Darien high schoolers take top science honors

Eleven Darien High School students took home awards for their work at the Southern Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair at Newtown High School on Feb. 8. Thirty-eight Darien students competed in four categories at the event: life sciences, physical sciences, environmental sciences and behavioral sciences.

Each student was required to create a poster exhibit, make a presentation and participate in a question-and-answer session with two sets of judges.

Katie Tsui and Kate Halabi tied for first place in the health science category for their research proposals. Tsui, a sophomore and Darien Times columnist, proposed work on the role of cardiovascular disease on incidences of Alzheimers disease.

For the past semester, I have been studying Alzheimers disease, primarily focusing on epidemiological longitudinal studies along with specific genes and risk factors for the disease, Tsui said. As a sophomore just starting out in the authentic science research course, it was really surprising and unexpected to win. But I was very pleased with the results all the hard work paid off.

Tsui said she hopes to continue studying Alzheimers, as it is something she is very interested in and passionate about.

Kate Halabis proposed project focused on regenerating neural tissue following a stroke using induced pluripotent stem cells. This type of stem cell can be used to regenerate a variety of damaged tissue types and can propagate indefinitely.

Paige Dripp garnered a second place finish in environmental science for her proposal that examined the effect of chlorothanolil on the domesticated honeybee population.

Sonia Gandhi took home second place in behavioral science for her proposal, Breaking the barriers of self-consciousness: The effects of short-term jazz training on non-musicians.

Christian Kanlian won third place in environmental science for a look at how repeated exposure to 1-MCP effects physiochemical, color and soluble solids of tomatoes during ripening in controlled storage.

Lauren Rutledge also took home a third place in the behavioral science category for her work that studied the formation of herds by Tursiops truncatus in the absence of competition. Tursiops truncatus is the scientific name for the bottlenose dolphin.

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Top Phoenix Naturopathic Doctor at Phoenix Integrative Medicine Now Offering Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Treatment

Phoenix, Arizona (PRWEB) February 17, 2014

The top naturopathic doctor in the Valley, Phoenix Integrative Medicine, is now offering bioidentical hormone replacement treatment. Known as BHRT, the therapy has been shown to help with irritability, depression, low sex drive, dry skin, insomnia, or memory problems. Call (480) 252-3799 for more information and scheduling.

Bioidentical hormone replacement allows the Phoenix naturopathic doctor to offer a customized approach to hormone deficiencies to patients dealing with menopause, andropause, and anti-aging concerns. It may also play a role in cancer prevention.

Benefits of BHRT include the ability to decrease the risk of stroke and heart attack by 50% and decrease the risk of broken bones from osteoporosis by 50%. BHRT may also reduce the risk of Alzheimers by 80% and the risk of osteoarthritis by 40%. These benefits are impressive along with being able to improve libido, energy and stabilize one's mood.

Additional treatments offered by Dr. O'Connor at Phoenix Integrative Medicine include anti-aging, thyroid treatments, weight loss and most recently the PRP facelift. Dr. O'Connor has been in practice for over a dozen years and has a compassionate, caring bedside manner to go along with her clinical expertise.

For more information and scheduling to discuss bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, call (480) 252-3799.

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New Non-Invasive Weight Loss & Body Contouring Treatments in West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) February 17, 2014

Many people struggle with their appearance and it brings down self-esteem. Often times, actually going under the knife is an extreme measure to improve appearance, when there are less invasive treatments that can improve problem areas. MD Beauty Labs offers clients treatments that will make them look and feel better, including the recently added treatments; smart liposuction, cool sculpting, and cellulite reduction. Based in West Palm Beach, residents and people from farther distances turn to the services offered by Dr. Daniela Dadurian.

Research from the NPD group suggests that in 2012, 23 percent of women were on a diet*. An even larger amount were unsatisfied with the way their body looked. At MD Beauty Labs, clients turn to the cool sculpting procedure, which uses technology to effectively reduce fat cells in specific areas, in a safe manner. Tissue is drawn into a cup during the procedure with a mild vacuum. Patients report that they are able to return to work and normal activities right away. In just two to four months, a single procedure is known to show measurable fat reduction. The treatment is not invasive. There are no needles, surgery, or downtime, and it provides effective fat loss through an FDA-cleared procedure. For more information about West Palm Beach coolsculpting visit MD Beauty Labs.

Smart liposuction is an ideal procedure for those with love handles, bat wings, muffin tops, saddlebags, or jowls that do not go away even through exercise and dieting. With minimal downtime and pain, Smartlipo tightens skin and prevents sagging. Patients remain awake during the procedure and do not have a long recovery.

80-90% of women reportedly have cellulite, and it tends to cause self-consciousness+. MD Beauty Labs offers several treatments for cellulite reduction, including Cellulaze and Venus Freeze. Cellulaze involves inserting a small laser fiber under the skin to break up the fibrous bands that pull back the skin and thereby form cellulite. It works best for women who are not significantly overweight, and discomfort is minimal. The other option Venus Freeze uses energy through non-invasive aesthetic treatments. The treatment does not damage skin.

Daniela Dadurian, M.D., specializes in anti-aging treatments and laser and cosmetic medicine. She received her medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. According to Dr. Dadurian, We are pleased to offer our clients a unique medical spa experience in West Palm Beach, through a perfect combination of quality medical esthetician skin care and facials, anti-aging medicine, and state of the art laser treatments, fillers and injectables.

+Wanner M, Avram M (April 2008). "An evidence-based assessment of treatments for cellulite". J Drugs Dermatol 7 (4): 3415. PMID 18459514 *https://www.npd.com/wps/portal/npd/us/news/press-releases/the-npd-group-reports-dieting-is-at-an-all-time-low-dieting-season-has-begun-but-its-not-what-it-used-to-be/

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