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New guidelines from American Academy of Dermatology for treatment of psoriasis with ultraviolet light therapy

Based on an extensive review of the highest quality scientific literature on psoriasis and the opinion of recognized psoriasis experts, the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) has released new guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with ultraviolet (UV) light therapy, also known as phototherapy. Recommendations for the use of the most common forms of UV light therapy, as stand-alone treatments or in conjunction with other therapies, were outlined, including patient considerations.

23 Oct 2009

NNu Skin Enterprises signs research agreements to develop next-generation skin care and nutritional products

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. today announced that it has entered into research agreements with Stanford University and LifeGen Technologies, a genomics company based in Madison, Wis. LifeGen co-founders, Richard Weindruch, Ph.D., and Tomas Prolla, Ph.D., will also hold positions on the newly formed Nu Skin Anti-aging Scientific Advisory Board.

23 Oct 2009

Caregiving is a major public health issue in the U.S, says expert

The demand for at-home caregiving will increase dramatically in the United States in the years ahead, said Richard Schulz, Ph.D., an internationally known expert on caregiving from the University of Pittsburgh.

22 Oct 2009

SAGE announces the launch of "Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease"

SAGE has announced the launch of Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease, the latest in SAGE's highly-regarded Therapeutic Advances series.

22 Oct 2009

New corporate communication policy implemented at Senetek

Senetek PLC, a Life Sciences company engaged in the research, development and commercialization of technologies that target the science of healthy aging, today announced that the Senetek Board of Directors has implemented a new Corporate Communication policy to insure that the highest standards of corporate governance are met and that full compliance with all public company regulations is in place.

22 Oct 2009

HHS to establish national resource center for LGBT individuals

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced plans to establish the nation’s first national resource center to assist communities across the country in their efforts to provide services and supports for older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals.

22 Oct 2009

Crux Biomedical receives U.S. patent for its novel vena cava filter

Crux Biomedical Inc. announced today that it was awarded a U.S. patent, (US 7,582,100 B2), for its novel vena cava filter.

22 Oct 2009

Bioidentical Hormones for breast cancer prevention

For a sample of prevention awareness on Breast Cancer and overall health, there are key terms one is suggested to start on: BRCA; DHEA; Estradiol; Estriol; Free radicals; Insulin resistance; Melatonin; Premarin; Progesterone; SHBG; vitamin D.

22 Oct 2009

Effect of work-related stress in older individuals

In the first comprehensive report into age related stress and health at work to be carried out in Britain researchers from the Institute of Work, Health and Organisations also found that the effects of stress in our working lives can stay with us well into retirement.

21 Oct 2009

Brandeis psychologist receives the 2009 Baltes Foundation Award

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) - the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging - has chosen Brandeis University Professor Derek M. Isaacowitz, as the 2009 recipient of the Margret M. & Paul B. Baltes Foundation Award in Behavioral and Social Gerontology.

20 Oct 2009

Meeting to discuss latest information on anti-aging medicine and euthanasia

America's foremost authorities on aging will share the latest information on "death panels," anti-aging medicine, health care reform, and other current topics at The Gerontological Society of America's upcoming 62nd Annual Scientific Meeting. This four day event - the country's largest interdisciplinary conference in the field of aging - will take place from November 18 to 22 in Atlanta, GA. Media representatives can register free of charge.

20 Oct 2009

PhRMA calls for appropriate incentives for continued biotechnology innovation

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Senior Vice President Ken Johnson issued the following statement today regarding appropriate incentives for continued biotechnology innovation:

20 Oct 2009

Highly educated women deal less well with psychological aspects of breast cancer

Well-educated women and those who live alone are emotionally the hardest hit by breast cancer, according to the findings of a new Australian study announced during October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

20 Oct 2009

Non-invasive tool to increase facial volume and reverse some of the visible signs of aging

Faces don't lie when it comes to showing signs of aging. Yet gravity alone is not the sole determinant of the aging face. Studies have demonstrated that volume loss of soft tissue and bone is at least equally important to facial aging. The loss of volume in the face over time can cause deep lines, sunken areas around the eyes, temples, nose and jowls.

20 Oct 2009

Workers to pay more for health care next year, consultants say

Co-pays and deductibles are likely to increase in 2010 for employees, Hewitt Associates, a consulting group, says.

19 Oct 2009

Breakthrough discovery by scientists may lead to a new treatment for Alzheimer's Disease

A breakthrough discovery by scientists from the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, may lead to a new treatment for Alzheimer's Disease that actually removes amyloid plaques-considered a hallmark of the disease-from patients' brains.

19 Oct 2009

Advanced regeneration system for cleaning water wells

Wells are used to extract water from aquifers, natural underground stores of water found on layers of permeable rock, gravel or clay. The water is pumped up and transported via pipes to treatment works, where it is cleaned and filtered through gravel beds before being conveyed to domestic and business consumers via a network of smaller pipes or mains.

19 Oct 2009

Palomar Medical Technologies to continue commercialization of its wrinkle treatment laser device

Palomar Medical Technologies Inc., a leading researcher and developer of light-based systems for cosmetic treatments, today announced the termination of its agreement with Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc ("JJCC"), a Johnson & Johnson company, to develop, clinically test and commercialize home-use, light-based devices for (i) reducing or reshaping body fat including cellulite; (ii) reducing appearance of skin aging; and (iii) reducing or preventing acne.

19 Oct 2009

Clemson University receives a $9.3M NIH grant to establish a tissue regeneration center

Clemson University has received a $9.3 million, five-year National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to establish a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) for Tissue Regeneration. Faculty from the Medical University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina also will collaborate, providing expertise in medicine and developmental biology.

19 Oct 2009

Institute Curie Hospital in France adds another TomoTherapy radiation therapy system

TomoTherapy Incorporated announced today that the Institute Curie Hospital in France has purchased a second TomoTherapy® radiation therapy system, to support the increasing demand for intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). The Institute Curie Hospital has been treating cancer patients with TomoTherapy technology since March 2007, when it became the first hospital in France to adopt the technology.

19 Oct 2009

Aging News and Research

New guidelines from American Academy of Dermatology for treatment of psoriasis with ultraviolet light therapy

NNu Skin Enterprises signs research agreements to develop next-generation skin care and nutritional products

Caregiving is a major public health issue in the U.S, says expert

SAGE announces the launch of "Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease"

New corporate communication policy implemented at Senetek

HHS to establish national resource center for LGBT individuals

Crux Biomedical receives U.S. patent for its novel vena cava filter

Bioidentical Hormones for breast cancer prevention

Effect of work-related stress in older individuals

Brandeis psychologist receives the 2009 Baltes Foundation Award

Meeting to discuss latest information on anti-aging medicine and euthanasia

PhRMA calls for appropriate incentives for continued biotechnology innovation

Highly educated women deal less well with psychological aspects of breast cancer

Non-invasive tool to increase facial volume and reverse some of the visible signs of aging

Workers to pay more for health care next year, consultants say

Breakthrough discovery by scientists may lead to a new treatment for Alzheimer's Disease

Advanced regeneration system for cleaning water wells

Palomar Medical Technologies to continue commercialization of its wrinkle treatment laser device

Clemson University receives a $9.3M NIH grant to establish a tissue regeneration center

Institute Curie Hospital in France adds another TomoTherapy radiation therapy system

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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