Empire Medical Training Calendar Updates for August – Markets Insider

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --Empire Medical Training offers over 270 accredited workshops and training programs for physicians and health care professionals like nurse practitioners and dentists including DO and DDS professionals. Empire Medical Training offers courses each year throughout the United States, Asia, and South America with topics ranging from Aesthetics, Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Pain Management, Surgery, as well as business topics for practice growth and compliance.

Empire Medical Training places a strong emphasis on the hands-on training portion of each procedural workshop to ensure the attendee is proficient in each technique. This month, they will visit states across the nation as well as Canada.

The first round of courses for the month will be held in Austin, TX. These courses are ideal for those looking to expand their medical practice to include aesthetic services. The weekend will kick off on August 11, 2017, with Platelet Rick Plasma training, which includes boosting the body's natural healing process. Other courses this weekend will be Botulinum Toxin Training, Complete, Hands-On Dermal Fillers, and Advanced Botox and Dermal Fillers (Level II).

In addition to Austin, Empire Medical Training will be in Philadelphia, PA that same weekend. This location will include the following courses: Mesotherapy Training, Botulinum Toxin Training, Complete, Hands-On Dermal Filler, and Platelet Rich Plasma for Aesthetics.

Empire Medical Training is proud to offer courses in Toronto, Canada this month as well. The aesthetic courses will be held from August 25-27, 2017. These three-day workshops will include Platelet Rich Plasma for Aesthetics, Botulinum Toxin Training, and Complete, Hands-On Dermal Filler.

Other cities available this month include Orlando, FL, Nashville, TN, and Costa Mesa Orange County, CA. Each of these cities will include Platelet Rich Plasma for Aesthetics. Orlando, FL will exclusively offer courses in Pain Management such as Ultrasound Guided Interventional Pain Management Procedures. As President, Dr. Stephen Cosentino, states, "These courses would be ideal for healthcare professionals looking to expand their practice and grow their revenue."

Empire Medical Training has been training Physicians and Health Care Practitioners since 1998, one of the longest procedural training institutions to date. With over 45,000 graduates in specialties such as Aesthetics, Anti-Aging and Weight Management Medicine, and Pain Management, Empire Medical Training is renowned throughout the United States and abroad as the premier academy for providing academic excellence. Dr. Stephen Cosentino pioneered ways to add new procedures and services as well as business strategies to a practice and improve patient care. As a result of Dr. Cosentino's commitment and dedication to the specialty and the field of medicine, Empire Medical Training is steadfast to developing new training programs and topics to broaden the scope of the primary care practitioner. All Empire courses are created through mainstream medicine using the most current technologies and standards of care.

For more information on the courses offered during February, or to register for a class, please visit our website, Facebook page, or call 866-366-1576.

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Green Tea Boosts Memory, Combats Obesity – Anti Aging News

EGCG ,a compound in green tea, could alleviate high-fat and high-fructose -induced insulin resistance and cognitive impairment.

Green tea's top catechin and most biologically active component, EGCG, could alleviate cognitive impairment and insulin resistance caused by the consumption of high-fructose and high-fat. This is the determination of researchers from Northwest A&F University's College of Food Science and Engineering. They reached this conclusion after conducting a study centered on mice. The details of the study were recently published in The FASEB Journal.

Insights From Previous Studies

Prior research indicated EGCG had the potential to treat an array of human diseases. However, EGCG's ability to influence insulin resistance and cognitive impairment resulting from the typical Western diet were unclear. The study outlined above has eliminated some of the uncertainty regarding the effects of EGCG.

The Magic of Green Tea

Green tea is consumed more than any other liquid besides water. The tea leaves used for green tea are grown in more than 30 countries. The centuries-old habit of drinking green tea just might be a better alternative to modern medicine in the fight against insulin resistance, obesity and the impairment of memory.

About the Study

The research team separated young mice into three groups according to diet. The first was a control group that consumed a standard diet. The second group was provided with an HFFD diet. The third group was provided with an HFFD diet along with two grams of EGCG for each liter of drinking water. The research team monitored the mice across 16 weeks.

The Results

It was determined the mice provided with HFFD had a higher body weight than the mice in the control group. The HFFD group also had a higher body weight than the mice in the HFFD+EGCG group.

A Morris water maze test was administered. The HFFD mice took longer to reach the platform compared to those in the control group. The HFFD+EGCG mice had a dramatically lower escape distance and escape latency than those in the HFFD group.

The hidden platform was then removed for a probe trial. The mice inthe HFFD group took less time within the target quadrant compared to those in the control group. They also crossed fewer platform crossings than the mice in the control group. The HFFD+EGCG group showed a meaningful increase in the average amount of time spent in the target quadrant. They also had a greater number of platform crossings. Thismeans EGCG might improve memory impairment caused by HFFD.

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Anti-aging medicine group says field isn't 'controversial' – FierceHealthcare

A group dedicated to the advancement of treatment for diseases associated with aging disputes what they describe as a mischaracterization that their field of medicine endorses controversial practices.

The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) says there is nothing controversial about anti-aging medicine described in an article about Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D., who was recently appointed director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fitzgerald is board-certified in anti-aging and regenerative medicine by the organization.

The article noted that some practitioners questioned the choice of Fitzgerald for the high-level government position based on her previous support for anti-aging treatments that they said were unproven and anti-scientific.

It also raised concerns that Fitzgerald partnered with Coca-Cola to run a program against child obesity when she was Georgias public health commissioner. That program focused on physical activity but didnt encourage the need to reduce soda consumption due to its high sugar content.

But Robert Hughes, spokesman for A4M, said in an email to FierceHealthcare that the characterization of anti-aging medicine is false and misleading.

While some may not yet embrace the term anti-aging medicine, there is no controversy over the need for physicians to learn how to stem the rising tide of chronic disease through prevention, lifestyle educationand incorporation of the latest scientific research to help patients live healthier, longer lives, he says. Patients want this. Physicians want this for their patients. A4M provides advanced postgraduate Continuing Medical Education (CME) and training that enables this to occur.

Hughes describes A4M as aU.S. federally registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of more than 26,000 members across the globe, including physicians, scientists and governmental officials, all of whom collectively represent more than 120 nations.

In its 25-year history, he says, A4M has never been the subject of any adverse legal ruling, nor ever been the target of any regulatory procedure or penalty.

We know through experience that, when practiced by trained physicians, the protocols A4M teaches can result in improved patient health. In addition, these techniques help patients avoid chronic conditions that are major drivers of the relentlessly expanding costs of healthcare, he says.

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Protein at All 3 Meals May Help Preserve Seniors' Strength – The Sentinel

THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Eating protein at all three daily meals, instead of just at dinner, might help seniors preserve physical strength as they age, new research suggests.

The Canadian study found that protein-rich meals evenly spread throughout the day staved off muscle decline, but did not increase mobility, in older people.

Study co-author Stephanie Chevalier said, for seniors, "The important point is to create three meal occasions with sufficient protein to stimulate muscle building and greater strength, instead of just one."

Chevalier is an assistant professor of medicine at McGill University in Montreal.

The functional decline associated with aging often leads to falls, mental impairment and loss of independence. Chevalier's team wondered if more evenly distributed protein consumption might be tied to better physical performance and a reduced rate of decline.

To find out, they tracked more than 1,700 relatively healthy Quebec men and women, aged 67 to 84, who were all enrolled in a three-year study.

The participants provided dietary information and underwent yearly hand, arm, and leg strength testing. They were also tested for mobility.

Over the three years, the researchers found that both men and women saw their overall physical performance worsen, with muscle strength fading more significantly than mobility.

But those who consumed protein more evenly throughout the day appeared to retain greater muscle strength -- though not greater mobility -- than those who consumed most of their protein late in the day.

However, Chevalier stressed the researchers only observed an association between protein distribution and muscle strength, not a direct cause-and-effect relationship.

"In other words, we cannot conclude that older people had greater strength because they were ingesting protein evenly distributed at every meal," she said.

Establishing direct proof would require more research, she said.

Still, the study finding held up regardless of the total amount of protein consumed, she noted.

Prior research has indicated that adults of all ages should consume a minimum of 1.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. (To convert pounds to kilograms, divide your body weight by 2.2.)

For a 155-pound man, that would add up to about three ounces of protein a day, Chevalier said. Spread across breakfast, lunch and dinner, that would mean about one ounce of protein at each meal. A 130-pound woman would require a little less than one ounce per meal.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Dietary Guidelines call for those over age 50 to consume 5 to 7 ounces of protein foods daily.

In general, one ounce of meat, poultry or fish or one egg or one tablespoon of peanut butter, one-quarter cup of cooked beans or one-half ounce of nuts or seeds qualify as an ounce of protein, according to the USDA.

An outside nutrition expert offered one explanation why the new findings might work.

"Muscle protein is constantly being broken down and built back up. We need protein in our diet daily to make this happen," explained Lona Sandon, a dietetic educator.

That's true at any age, but in late life muscle protein tends to break down faster than it builds up, added Sandon, an assistant professor of clinical nutrition at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.

Also, research has shown older adults require a higher amount of protein, she said.

"Eating protein throughout the day seems to be a means to stay in a positive protein balance longer than just eating most of your protein for the day in the evening meal," said Sandon.

Sandon said distributing protein intake evenly throughout the day is likely beneficial to everyone, young and old.

Much of the research in this area stems from sports nutrition studies, she added. "This research has also shown a benefit to spreading protein throughout meals over the day for increased muscle mass and strength benefits in active individuals and adults," she added.

However, she cautioned that eating protein alone is not an anti-aging silver bullet.

"You can't just eat a steak and suddenly have bulging biceps," she said, noting the need for some level of physical activity or resistance training as well.

The study was published in the July issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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Do these 4 natural anti-aging alternatives work? – Fox News

In anti-aging skin care, there are many alternative treatments you'll come across, from skin-needling to Ayurvedic medicine to a diet detox, but all of them aren't created equal.

We asked skin care professionals which ones are worth your time and moneyand which ones you can skip. (We've also got loads of good natural skin care tips and tricks, from coconut oil to rosehip oil based moisturizers, to masks containing that anti-bacterial beauty balm, honey.) Below, we break down everything you need to know about four popular treatments.

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AYURVEDIC MEDICINE

This system of traditional Indian healing relies on techniques such as diet changes, breathing exercises and botanical medicine to treat patients based on their dosha, or "mind-body type."

Does it work?

"The doshas seem to line up with skin types we're familiar with," says Jasmina Aganovic, an MIT-trained chemical and biological engineer and founder of the Stages of Beauty skin-care line. "The Vata dosha typically coincides with dry skin," she says, "Pitta coincides with sensitive; and Kapha, with oily or combination skin."

Even so, there's no scientific evidence that treating your skin based on your dosha is beneficial, says Susan Stuart, MD, a dermatologist in San Diego. However, there is proof that many of the powerhouse plant-based ingredients used in Ayurvedic medicine can help you look younger.

For example, "research shows that turmeric and ginger, both used frequently in Ayurvedic medicine, can reduce wrinkles," says Shyam Gupta, PhD, a chemist and founder of Bioderm Research, a cosmetic research company in Scottsdale, AZ. And several studies show that grapeseed extract, another Ayurvedic ingredient, protects against photodamage.

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Bottom Line

Try healing Ayurvedic recipes, and products with Ayurvedic ingredients like turmeric and ginger, but don't overhaul your beauty regimen based on your dosha just yet.

ALKALINE DIET

A few studies have shown acidity can be damaging to the body, so it's thought by some that eating mostly alkaline-forming (or, acid-lowering) foods like fruits and vegetables may slow skin aging.

Does it work?

There's no research proving this theory. Our bodies do a good job of regulating acidity regardless of diet. But there is anecdotal support: "My clients who eat 80% alkaline-forming foods notice fewer lines and more hydrated skin in weeks," says author and nutritionist Kimberly Snyder.

Bottom Line

The diet won't erase wrinkles, but eating more fruits and veggies improves overall health (including preventing weight gain)and that can only be good for skin.

SKIN NEEDLING

In this procedure, you roll a small needle-covered device over your face to create tiny, temporary pricks in your skin, which may trigger a healing response (similar to what occurs after a cut), leading to a smoother complexion.

Does it work?

San Francisco dermatologist Kathy Fields, MD, who helped develop a home skin needling package with a peptide-and retinol-based serum for Rodan + Fields, says her company's analysis shows using it can induce skin's collagen-building process and improve penetration of anti-aging ingredients applied afterward. But there aren't peer-reviewed studies of at-home devices, and Dr. Stuart believes needling is safer and more effective done in a dermatologist's office with a pro version of the tool.

Bottom Line

Used before a retinol-based product, an at-home skin-needling tool can smooth skin, but it's likely the retinol doing most of the work. Check with your dermatologist first.

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DIET CLEANSE

Some experts think that temporarily restricting your diet (whether with a cleanse, a juice fast or a similar detox plan) can clarify your complexion and make your skin glow.

Does it work?

"Most people's skin improves when they do a cleanse because they're removing foods that have a pro-inflammatory effectand inflammation is the root of many skin issues, including rosacea, acne and premature aging," says Frank Lipman, MD, an integrative physician and founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness in New York City. Although it's best to have an integrative medicine expert guide you in the cleansing process, it's possible to see benefits on your own.

RELATED: 7 DIY FACE MASKS AND SCRUBS THAT ACTUALLY WORK

Dr. Lipman says avoiding caffeine, sugar, dairy, gluten and meat for a few weeks can offer a short-term boost to your complexion. Research supports this theory to some extent (gluten intolerances have been linked to skin issues for some people, and several studies have shown a correlation between dairy consumption and acne). However, Mary Lupo, MD, a dermatologist, says there are no studies showing that a temporary cleanseno matter what types of food are restrictedcan reduce cellular inflammation or provide long-term skin benefits.

Bottom Line

A cleanse won't turn back the clock, but eating less sugar and fewer starchy carbohydrates could be beneficial in the long run, and help you determine what's potentially throwing off your body chemistry. "These foods can spike blood glucose levels, and that accelerates aging of all organs, including the skin," says Dr. Lupo.

This article originally appeared on Rodale Organic Life

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AI Is Helping This Anti-Aging Startup Uncover Ways for You to Live a Longer, Healthier Life – Futurism

In BriefA new venture that aims to combine longevity research with artificial intelligence is in the works, thanks to funding from British billionaire Jim Mellon. The new company will focus on finding faster ways to develop drugs that fight aging.

It turns out, writing about your investment ideas before actually putting money into them is a nifty strategy for ensuring success. Itsproven to work for British billionaire Jim Mellon, anyways. He hopes to continue the trend with his latest book,Juvenescence: Investing in the Age of Longevity, by using it as the jumpingoff point for a new biotech company with a focus on putting an end to aging.

Juvenescence Limited is a joint venture between Mellon and longevity researchers Gregory Bailey and Declan Doogan. Under that parent umbrella is Juvenescence AI, a joint venturewithAlexander Zhavoronkov, CEO of Baltimore-based Insilico Medicine, Inc., a drug research company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to explore ways to end aging and age-related diseases.

Research under Juvenescence AI will focus on examining cellular pathways to aging, as well as affecting change in the mitochondria and finding ways to clean senescent cells, which accumulate when the body grows old.

The team atJuvenescenceisnt just hoping to prolong life, however. As Doogan, a former executive at Pfizer,explained toEndpoints News, Not just longer, but better longer. Healthy aging is the objective here.

More and more doctors and scientists are starting to view aging itself as a diseasethat can be cured, and now,many researchers are also working todevelop drugs to address aging.

However, as with any drug development research, this process could take time, and Juvenescence Limited hopes to find a shortcut through their use of AI technology.

We are excited by the potential for AI to streamline the longest and most costly portions of the drug development cycle: clinical trials, Mellon saidin a press release. With Insilico Medicines help, we hope Juvenescence AI will both develop therapeutics that treat the diseases that plague all of us as we age and eventually treat the aging process itself.

Bailey, the CEO of Juvenescence, sees the company as being positioned for great success in this endeavor:We are at an inflection point for the treatment of aging. I think this is going to be the biggest deal Ive ever done.

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Doug Brooks returns to Parkersburg as a physician – Parkersburg News

Photo ProvidedDr. Doug Brooks has joined Camden Clark Medical Center-WVU Medicine.

PARKERSBURG Dr. Doug Brooks has returned to his hometown of Parkersburg to practice family medicine.

Tuesday is Brooks first day as a physician with Camden Clark Medical Center-WVU Medicine at 2012 Garfield Ave., Suite 1 in the Garfield Medical Complex in Parkersburg.

Brooks, a 1989 graduate of Parkersburg High School, obtained a bachelors of arts in biology in 1993 from West Virginia University and a medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1997.

For the past 17 years, Brooks has been a physician in Tampa and Charlotte.

Brooks, 46, said he is looking forward to making an impact in his hometown, something that was lacking at times while working in larger cities.

He found it not as meaningful, not as personalized working in big cities.

Brooks has friends in the Parkersburg area and his father, Dr. Paul Brooks, is a retired family doctor in Parkersburg who graduated from the WVU School of Medicine in 1966.

From 2000-2006, Brooks was a family physician with Morton Plant Mease Primary Care, the largest medical corporation in Tampa, Fla., he said. From 2007-2012, he practiced as a family physician for Carolinas Health Care system, the largest medical corporation in North Carolina.

From 2012 to early 2017, Brooks practiced with several companies in North Carolina, including a mens center, nursing homes, urgent care and occupational medical centers, and a primary care center that focused on anti-aging medicine.

Brooks considers his 17-year journey through multiple disciplines of medicine to have made him a more knowledgeable and experienced physician with expertise in many different areas.

Brooks noted he has expertise in evidence-based medicine, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, premature coronary artery disease, obesity, anxiety and depression, dermatology, and sports medicine.

Brooks said he has taken a special interest in mens health and wellness, hormone therapy, erectile dysfunction, anti-aging, and skin care.

Men, in general, often dont want to see a physician about their medical issues, Brooks said.

Men are more reluctant, embarrassed to bring up problems, Brooks said.

I want to create an environment on a personal level, where patients will feel comfortable and want to seek his medical advice and expertise, Brooks said.

Wanting to see a physician is not a sign of weakness, he said. Instead, being proactive in ones health care is a sign of strength, Brooks said.

Brooks has served as a preceptor for 17 years, teaching medical students, residents, nurse practitioners and physician assistants from the University of South Florida, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Wake Forest School of Medicine, respectively.

Brooks wants to help in the community by possibly becoming a team physician at a high school.

Brooks was a state champion wrestler (at 125 pounds) his junior year at PHS in 1988 and finished second in the state at 130 pounds his senior year in 1989.

Brooks is a WVU football fan. He has season tickets to Mountaineer football games and used to attend games in Morgantown when he lived in the South.

Besides his father, other members of his family are, or have been, involved in the medical field. His mother, Ann Brooks, who lives in Hickory, N.C., was a nurse at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. His stepmother, Nancy Brooks, is director of organizational development at Camden Clark Medical Center and his brother, Dr. Gregory Brooks, is a physician in Hickory, N.C.

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center is delighted to welcome Parkersburg native and WVU School of Medicine graduate Dr. Doug Brooks back home! the hospital said in a release.

Brooks plans to attend the Camden Clark Community Health and Wellness Day from 9-3 p.m. Saturday at Grand Central Mall.

He is accepting new patients at 304-865-5140.

Brooks is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has an unrestricted license with the West Virginia Board of Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the West Virginia Academy of Family Physicians.

Brooks resume notes he is a 5-star physician on vitals.com and has received the Patients Choice Award, given to only 5 percent of physicians, and the Most Compassionate Doctor Award, given to only 3 percent of physicians.

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Trump's CDC Pick Peddled 'Anti-Aging' Medicine to Her Gynecologic Patients – New York Magazine

Brenda Fitzgerald. Photo: Branden Camp/AP

On first glance, the most startling thing about Donald Trumps pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention was its propriety: Brenda Fitzgerald is a trained obstetrician-gynecologist who worked for three decades in private practice before becoming Georgias public health commissioner in 2011. In her time in the post, Fitzgerald won the respect of her peers in other states, and they recently elected her president of the nonprofit group that represents Americas state and territorial public-health agencies. Her appointment was praised by Barack Obamas former CDC director Tom Frieden.

Fizgerald is a staunch believer in the mission of her agency, and has said that the private sector is incapable of performing its core functions. While she has longstanding ties to the Republican Party having twice run unsuccessfully for Congress she has proven willing to subordinate conservative orthodoxy to her convictions as a medical professional: In her first House run, Fitzgerald argued that decisions about abortion should be left to women and their doctors.

Finally, as the first female OB/GYN ever tapped to run the CDC, Fitzgerald brings a unique (and historically marginalized) perspective with her to the federal government.

All this makes her a bizarre addition to the Trump cabinet. Thus far, the president has evinced a deep commitment to stocking his administrations domestic agencies with appointees who are eithercomically unqualified for their assignments (Ben Carson), hostile to the very purpose of the department theyre meant to direct (Scott Pruitt, Betsy DeVos), or rich, white men who bring ethical baggage and/or flagrant conflicts of interest to their posts (Tom Price, Rex Tillerson, Wilbur Ross, Gary Cohn, etc.).

But fear not the fundamental laws of our political universe have not been rewritten. Once you read this dispatch from Forbess Rita Rubin, everything will fall back into place:

Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald, appointed Friday as director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist who saw patients for 30 years in private practice.

Unlike any OB/GYN I know, Fitzgerald treated men as well as women. Thats because besides being board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, she is a fellow in anti-aging medicine.

Among her credentialslisted on [her gynecological practices] website: board certification in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine by theAmerican Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. However, the American Board of Medical Specialties, made up of the specialty boards that certify physicians,doesnt recognize the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine(A4M), which promotes the use of intravenous nutritional therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and pellet therapy, in which tiny pellets that contain hormones are placed under the skin.

[B]ioridiculous is how Dr. Nanette Santoro, chair of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, described the use of bio-identical hormones in a recent guest post on the North American Menopause Societys MenoPause blog. Santoro described a patient whose hair had fallen out because she had been rubbing testosterone cream into her skin every day and overdosed. Another patient, age 52, had estrogen levels higher than when she was pregnant, due to estrogen pellets that had been inserted under her skin months earlier.

Now, a snake-oil saleswoman fits perfectly into the Trump cabinet. The president and secretary of Housing and Urban Development have both dabbled in peddling scientifically dubious supplements, while the secretary of Education owes her fortune to one of the most successful pyramid schemes in world history.

Fitzgerald wasnt shy about her antiaging expertise, touting that rsum item in her bio on the Georgia Department of Public Health website. Further, her private practices old homepage included the following frequently asked questions.

What is anti-aging medicine?

It is a new specialty of medicine that studies the changes that occur in all of us as we age. It is dedicated to treating the cause of problems, not just the symptoms.

How do I know I am taking the right supplements?

We can now measure the vitamins, antioxidants, necessary fats and proteins in your cells with a simple blood test. If you like the supplements you are taking (Juice Plus, for example), we can tell you what you need to add.

Can you treat my husband?

I have taken additional training in male hormones so that I may treat male hormone deficiencies as well as female deficiencies.

Why did you become interested in anti-aging medicine?

I got older! The life expectancy for women in 1900 was 48. The majority of women never reached the hormone depleted state of menopause just 100 years ago. Now most of us can expect to live half of our lives without natural optimal hormone production.

The Food and Drug Administration has warned that it has no evidence that the bio-identical hormones central to anti-aging medicine are safer or more effective than other hormone products.

All that said, even with her scientifically dubious side-hustle, Fitzgerald is still among the most defensible appointments Trump has made. Whatever her unorthodox views on the virtues of antiaging hormone therapy, she does have a significant body of experience in managing public health. It seems likely that the former will have more bearing on her capacity to combat the threat that Ebola, Zika, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and other infectious diseases pose to the country and globe.

Which is to say: At least we arent relying on Ben Carson to coordinate the federal governments response to the next pandemic.

More concerning than Trumps appointment of Fitzgerald is his administrations proposal to cut the CDCs budget by $1.2 billion.

Heres hoping that bubonic plague doesnt emerge from melting Siberian ice anytime soon.

The money, included in a Homeland Security spending bill, is likely to set up a shutdown fight with Democrats.

The administration is already brainstorming how they can spin this into a conversation about Clintons mishandling of sensitive intelligence.

Will the extra time enable Republicans to come up with a health-care bill 50 senators support? Or deals on taxes and the budget?

Kushner attended a meeting that was explicitly framed as an opportunity to benefit from Russian meddling. And he still has a security clearance.

Weve gone from evidence of collusion to proof.

A man of many talents.

GOP base voters have long regarded the media as biased allies of their enemies. Its taken Trump to convince them any bad news is just made up.

This is obviously very high level and sensitive information but is part of Russia and its governments support for Mr. Trump.

The first rule of Tautology Club is the first rule of Tautology Club.

Protesters promised to greet him if he made his official state visit.

An unedited Q&A with the prominent climatologist, who took issue with New Yorks latest cover story for being overly doomist.

The Kremlin-linked lawyer who met with Donald Trump Jr. claims that he was desperate for dirt on Clinton but she had none to give.

Hua Haifeng was investigating factories where the First Daughters shoes we
re made before his arrest.

In their desire to see Trump banished, theyve embraced some unusual bedfellows, like Benjamin Wittes.

It involves a beauty pageant, a Russian pop star, and Trumps decades-old dream of building in Moscow.

Sources say before meeting with a Kremlin-connected lawyer, he was told the dirt she had on Hillary Clinton was part of a larger Russian effort.

The pro-Trump local-news giant has tripled the number of Boris Epshteyn segments that all its affiliates must air each week.

He could tap McConnells favorite Luther Strange or Hannitys favorite Mo Brooks. Theocrat Roy Moores in the mix, too.

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Vitals – Axios

Good morning ... The Senate is back in Washington this week after a weeklong recess, with a new goal of trying to pass a health care bill before the next recess in August.

What to expect this week: Everything in this process in constant flux, but for now, our colleague Caitlin Owens' sources aren't expecting to see an updated bill or CBO score this week. The Congressional Budget Office is still working through some of the policy options Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent over before the break, and the two can exchange more information privately this week as long as the bill is still private, too.

The latest: CBO is taking a look at a handful of possible amendments, including Sen. Ted Cruz's proposal to let insurers sell policies that don't comply with the Affordable Care Act he's calling them "freedom plans" as long as they also sell plans that do comply with the law's coverage requirements.

The outlook: It certainly didn't get any sunnier over the recess.

Data: Kaiser Family Foundation; Graphic: Lazaro Gamio / Axios

Every time you hear the Trump administration or Congress fight about rising ACA premiums, or what will happen to people with pre-existing conditions, just remember we're talking about issues that affect 7% of the population. That's how many people are in the individual health insurance market, or the "non-group" market.

The graph above, put together by Axios' Lazaro Gamio with data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, shows what the rest of the population looks like including the much larger employer health insurance marketplace, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Why it matters: This shows how much time we're spending on a relatively small portion of the market. The ACA was supposed to fix the problems of the individual market, which was dysfunctional for anyone with the slightest health problem. In doing so, it created other problems, including rising premiums. But when you hear about those sky-high rate hikes because of "Obamacare," chances are, they're not your sky-high rate hikes unless you happen to be in that market.

Yes, but: The spending limits that have been proposed for Medicaid really do matter, and they affect a larger group 20% of the population. So every minute Washington spends on the smaller group is time that could have been spent talking about Medicaid changes that will affect more people.

There's another piece of Cruz's proposed change to the Senate health care bill that may be accepted more easily than his ideas on insurance deregulation. He wants to let people use health savings accounts to pay for their health insurance premiums. Conservatives have been pushing to expand HSAs, which allows people to set aside tax-free money to spend on certain health expenses.

Yes, but: Not all conservative health care wonks are impressed. Tom Miller of the American Enterprise Institute calls it a "symbolic move," and not the best way to achieve the conservative goal of equalizing the tax treatment between the individual market and employer-sponsored insurance. But Arnold said it would be more powerful in combination with other changes already in the bill, like increasing the annual contribution limits for HSAs.

Bob Herman has a deep look this morning at "upcoding" the practice where doctors and hospitals bill for more expensive services than they actually provide. The payment system gives them lots of incentives to do that, and numerous settlements between health care companies and the Department of Justice indicate it's a widespread problem.

Why it matters: Upcoding affects everyone it saps money from the taxpayer-funded Medicare and Medicaid programs and could lead to higher premiums for people with commercial insurance. But there's no evidence the health care system is fighting upcoding effectively, or that the problem will go away. More here.

Fun fact: No one forced Bob to include the name of one coding webinar: "Keeping up with the Code-ashians." He did that on his own. Send your complaints to him.

Cerner, one of the nation's leading providers of electronic health records, lost its CEO to cancer yesterday. The company announced that Neal Patterson, who co-founded the company, died from complications from a recurrence of the disease (the Kansas City Star identified it as a soft-tissue cancer). Cliff Illig, vice chairman of the board and another co-founder of the company, has been named chairman and interim CEO.

What we're watching this week: Are we really going to have to start hitting "refresh" on the CBO website again? Also, House Energy and Commerce health subcommittee hearing on medical product manufacturer communications, Wednesday; Employee Benefit Research Institute health policy forum, focusing on health savings accounts, Wednesday.

What else are you watching? Let us know: david@axios.com, baker@axios.com.

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Mega NFC Medical10: Beauty- and Anti-Aging Laureate Celebrates Fifth Anniversary – Digital Journal

MEGA NFC medical10 is laureate of the 4th ANTI-AGING & BEAUTY TROPHY 2016/2017 and receives further development of its formula and technology

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For years, MEGA NFC medical10, an exclusive German detox product, has been an established brand with the users of some the most expensive wellness clinics and spas in Europe. In the recent past, it has experienced a further development as a consequence of changes in management and an investment of an international holding. In the summer of 2015 NANOBLE HEALTH CONCEPT has acquired all patents and invested in the further development of the product. The improvements concern the origin of the raw material, which is from now on extracted from different pure sources all over the globe. By combining different clinoptilolites the products quality and purity could be further improved. At the same time, the patented manufacturing process HENA was further optimised so that a higher degree of activation could be achieved. In addition, calcium and magnesium carbonate was added to optimise the gastric pH value and to promote healthy muscle, nerve and bone metabolism. The product has also been adapted to the stricter requirements for medical devices, resulting in new fields of application for the users. As a result, MEGA NFC medical10 can be used to reduce histamine levels, support the intestinal wall and remove aluminum, cadmium, and cesium from the body.

MEGA NFC medical10 has celebrated its five-year anniversary with the brand new slogan Better life should last longer. Soon after it had been introduced for the first time in 2011, the product has become popular in numerous renowned clinics across Europe. Since then, it has been used on a regular basis for anti-aging and aesthetic medical purposes. MEGA NFC medical10 is a medical product produced and certified in Germany. It is made from natural clinoptilolite which is modified and activated by the worldwide patented HENA system (High Energy Natural Activation). As a result, the effective surface of the mineral is increased and its reactivity enhanced. The potential of this product has recently been recognized by the international congress AMEC 2016 in Paris (Aesthetic & Anti-aging Medicine European Congress): MEGA NFC medical10 was the laureate of the 4th ANTI-AGING & BEAUTY TROPHY 2016/2017.

What doctors particularly enjoy about our premium product are the consistent and convincing results, that can be achieved with such a simple application, explains CEO of NANOBLE HEALTH CONCEPT Alrich Kruse. What is more, MEGA NFC medical10 can be used effectively alongside other treatments and cosmetic procedures because it actually supports their effects." The bright grayish powder is dissolved in a glass of water and taken on an empty stomach. It is used in prestigious clinics like the SHA WELLNESS CLINIC and the BAD RAGAZ MEDICAL RESORT.

Being a leader and maintaining this position is a challenge that can only be met with a team of highly professional scientists, innovative manufacturing processes, integration of new technologies and continuous progress," says Alrich Kruse. Also in 2017, the company finally received the approval for the Russian market.

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Human Lifespan Evidence Now Being Challenged – Anti Aging News

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Numerous medical researchers have publicly criticized a 2016 paper suggesting that people can live to a maximum of 115 years.

It has long been thought that human beings can live to a maximum of about 115 years. However, the limited amount of evidence for such a limit tohuman lifespan is now being contested. Five groups of medical researchers have publicly criticized a 2016 paper in Nature that suggests people can live to a maximum of 115 years.

About the Supposed Maximum Human Lifespan

The above-referenced paper made the headlines as its authors claimed that human longevity is inherently limited. The claimcatalyzed a spirited debate between scientists as plenty of people were not convinced by the paper's alleged evidence for a lifespan maximum of 115 years. It all centers on a2016 study led by Albert Einstein College of Medicine molecular geneticist Jan Vijg.

Vijg's research group delved into worldwide demographic data across the past century. The groupshowed that since the mid-1990s, the peak age leveled off at 115 years. These results prompted Vijg's group to claim human beings have a natural age limit of 115. They calculated the odds of an individual surviving beyond the age of 125 was less than 1 in 10,000.

The Response

Five groups of leading biological researchers responded to the paper published in Nature with a collection of formal rebuttals. These rebuttals were published on June 28 inNature Communications Arising. The rebuttals stateVijg's claim of an inherent limit to human lifespan is flawed. They argue it is an extreme claim that should be deeply scrutinized to verify or prove false. They arguean alternate explanation exists: the maximum age of human beings increases as time progresses. What looks to be an extension of lifespan is really just a finding derived by performing a superficial analysis of statistics that were used in an inappropriate manner.

Nick Brown, a University of Groningen PhD student and co-author of one of the rebuttals, states the primary problem with Vijg's study is that he used a dataset split at 1995 after scanning the data and observing a supposed plateau at that peak age in that year. They then proceeded to test the same data to determine if this was, in fact, the case. Brown argues Vijg's team thought they had identified a pattern and proceeded to create a theory to explain the pattern. The data matched the theory simply because it was generated from that exact data. Brown believes this is a flawedmeans of practicing science. Brown is also adamant that the research team's analysis of lifespan is rife with problems. They included the oldest individual to die in any given year, creating a tiny sample with an abundance of randomness. The data was much too limited.

McGill University biologist Siegfried Hekimi re-analyzed the data in question. Hefound it was consistent with several different trajectories for lifespan including one without a plateau and one with aplateau at an advanced age. The bottom line is the data is consistent with plenty of other trends meaning that there is no limit to lifespan at this point in time. Additional rebuttals echoed these sentiments.

The Expectation of aBackpedal

The scientific community expected Vijg to take back his claim of a limit to human lifespan. However, the rebuttals provided by fellow scientists did not prove convincing to him. Vijgstands by his research team's results, arguing that the scientific community must let the data speak. He claims hisgroup tested two independent databases. Several outside experts agree with Vijg. The mere fact that Vijg's claims are criticized does not invalidate his claim, yet it does open the door to further questioning of it.

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Broccoli Battles Diabetes – Anti Aging News

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New research shows that sulforaphane, an antioxidant found in broccoli, may slow or even reverse type 2 diabetes.

A compound found in broccoli may slow or even reverse the progression of type 2 diabetes in overweight people. The study was published in the June 2017 issue of the Science Translational Medicine journal. The study was led by assistant professor Anders Rosengren and doctoral student Annika Axelsson, both from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.

Multi-Method Study

Researchers used laboratory experiments using animals, computational methods, and clinical trials with human subjects to complete their study.

During the laboratory portion of the study, the researchers analyzed liver tissue from diabetic mice. The mice were raised on a Western-style diet with a 42% fat and .15% cholesterol content. From the analysis, the team was able to identify 1,720 different genes that affected hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia is a condition characterized by high blood sugar levels. Further analysis allowed the researchers to narrow their focus on a set of 50 genes that linked together to raise blood sugar levels to form the type II diabetes disease signature.

The second phase of the study involved using a mathematical modeling program to rank known compounds for their ability to reverse the disease signature by reducing the genes ability to express themselves. Sulforaphane, a chemical compound found in cruciferous vegetables like Brussel sprouts and broccoli, ranked highest. The substance was able to successfully reduce glucose production in lab-grown cell groups. Tests were then completed using laboratory rodents. Despite being fed a high-fat, high-fructose diet, the rats who were given doses of Sulforaphane showed a marked improvement in glucose tolerance.

After the successful animal trials, researchers tested 97 human patients with type 2 diabetes. Participants took a daily dose of Sulforaphane, in the form of a powdered, concentrated broccoli sprout extract, for 12 weeks. Patients with normal weight were not affected by the compound. Obese participants saw a 10% decrease in fasting blood sugar by the end of the trial. That means patients were able to significantly reduce the risk of developing diabetes-related health complications without causing gastrointestinal problems or other side effects.

Possible Replacement for Metformin

Lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight, are the primary treatments for diabetes. However, many patients need the help of drug therapies to stabilize their blood sugar and insulin levels. Currently, the best treatment for type 2 diabetes is metformin. However, many overweight diabetes patients are unable to take this medication. Roughly 15% of those with diabetes also have reduced kidney function. Taking metformin could cause their bodies to retain lactic acid. This leads to lactic acidosis, a condition in that causes nausea, abdominal pain, shallow breathing, muscle pain and cramps, and fatigue. For those who are unable to take the standard treatment, Sulforaphane may be a viable alternative.

Researchers are currently developing a clinical study involving participants with prediabetes. They hope to use Sulforaphane to prevent these patients from developing type 2 diabetes.

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Best anti-aging foods you should be eating – Bel Marra Health

Home Anti-Aging Best anti-aging foods you should be eating

Although the fountain of youth has yet to be discovered, there are other ways you can slowly turn back the hands of time. Sure, you can spend hundreds of dollars on creams that promise youll look 20 again, but save those extra dollars. Instead of spending on the outside, start focusing on the inside.

What am I referring to exactly? Well, its your diet of course! Yes, thats right, the foods you eat daily can go a long way in either speeding up or slowing down the aging process. So, if you want to look and feel forever young, you should be eating the foods listed below.

But how can food work to turn back the hands of time? Well, studies conducted at Washington University School of Medicine found that eating foods that contain nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)a compound already naturally produced in the bodyhas a positive effect on the aging process. Their research was conducted on animals, but may very well translate to humans too.

NMN can be found in a variety of fruits and vegetables. Although the mice in the study consumed water with high levels of NMNmuch greater than what is found in fruits and vegetableseven regular consumption of NMN-rich foods can go a long way in keeping your insides forever young.

Aside from NMB foods, there are other essential compounds required to promote anti-aging. So, if you want to start the anti-aging process from the inside, youll want to begin incorporating the following foods into your diet.

These are just some of the foods that contain the essential vitamins, antioxidants, and compounds to help you achieve inner anti-aging. Research suggests that following the Mediterranean diet is also a good way of eating for anti-aging. Numerous studies have linked the Mediterranean diet to lower rates of Alzheimers disease.

The Mediterranean diet helps promote anti-aging because it is full of olive oil, fatty fish, and plenty of fruits and vegetables that work to promote overall good health. Essentially, steering clear of fatty foods, saturated fat, processed food, and refined food is a good rule of thumb if anti-aging is a priority for you.

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How to keep skin looking young? We asked the experts – Los Angeles Times

The beauty market is awash with anti-aging products, and the lists of ingredients in serums and creams that promise to slow down or reverse that process can be confounding.

Take a look at the fine print and you might encounter Vitamin C or green tea extract or alpha-hydroxy acids. Can anything make a difference?

We checked in with a handful of experts, including Dr. Gregory Henderson, a dermatologist and clinical instructor in dermatology at UCLA, in our search for answers.

By the way, cosmetics companies test their products extensively. The Food and Drug Administration does not test products, but can take action against a manufacturer if it has concerns over product safety.

Activated charcoal, which can absorb some toxins, has been used to treat alcohol and drug poisoning in emergency rooms for decades. But in the last few years, the beauty industry has embraced it, touting its ability to absorb dirt and oil. Can it be effective?

When used as part of a mask or strip, Henderson says, the charcoal may help remove sebum and keratinous debris from skin pores.

Mud is sometimes used in masks that are used to hydrate the skin and is acknowledged by many in the medical community for its potential to help with skin issues. Mud therapy, says Henderson, is an ancient tradition and historically has been used for inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Clay is one of the most common ingredients found in beauty products, and experts tend to agree that it can serve a useful purpose, if used according to directions. Clay masks, designed to remove oil, dirt and dead skin cells, can be used as a delivery mechanism for ingredients oils and emollients, for example to ease dry skin.

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Sodium hyaluronate, which is used in all sorts of wrinkle and skin-repair products, is a cousin of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the skin which helps hang on to water and helps give the skin a younger appearance, says UCLA dermatologist Dr. Hayley Goldbach.

Dermatologists often inject hyaluronic acid fillers into skin, resulting in more volume and a reduction in fine lines. Sodium hyaluronate, designed to be applied to the skin, has not been shown to have the same anti-aging or collagen-boosting properties as injectable hyaluronic acid. But it continues to be included in various medical studies and papers that are focused on the efficacy of various anti-aging products.

According to Medscape, an online reference source used by medical professionals, AHAs (including glycolic and citric acids) improve skin texture and reduce the signs of aging by promoting cell shedding in the outer layers of the skin. But the mechanism of the action is not completely understood.

Caffeine is used in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals to counter a number of skin conditions, including the appearance of cellulite. It works, in theory, by stimulating lipolysis the breaking down of fat in the skin and by improving the microcirculation, Henderson says.

Caffeine is also found in some eye creams, promoted by cosmetic lines for its ability to shrink blood vessels under the eyes, although its role has not been well studied.

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In the last few years, there's been a surge in the use of green tea extract in beauty products. WebMD reports that the ingredients in tea can reduce sun damage and may protect you from skin cancer when you put it on your skin. Henderson says that a study combining green tree extract, caffeine and resveratrol showed reduced facial redness.

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Vitamin C is one of the most popular ingredients in anti-aging products, promoted as something that can protect cells from free radicals, which can damage cell DNA, increase signs of aging and lead to cancer.

Some experts say the antioxidants found in vitamin C can assist the body's production of collagen. But Henderson cautions: While limited studies have shown that topical vitamin C may limit photoaging, many current preparations are not formulated to allow the vitamin C to effectively penetrate the skin. Also unless protected from the air, most preparation became inactive without hours of opening.

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Peptides, formed from amino acids, are cellular messengers of sorts and are commonly used in beauty products. According to Henderson, signal peptides may stimulate collagen production. Carrier peptides may aid in the delivery of copper to the skin and promote smoother skin. (Copper is said to help develop collagen and elastin.)

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Many of us associate algae with unpleasant encounters in the water (seaweed, pond scum, etc.), but algae have been used in traditional diets and folk medicine for centuries.

In the beauty world, you might read about ingredients such as blue marine algae or brown algae extract. You won't find universal agreement on their effectiveness in cosmeceuticals, but an article in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology suggests brown seaweed could be used as a potential cosmetic ingredient to make skin firmer and smoother.

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Some of the ingredients listed in the fine print on cosmetics and cosmeceuticals may actually help your skin. But what the experts really hope you'll indulge in are rest, exercise, a healthy diet and sunscreen.

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The Connection Between Chronic Illness, Cortisol, And Sleep – Information Nigeria

How Your Chronic Illness and Poor Sleep May Be Related to Adrenal Function

A big focus in anti-aging medical science today is understanding how the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands act together in concert. All three glands together are referred to as the hypothalamic-pituitary and adrenal axis or HPA axis for short. With this focus on the HPA axis, it has become more common in the treatment of chronic illness to look for deficiencies or abnormalities in the HPA axis through personalized and specialized testing. It is believed that by understanding how stress, sleep, and chronic illness affect the HPA axis, a personalized treatment plan can be developed. As a result, there have been multiple recent studies in these areas.

The Relationship Between PTSD, Cortisol, and Sleep In the study and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), both abnormalities in the HPA axis and sleep disturbances have been identified as common symptoms and concerns. In an effort to study whether the abnormal HPA axis function and sleep disorder in people with PTSD are related, a study published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology in 2005 evaluated twenty male patients diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.

The PTSD Study In the study, the twenty men were compared to a control group of sixteen individuals. Both groups had their sleep patterns monitored overnight via a polysomnography. Levels of adrenal cortisol (one of the hormones associated with healthy adrenal function and homeostasis) were also measured, including a 24-hour urinary collection.

The authors noted that those study participants with PTSD had higher than normal cortisol levels in their urine when compared to the control group, which ultimately led to some interesting conclusions.

Conclusions About Cortisol and Sleep One of the conclusions that the study authors reached was that the presence of increased urinary cortisol is, in fact, associated with decreased delta wave sleep. In other words, having higher than normal cortisol levels affects your ability to transition into a deep sleep. The fourth stage of sleep after delta wave sleep is called REM sleep, the stage in which dreaming occurs. Those suffering from PTSD are likely never able to achieve REM sleep, a finding that will have significant impact on the understanding or the condition and the treatment and recovery.

But the study findings go beyond just the understanding and treatment of PTSD. It is this relationship between adrenal cortisol and deep sleep that may be responsible for the sleep disturbances common in other conditions characterized by increased levels of cortisol.

The Relationship Between Chronic Illness, Cortisol, and Sleep Much like the study of PTSD, cortisol levels, and sleep disturbances, there has been several other notable studies about the relationship between cortisol secretion and sleep in other chronic illnesses. One of the most interesting was a meta-analysis published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology in 2013. The meta-analysis was a review of nineteen related articles that the study authors analyzed looking for important similarities and differences in observations and conclusions. The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Meta-Analysis The investigators looked at nineteen other articles that evaluated cortisol levels in subjects with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). They all had one similarity: an increase in overnight cortisol production. If chronic fatigue syndrome is associated with increased urinary cortisol excretion, then what is the expected sleep pattern of someone with CFS? Based on findings like those from the PTSD study above, one would expect their sleep quality to suffer, particularly with regards to deep sleep and REM sleep. Another study of people with CFS shed light on the sleep experience.

The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Sleep Study The study published in Sleep Medicine Reviews journal in 2014 attempted to study the presumed sleep impairment in people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. What is interesting in this studys findings is that there was no significant differences in the sleep patterns on polysomnography between those with CFS and those in the control. Despite having no significant difference in sleep patterns, all study participants with CFS reported not experiencing a restorative sleep. The subjective and experiential difference may be due to the cortisol.

What This Means for People with Chronic Illness As a doctor of osteopathy and board-certified internist, I believe that stress and chronic illnesses like CFA and fibromyalgia are associated with not only adrenal fatigue but also alterations in the HPA axis. How do you test for this? This requires specialized testing by a trained practitioner in anti-aging medicine. Their focus of treatment is multifaceted and involves an evaluation of nutrition, your inflammatory status and risk, your sleep patterns, and your hormonal profile. I truly believe that this approach is the future of not only the treatment of chronic illness but medicine in general.

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Agenda Announced for 2017 MedTech Impact Expo & Conference in Las Vegas – GlobeNewswire (press release)

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New York, June 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MedTech Impact Expo & Conferencehas released the 2017 agenda for its medical technology-focused conference, taking place December 14 15 at the Venetian/Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event, co-located alongside the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicines 25th Annual World Congress, features two full days of exhibits, breakout sessions, presentations of case studies, and keynote speakers that will give healthcare professionals actionable insight surrounding emerging technologies in the medical field.

Innovative technologies are changing the way medicine is practiced, spanning the spectrum of enhanced diagnosis, novel treatment modalities and lifestyle change, remarked 2017 Conference Chair Dennis Robbins, Ph.D, M.P.H. Clinicians, healthcare executives, innovators and manufacturers alike need insight and access into these emerging technologies that will allow them to improve patient care and the health of our nation. Were bringing all of this under one roof.

Healthcare practitioners and professionals will be introduced to technologies, products, and services that can track patient progress, assist with diagnoses, prevent and manage disease, improve outcomes, and promote overall public health. The two-day conference will host more than twenty speakers, in addition to an exhibit hall that features over thirty manufacturers, distributors, and service providers in the healthcare field. Conference highlights include thought-provoking keynote sessions by tech industry luminaries, including notorious inventor and hacker Pablos Holman; investor and VP of Invicta Medical and Actavalon Robin Farmanfarmaian; and David Rhew, CMO and head of healthcare and fitness for Samsung Electronics North America.

Sessions and panel discussions include:

MedTech Impact and MedStro, host of the medical industrys leading social networking site and producers of MedTech Boston, have partnered to host and promote a medical technology innovation competition: the Quadruple Impact Innovation Challenge. Open to anyone with an innovative idea regarding ways to leverage and harness technology in order to transform the healthcare industry, applications will be accepted through October 10, when six selected finalists will be invited to for a live presentation to a panel of judges at the expo and conference on Thursday, December 14. The winner of the competition will receive $10,000 cash as the grand prize.

MedTech Impacts exhibit hall, open throughout the conference, will host several networking receptions and happy hours, and feature wearables, sensors and detectors, gadgets, nanotechnology, software and cloud technologies, mobile technology and apps, 3D printing, virtual and augmented reality, services, and more.

Healthcare providers and professionals including physicians, health coaches, and hospital administrators are invited to learn more about the event, and register for an early bird discount, HERE. Manufacturers, investors, consultants, and insurance companies can receive information regarding exhibiting HERE, or contact Paul Steinmetz, Exhibit and Sponsorship Sales Manager, at (561) 893-8633, or paul@medtechimpact.com.

About MedTech Impact:

The goal of MedTech Impact is to help healthcare practitioners and professionals better serve their patients through the use of technology, by utilizing devices and products that help track progress, assist with diagnoses, and ultimately support injury and disease prevention. By connecting attendees with the most recent and innovative scientific research and clinical education, MedTech Impact envisions helping clinics, hospitals, and private practitioners protect and build the infrastructure of their practices through the most recently developed and cutting-edge devices, equipment, and technology. For more information, visit http://www.medtechimpact.com/.

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Crutchfield Dermatology Foundation Awards the Khalid Mahmud MD Outstanding Student Scholarship at the High … – Benzinga

The High School for Recording Arts provides young people a chance to realize their potential, despite any previous setbacks. The students exhibited impressive qualifications based on academic and extracurricular activities in their communities and will become outstanding, future leaders.

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Crutchfield Dermatology was pleased to award Laschelle Jameson, with the Khalid Mahmud, M.D memorial scholarship from the Crutchfield Dermatology Foundation.

About Khalid Mahmud M.D. : He was born in the village of Gujrat, Pakistan on May 25, 1938 and was a graduate of the King Edward Medical College in Lahore. He immigrated to the United States in 1964 to advance his medical career. With Board Certifications in Oncology, Hematology, Internal Medicine and Anti-Aging Medicine, Khalid spent his career in the pursuit of healing and good health. Some of Dr. Mahmud's most esteemed accomplishments include former Chief of Medicine and Medical Director of Oncology at North Memorial Medical Center in Minneapolis; first Medical Director of the North Memorial Cancer Center (Hubert H. Humphrey Cancer Center); former member Board of Directors, American Academy of Homecare Physicians, and one of its founding members; and former member Board of Directors, American Tele-medicine Association. He was also a member of the Board of Directors and one of the founders of the N.C. Little Memorial Hospice in Edina, MN, where he also spent his final days. Additionally, he was a published author and true entrepreneur, starting businesses in Home Healthcare (CareVan, Medysis), Home Telemedicine (American TeleCare) and Anti-Aging (Innovative Directions in Health). Dr. Mahmud was widely recognized as a visionary and innovator throughout his career.

"He started the businesses as a way to help people," said his wife of 38 years, Marilyn, of Hopkins. "He was always thinking of ways to help people. He wanted to be remembered as a man who did his job and did it right, and that is what he did."

"Laschelle received this award for her overall commitment to, recovery and improvement in the High School for Recording Arts program. She is a role model for her service to the community, participating in events on a regular basis. Her perseverance and hard work have paid off with improvement and success academically and in the High School for Recording Arts program." said David TC Ellis, Executive Director of HSRA.

Over 200 community members, civic leaders, community members, sponsors, and supporters gathered for the Second Annual Gala, held Saturday, June 3rd. Guests enjoyed a buffet-style sit-down dinner and live musical performances by HSRA students. David "T.C." Ellis, the HSRA founder, explained, "We are particularly grateful to our sponsor, Crutchfield Dermatology."

Crutchfield Dermatology scholarships go to qualified students to lessen the burden of higher education. The scholarships can be used for supplies, books or tuition at licensed, accredited institutions of higher education (including trade schools) and are paid directly to the educational institution. For more information about the Crutchfield Dermatology scholarship program, please visit https://www.crutchfielddermatology.com/foundation

About Crutchfield Dermatology Foundation:

Crutchfield Dermatology's Foundation involvement in the community stems from Charles E. Crutchfield III MD and his passion as a mentor, teacher, and leader. The charitable branch of Crutchfield Dermatology was set up to encourage volunteer work and community enrichment, and the teaching and mentorship of physicians at all levels of training. The charitable branch provides scholarships and creates articles, educational presentations, online materials, and books. Major successes include support of a one-of-a-kind lectureship on ethnic skin at the University of Minnesota, and publishing and distributing a children's book protecting skin from solar damage.

Crutchfield Dermatology is a key supporter of Camp Discovery, a summer camp for children with severe skin diseases. Dr. Crutchfield also has created and sustained a named lectureship at the University of Minnesota dedicated to ethnic skin. Through the foundations combined works he has been at the forefront of improving the health of Minnesotans, and particularly Minnesotans of color.

One of their premier events has been its annual 5K in Eagan, MN. This year they will be shifting gears and bringing attention to distracted driving, the impact of it and what can be done to help prevent it. Going into its sixth year, the Crutchfield Dermatology Foundation has been very successful, raising funds to benefit the American Academy of Dermatology's Camp Discovery program. The date for this year's Distracted Driving event will be Saturday, October 14th, 2017, at the Bloomington Center of Arts, in Bloomington, MN. For more details visit http://www.CrutchfieldDermatology.com

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Dr. Carol Renke and her family practice exudes a familial atmosphere and thats exactly how she likes it. Her husband, Robert Renke, serves as practice manager; much of her staff has been with her for many years; and Renke gets to care for multiple generations of patients, ranging from adolescents to the elderly.

Ive gotten to see patients through different phases of life and I love getting to know them as people, not just their medical histories, she says. I make sure Im spending a little more time with my patients than I think most people are doing these days.

Her two staff physician assistants keep appointments open daily so sick patients can get same-day appointments rather than having to wait. Even with last-minute scheduling, Renke oversees the cases. I review everything. All the blood tests, all the X-rays, she says. And in the style of old-fashioned medicine, Renke insists on following up with a letter or a call after every test. Theres no, Oh if you dont hear from us, everythings fine, she explains. If you do a test, you want the results.

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Pictured left to right: Charles E. Crutchfield, III M.D., Laschelle Jameson and David T.C Ellis.

Eagan, MN (PRWEB) June 26, 2017

Crutchfield Dermatology was pleased to award Laschelle Jameson, with the Khalid Mahmud, M.D memorial scholarship from the Crutchfield Dermatology Foundation.

About Khalid Mahmud M.D. : He was born in the village of Gujrat, Pakistan on May 25, 1938 and was a graduate of the King Edward Medical College in Lahore. He immigrated to the United States in 1964 to advance his medical career. With Board Certifications in Oncology, Hematology, Internal Medicine and Anti-Aging Medicine, Khalid spent his career in the pursuit of healing and good health. Some of Dr. Mahmud's most esteemed accomplishments include former Chief of Medicine and Medical Director of Oncology at North Memorial Medical Center in Minneapolis; first Medical Director of the North Memorial Cancer Center (Hubert H. Humphrey Cancer Center); former member Board of Directors, American Academy of Homecare Physicians, and one of its founding members; and former member Board of Directors, American Tele-medicine Association. He was also a member of the Board of Directors and one of the founders of the N.C. Little Memorial Hospice in Edina, MN, where he also spent his final days. Additionally, he was a published author and true entrepreneur, starting businesses in Home Healthcare (CareVan, Medysis), Home Telemedicine (American TeleCare) and Anti-Aging (Innovative Directions in Health). Dr. Mahmud was widely recognized as a visionary and innovator throughout his career.

"He started the businesses as a way to help people," said his wife of 38 years, Marilyn, of Hopkins. "He was always thinking of ways to help people. He wanted to be remembered as a man who did his job and did it right, and that is what he did."

Laschelle received this award for her overall commitment to, recovery and improvement in the High School for Recording Arts program. She is a role model for her service to the community, participating in events on a regular basis. Her perseverance and hard work have paid off with improvement and success academically and in the High School for Recording Arts program. said David TC Ellis, Executive Director of HSRA.

Over 200 community members, civic leaders, community members, sponsors, and supporters gathered for the Second Annual Gala, held Saturday, June 3rd. Guests enjoyed a buffet-style sit-down dinner and live musical performances by HSRA students. David "T.C." Ellis, the HSRA founder, explained, "We are particularly grateful to our sponsor, Crutchfield Dermatology."

Crutchfield Dermatology scholarships go to qualified students to lessen the burden of higher education. The scholarships can be used for supplies, books or tuition at licensed, accredited institutions of higher education (including trade schools) and are paid directly to the educational institution. For more information about the Crutchfield Dermatology scholarship program, please visit https://www.crutchfielddermatology.com/foundation

About Crutchfield Dermatology Foundation:

Crutchfield Dermatology's Foundation involvement in the community stems from Charles E. Crutchfield III MD and his passion as a mentor, teacher, and leader. The charitable branch of Crutchfield Dermatology was set up to encourage volunteer work and community enrichment, and the teaching and mentorship of physicians at all levels of training. The charitable branch provides scholarships and creates articles, educational presentations, online materials, and books. Major successes include support of a one-of-a-kind lectureship on ethnic skin at the University of Minnesota, and publishing and distributing a childrens book protecting skin from solar damage.

Crutchfield Dermatology is a key supporter of Camp Discovery, a summer camp for children with severe skin diseases. Dr. Crutchfield also has created and sustained a named lectureship at the University of Minnesota dedicated to ethnic skin. Through the foundations combined works he has been at the forefront of improving the health of Minnesotans, and particularly Minnesotans of color.

One of their premier events has been its annual 5K in Eagan, MN. This year they will be shifting gears and bringing attention to distracted driving, the impact of it and what can be done to help prevent it. Going into its sixth year, the Crutchfield Dermatology Foundation has been very successful, raising funds to benefit the American Academy of Dermatologys Camp Discovery program. The date for this years Distracted Driving event will be Saturday, October 14th, 2017, at the Bloomington Center of Arts, in Bloomington, MN. For more details visit http://www.CrutchfieldDermatology.com

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