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Treat Acne with Volcanic Sulfur Used for Centuries - Joesoef Skin Care

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Acne. For centuries people around the world who suffered from acne and various skin disorders have traveled to Volcanic Sulfur springs where they would submerge their bodies to cure their skin aliments. Sulfur is a natural element when produced naturally from Volcanoes, the sulfur is rich in quality of ingredient having anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and it?s a natural antiseptic. These qualities ...
From: www.pr.com

QLT in a Rut or Ready for a Comeback?

Monday, October 29, 2007

QLT updates investors on its top drugs.
From: www.fool.com

Acne Medication May Delay Progress Of Multiple Sclerosis, Canada

A common acne medication that has been available for over 30 years has the potential to delay the progress of multiple sclerosis and if proven effective, will offer an inexpensive option for the treatment of early MS, says the MS Society of Canada. [click link for full article]
From: www.medicalnewstoday.com

McKinney Police Blotter

Saturday, October 27, 2007

The following incidents were reported to the McKinney Police Department between Oct. 12 and Oct. 18. 7:30 a.m., Residence/home, 3600 block of Temecula Creek: Vehicle Burglary; some golf clubs were stolen.
From: www.courier-gazette.com

QLT Inc. swings to Q3 profit of US$346K, aims to cut costs 20 per cent

Thursday, October 25, 2007

VANCOUVER - Drug company QLT Inc. (TSX:QLT) reported Thursday a third-quarter profit of US$346,000, reversing a year-ago loss of $3.7 million and said it plans to cut costs 20 per cent by reducing spending plans and staff in a restructuring of its research and development.
From: ca.news.yahoo.com

GRRR! Zero Tolerance in So Many Ways

Monday, October 22, 2007

Zero Tolerance advocates in the GRRR cross-hairs as a second grader is suspended for drawing a picture of a gun.
From: www.foxnews.com

Freshmen reel from culture shock

Tougher courses, peer pressure and hazing all create havoc, but some schools offer support for teens and that freshmen fall behind, fail classes or might otherwise drop out of school.
From: www.detnews.com

Helix BioMedix Appoints Robin L. Carmichael as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Helix BioMedix, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. (OTCBB:HXBM), a biopharmaceutical company with an extensive library of diverse bioactive peptides, today announced the appointment of Robin Carmichael as its Vice President of Marketing and Business Development.
From: www.finanznachrichten.de

Experts Assembled To Discuss The Present And Future Developments On Acne Treatment

Galderma Laboratories participated in the XXI World Congress of Dermatology held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, bringing experts to take part in a symposium on some of the latest developments in the treatment of acne. The panel of experts opined that the management of acne involves both the art and the science of medicine. [click link for full article]
From: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Why Should Kids Have All the Acne?

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

The Proactiv story may be just as much about the promotion of acne as a serious disease as it is about the marketing of products to fight it.
From: www.nytimes.com

Saving Face

Monday, October 15, 2007

Jessica Simpson and Ugly Betty star Vanessa Williams are both significantly richer after signing multi-million dollar deals with US skin care brand Proactiv.
From: www.mykindaplace.com

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 12, 2007

Friday, October 12, 2007

(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:
From: news.yahoo.com

Pensacola man gets $7 million in lawsuit against Accutane

Thursday, October 11, 2007

A jury awarded $7 million today to a man who says he had his colon removed after suffering from a disease caused by the acne drug Accutane.
From: www.tampabays10.com

Kids? health care failing Parents encouraged to oversee kids? care

WASHINGTON ? In the largest study of its kind, researchers found that America?s children received appropriate medical care only 46 percent of the time when they visited health professionals.
From: www.thenewstribune.com

Whether Age or Acne Management, Sam Dhatt Has a Product for Your Fall Skin Care Needs

Sam Dhatt, Founder of DermaQuest? Skin Therapy, helps you get fuller lips, reduce signs of acne and more. (PRWeb Oct 11, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/RmFsdS1Qcm9mLUxvdmUtTWFnbi1UaGlyLVplcm8=
From: prweb.com

Japanese Patient Population Analysis Report Provide Nationwide Japanese Patient Population Statistics For All ...

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c71035) has announced the addition of "Japanese Patient Population Analysis and Epidemiological Survey 2007 Volume 4" to their offering.
From: au.biz.yahoo.com

LED Light Source: Major Advance In Fluorescence Microscopy

While the intensity of the LEDs has evolved significantly over the past few years, their intensity is still not as high as conventional arc lamps. However, in most live cell imaging environments, intensity from conventional light sources are typically reduced to minimize phototoxic affects to cells and tissues
From: www.photonicsonline.com

Syneron and Shaldot Resolve Patent Litigation

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Syneron Medical today announced that it reached a settlement with Shaldot Metal Works and its subsidiary QRay Ltd., resolving the 2004 lawsuit claiming that Syneron infringed an Israeli patent held by Shaldot.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Sign in here

To login please enter your username and password in the form below and click on the login button. Discovering that your hair is thinning and possibly balding, can be a frightening experience.
From: www.ocregister.com

Lasers Effective Removing Scars and Stretchmarks Reports Alternative-Beauty.com

Monday, October 8, 2007

Alternative-Beauty.com today reports that Low Light Laser Therapy (LLLT), which has undergone clinical studies for years, has been proven effective in reducing scars and stretchmarks resulting from surgery, weight loss, injury, acne, and wound healing, even from burns. Soft light lasers have been used world-wide for nearly 30 years, and over 2500 studies have shown their effectiveness ...
From: prweb.com

21st World Congress of Dermatology Highlights Clinical Significance of Photodynamic Therapy

DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.® -
From: biz.yahoo.com

GlaxoSmithKline and Anacor Pharmaceuticals Form Alliance to Develop Systemic Antivirals and Antibiotics Based on Boron ...

Anacor Pharmaceuticals and GlaxoSmithKline today announced that they have entered into a worldwide strategic alliance for the discovery, development and commercialization of novel medicines for viral and bacterial diseases.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Study shows promise for antibiotic anti-inflammatory to treat strokes / Using drug within 24 hours can reduce damage ...

Sunday, October 7, 2007

Administering the antibiotic minocycline within 24 hours after a stroke significantly reduces brain damage and physical impairment, Israeli researchers report Tuesday. Researchers hope the drug, which also combats inflammation, might prolong the "golden...
From: www.sfgate.com

The alarm clock rings at 6:30 every morning for Margie Perez. It?s her favorite sound in the world. ?It reminds me ...

Saturday, October 6, 2007

Margie Perez, a registered nurse, is a cancer survivor and leads a local support group for women who have overcome the disease. The alarm clock rings at 6:30 every morning for Margie Perez. It?s her favorite sound in the world. ?It reminds me that I?ve got another day,? Perez said.
From: www.brownsvilleherald.com

NEW BEAUTY: Dangers of a medi-spa

Thursday, October 4, 2007

The number of medi-spas in the United States has grown from 500 to about 2,000, representing a 400 percent increase in just the past three years alone according to the International Medical Spa Association.
From: www.centredaily.com

Study shows antibiotic may help stroke victims

MILWAUKEE -- For more than a decade, scientists have searched for a drug that could be given in the hours immediately after a stroke to protect and preserve neurons in blood-starved areas of the brain.
From: www.contracostatimes.com

Skin treatment options get a facelift

Doctors and device makers experiment with alternatives to harsh lasers, dermabrasion and chemical peels.
From: www.ocregister.com

Future of vending: iPods and more

Machines dispensing everything from aspirin to iPods are a lucrative new niche whose time has come, say industry experts.
From: www.ocregister.com

Fytokem announces preservative free product

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Fytokem Products Inc. today announced a substantial step forward in its efforts to provide a preservative-free format of its flagship product line, Canadian Willowherb.
From: biz.yahoo.com

R) Receives Marketing Approval in Korea

DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.®, is pleased to announce that the Korea Food and Drug Administration has approved Levulan® Kerastick® for Photodynamic Therapy for the treatment of actinic keratoses through its marketing partner Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd and its affiliate, DNC Daewoong Derma & Plastic Surgery Network Company.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Antibiotic Minocycline shows potential as stroke treatment

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

People treated with the drug minocycline within six to 24 hours after a stroke had significantly fewer disabilities, according to a study published in the October 2, 2007, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
From: www.news-medical.net

Antibiotic reduces damage from stroke, study finds

Administering the antibiotic minocycline within 24 hours after a stroke significantly reduces brain damage and physical impairment, Israeli researchers are reporting today.
From: www.northjersey.com

Antibiotic might help after stroke

For more than a decade, scientists have searched for a drug that could be given in the hours immediately after a stroke to protect and preserve neurons in blood-starved areas of the brain.
From: www.jsonline.com

2007/10/01

Diabetics need to control their sugar intake. A worldwide study involving five Malaysian hospitals looks at heart and stroke risks for diabetics. KASMIAH MUSTAPHA listens to what the experts have to say.
From: www.nst.com.my

Hope, not hype, helps women cope with thinning hair

Discovering that your hair is thinning and possibly balding can be a frightening experience. The American Hair Loss Association offers the following tips to help you cope: ?  Don?t panic. Hair loss often is temporary and reversible. There is hope. ?  Don?t suffer in silence. The most common complaint is that women feel they are being ignored by their physician. If you feel that you?re losing ...
From: www.thestate.com

Medications Can Your Discolor Teeth

Monday, October 1, 2007

Discoloration of the teeth may be a side effects in many medications and can be irreversible and permanent. One of the side effects of many medications is discoloration of the teeth. This discoloration can be either extrinsic or intrinsic.Extrinsic discoloration means it happens after the tooth has erupted into the mouth from the gum in childhood and is superficial. This type of stain or ...
From: blogcritics.org

Antibiotic might help after stroke, study says

For more than a decade, scientists have searched for a drug that could be given in the hours immediately after a stroke...
From: www.jsonline.com

Antibiotic limits stroke damage, researchers say

Administering the antibiotic minocycline within 24 hours after a stroke significantly reduces brain damage and physical impairment, Israeli researchers report in a study to be released Tuesday.
From: www.latimes.com

Antibiotic Shows Promise as Stroke Treatment

MONDAY, Oct. 1 (HealthDay News) -- An antibiotic used to treat severe acne and urinary tract infections also appears to be a potent weapon against acute ischemic stroke, a new report from Israeli researchers suggests.
From: news.yahoo.com

Dermacare Announces First-of-Its-Kind Partnership with the University of Florida

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.----Dermacare Laser & Skin Care Clinics®, the only physician-based laser aesthetic skin-care franchisor in the nation, today announced a partnership with the University of Florida .
From: biz.yahoo.com

Is aspirin bad for children?

Reader: I am allergic to cholesterol lowering drugs, and I am contemplating to get chelation treatment. Is this effective in dissolving hardening of the arteries?
From: globalnation.inquirer.net

Barrier Therapeutics to Present at the Natixis Bleichroeder Hidden Gems Conference

Barrier Therapeutics, Inc., a pharmaceutical company that develops and markets dermatology products, today announced that Mr. Al Altomari, Chief Operating Officer, and Ms. Anne VanLent, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Natixis Bleichroeder Hidden Gems Conference to be held at the Carlton Hotel in New York on October 8 - October 9, 2007. Barrier ...
From: biz.yahoo.com

Anacor Pharmaceuticals Appoints Paul Cleveland to Its Board of Directors and Chairman of Its Audit Committee

Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held company, today announced that it has appointed Paul Cleveland to its board of directors and as Chairman of its Audit Committee. Mr. Cleveland is currently the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at Affymax , a position he has held since January 2006.
From: biz.yahoo.com

R) in Latin America

DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.®, is pleased to announce that the first shipment of Levulan® Kerastick® has been released to Argentina and Mexico where it will be officially launched through its marketing partner for Latin America, Stiefel Laboratories, Inc.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Prescription drug abuse underreported, officials say

KINGMAN - Prescription drugs are becoming a daily part of American life and not always in a positive way. The ease of getting prescription drugs and the devastating effect it has on users makes it a dangerous cocktail for addiction.
From: www.mohavedailynews.com