blisters. It is also called Herpes Zoster. "Shingles is far more common in people 50 and older than in younger people," she said. According to Mrs. McEwen it is also more common in people whose immune systems are weakened because of a disease such as cancer, or drugs such as steroids or chemotherapy. At least one million people a year in the United States get shingles.Information from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says people with shingles usually have a rash appear on one side of the face or body that lasts from 2 to 4 weeks. Its main symptom is pain, which can be quite severe....
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Sunny Beaches Are Not Good For Hair Style
2007-07-03 11:43:00
Summer Beach Vacation and Hair style CareSummer vacations at beaches are the most desirable vacations for all, but not for our hair. Shiny sun and salty water cause difficulties to our hair. Therefore, we need to be very watchful to protect our hair and keep the hairstyle.Most of us have noticed that our hair don't shine brightly during summer time. This is because sun dries upper adipose layer of hair and disturbs albuminous balance. Salty water also has bad impact on hair, especially during vacations when we swim regularly and stay under sun. These two factors together make hair fragile, dull, especially hair tips. Hair almost stop shining because of uneven surface, they loose flexibility and become very easy to break.So this is not only a problem of pretty looking hair, this is a serious problem of hair health, and we need to take care of it.The first thing we need to do to have healthy hair is to protect them from direct sun rays - wear head gear. Nowadays we have a big choice ...
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The Hottest Prom Hairstyles For The 2007
2007-07-03 11:43:00
Prom hairstylesProm hairstyles are just one out of a number of a number of concerns that young women face as this festive night approaches. The prom gives young women an excuse to get all decked out and go to town. The Prom is the first formal party that these young adults will attend. With adequate and proper most of these young adults planning, most teens have flawless, first-class night. This is why it is very important for your prom hairstyle to match the attire and attitude of this festive night.Young women have a number of diverse prom hairstyles to choose from, but there are only a few hairstyles that will truly enhance their overall beauty on this special night. The hairstyle that you choose to don on prom night should make you feel sensational, elegant, and beautiful.Hairstyle that have been donned on other occasion might just be exactly what your looking for. The most superb hairstyles can be found in photos of celebrities attending various red carpet events. At these even...
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Breakthrough Surgical Procedure Results In No Scars, Minimal Pain
2007-07-03 11:43:00
No-Scar SurgeryProfessor Jacques Marescaux and his team successfully performed the world's first no-scar surgery.This first human operation without abdominal incisions was carried out using a flexible endoscope for transvaginal removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) in a 30-year-old woman suffering from multiple pain episodes due to gallstones.This breakthrough surgical procedure, called Operation Anubis, exemplifies the evolution of surgery. The operation consists of gallbladder removal performed without scars on the abdominal wall. Using a flexible endoscope inserted into the abdominal cavity through an incision on the vaginal wall, the gallbladder is removed using an endoscopic retrieval bag. The only "invasion" to the abdominal wall consisted of a 2mm needle equipped with a video camera system. This needle also served for gas insufflation, which is necessary to create a working space within the abdomen and to monitor the intrabdominal pressure throughout the procedure.The...
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SonoLight Technology For Dermatology Applications To Be Developed And Comme
2007-07-03 11:42:00
SonoLight Technology For Dermatology Applications Quest PharmaTech Inc announced that Paramount BioSciences has acquired multinational rights to Quest's proprietary SonoLight technology for dermatology applications. Paramount BioSciences is a global drug development and healthcare investment firm with a portfolio of life-sciences-focused companies. The deal gives Paramount BioSciences access to a library of Hypocrellin B-derived photosensitizers which are activated by light or ultrasound energy sources. Quest's SonoLight photosensitizer technology is designed around Hypocrellin B, a complex small molecule isolated from a parasitic fungus (Hypocrella bambusae) normally found in Chinese bamboo trees. Multiple Hypocrellin B derivatives are available for evaluation in a wide variety of dermatology and oncology indications. The lead compound, SL017 formulated as a topical gel, has been combined with a widely available light source for permanent removal of unwanted hair and for treatment...
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Tips for Protecting Your Skin From Summer Sun
2007-07-03 11:42:00
Summer Skin CareBefore you head to the park, beach or pool it's important to remember that the sun can pack a dangerous punch to skin that's not properly protected.After a long winter and chilly spring, most people are anxious to spend time outside and soak up some rays from the warm summer sun.Neill Peters, MD, Dermatologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, suggests integrating some simple sun protection tips into your daily routine to protect your skin:Choose Sunscreen Carefully: When choosing a sunscreen, there are several things to keep in mind. First, make sure the brand offers protection against both UVB and UVA rays, is PABA free and offers an SPF of 15 or higher. Next, be sure to choose a product that is appropriate for the activities you'll be enjoying. For example, be sure to purchase waterproof sunscreen if you'll be at the beach or pool. Finally, if you have sensitive skin, look for hypoallergenic sunscreens to limit irritation or rash.Apply Sunscreen Effectively...
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Tips for Protecting Your Skin From Summer Sun
2007-07-03 11:42:00
Summer Skin CareBefore you head to the park, beach or pool it's important to remember that the sun can pack a dangerous punch to skin that's not properly protected.After a long winter and chilly spring, most people are anxious to spend time outside and soak up some rays from the warm summer sun.Neill Peters, MD, Dermatologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, suggests integrating some simple sun protection tips into your daily routine to protect your skin:Choose Sunscreen Carefully: When choosing a sunscreen, there are several things to keep in mind. First, make sure the brand offers protection against both UVB and UVA rays, is PABA free and offers an SPF of 15 or higher. Next, be sure to choose a product that is appropriate for the activities you'll be enjoying. For example, be sure to purchase waterproof sunscreen if you'll be at the beach or pool. Finally, if you have sensitive skin, look for hypoallergenic sunscreens to limit irritation or rash.Apply Sunscreen Effectively...
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New Hair Follicle Generation Demonstrated In Animal Model
2007-07-03 11:40:00
Hair Follicles Hair follicles in adult mice regenerate by re-awakening genes once active only in developing embryos. These findings provide unequivocal evidence for the first time that, like other animals such as newts and salamanders, mammals have the power to regenerate. A better understanding of this process could lead to novel treatments for hair loss, other skin and hair disorders, and wounds."We showed that wound healing triggered an embryonic state in the skin which made it receptive to receiving instructions from wnt proteins," says senior author George Cotsarelis, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology. "The wnts are a network of proteins implicated in hair-follicle development."Researchers previously believed that adult mammal skin could not regenerate hair follicles. In fact, investigators generally believe that mammals had essentially no true regenerative qualities. (The liver can regenerate large portions, but it is not de novo regeneration; some of the original liver h...
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First Demonstration Of Hair Follicle Generation In Animal Model
2007-07-03 11:40:00
Hair FollicleHair follicles in adult mice regenerate by re-awakening genes once active only in developing embryos. These findings provide unequivocal evidence for the first time that, like other animals such as newts and salamanders, mammals have the power to regenerate. These findings are published in the May 17 issue of Nature.A better understanding of this process could lead to novel treatments for hair loss, other skin and hair disorders, and wounds."We showed that wound healing triggered an embryonic state in the skin which made it receptive to receiving instructions from wnt proteins," says senior author George Cotsarelis, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology. "The wnts are a network of proteins implicated in hair-follicle development."Researchers previously believed that adult mammal skin could not regenerate hair follicles. In fact, investigators generally believe that mammals had essentially no true regenerative qualities. (The liver can regenerate large portions, but it ...
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Hair Loss Treatment May Be On The Way As Research Grows New Hair In Mice
2007-07-03 11:40:00
Hair loss treatment may be possibleScientists say they have stimulated the growth of new hair in mice, disproving a long-held belief that it is not possible to correct baldness in adults.Scientists say they did it through the creation of new follicles, microscopic "mini-organs" in the skin that produce hair strands.Experts say that people suffer hair loss, because the follicles shrink and eventually disappear with age. But they discovered they can stimulate the growth of new hair-producing follicles in mice by damaging their skin.George Cotsarelis, an investigative dermatologist at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, says researchers used an abrasive technique similar to one used on humans to remove facial acne scars, except that they used the technique on the skin of laboratory mice."These follicles actually form from scratch," he said. "They're not there and then they develop from epidermal cells that normally don't make hair follicles."In the study, the abrasion...
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Retinol lotion reduces the fine wrinkles from natural aging of skin
2007-07-03 11:39:00
Improve appearance of skinLotion s containing retinol improve the appearance of skin that has become wrinkled through the normal aging process, not just skin that has been damaged by exposure to the sun, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Health System.Researchers tested lotions containing retinol ? Vitamin A that is found in many skin-care products ? on the skin of elderly patients. Lotion containing retinol was used on one arm of each participant, while a lotion without retinol was applied to the other arm.Wrinkles , roughness and overall aging severity were all significantly reduced in the retinol-treated arm compared with the control arm, according to the study, which appears in the May issue of the journal Archives of Dermatology. The production of collagen, due to the retinol treatment, also makes it more likely that the skin can withstand injury and ulcer formation, researchers say."With the population aging so rapidly, it is important that we find ways of...
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Avon and Christian Lacroix Introduce Signature Fragrances
2007-07-03 11:39:00
Rouge and Noir fragranceAvon Products, Inc. announced a collaboration with French couture fashion designer Christian Lacroix and with Interparfums, its worldwide fragrance licensee, to create two signature fragrances, Christian Lacroix Rouge (for women) and Christian Lacroix Noir (for men), bringing Avon consumers worldwide the opportunity to experience Christian Lacroix through a fragrance that reflects the designer's originality, creativity, sophistication and elegance.Christian Lacroix Rouge and Noir fragrance will launch globally in 2007, debuting in the UK in September. In the US, Christian Lacroix Rouge will launch in November 2007, followed by Christian Lacroix Noir in February 2008.Avon has been heightening their premium fragrance offerings over the last year with select partnerships and alliances. This exclusive collaboration with Christian Lacroix gives Avon the extraordinary opportunity to create elite designer fragrances for its fragrance portfolio, and bring a premium ...
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Plastic Surgeons Analyze Impact Of Silicone
2007-07-03 11:39:00
Silicone ImplantsJust over half of ASPS Member Surgeons predict they will perform up to 25 percent more breast augmentations in the next 12 months and that 40 percent or more of all patients will choose silicone implants. These and other findings appear in a new report from an American Society of Plastic Surgeons' survey about the impact of the reintroduction of silicone breast implants.Breast augmentation became the top surgical cosmetic procedure in 2006 with an increase of 13 percent over 2005. Supporting this trend is the fact that 71 percent of plastic surgeons perform, on average, more than five breast augmentations a month. Further, 75 percent expect 3 to 10 percent of their patients will at some time replace their existing saline implants for silicone for purely cosmetic reasons."Plastic surgeons are receiving positive feedback from their breast augmentation patients since the approval of silicone implants. These interactions are creating an upbeat outlook for the future us...
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Drug Agent May Help in Treatment of Severe Frostbite
2007-07-03 11:38:00
Frostbite treatmentA preliminary study suggests that a blood clot-dissolving medication that is administered to some patients following a stroke or heart attack may help to reduce the risk of amputation following severe frostbite, according to a report in the June issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.Frostbite treatment has remained essentially the same for the past 25 years, according to background information in the article. "Today, traditional therapy consists of tissue rewarming, prolonged watchful waiting and often delayed amputation," the authors write. "While many other areas of burns, trauma and critical care have advanced significantly in their treatment modalities, the saying 'Frostbite in January, amputate in July' is still relevant today."Kevin J. Bruen, M.D., and colleagues at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, studied the anti-clotting agent tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) for the treatment of frostbite beginning in 2001. Patients w...
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Public Reminded Not To Use Unsafe Cosmetic Cream
2007-07-03 11:38:00
Hong Kong Department Of HealthCosmetic Cream Hong Kong Department of Health called on members of the public who have bought a brand of cosmetic cream labelled "EMEL SKIN CARE CO." to contact the DH hotline 2768 9798 for health advice. The product EMEL SKIN CARE CO. No. 8 has been found to contain a high level of mercury and members of the public should stop using it at once.The hotline will operate from 9am to 5pm daily starting from tomorrow.The appeal followed a report of suspected mercury poisoning involving a 43-year-old woman who consulted a private doctor about a month ago for dermatitis around her mouth and numbness over left side of her body. She was found to have high level of mercury in her blood. The woman was in stable condition and no hospitalization was required.The woman claimed that she had used the product EMEL SKIN CARE CO. No. 3, 4, 7 and 8 in the past six months. Only EMEL SKIN CARE CO. No. 8 was left as the others have been used up by her. She said the product wa...
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Reminder To Public To Watch Out For Unsafe Cosmetic Cream
2007-07-03 11:38:00
Cosmetic Cream Hong Kong Department of Health urged members of the public to stop using cosmetic cream to safeguard their health.A DH spokesman said, "Members of the public are advised to stop using both products as a precautionary measure since they were found to be sold in twin packs."Further laboratory tests are in progress.Anyone who has used both or either of the products should call DH hotline 2125 1133 for health advice. The hotline operates between 9am and 5pm daily to answer public enquiries."The hotline today received a total of 11 calls. Among them, 5 claimed that they had used the products. Health advice was given to them and DH will follow up those who have used the products," the spokesman said.The appeal was made following a report of mercury poisoning involving a 39-year-old woman who was found to have high level of mercury in her blood after hospitalization. The woman claimed that she had used both products daily for two months and the products were obtained from a r...
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Have A Sun Safe Summer
2007-07-03 11:37:00
Sun Safe tyCounty of Lambton Community Health Services Department wants you to practise sun safety while having fun in the sun.According to the Canadian Cancer Society, 69,000 cases of non-melanoma skin cancer and 4,600 cases of melanoma will be diagnosed in Canada by the end of next year; about 2,000 cases of melanoma will occur in Ontario.There are many sun safety actions people can do to keep themselves safe.These include:? Plan outdoor activities before 11 a.m. or after 4 p.m or, any time of day when the UV Index is between 0 and 2.? Use shade. If you can't find shade, create your own. Wear a wide-brimmed hat or take along an umbrella. That way you can create shade wherever you need it.? Use sunscreen. Make sure it has a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher and protects against UVA and UVB rays. Follow manufacturer's instructions and remember to apply generously at least 20 minutes before going into the sun.? Keep babies under 12 months out of direct sunlight. Babies nee...
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