Latest Autism Research To Be Presented At ASA Conference In Indianapolis: Oct 22-23
The Autism Society of America (ASA), the oldest and largest grassroots autism organization in the country, is co-hosting a two-day conference focusing on the latest findings in autism research on October 22-23 in Indianapolis, IN. The conference ? "Racing Toward Answers in Autism: Latest in Biomedical Research" ? features medical experts from leading institutions across the country who will present research on the possible causes of autism, including the roles genetics, environmental toxins, and immune issues, as well as research on treatment approaches, including biomedical treatments for the disorder. "Until recently, educational and other types of behavioral and psychosocial interventions have provided the majority of the treatment options," ASA Board Chairman Lee Grossman said. "Although it is still unclear exactly what causes autism, through the emergence of biomedical research and clinical interventions, we are finding many new exciting discoveries and potential answers.""The goal of the conference is to provide attendees with the latest in biomedical research, and for them to be able to take this information and make an immediate impact on the lives of those on the autism spectrum," ASA President and CEO Rob Beck said. "We want people to know that autism is treatable .
. . and it is treatable today."Speakers include: Art Beaudet, MD, Baylor College; Tim M. Buie, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School; George Lambert, MD, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and Rutgers University; Allen Lewis, MD, HRI (Health Research Institute) Pfeifer Treatment Center, IL; Woody McGinnis, MD, behavioral neurologist; Marvin Natowicz, MD, Cleveland Clinic Foundation; Jon Pangborn, PhD, Bionostics, Inc.; James M. Perrin, MD, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital for Children; Bernard Rimland, PhD, Autism Research Institute, CA; Paul Shattock, University of Sunderland; and Andrew Wakefield, MB BS, FRCS, FRCPath, International Child Development Resource Center, FL.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will also be holding a special "Listening Session" to discuss and hear feedback on the CDC's portion of the federal government's "Autism Research Agenda." For more on the listening session, please contact Julia Whitney at CDC (e-mail protected from spam bots)."Racing Toward Answers in Autism" is co-sponsored by ASA and the Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA).
For more information about the conference, please visit our Web site: www.autism-society.org, or contact Ronita (Wisniewski) Hook, ASA Director of Communications, by phone (301-657-0881, ext. 118 or 800-328-8476, ext. 118), or e-mail (e-mail protected from spam bots).About the Autism Society of America:ASA is the oldest and largest grassroots organization within the autism community, with more than 200 chapters and over 50,000 members and supporters nationwide. ASA is the leading source of education, information and referral about autism and has been the leader in advocacy and legislation initiatives for more than three decades.About Autism:Autism is a brain disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate, to reason, and to interact with others. It is a spectrum disorder that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees of severity.
Autism affects an estimated 1 in 250 individuals, or about 1.5 million Americans. It is four times more common in boys than girls, and it is found equally in all walks of life and in all populations around the world..
Unique Laser Treatment Gives Acne and Scarring a "One-Two Punch": SmoothbeamTM Offers Non-Ablative Approach to Reducing Acne Breakouts, Plumping Scars
New York, NY (ContentDesk) June 30, 2005 -- Four out of five adolescents and adults are affected by acne. Sometimes the condition is still active, or sometimes a former case of acne has left its indelible mark of scarring. In fact, acne is the most commonly diagnosed skin condition and the single most prevalent condition treated by dermatologists in the U.S. today. Yet, according to Joshua Fox, MD, founder of Advanced Dermatology PC, a novel laser treatment called SmoothbeamTM is providing new hope to those who suffer from acne, as well as those who are still scarred by it.
"The Smoothbeam laser is unique in that its single technology can accomplish two completely different objectives where acne is concerned," Dr. Fox explains. "First, it encourages the production of collagen beneath the skin, which plumps up the surface and smoothes out scarring. Second, it can actually shrink the follicles of the sebaceous glands, which are overactive in cases of acne. That reduces the amount...
Unique Laser Treatment Gives Acne and Scarring a "One-Two Punch": SmoothbeamTM Offers Non-Ablative Approach to Reducing Acne Breakouts, Plumping Scars
Cosmetic dentistry > Unique Laser Treatment Gives Acne and Scarring a "One-Two Punch": SmoothbeamTM Offers Non-Ablative Approach to Reducing Acne Breakouts, Plumping Scars
Alternatives to Face Lifts?
Facelifts have emerged as a common cosmetic surgical procedure.
It promises to remove the ravages of time from our faces.
As we grow older the muscles of our face lose their elasticity.
This creates wrinkles ? lines and folds of skin on our faces.
Wrinkles are some of the most visible signs of aging. As a cosmetic procedure, facelifts are increasingly being used to tighten saggy skin and get rid of wrinkles.
After a facelift the face looks more youthful and more alert. Facelifts can be conducted on the whole face but sometimes only a partial procedure.
It may be recommended for the brow area or the lower face.
Another alternative is to get just the neck area tightened.
The results of a facelift are expected to last from 7 to 10 years. However, you should be aware that this procedure may have no effect on certain areas.
For example, the fine skin lines around the mouth area.
Cosmetic dentistry > Alternatives to Face Lifts?
Premier Pigments Rebounds from FDA Action; Heartens Permanent Cosmetics Industry with Medical Treatment Offer
Premier Pigments, which provides the majority of the permanent make-up pigments used throughout the world by physicians, cosmetic technicians, and body artists, has heartened the permanent cosmetics and tattoo industries with its offer to arrange medical care and financial support for anyone who has an allergic reaction to permanent cosmetics or tattoo pigments. The unprecedented offer covers not only their clients, but also the customers of certified technicians who use other pigment suppliers.In 2002, Premier Pigments received reports of allergic reactions exclusively to its new Premier True Color Concentrate line, the first such reports in its 16-year history.
In 2003, the company implemented an aggressive voluntary recall of the entire line and advised the Food and Drug Administration.
The pigment allergy problems were isolated to a benzimidazole pigment used in Premier True Color Concentrate formulas.
Those pigments were discontinued and recalled in 2003....
Cosmetic dentistry > Premier Pigments Rebounds from FDA Action; Heartens Permanent Cosmetics Industry with Medical Treatment Offer
Alternatives to Face Lifts?
Facelifts have emerged as a common cosmetic surgical procedure.
It promises to remove the ravages of time from our faces.
As we grow older the muscles of our face lose their elasticity.
This creates wrinkles ? lines and folds of skin on our faces.
Wrinkles are some of the most visible signs of aging. As a cosmetic procedure, facelifts are increasingly being used to tighten saggy skin and get rid of wrinkles.
After a facelift the face looks more youthful and more alert. Facelifts can be conducted on the whole face but sometimes only a partial procedure.
It may be recommended for the brow area or the lower face.
Another alternative is to get just the neck area tightened.
The results of a facelift are expected to last from 7 to 10 years. However, you should be aware that this procedure may have no effect on certain areas.
For example, the fine skin lines around the mouth area.
Cosmetic dentistry > Alternatives to Face Lifts?
Unique Laser Treatment Gives Acne and Scarring a "One-Two Punch": SmoothbeamTM Offers Non-Ablative Approach to Reducing Acne Breakouts, Plumping Scars
New York, NY (ContentDesk) June 30, 2005 -- Four out of five adolescents and adults are affected by acne. Sometimes the condition is still active, or sometimes a former case of acne has left its indelible mark of scarring. In fact, acne is the most commonly diagnosed skin condition and the single most prevalent condition treated by dermatologists in the U.S. today. Yet, according to Joshua Fox, MD, founder of Advanced Dermatology PC, a novel laser treatment called SmoothbeamTM is providing new hope to those who suffer from acne, as well as those who are still scarred by it.
"The Smoothbeam laser is unique in that its single technology can accomplish two completely different objectives where acne is concerned," Dr. Fox explains. "First, it encourages the production of collagen beneath the skin, which plumps up the surface and smoothes out scarring. Second, it can actually shrink the follicles of the sebaceous glands, which are overactive in cases of acne. That reduces the amount...
Unique Laser Treatment Gives Acne and Scarring a "One-Two Punch": SmoothbeamTM Offers Non-Ablative Approach to Reducing Acne Breakouts, Plumping Scars
Cosmetic dentistry > Unique Laser Treatment Gives Acne and Scarring a "One-Two Punch": SmoothbeamTM Offers Non-Ablative Approach to Reducing Acne Breakouts, Plumping Scars