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A Small Study of Patients Suffering with Intractable Pain Benefit from Hormone Therapy Using Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

March 24, 2011, National Harbor, MD—Results from a small study of intractable pain patients being treated with the human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) hormone reported that they had experienced pain free hours in the past month. These results were presented today at a poster session at the American Academy of Pain Medicine’s 27th Annual Meeting.

Forest Tennant MD PhD, of the Veract Intractable Pain Clinic in West Covina, California, presented the results. The study included 12 patients suffering from intractable pain, which is a term that has come out of the legislative and legal system and refers to a group of patients that are the most serious of pain patients. These patients have severe and constant pain, 24-hours a day, which causes many to be bed bound and house bound. “We think intractability has something to do with neuroplasticity of the brain, which imbeds the memory of the pain in the brain, similar to a phantom limb pain. These people are truly debilitated and miserable and to date the only thing they’ve been able to do is take care of it symptomatically and there’s been no hope in sight, we just try to keep them comfortable, it’s really palliative care,” Dr. Tennant comments. Read more

               

Large bag of movie popcorn has fat equal to two Big Macs

Most people consider popcorn a healthy snack. It’s a whole grain and compared with deep-fried potato chips, it’s low in fat and calories.

Not so at the movie theatre. Order a large popcorn unbuttered and you’ll consume the calorie and fat equivalent of two McDonald’s Big Macs. Not to mention almost a day’s worth of sodium. Wash down that popcorn with a large 44-ounce (1.3-litre) regular soft drink and you’ll come close to hitting your daily calorie target.

Who knew that popcorn – sans butter – could set you back so many calories and so much fat (a day’s worth for women)? Or that a large popcorn with buttery topping has, on average, 1,261 calories, 79 grams of fat and 1,300 milligrams of sodium? Read more

               

Sodium, calories, fat: Appetizers by the numbers

Earls Kitchen & Bar

Worst: Warm Spinach and Feta Dip 942 calories, 49 g, 2,066 mg

Better: Crispy Chicken Tenders 354 calories, 6.5 g, 278 mg

Don’t let the word spinach fool you. This creamy triple-cheese dip serves up as many calories, as much sodium and more fat than three McDonald’s cheeseburgers. Worse, it has 26 grams of cholesterol-raising saturated fat, more than a day’s worth. Even if you share it, you’re still getting more than you need, before you even start your main course.

After the side salad made of mixed greens, the next-healthiest starter on the Earls menu is the Crispy Chicken Tenders. They are made with panko breading, which absorbs less oil. Read more

               

Oh Heavily, Father: Churchgoers More Likely to Become Obese

Results from a new study suggest that churchgoing folks are consuming a little bit more than the spiritual weight of God’s good word [1]. Individuals who attend church frequently in young adulthood are significantly more likely to become obese in middle age, according to a new analysis of the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study.

Presenting the results here this week at EPI|NPAM 2011, the Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention and Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism 2011 Conference, researchers say the news isn’t all doom and gloom, however.

“The upshot is that we know that religious people are less likely to smoke, more likely to have better physical and mental status, and more likely to live longer,” lead investigator Dr Matthew Feinstein (Northwestern University, Chicago, IL) told heartwire . “They’re doing a lot right in some areas, but there is room for improvement. There is also a lot of potential for effective initiatives to be implemented because religious organizations often have preexisting infrastructure and social support systems, which are key contributors to establishing effective health initiatives, like antiobesity initiatives.” Read more

               

Men Fuel Rebound in Cosmetic Surgery

New ASPS Statistics Show Sizeable Increases in Facelifts and Other Surgical Procedures for Men

Statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) show that more men are going under the knife. Overall cosmetic plastic surgery procedures in men were up 2 percent in 2010 compared to 2009. However, many male surgical procedures increased significantly. Facelifts for men rose 14 percent in 2010 while male liposuction increased 7 percent.

2010 ASPS statistics show that men underwent more than 1.1 million cosmetic procedures, both minimally-invasive and surgical. The majority of the Men’s Top 10 fastest-growing cosmetic procedures are surgical, which bucks the previous trend of growth in minimally-invasive treatments.

“The growth in cosmetic surgical procedures for men may be a product of our aging baby boomers who are now ready to have plastic surgery,” said ASPS President Phillip Haeck, MD. “Minimally-invasive procedures such as Botox® and soft tissue fillers work to a point. However, as you age and gravity takes over, surgical procedures that lift the skin are necessary in order to show significant improvement.” Read more

               

More Male Patients Seeking Cosmetic Procedures

From BOTOX to Body Contouring, more men are looking to freshen their look as it becomes more acceptable in society and as competition in the job market gets tougher.

In a recently released report on cosmetic statistics in 2010, The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) estimates that over 1.1 million men underwent a cosmetic procedure, either minimally invasive or surgical. And while this number is nowhere near as high as female patients (11.5 million), it is indicative of quite a few things that cosmetic procedures for males have risen 2% vs. 2009, with big gains in facelifts and liposuction. Read more

               

From Social Media Marketing to Botox Training, the IAPAM’s Workshops Offer it All

From Botox training for physicians to marketing your aesthetic medicine business, the IAPAM offers the industry’s most comprehensive workshops for physicians.  The IAPAM’s Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop is the only medical spa business program highlighting the latest information on social media marketing and is taught by an actual medspa owner who knows the facts.
 
Both business and clinical training (Botox training, laser training, hCG training, etc.) are the best foundation upon which to launch a successful medical spa. The IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) offers a choice of educational programs which give physicians a thorough knowledge of the business of building a medspa, and of the latest technologies and clinical advances required to grow that business. 
 
By attending the IAPAM’s Business Bootcamp (http://www.iapam.com/bootcamp.html), as well as the IAPAM’s hCG Training (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/physician-hcg-weight-loss-training) and the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com), physicians will avoid many of the common pitfalls of the aesthetic industry.  Read more

               

Smooth Those Facial Lines With A Cyber Pen

MyoScience Inc., a company coming out with cryogenic devices it hopes will replace Botox injections for patients seeking to smooth out facial wrinkles, has closed an $18.8 million Series C round from insiders as it seeks clarity from regulators about how to get its products on the market. The funding, first disclosed in a regulatory filing, was provided by return investors Accuitive Medical Ventures, De Novo Ventures, Nexus Medical Partners and AMEQ, said Rich Ferrari, chairman of the Redwood City, Calif.-based company’s board and a managing director at De Novo Ventures.

The Series C brings the company’s post-money valuation to $39 million, Ferrari said. The round pushes the company’s total venture backing above $30 million, according to VentureWire records. DeNovo holds about 31% of the company’s preferred stock, Ferrari said. Founded in 2005, the company makes a device that resembles a magic marker, but which uses small needles to inject cryogenic material–in other words, a very cold substance–directly into a patient’s face, where it disrupts the nerves that allow facial muscles to form wrinkles, Ferrari said. Read more                 Written by leslie · Filed Under Aesthetic Medicine News | Leave a Comment  Get a Botox shot for wrinkles — at the dentist? March 17, 2011 It was bound to happen sooner or later. Boston dentists giving Botox injections. After all, gynecologists offer them. So does a hair salon in Weymouth. A nurse who took a two-day certification course drives up, reportedly gives injections while clients wait for their hair-color to set, and drives away. So why not a dentist? “I’ve been doing it for about a year, and we’ve had enormous interest,” says Helaine Smith, a cosmetic dentist who practices in Boston and has so far given injections to 50 patients. She took a two-day training course in Brookline and voila! She was ready to erase frown lines and crow’s feet. “Like most cosmetic dentists, I have a spa-like practice, so it was a natural next step,” says Smith, who fixes cracked broken teeth with porcelain veneers. She next plans to become certified in Restylane and other dermal fillers to plump out lips and facial sags. “People want service and convenience,” she adds. And they’re happy to get their face fixed along with their smile. Read more                 Written by leslie · Filed Under Aesthetic Medicine News | Leave a Comment  Non-invasive anti-aging procedures growing in popularity March 17, 2011 While some individuals may be more familiar with cosmetic surgeries such as facelifts and liposuction, it seems that more patients seeking anti-aging treatments are opting for non-invasive procedures. There is a wide variety of options for patients who want quick, effective and less-invasive treatments, and they are growing in popularity, according to NBC Connecticut. One of the most well known and preferred treatment for crow’s feet and other facial wrinkles is Botox. However, there are other anti-wrinkle agents on the market that are available, such as Dysport, which is similar in price and treatment. Read more                 Written by leslie · Filed Under Aesthetic Medicine News | Leave a Comment  Next Page » IAPAM Aesthetic Medicine Resources IAPAM Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training Sign-up for the Free IAPAM monthly Aesthetic E-Newsletter: Events & Webinars IAPAM’s hCG Physician Medical Weight Management Training - March 2, 2012 To help healthcare providers help their overweight and obese patients, the IAPAM has lauched its hCG Physician Medical Weight Management Training. What makes the... Read more » Botox/Dermal Filler Training- February 18-19, 2012 Event Date: February 18, 19, 2012 Event Location: Toronto, Canada Presented by the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) presents... Read more » Advanced Dermal Filler Training- February 17, 2012 Event Date: February 17, 2012 Event Location: Toronto, Canada Presented by the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) presents the... Read more » IAPAM Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop - March 5, 2012 Presented by the IAPAM, the Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop will prepare you for all the steps needed to add aesthetic medicine to your practice. This session... Read more » Recent News 2011 Statistics Confirm that Botox ® Training Helps Physicians Capture Industry’s 5% Growth NICE unconvinced by Botox for migraine 5 Percent Increase Leads to Second Consecutive Yearly Gain Botox injected by unlicensed practitioners Plastic Surgery and the Economy Lasers lighting the way for enhanced treatment of melasma and tattoo removal Fitness and Fatness Independently Linked With CVD Risk Factors Physicians Testify that IAPAM’s Symposium with Botox ® Training is an “Exceptional Value” Syneron Announces New Ground Breaking evolastin(TM) Procedure Cynosure Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Cellulaze Cellulite Laser Workstation Copyright © 2010 Aesthetic Medicine News · Sitemap · Privacy Policy & Terms of Use · Login