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Stem Cell Therapy | Stem cells from osteoarthritis patients as good as controls? – Video

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http://wwwarthritistreatmentcenter.com Stem cells from patients with osteoarthritis are as good as normal controls Alwin Scharstuhl and colleagues, in an art...

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Chernoff Cosmetic Surgery Pleased to Offer Innovative Phytoceutical Apple Stem Cell Facial

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Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) February 28, 2014

Chernoff Cosmetic Surgeons is excited to bring Phytoceutical science to Indianapolis, offering patients an innovative new treatment in the form of the Apple Stem Cell Facial.

A phytoceutical is a plant-derived compound with skin and health benefits. The benefits of phytoceuticals and apple stem cells have been witnessed in Europe and some Asian Countries, but have not gained much exposure in the U.S. until now. Dr. Gregory Chernoff of Chernoff Cosmetic Surgeons is excited to bring this effective and innovative treatment to Indianapolis.

Apple Stem Cells contain similar Epigenetic Factors as human stem cells. Together, these growth factors and the complex of science-based plant nutrients provide optimal improvement in skin health, says Dr. Chernoff.

The innovative facial uses special Malus apple stem cells combined with a phytoceutical complex, both of which are rich in growth factors. This powerful combination is used to enhance collagen production and stimulate fibroblast regeneration. Additional key ingredients in this facial that make it unique are polysaccharides that improve connective tissue and stimulate micro blood circulation, and pectin extract which acts as a fibroblast nutrient to improve skin.

This benefits of this new treatment can be maximized using enhanced delivery with micro needling. Micro needling is a form of non-ablative collagen induction therapy. This technique delivers active apple stem cells, growth factors, vitamins & nutrients deep into the dermis, providing intensive fibroblast and cell regeneration. Hyaluronic acid and tri-lipids seal in the active growth factors.

Apple stem cells are not something new to Dr. Chernoffs patients. His professional line of skincare offers an Apple Stem Cell Serum that his patients have been using for years. The Apple Stem Cell Facial is the first of several phytoceutical facials offered at Chernoff Cosmetic Surgeons using advanced growth factors to help improve skin tone, texture, and quality. The treatment is excellent for all skin types including dry, sensitive, acne prone, or compromised skin. Dr. Chernoff recommends his patients use his professional line of GREGORY M.D., Apple Stem Cell Serum for optimal results.

Greg Chernoff, M.D., is a Triple Board Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. His practice is dedicated exclusively to aesthetic plastic surgery, hair replacement surgery, cosmetic laser therapy, and all forms medical aesthetics. Dr. Chernoffs laser research has been instrumental in developing and refining accepted laser techniques now utilized by physicians worldwide, and he is at the forefront of research in the areas of fibroblast, stem cell, and regenerative medicine. Dr. Chernoff provides excellent results and outstanding patient care. For more information, contact Chernoff Cosmetic Surgeons at 317-573-8899 http://www.drchernoff.com.

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A supplement to stop wrinkles?

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The claim: Two new studies published Skin Pharmacology and Physiology find a daily regimen of a new type of collagen supplement improves skin elasticity and reduces wrinkles around the eyes by 20 percent after just eight weeks.

The research: Between the two studies, more than 200 women took Verisol, a collagen supplement that can be added to beauty vitamins and drinks to increase collagen in the skin. In the first study, 114 women between 45 and 65 took a daily oral dose and, after eight weeks, showed a 20 percent average decrease in wrinkle volume around the eyeand a reduction of nearly 50 percent in some subjects.

Four weeks after the women stopped their daily regimen, wrinkle volume was still 11.5 percent less than it was at the start, on average. The second study had 69 women in the same age group drink the substance dissolved in water for 8 weeks; the subjects older than 50 showed a significant improvement in skin elasticity, hydration, and skin roughness.

For more tips to keep your skin looking young, learn the 10 Best Ways To Prevent Wrinkles.

What it means: Collagen supplements are a point of debate among dermatologists and doctors because collagen is a protein that, when it enters your stomach, is largely broken down before ever making it to your skin. As a result, most derms would deem collagen supplements ineffective for anti-aging results. Instead, derms typically recommend a topical collagen cream to help boost collagen and achieve the firm, springy skin of decades past. But even creams have their limitations:

The topical stuff doesnt last long and it only penetrates the first layer of skin, says Dr. Shilpi Agarwal, boardcertified integrative medicine and family medicine physician in Los Angeles.

These studies, however, focus on a new type of ingestible collagen peptide that is more bioavailablemeaning, it's more easily absorbed by the body. As a result, it may boost collagen in the skin's deeper layers, where it helps reduce the look of wrinkles by plumping and firming the skin.

On a cellular level, this works, said Agarwal, who was not involved in the study but reviewed the research.

What really causes wrinkles? Find out here!

Bottom line: These initial studies only focus on one specific type of collagen peptide, but its a peek into the future of beauty-focused supplements that carry a serious bang for their buck.

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Enviornment ministry green light for gene modification field trials: Veerappa Moily

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Environment Minister M Veerappa Moily has cleared a Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) decision to allow gene modification field trials for certain food crops after the same was put on hold for about a year by his predecessor, Jayanthi Natarajan.

Environment Minister M Veerappa Moily has cleared a Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) decision to allow gene modification field trials for certain food crops after the same was put on hold for about a year by his predecessor, Jayanthi Natarajan.

While giving his nod, Moily, however, sought to downplay the approval row, saying there was some "misunderstanding" over the issue and there was no "embargo" from Supreme Court on such trials. The minister's nod will pave the way for GM field trails for rice, wheat, maize and cotton.

Moily, however, made it clear that the trials are subject to approval by state governments and fulfilment of certain conditions.

The clearance will enable companies such as Bayer Bioscience, Mahyco and BASF and Monsanto India to carry out field trials for the crops. Bayer Bioscience, for example, has been given clearance to test GM rice across the country.

Earlier, Natarajan had blocked the approval obtained by GEAC in March of last year, reportedly because the issue was pending in the apex court.

But Moily said he had examined the case with officials and found that there was no embargo on the clearance by Supreme Court, Moily said.

"It is a report from a statutory committee. I don't think a ministry or a minister will have any business holding it back. We can't do that. We have to work with the rules... and the law of the land is same for everyone. That is why, as a law-abiding minister, I approved it," Moily told reporters here.

The minister also said that the Environment Ministry, Agriculture Ministry and the Department of Biotechnology had a "common position" on the issue, which would be placed before Supreme Court. Natarajan had, in fact, not "disagreed" with the decision of the GEAC, he further stated.

The next meeting of GEAC has been called on March 21 to discuss some more issues, he said.

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Environment Min Nod for Gene Modification Field Trials

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Environment Minister M Veerappa Moily has cleared a Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) decision to allow gene modification field trials for certain food crops after the same was put on hold for about a year by his predecessor, Jayanthi Natarajan.

While giving his nod, Moily, however, sought to downplay the approval row, saying there was some "misunderstanding" over the issue and there was no "embargo" from Supreme Court on such trials.

The minister's nod will pave the way for GM field trails for rice, wheat, maize and cotton.

Moily, however, made it clear that the trials are subject to approval by state governments and fulfilment of certain conditions.

The clearance will enable companies such as Bayer Bioscience, Mahyco and BASF and Monsanto India to carry out field trials for the crops. Bayer Bioscience, for example, has been given clearance to test GM rice across the country.

Earlier, Natarajan had blocked the approval obtained by GEAC in March of last year, reportedly because the issue was pending in the apex court.

But Moily said he had examined the case with officials and found that there was no embargo on the clearance by Supreme Court, Moily said.

"It is a report from a statutory committee. I don't think a ministry or a minister will have any business holding it back. We can't do that. We have to work with the rules... And the law of the land is same for everyone. That is why, as a law-abiding minister, I approved it," Moily told reporters here.

The minister also said that the Environment Ministry, Agriculture Ministry and the Department of Biotechnology had a "common position" on the issue, which would be placed before Supreme Court.

Natarajan had, in fact, not "disagreed" with the decision of the GEAC, he further stated.

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TEDx through Google Glass – We Should Teach All Kids How To Use Facebook – Ramsey Mohsen at UMKC – Video

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Results of the 2014 Valero & Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Regional Science Fair

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The results for the 2014 Valero & Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Regional Science Fair named a few students from surrounding school districts as those who will be advancing to the state level.

The regional science fair took place on February 20-21 at the American Bank Center. It is open to students between grades kindergarten through 12th grade and whose science fair projects have been selected for advancement to the regional science fair.

Students who participated were up against several other county areas including Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Calhoun, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio and San Patricio.

The students who advanced will be making their way to the ExxonMobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair in San Antonio on March 20 through March 23.

In kinder in the physical science category, first place went to William McCall from Calallen Independent School District, second place went to Alexis Farias from the Alice Independent School District and third place went to Evan Hinojosa from the Robstown Independent School District. In the life science category third place went to Lilian Paniagua, Tuloso-Midway Independent School District.

In third grade in the physical science category, third place went to Taylor Grant from Calallen Isd and in the life science category, second place went to team Allison Flower and Ashley Flower from TM ISD.

In fourth grade in the life science category first place went to Addie Lamontagne from TM ISD, second place went to Rubena Casas from Calallen ISD and third place went to Joeli Robledo from Robstown ISD. In fifth grade in the physical science, third place went to JoAnn Robledo from TM ISD.

The Junior/Senior Divisions was made up from grades sixth to twelfth. In the Behavioral and Social Science category, second place went to Nicholas Coleman from Alice ISD.

In the Chemistry-Biochemistry category, second place went to Austin Sannes from Calallen ISD. In the Earth Science category, first place went to Avery Lopez and second place went to Jesaiah Torres both from Alice ISD. In the Plant Sciences category, second place went to Caitlin Sannes from Calallen ISD.

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Dr. Marc L. Epstein, Aesthetic MD, Introduces Sculptherapy: a Revolutionary, Non-Surgical Facelift Alternative

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Dr. Marc L. Epstein, Aesthetic MD, Introduces Sculptherapy: a Revolutionary, Non-Surgical Facelift Alternative

Aesthetic Medicine specialist, Dr. Marc L. Epstein, of Harrison, NY introduces Sculptherapy, a revolutionary, anti-aging combination therapy that utilizes Scultpra Aesthetic cosmetic injections and Ultherapy ultrasound to provide patients with a non-surgical alternative to facelift surgery. Both Sculptra & Ultherapy offer exceptional levels of patient satisfaction and both are approved by the FDA.

Sculptherapy combines clinically proven, anti-aging procedures: Sculptra Aesthetic cosmetic injections with Ultherapy ultrasound to lift, tighten and tone face and neck skin. Sculptherapy is exciting and revolutionary because of the dramatic synergistic affects these combined therapies offer as an alternative to going "under the knife." Dr. Epstein understands that many patients do not want to endure facelift surgery but still want to look and feel younger. For many patients, Sculptherapy offers a real alternative to facelift surgery. Sculptherapy triggers the bodys own collagen regenerative process restoring both face and neck to a natural looking, more youthful appearance. Results appear gradually and subtly over two to three months with clinically proven results that require maintenance treatment only at about two years.

Dr. Epstein explains, As we age, we lose collagen, facial fat and bone mass resulting in drooping and wrinkling of the face and neck skin. Up until now, facelift surgery was the definitive solution. We now have the ability to offer non-surgical facial restoration with dramatic and natural looking results that require maintenance treatments only every two years. This revolutionary treatment stimulates your bodys own endogenous collagen while lifting, tightening and toning skin on the face and neck. Patients love the gradual, natural, long lasting results that saves them from invasive surgery and frees them from the time and expense of repeated dermal filler injections.

Ultherapy is the first and only non-invasive, aesthetic treatment cleared by the FDA with a non-invasive face and neck"lift" indication. Ultherapy utilizes micro-focused ultrasound that bypasses the surface of the skin targeting the deepest foundational layer of the skin where collagen resides. This deep foundational layer provides support to the skin and facial structure and is the same deep layer that is addressed in facelift surgery. All natural Ultherapy rejuvenates and strengthens collagen within the skin. It achieves a more open look to the eyes, lifts the eyebrows, creates a more defined jaw line, and tightens loose and sagging skin under the chin and on the neck.

Sculptra volumizing filler stimulates collagen regeneration to replace lost facial volume and contours. Sculptra is the only collagen stimulating, facial injectable approved by the FDA to last over two years. Each treatment consists of a few injections to the areas to be volumized, the cheek, and temple and jaw line. Usually 2 or 3 treatment sessions are required to get the desired effect. Sculptra Aesthetic is administered with local anesthesia and the discomfort is minimal. As with all other injections there can be temporary swelling and bruising. Otherwise, there is no 'downtime'.

Dr. Marc Epstein is a highly skilled Aesthetic Medicine MD specializing in non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments that manage the signs of aging. Dr. Epstein performs Botox cosmetic injections, dermal filler cosmetic injections, Liquid Facelifts, Sculptra, Chemical Peels, Ultherapy and Sculptherapy that help restore youth to your face and neck . Dr. Marc Epstein is one of the first certified providers in Westchester County, NY to offer Ultherapy and first to offer the newest combined alternative to facelift surgery called Sculptherapy. Dr. Epstein performs all treatments personally in his private and discreet practice located at 600 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, New York. Dr. Epstein is licensed in both New York and Connecticut and serves patients through out Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT. Appointments and complimentary consultations can be scheduled through his office at 914.301-9425 or via email at MarcEpsteinCosmeticMD.com

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