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What you need to know about aesthetic facial surgery

Posted: Published on September 19th, 2014

There are three aesthetic layers of the face. These layers include the skin, the subcutaneous tissue, i.e. the fatty layer, and the deep fascia including the muscle. Most aesthetic surgery is focused on these three main layers. Skin: Lets start off with the first and most visible layer, the skin. Dermatologists often see patients with troublesome red spots, dark spots, pores and fine lines. Most skin-directed therapies are best tackled with lasers. As a general rule the more energy that is applied to the skin the better the efficacy. The downside is as we apply more energy, the higher the injury to the skin surface, and therefore longer duration for skin renewal and recovery thus requiring longer downtime. A good example of this is the high energy ablative fractionated CO2 resurfacing laser which produces superb results but also has a significant downtime of about one to two weeks. On the other end of the spectrum is the low-energy device such as Clear+ Brilliant which produces subtle skin surface changes, however, has little downtime. Most resurfacing devices have varying degrees of efficacy for fine lines, pores and pigmentation. Treatment of red spots is different as one needs to target the blood … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Therapy | why no more news about embryonic stem cells – Video

Posted: Published on September 19th, 2014

Stem Cell Therapy | why no more news about embryonic stem cells http://www.arthritistreatmentcenter.com Is embryonic stem cell research passe? Next How come no more news about embryonic stem cells? Embryonic stem cells come from human embryos and these... By: Nathan Wei … Continue reading →

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A better way to track emerging cell therapies using MRIs

Posted: Published on September 19th, 2014

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 19-Sep-2014 Contact: Scott LaFee slafee@ucsd.edu 619-543-6163 University of California - San Diego @UCSanDiego Cellular therapeutics using intact cells to treat and cure disease is a hugely promising new approach in medicine but it is hindered by the inability of doctors and scientists to effectively track the movements, destination and persistence of these cells in patients without resorting to invasive procedures, like tissue sampling. In a paper published September 17 in the online journal Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh and elsewhere describe the first human tests of using a perfluorocarbon (PFC) tracer in combination with non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to track therapeutic immune cells injected into patients with colorectal cancer. "Initially, we see this technique used for clinical trials that involve tests of new cell therapies," said first author Eric T. Ahrens, PhD, professor in the Department of Radiology at UC San Diego. "Clinical development of cell therapies can be accelerated by providing feedback regarding cell motility, optimal delivery routes, individual therapeutic doses and engraftment success." Currently, there is no accepted way to image cells in the human body that covers a broad range … Continue reading →

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Rotator Cuff Injury Stem Cell Treatment Testimonial – Video

Posted: Published on September 19th, 2014

Rotator Cuff Injury Stem Cell Treatment Testimonial Dr. Dennis Lox treats patient that has shoulder pain using Stem Cell Therapy with excellent results. Dr. Lox | http://www.drloxstemcells.com | (844) 440-8503. By: Dr. Lox … Continue reading →

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New molecule allows for up to 10-fold increase in stem cell transplants

Posted: Published on September 19th, 2014

Investigators from the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) at the Universit de Montral have just published, in the journal Science, the announcement of the discovery of a new molecule, the first of its kind, which allows for the multiplication of stem cells in a unit of cord blood. Umbilical cord stem cells are used for transplants aimed at curing a number of blood-related diseases, including leukemia, myeloma and lymphoma. For many patients this therapy comprises a treatment of last resort. Directed by Dr. Guy Sauvageau, principal investigator at IRIC and hematologist at the Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, the research has the potential to multiply by 10 the number of cord blood units available for a transplant in humans. In addition, it will considerably reduce the complications associated with stem cell transplantation. And it will be particularly useful for non-Caucasian patients for whom compatible donors are difficult to identify. A clinical study using this molecule, named UM171 in honor of the Universit de Montral, and a new type of bioreactor developed for stem culture in collaboration with the University of Toronto will be initiated in December 2014 at the Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital. According to Dr. Guy Sauvageau, "This new molecule, combined … Continue reading →

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Medi-Cal Starts Covering Autism Therapy For Thousands Of Poor Children

Posted: Published on September 19th, 2014

CBS SF Bay (con't) Affordable Care Act Updates: CBSSanFrancisco.com/ACA Health News & Information: CBSSanFrancisco.com/Health (CBS SF) Thousands of children enrolled in Medi-Cal, the states health plan for the poor, are now eligible to receive treatment for autism spectrum disorders in an effort to level the playing field for kids from families unable to afford the expensive therapy. California is one of the first states to respond to a recent rule by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that requires therapy usingintensive drills and rewards to teach kids how to communicate and interact socially to be covered for low-income people 21 and under. Kristin Jacobson, with Burlingame-based Autism Deserves Equal Coverage, told Kaiser Health News the additional coverage will give Medi-Cal beneficiaries, access to this treatment that can help these children reach their potential. Roughly 1 in 68 kids in the country have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last year, the state Department of Developmental Services spent roughly $88 million on behavioral treatment for about 7,500 children believed to be eligible for Medi-Cal. Autism advocates say the state could be covering up to 6,000 additional children thanks to the … Continue reading →

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Veterans with spinal cord injuries gain jobs, sense of purpose

Posted: Published on September 19th, 2014

TAMPA Troy Webb rolled his wheelchair back from a wall of screens showing the busy hallways of the James A. Haley VA Medical Center. He can see into a million square feet of the center through more than 100 cameras from his work space, a room the size of an average bedroom. He picked up a ringing phone. A Mercedes was involved in an accident in the parking garage. It was turning out to be a quiet morning, but more than 10,000 people would filter through the center by the end of the day. "It will be just like this and then someone starts yelling; someone hits the panic alarm and it goes crazy," Webb said. The Veterans Affairs police officers flow through the room regularly, and sometimes use an evidence locker and a small holding cell to control suspects. Webb, 37, is one of 280 participants in a national five-year program that started in 2010 to help veterans with spinal cord injuries get jobs. In June, he was hired as a dispatcher for the medical center's police, his first job in 15 years. He says it gives him a sense of purpose and structure to his day. "There's a … Continue reading →

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Migraines linked to Parkinson's disease

Posted: Published on September 19th, 2014

By Trisha Henry, CNN updated 5:06 PM EDT, Wed September 17, 2014 Researchers don't yet understand why migraines might be linked to Parkinson's disease. STORY HIGHLIGHTS (CNN) -- People who suffer from migraines with aura during middle age have double the risk of developing Parkinson's disease or other movement disorders later in life than those who do not, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology. Migraines are the most common brain disorder in both men and women, according to the World Health Organization, and one of the top 10 most debilitating conditions. Aura is the term used to describe the feelings and symptoms that happen shortly before and during a migraine. "Roughly one-third of affected individuals can predict the onset of a migraine because it is preceded by an 'aura,' visual disturbances that appear as flashing lights, zig-zag lines or a temporary loss of vision," according to the National Institutes of Health. Researchers followed more than 5,000 people between the ages of 33 and 65 for 25 years, who were originally enrolled in a clinical trial designed to study heart disease in Iceland. The participants were interviewed about migraine symptoms in middle age and then, about 25 … Continue reading →

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Cooling of Dialysis Fluids Protects Against Brain Damage

Posted: Published on September 19th, 2014

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Highlight Dialysis drives progressive white matter brain injury due to blood pressure instability; however, patients who dialyzed at 0.5C below body temperature were completely protected against such white matter changes. Conventional dialysis can cause significant circulatory stress that damages multiple organs. Newswise Washington, DC (September 18, 2014) While dialysis can cause blood pressure changes that damage the brain, cooling dialysis fluids can protect against such effects. The findings come from a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The cooling intervention can be delivered without additional cost and is simple to perform. While dialysis is an essential treatment for many patients with kidney disease, it can cause damage to multiple organs, including the brain and heart, due to the sudden removal of bodily fluids. To characterize dialysis-induced brain injury and to see whether cooled dialysis fluids (called dialysate) might help reduce such injury, Christopher McIntyre, DM, and his colleagues randomized 73 new dialysis patients to dialyze with body temperature dialysate or dialysate cooled to 0.5C below body temperature for 1 year. (Dr. McIntyre was at the University of Nottingham in the UK while conducting … Continue reading →

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Research Shows Possible Neurological Patterns for PTSD Symptoms

Posted: Published on September 19th, 2014

THURSDAY, Sept. 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Imaging technology has shed new light on how certain symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) manifest in the brain, according to a new study. PTSD is a mental health condition that can cause a wide range of debilitating symptoms, such as flashbacks to a traumatic event, being in a constant state of stress and avoiding certain situation and people, according to background information from the study. Researchers identified a specific opioid receptor in the brain linked to emotion that is also associated with a specific group of PTSD symptoms, including listlessness and emotional detachment. They suggested their findings could help doctors develop targeted, or personalized treatments for the condition. "Our study points toward a more personalized treatment approach for people with a specific symptom profile that's been linked to a particular neurobiological abnormality," explained the study's lead author, Dr. Alexander Neumeister, co-director of NYU Langone Medical Center's Steven and Alexandra Cohen Veterans Center for the Study of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury, in an NYU news release. "Understanding more about where and how symptoms of PTSD manifest in the brain is a critical part of research efforts to develop more effective … Continue reading →

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