Cannabis Science, Inc. Begins Pre-Production of Groundbreaking Cannabis Television Documentary

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Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTCBB:CBIS.OB - News), a pioneering U.S. biotech company developing pharmaceutical cannabis (marijuana) products, is excited to be embarking on a medical marijuana documentary project. Pre-production of this groundbreaking educational film is currently underway.

Many documentaries about marijuana have been made, typically focusing on getting high or the medicinal effects and benefits. Cannabis Science will be first documentary to focus on the science behind medicinal cannabis, including untangling the history of marijuanas reputation, the improvement it can bring to peoples daily lives, and what breakthroughs could be on the horizon for this emerging industry.

Modern science supports a long list of illnesses that cannabis can treat: Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer, Arthritis, HIV/Aids, Asthma, Alzheimer's Disease, Anti-aging, Auto Immune Disease, brain trauma (closed head injury), Crohn's Disease, chronic pain management, Diabetes, digestive illnesses, Gastro Intestinal Reflux Disease (GERD), high blood pressure, Glaucoma, Influenza, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Tourette Syndrome, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), etc. The science gives a foundation for understanding the broad spectrum of benefits that can be achieved by increasing the cannabinoid activity in people suffering from so many illnesses.

Part of the science that will be explored are the various forms marijuana can take as a medication, including edibles, pills, liquids, and strips that dissolve on the tongue. The documentary will investigate how these forms are processed in the body and can reverse or minimized the effects of disease. Cannabis Science is first and foremost a patient orientated company. Therefore, patients will be interviewed, giving the audience a glimpse at the real, positive benefits the medicine provides for those with chronic illness, as opposed to the prevailing and false belief that marijuana is addictive and even harmful.

Other documentaries showcase marijuana culture, likening it to the popular view of the 1960s and marijuana use running rampant among the hippie population. Cannabis Sciences documentary, however, will show cannabis in a positive light and demonstrate that what has been, and is, taught by prohibitionists is false, and ignores modern science, history, and the voice of patients. The documentary will also focus on the co-founders of Cannabis Science, how the company is working to target critical illnesses, conducting much needed research, and is developing cannabis-based medications. The audience will hear the views of doctors who have discovered for themselves through treating patients the amazing benefits that cannabis based medicines can provide for their patients.

While the main focus of the documentary is not political, learning the truth about the science of cannabinoids will educate the public on the damage caused by prohibition. Patients whose circumstances could have drastically improved and who could have reduced the severity of their illnesses much earlier from medical marijuana will be interviewed. The film will explore the reasons behind the delay in world governments opening up to the idea that medical marijuana is a beneficial reality.

About Cannabis Science, Inc.

Cannabis Science, Inc. is at the forefront of pharmaceutical grade medical marijuana research and development. The second formulations will address the needs of patients choosing to use concentrated cannabis extracts to treat their ailments. Eventually, all Americans will have access to a safe and effective FDA approved medicine regardless of which state they live in. To maintain that marijuana is a dangerous, addictive drug with no medical value is scientifically absurd. Cannabis medicines, with no effective lethal dose, are far safer than aspirin, acetaminophen, and most other OTC drugs that kill thousands of Americans every year.

The Company works with world authorities on phytocannabinoid science targeting critical illnesses, and adheres to scientific methodologies to develop, produce and commercialize phytocannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products. In sum, we are dedicated to the creation of cannabis-based medicines, both with and without psychoactive properties, to treat disease and the symptoms of disease, as well as for general health maintenance.

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Two ECU grad programs ranked

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Two graduate programs at East Carolina University have been ranked among the best in the nation according to an annual list from U.S. News & World Report.

The rehabilitation counseling program and the Brody School of Medicine were included in the magazine's 2013 listing of the best professional and graduate schools released today.

The rehabilitation counseling program in the College of Allied Health Sciences is ranked the 13th.

"Our graduates are in high demand in substance abuse, mental health and other rehabilitation settings," said Dr. Lloyd Goodwin, professor and interim chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Studies at ECU.

"Student interns are almost always offered jobs at the end of their internship and often before completion of their internship. It is rare for a graduate to not be offered a position within one month of graduation."

The Brody School of Medicine tied for 31st overall among primary care schools this year. ECU also sent the seventh-highest percentage of its graduates, 49.6 percent, into primary care residencies between 2009 and 2011. U.S. News defines primary care as family medicine, pediatrics and internal medicine.

"We are glad to be included among some very fine and well-established schools from across the country," said Dr. Paul Cunningham, dean of the medical school. "We will continue to pursue our mission to serve the citizens of North Carolina with passion and purpose."

The U.S. News guidebook of U.S. professional and graduate schools will be available on newsstands April 3.

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Meet Your Merchant: The Gelbers' cutting edge practice gives a facelift to Incline

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INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. Aging is a natural, necessary part of life. Over time, your body begins to illustrate the bends, twists and turns your life has taken. Wrinkles and sun spots reflect damage from days spent under the intense glow of harmful ultraviolet rays. Joint and muscle pains may indicate too little or even too much exercise over a lifespan. Skin sags in places you wish it wouldn't, fat cells accumulate in unflattering proportions, and hormone imbalances only expedite the aging process.

But what if you could rehabilitate a torn meniscus without surgery and a long recovery process? What if you could lose weight quickly without going under the knife? What if you could look 10 years younger without the painful aid of a face lift?

Dr. Rebecca Gelber is proving that you can.

As founder of Tahoe Medical Spa in Incline Village, Gelber's mission is to bring minimally invasive anti-aging therapies to the aesthetic medical field through innovative treatments and technologies. At her boutique-like practice, which she co-owns with her husband Michael, Gelber offers an abundance of non-invasive services like dermal fillers, vein sclerotherapy and weight loss plans.

It sounds vain; however, Gelber is anything but.

In fact, until opening the medical spa nearly two years ago, Gelber had dedicated her life's work to emergency response medicine. After graduating from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1993, Gelber completed her residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where she met the love of her life, Michael.

When I started looking for a job with a university, Michael said to me, I'll follow you any place in world as long as it's in California and not within 3 hours of Los Angeles,' Gelber said, turning to her husband with a grin stretched across her angelic face.

Without hesitation, Gelber followed her heart's desire to Northern California where she worked as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of California Davis Medical Center for eight years before relocating to Tahoe in 2000.

With a passion still burning for emergency medicine, Gelber went to work in the ER unit at Renown Medical Center and also taught classes at UNR, but the chaos and hardships of emergency response began to take their toll on Gelber's graceful spirit.

I really did enjoy emergency medicine, but after a long period of time, you start to want to develop relationships with your patients that are ongoing you really want to help people be well, and what you're seeing in emergency medicine is the end result of people who haven't been able to take care of themselves, Gelber said.

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Anti-cancer fungus found to naturally eat away plastic waste

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by: Jonathan Benson

What if it was possible to eliminate much of the world's otherwise very-slowly-biodegrading plastic waste using a natural Amazonian fungus? Well, it just might be, thanks to research conducted by Jonathan Russell and colleagues from Yale University's Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, who recently discovered that Pestalotiopsis microspora effectively eats away polyurethane (PUR) plastics, and is capable of using plastic as its sole food source in both aerobic and anaerobic environments.

Entitled Biodegradation of Polyester Polyurethane by Endophytic Fungi, the study aimed to find new potential plant sources of bioremediation, also known as the use of microorganisms to biodegrade and eliminate pollutants that otherwise persist in the environment. Several students attending Yale's annual Rainforest Expedition and Laboratory course collected various samples from the Yasuni National Forest in the Amazon basin, and took them home for testing. Read more...

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Cannabis Science Issues Potential Revenues And Market Data for the New Cannabis Science Brand OTC Products

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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTCBB:CBIS.OB - News) a pioneering U.S. biotech company developing pharmaceutical cannabis and hemp products, issues market data for the four Cannabis Science brand products for the newest over-the-counter line to be released.

The Global Anti-Aging Products Market to reach $291.9 Billion by 2015, and the U. S. Market for Anti-Aging Products for Appearance Enhancement is expected to be more than US$5.0 billion by 2015. The global cosmeceuticals market is US$ 27.2 Billionin 2010 according to a new report by Global Industry Analysts. The US market for skin irritation creams and sunscreen is $6.5 billion. US demand for cosmeceutical products is expected to increase 5.8 percent annually through 2015. The Global Lip Care Products Market is expected to reach $1.7 Billion by 2015. (reportlinker.com NEW YORK,Jan. 11, 2012/PRNewswire)

Cannabis Science is among the leading experts specializing in developing all natural organic bio healing hemp health, beauty and cosmetics products. Our philosophy is to bring the best products possible to the entire world, to help improve and promote a healthier natural way of life. Superior products are born from scientific data and research and we have come to a new understanding in the keys to our product development.

Dr. Moe Afaneh, Cannabis Science COO, explained, We believe our sunscreen and protectant is far superior to others, because we have invested time into understanding what occurs in the body and on the skin, and targeting the cascade of events that occurs when people get sunburned. We have meticulously targeted key components that lead to the sunburn and have created our elite formulation so that one instantly feels the skin begin to cool, the pain begins to dissipate and the healing process has begun. We have created our own cascade of healing properties using the finest natural ingredients to mimic our bodys natural pathway when responding to a skin burn.

Dr Afaneh added, Another of our topical skin care products helps provide relief to various skin conditions such as eczema and other recurring skin irritations. We have studied various populations and age groups that suffer from acute and chronic skin irritations. These symptoms varied from raised dry patches of skin, red blotches, hardened patches, mostly appearing in areas of the arms and legs, as well as areas of the body that tended to constantly rub against clothing or other surfaces. Our specialized formulation was designed based on understanding the patients expectations from over-the-counter skin care products. By understanding patients needs, we created our all natural unique formulation to help improve their quality of life on daily basis. It is designed to help stop the itching and pain, first and foremost, and then begins to lock moisture in and around the area, and then our natural blend of ingredients begins to help the body heal the skin and reduce the irritation.

Dr. Afaneh concludes with, Our anti-aging skin serum, specifically formulated for women, helps rejuvenate and soften the skin. The Cannabis Science serum uses only natural ingredients, including hemp oil extract and many other natural oils and ingredients. Our serum leaves the skin looking radiant, energized, softer, healthier, and full of life. Our all-natural lip balm that contains hemp oil extract and our unique blend of ingredients and is unique in that it has natural ingredients that help protect against bacteria and fungus. It also has SPF to protect against the harmful effects of the sun, and is infused with antioxidants and many other natural extracts to soften the lips and lock the moisture in.

About Cannabis Science, Inc.

Cannabis Science, Inc. is at the forefront of pharmaceutical grade medical marijuana research and development. The formulations will address the needs of patients choosing to use concentrated cannabis extracts to treat their ailments. Eventually, all Americans will have access to a safe and effective FDA approved medicine regardless of which state they live in. To maintain that marijuana is a dangerous, addictive drug with no medical value is scientifically absurd. Cannabis medicines, with no effective lethal dose, are far safer than aspirin, acetaminophen, and most other OTC drugs that kill thousands of Americans every year.

The Company works with world authorities on phytocannabinoid science targeting critical illnesses, and adheres to scientific methodologies to develop, produce and commercialize phytocannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products. In sum, we are dedicated to the creation of cannabis-based medicines, both with and without psychoactive properties, to treat disease and the symptoms of disease, as well as for general health maintenance.

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Heart-Pacing Devices Hold Promise for Heart Failure

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(HealthDay News) -- New research provides more evidence that a new type of pacemaker/defibrillator technology may be a good option for patients with mild forms of heart failure.

An international team of researchers reports that the kind of heart "pacing" provided by new defibrillators and pacemakers can help these patients. But the research still needs to be confirmed before doctors begin embracing its findings, said a cardiologist familiar with the research.

The technology in question "is expensive, resource-intensive, and associated with increased risk of complications compared with less complex devices," explained Dr. Jeptha Curtis, an assistant professor of medicine at the Yale University School of Medicine.

Heart failure occurs when the heart fails to pump blood properly, often as a result of heart attacks, and affects an estimated 5.7 million Americans. "Patients often feel fatigue, as well as shortness of breath from fluid building up in the lungs and swelling of the legs from fluid building up there as well," said Dr. Kevin Heist, a cardiac electrophysiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. Read more...

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Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery is Pleased to Welcome Dr. Christine Edwards as their Laser Skin Treatment …

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Columbus, Ohio Cosmetic Practice welcomes laser skin treatment physician Dr. Christine Edwards.

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) March 08, 2012

As the Laser Physician at Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, Dr. Edwards will focus on providing the latest advanced non-invasive, anti-aging & rejuvenative laser skin treatment options available to correct a multitude of common skin concerns for her Columbus patients including: Pigmented Lesions, Sun Damage (freckles, age spots), Vascular Lesions (small blood vessels) Acne, Skin Firmness, Poor Skin Tone and Texture, Rosacea, Skin Redness, Facial Veins, Spider Veins, Broken Capillaries, Deep and Mild Wrinkles, Surgical & Acne Scars, Actinic Keratoses and Pigment Irregularities.

Dr. Edwards is extremely talented and her ability to treat so many common skin issues truly enhances the level of care at Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery. It is an honor to welcome her as the newest member of our team, said Dr. Robert Heck.

Dr. Edwards is highly skilled and will use the latest in laser procedures including light based laser skin rejuvenation and skin resurfacing treatments in Columbus, OH with the most advanced available laser systems. Dr. Susan Vasko commented, With our assortment of laser treatments: Broadband Light (BBL, Photofacial), YAG treatments, MicroPeels, Profractional Treatments, and now skin tightening with SkinTyte II, Dr. Edwards will be able to truly enhance the level of treatment for the patients at Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Christine Edwards, a native from Columbus, OH, completed her medical degree at the West Virginia University Medical Center. While in West Virginia, she gained valuable experience on many fronts including her time practicing Emergency Medicine at Monongalia General Hospital, a Level One Trauma Unit. She spent much of her time in West Virginia in emergency medicine treating patients who presented extremely delicate and difficult situations. She also worked as a Clinical Instructor of Emergency Medicine with the West Virginia University Hospital, where she found great joy in training and mentoring new doctors in Emergency Care. Dr. John Wakelin noted, Dr. Edwardss extensive training, coupled with her love of teaching has given her an incredible ability to connect with each and every patient, making their experience here a comfortable and personal one.

Dr. Edwards always wanted to use her skills in aesthetic medicine. She spent additional time training in advanced laser therapies around the country, including training at Harvard, prior to joining Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Group. Dr. Edwards commented, It has always been dream to pursue my love of aesthetic medicine. The team at Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery has always been associated with the highest level of patient care and advanced cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. I believe that my skills complement what the surgical staff does so well. She continues, The laser technology at CAPS is second to none. And with the addition of SkinTyte II, loose skin from aging, post weight-loss, and pregnancy, can be tightened faster, and easier than before. We offer the most advanced technology to help all our patients achieve their desired outcome.

About Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery

Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery consists of four Ohio based board-certified plastic surgeons: Dr. Timothy Treece, Dr. Susan Vasko, Dr. Robert Heck and Dr. John Wakelin, as well as four full service Columbus Medical Spa locations and a certified laser treatment physician, Dr. Christine Edwards. We are dedicated to creating an enjoyable, stress-free and thoroughly rewarding experience for you from your initial consultation to your last post-operative visit. Our job is to help you realize your aesthetic dreams and to help enhance the confident, beautiful person you already are.

At Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery our goal is to make your cosmetic dreams a reality and we work to make that happen for each and every one of our patients.

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Beaufort Memorial Hospital community seminar to focus on anti-aging debate

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Think your family history of coronary disease predisposes you to a heart attack? Think again. Comprehensive lifestyle changes can dramatically alter how your genes affect you.

"People tend to be fatalistic, but that's just an excuse to continue a bad habit," said Dr. Philip Cusumano, a board-certified internist with Beaufort Memorial Lady's Island Internal Medicine. "Seventy percent of the patients who come into our office have health issues that are preventable."

As part of a new "Life, Lived Better" community series being hosted by Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Cusumano will present "New Findings in the Anti-Aging Debate" at 4:30 p.m. March 7 at Magnolia Hall in Sun City Hilton Head.

The seminar will explore major causes of aging and practical changes you can make to improve your health, wellness and longevity.

"We're sedentary, we overeat, we don't sleep enough and we're stressed," said Cusumano, formerly with the Cleveland Clinic. "It's a recipe for disaster."

Based on the best-selling book, "YOU -- Staying Young" by Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz, Cusumano will cover six of the 14 biological processes that control your rate of aging.

"I'm going to talk about the most salient findings in the book and relay them to people in a way they can understand," Cusumano said. "I hope it will encourage them to read the book and change their lifestyles."

In most cases, the ill effects of bad habits can be reversed. Smokers, for instance, can decrease their risk of heart attack and stroke 24 hours after they quit. The risk for lung cancer returns to that of a nonsmoker 10 years after smoking cessation.

Men with early-stage prostate cancer can decrease the expression of prostate cancer-promoting genes with improved nutrition, stress management, walking and social support, according to a study by the National Academy of Science.

By controlling their blood pressure, lowering their cholesterol and giving up cigarettes, men and women who carry the gene for premature coronary artery disease can greatly reduce their risk of developing cardio-vascular problems.

"Heart attacks and strokes cause 700,000 deaths a year in the United States," Cusumano said. "That's more than 200 times the number of people that died in 9/11. The terrorist threat is nothing compared to what Americans inflict upon themselves."

One of the most effective ways to delay the aging process is to reduce your caloric intake by 15 percent. Scientists say it both cuts the risks for some diseases and slows metabolism and tissue aging.

"You can add 15 to 20 years to your life by making two behavioral changes -- reducing your stress and dramatically changing your diet," Cusumano said. "If people took care of themselves like they were supposed to, I'd be looking for another job."

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“Winning at Aging” Provides Comprehensive Game Plan for the Second Half of Your Life

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New Book Presents Evidence-Based Strategies for Living Better and Longer. Author Dr. John Kalb presents latest research from neuroscience, anti-aging medicine, psychology, and spirituality for creating a healthy aging lifestyle.

(PRWEB) February 29, 2012

In his new book, Winning at Aging: Your Game Plan for Healthy Living, Dr. John Kalb asks the provocative question: How about you? What do you want to be capable of doing in your 50s, 80s, and beyond? Can you imagine yourself accomplishing something like they did? Do you have a game plan for healthy aging?

Winning at Aging goes where few health books have gone before by providing readers with more than just a new diet or exercise program. Dr. Kalb takes the position that a bigger vision of our human predicament is needed, one that looks at both the angels of our higher nature and the darker side of our fears of inadequacy. Dr. Kalb explains how we need inspiration and purpose to live a fulfilling and truly healthy life. To combat self-sabotaging of our aim to create a more healthy and fulfilling life, he proposes what he calls the Magnificent Seven Dimensions of Successful Aging:

Starting from this bigger vision of the whole person in the midst of a complex world, Dr. Kalb brings into play cutting edge research from neuroscience, anti-aging medicine, and psychology. He does this in a style that deeply engages the reader through his clarity of expression, humor, and sage advice. He provides the ultimate game plan to:

Winning at Aging is being hailed as an important new book for any one who wants to live a

more healthy and vibrant life. Harold Bloomfield, M.D., author of the bestselling Making Peace

with Your Past, calls the book a veritable treasure trove of powerful, practical strategies and advice for youthing and aging gracefully. While bestselling author Dr. Joe Marshalla says that this book is the most practical, thorough, comprehensive, accurate, down-to-earth, compassionate, and fun-loving guide to what we all must ultimately face.

Dr. Kalb encourages everyone to begin their journey into wellness: Winning at aging starts now, regardless of your age. Its always the right time to find a new vision and live your dreams. Be curious, be grateful, be active, be wise, be nourished, and give. And win at aging!

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Clinical Study Confirms the Effectiveness and Safety of Pollogen’s TriLipo Anti-Aging Solution in Reducing Abdominal …

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Dr. Manuskiatti, M.D. will present results from his TriLipo clinical trial at the upcoming Meeting of The Dermatological Society of Thailand which reveal an average of 2.52 cm reduction in circumference and marked cellulite improvement.

(PRWEB) March 01, 2012

Reducing cellulite and abdominal fat are key concerns addressed by aesthetic professionals around the world. Body conscious patients are increasingly demanding non-invasive and pain free alternatives that improve their body shape. Dr. Manuskiattis findings confirm that the TriLipo treatment safely and effectively reduces body fat and cellulite in a quick, non-invasive and pain free treatment.

The clinical trial involved 25 women aged 24-54 who underwent 6 weekly treatments. Each treatment lasted only 30 minutes. While the weight of the patients remained constant and did not decrease, there was an average reduction of 2.52 cm body circumference. The fat reduction was confirmed via circumference measurements and ultrasound measurements. There was a marked improvement in cellulite. The vast majority of patients (84%) stated that they were satisfied with the procedure. The final measurement was taken a month after the last treatment and reaffirmed that the body contouring and cellulite reduction results of the TriLipo treatment are long-lasting.

I am delighted by the results of the study which confirm that the TriLipo treatment is a safe, effective and painless solution for reducing abdominal fat and cellulite said Dr. Manuskiatti. Patients are very satisfied with the results which are achieved in short lunchtime sessions that doesnt interrupt their daily routine. I highly recommend the treatment for anyone searching for targeted fat and cellulite reduction

TriLipo technology is a non-invasive solution for localized body contouring and cellulite improvement. Using triple action for superior fat reduction, TriLipo thermal radio-frequency (RF) energy releases liquid fat from the subcutaneous tissue and then removes it using TriLipo muscle energy- an advanced proprietary lymphatic drainage mechanism. In parallel, TriLipo RF technology tightens the skin yielding a smoother and more defined silhouette. TriLipo technology has been clinically proven to effectively reduce localized fat and contour the body, tighten the skin, reduce cellulite and improve the appearance of stretch marks. Results are visible after the first treatment and long-term results are achieved by undergoing a series of non-invasive treatments.

Mr. Amichai Bar Nir, Pollogens CEO stated: Clinical trials that support Pollogens anti-aging claims are a priority to the Company. We are delighted that Dr. Woraphongs study confirmed the safety and effectiveness of the TriLipo treatment in reducing abdominal fat and circumference. The TriLipo treatment is available globally and body conscious patients are increasingly opting for the convenient and effective treatment that the TriLipo offers.

About Pollogen

Pollogen Ltd. is a global leader in the medical aesthetics market providing innovative, safe and effective solutions for women and men that enhance and expand the practice of medical aesthetic professionals. The company offers products to address a range of skin treatments under the industrys three premier brands: TriPollar, TriLipo and TriFractional.

Pollogen offers a full line of clinically-proven, non-invasive anti-aging facial and body contouring treatment platforms for circumference reduction, cellulite reduction and skin tightening. The companys medical aesthetic devices, Maximus, Apollo, and Regen XL offer customers clinically-proven, safe and effective anti-aging lunchtime beauty treatments that deliver immediate and long-lasting results. With a distribution network in over 60 countries, Pollogen is providing innovative solutions to medical professionals globally.

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Pregnancy and fish oils – How both mother and baby can benefit

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By 2012, most people understand the importance of including omega-3 fatty acids to their diets. Commonly found in fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids have countless benefits to a person's health and complexion. From teens to the elderly, everyone can benefit from the wonders of omega-3 fatty acids, but what about pregnant moms and newborns? Recent research indicates that moms and fetuses need fish oils just as much as the rest of the population.

Good news for the mother, better news for the baby

Pregnant women have been advised to consume omega-3 fatty acids in order to ensure proper development of the fetal neurological system. Even after birth, fish oil supplementation can improve the early development of a newborn's brain, visual system, and motor function in women who breastfeed. These fish oils, most notably the fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is part of a group of omega-3s known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). The human brain is full of PUFAs that modulate inflammation and provide integrity to the neuronal network. By supplying a developing brain with plenty of PUFAs, a mother can support their child's proper development. Along with benefits to the child, a pregnant mother that consumes fish oils can prevent pre-term labor, reduce the risk of pre-ecclampsia, and may even help in the prevention of post-pardum depression (PPD). Read more...

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Black raspberries prevent colorectal cancer

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Black raspberries contain natural compounds that may significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study conducted by researchers from Ohio State University and published in the journal Cancer Prevention.

Researchers genetically engineered mice to develop either intestinal tumors or a type of colon inflammation, colitis, known to increase the risk of colorectal cancer. They then fed all the mice a high-risk diet low in calcium and vitamin D and high in saturated fat for 12 weeks. Some of the mice were fed 10 percent of their daily calories from freeze-dried black raspberry powder.

Among the mice engineered to get colitis, black raspberry powder significantly reduced inflammation and cut both the number of new and total tumors by 50 percent. Among mice engineered to get intestinal tumors, black raspberry powder reduced the number of new tumors by 45 percent and the number of total tumors by 60 percent. The effect appeared to be produced, in part, by the suppression of a protein that binds to the artificially modified gene. Read more...

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Anti-Aging Protein Extends Life Span in Mice, and Maybe Humans

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Things are looking up for aging mice and, if this research pays off, for aging humans, too.

Researchers have found that a long-suspected anti-aging protein called sirtuin can make male mice live about 16 percent longer than average, the first such advance for mammals in a field that has thus far only offered the blessings of extended life span to yeast, nematodes and fruit flies.

The findings, by scientists at Bar-Ilan University in Israel, appear today (Feb. 22) online in the journal Nature.

Although the Israeli scientists cannot explain why female mice didn't also live longer like the males, an accompanying commentary describes the findings as bringing the field of anti-aging research to a new level of maturity.

Long road to SIRT6

Sirtuin was hot news in 1999 when researchers found that a certain sirtuin called Sir2 could extend life span in yeast by 30 percent. That was about five lifetimes ago for your typical mouse, though. Studies that followed on worms and flies have had mixed results, and some researchers have started to question whether sirtuins could control life span in more complicated life forms.

Mammals, including humans, have seven types of sirtuins, called SIRT1 to SIRT7. Scientists aren't sure what these proteins do, although there is some evidence suggesting that they might help prevent chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. For example, resveratrol, the nutrient found in grape skins (and red wine), has been shown to have a positive effect on heart health, and it may work by activating the SIRT1 gene to make more SIRT1 protein.

The Israeli researchers, led by Yariv Kanfi, focused on SIRT6. The team's previous work revealed that mice genetically bred to have lots of SIRT6 could get fat on rich diets yet show no signs of heart disease, fatty liver disease and other diseases associated with obesity. Previous research by other groups showed that mice genetically bred to have little SIRT6 don't live very long. And, conversely, rats living longer on a calorie-restricted diet have increased levels of SIRT6 in their blood.

So, this time the Israeli team simply decided to let the SIRT6 mice live a natural life. These male mice lived longer, about 16 percent longer on average, than regular mice kept in the same conditions. The female mice with the SIRT6 gene enhancement didn't live longer than regular mice. The researchers speculate that, considering how male mice have a higher rate of cancers compared with the females, the SIRT6 could be acting as a tumor suppressor and thus have a larger effect on male life span than female life span.

Got some time?

It could be that SIRT6 is to mice (and humans) as Sir2 is to yeast, a regulator of life span. Given the title of the Nature study, "The sirtuin SIRT6 regulates lifespan in male mice," that's what the researchers are hoping. [Scientific Tips for a Longer Life]

David Lombard and Richard Miller of the University of Michigan School of Medicine, in an accompanying News and Views article, remain positive yet generally skeptical. They note that measuring life spans in longer-lived and more complex animals can be tricky, because, for example, life spans can vary by many months for genetically similar mice in similar environments with similar feed. The current study used 245 mice, but ultimately may need thousands of mice to produce more reliable statistics.

Meanwhile, questions abound for sirtuin researchers: How is SIRT6 affecting life span at the cellular level? Why are the effects more pronounced in males than females? And how can one activate the SIRT6 gene to make more SIRT6 without the unpleasantness of a caloric-restriction diet?

This could take years to unravel. But better to be a human than a mouse.

Christopher Wanjek is the author of the books "Bad Medicine" and "Food At Work." His column, Bad Medicine, appears regularly on LiveScience.

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Panasonic Announces Relationship With AAG Health & Wellness Featuring the CardioHealth® Station

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SECAUCUS, N.J. and MIAMI, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Healthcare Group and CardioNexus Corporation announced today that they will outfit AAG Health & Wellness practices with the Panasonic CardioHealth Station. A leading Age Management and Hormone Replacement Therapy Center in the United States, AAG Health & Wellness will utilize the Panasonic CardioHealth Station, one of the latest ultrasound medical technologies, in their locations across the nation to support early heart disease detection and enhance their age management medicine programs.

The Panasonic CardioHealth Station is designed to assist medical professionals in making a quick and valuable assessment of cardiovascular health and has been cleared by the FDA for use in the automated acquisition of carotid artery intima-media thickness to help ascertain cardiovascular risk. The Panasonic CardioHealth Station continues to gain the attention of preventive medical professionals, like AAG Health, who recognize that the best ways to reduce long-term healthcare costs is to apply cutting-edge technology to detect signs of disease at an early stage. 

"AAG Health is proud to announce the acquisition of Panasonic's newest offering which provides our patients with the latest in diagnostic testing. AAG Health's Age Management, Healthy Aging and Hormone Treatment programs will incorporate the Panasonic CardioHealth Station as part of our comprehensive and executive level medical health assessments," said Mark White, CEO of AAG Health & Wellness.  "CardioNexus Corporation, the sales arm for Panasonic's CardioHealth Station, has installed this revolutionary device here at AAG Health and has provided comprehensive staff training to ensure the success of our new cardiovascular risk assessment and treatment program which includes complete diagnostic health testing, hormone optimization, anti-aging vitamin supplementation, nutritional counseling and exercise protocols. The Panasonic CardioHealth Station cardiovascular risk assessments will greatly assist our age management medicine physicians with diagnoses and formulating preventative measures to ensure healthy aging for our patients."

"The recent Million Hearts national initiative from the Center for Disease Control has helped shed light on two of the leading causes of death in the United States, heart disease and stroke.  February is American Heart Month, so even greater awareness will surround this initiative and the treatment and prevention of heart disease," said Steven Lynum, Director-Clinical Products, Panasonic Healthcare Group. "The efforts of medical professionals, like those at AAG Health & Wellness, will help to contribute in the campaign's initiative to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years and Panasonic is proud to play a part in this national effort with our CardioHealth Station."

About Panasonic Healthcare Group
Based in Secaucus, NJ Panasonic Healthcare Group is a business group of Panasonic Corporation of North America.  Bringing together Panasonic's expertise in a wide range of health and medical device technologies the business unit develops products for the healthcare industry relating to hearing care and diagnostic machines.  For more information visit http://www.panasonic.com/cardiohealthstation or http://www.panasonic.com/business/medicalvideo/hearing-aids/index.asp

About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America provides a broad line of digital and other electronics products for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC - News), and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic recently announced that it will relocate its North American headquarters to Newark, NJ in 2013 as part of is plans to reduce the size of its carbon emissions footprint. Information about Panasonic and its products is available at http://www.panasonic.com and its Full HD 3D site at http://www.panasonic.com/3D. Additional company information for journalists is also available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

About the CardioNexus Corporation
Founded on January 2009 in Houston Texas, CardioNexus Corporation is an authorized distributor of Panasonic Healthcare Group. CardioNexus focuses on early detection of cardiovascular disease using an innovative multi-modality approach. Panasonic Corporation of North America became a shareholder of CardioNexus Corporation in October 2010. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.cardionexus.com.

About AAG Health & Wellness – The Leaders in Hormone Replacement
AAG Health & Wellness is the leading provider of age management medical services, stem cell and hormone replacement therapy for men and women in the United States. AAG Health has a network of over 25 medical health centers throughout the United States. For more information, visit http://www.aaghealth.com

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Life Extension Foundation Sponsors New Show Featuring Suzanne Somers on Lifetime Television

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Extension®, a pioneer in supporting and reporting the latest anti-aging research and integrative health therapies has announced it will sponsor The Suzanne Show, on Lifetime Television featuring Suzanne Somers.  The show is scheduled to premiere in May, on Wednesday mornings at 7 a.m. in eastern- and pacific-time zones for 13 weeks.  All programs will be re-aired during weekend editions of Lifetime Real Women.

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According to Rey Searles, Life Extension's marketing director, the show will include Suzanne Selects Health Tips and educational segments, as well as discuss top critical health issues, wellness and life-span extension, and educate viewers about science-based clinical research.

"Life Extension is excited to sponsor the premiering season of The Suzanne Show," said William Faloon, co-founder of the Life Extension Foundation. "We seek to educate consumers on how they can achieve healthier, happier and longer lives. So it is inevitable that we have partnered with Suzanne on this incredible adventure that is sure to positively impact people's lives."

The Life Extension Foundation provides its members vital health information that is overlooked by practicing physicians. Life Extension's 32-year track record shows they have been decades ahead of conventional medicine in identifying validated methods to prevent and treat age-related disorders.

The core mission of Life Extension is to extend the healthy human lifespan using an integrative approach and funding cutting edge scientific research. For more Life Extension information visit http://www.LEF.org, http://www.Twitter.com/LifeExtension, http://www.Facebook.com/LifeExtension and http://www.YouTube.com/LifeExtensionVideos.

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Life Extension
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Bipolar Drug May Spur Weight Gain, Thyroid Problems: Review

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(HealthDay News) -- A new medical review finds that lithium, a common treatment for bipolar disorder, can lead to weight gain and causes high rates of abnormalities in the thyroid and parathyroid glands.

But the researchers found few signs of a link to skin problems or hair loss, and a suspected connection to birth defects hasn't been proven, according to the report published in the Jan. 20 online edition of The Lancet.

Overall, the findings reaffirm lithium's role as "a treatment of choice for bipolar disorder," two doctors wrote in an accompanying editorial.

While lithium is less popular than it was in the 1970s and '80s as a treatment for bipolar disorder, it's probably the most effective available mood stabilizer, said Dr. Bryan Bruno, acting chairman of the department of psychiatry at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, who was not involved with the review but is familiar with the findings.

"It remains very beneficial, and it's still a first-line agent for bipolar disorder," Bruno said.

But lithium has a variety of possible side effects, noted the authors of the review, led by Dr. John Geddes of the University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital in Oxford, England. Their analysis included 385 studies. Read more...

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Nu Skin Concludes Banner Year for Its ageLOC® Anti-Aging Research

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PROVO, Utah, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nu Skin Enterprises Inc., (NYSE: NUS - News) today announced the conclusion of another banner year for its ageLOC® research. Nu Skin accelerated its anti-aging research in 2011 with more than 30 scientific presentations, posters and articles at various prestigious conferences and symposia around the world. Additionally, the company made further strides with the acquisition of LifeGen Technologies and its genetic database that is based on more than 30 years of anti-aging genetic research.

"2011 was a breakthrough year for us as we continued our ground-breaking ageLOC anti-aging genetic research that is opening new doors of understanding to the genetic source of aging and helping more people to live younger, longer," said Joe Chang, Ph.D., Nu Skin chief scientific officer. "As we have presented our research around the world, we have been pleased with the favorable response we have received from the scientific community. Looking to 2012, we believe that the best is yet to come for ageLOC science."

The company's 2011 scientific presentations focused on its ageLOC science that enables Nu Skin to identify unique groups of genes specific to aging (referred to as Youth Gene Clusters or YGC) that influence aging and then target and reset them to more youthful patterns of activity. This latest scientific research has been incorporated into Nu Skin's latest product releases including ageLOC® R2 (R-squared) and ageLOC® Galvanic Body Spa™.

2011 Scientific Highlights Include:

Acquisition of LifeGen Technologies, LLC

With the acquisition of LifeGen Technologies, Nu Skin now owns what it believes is one of the largest anti-aging databases in the world and has unrestricted access to LifeGen's scientific data and findings developed over 30 years.  Nu Skin is accelerating its anti-aging genetic research that continues to open doors of new understanding and is providing additional insights for product development. Already the company has felt the positive impact of this database as it incorporates these new insights into products under development for 2013, including solutions for weight management and overall youthspan.

ageLOC Research on Internal Aging

Mark Barlett, Ph.D., vice president of global research and development for Pharmanex nutrition products at Nu Skin, led his team to present several key findings at internationally recognized conferences. Highlights included being an invited speaker at the Second International Conference on Environmental Stressors in Biology and Medicine. Nu Skin presented findings on several topics at the conference including "A Unique Nutritional Formulation to Promote Cellular Protection and Purification Via Induction Of the Nrf2-mediated ARE/Phase II Detoxification Pathways" and "A Unique Blend of Natural Compounds With the Ability to Oppose Age-Related Changes in Gene Expression Related to Dysregulation of Removal of Cellular Debris, Cellular Detoxification, Antioxidant Protection and Inflammatory Balance."

In addition, Pharmanex nutrition scientists also presented at the Linus Pauling Institute Diet and Optimum Health Conference on "A Systematic Approach to Evaluate and Rank Natural Ingredients Based on Their Ability to Oppose Age-Related Changes in Gene Expression."

ageLOC Research on the Skin

Led by Helen Knaggs, Ph.D., vice president of global research and development for Nu Skin personal care products, the Nu Skin research and development team had several notable finding presented and published in 2011. An oral presentation shared at the 4th International Conference and Exhibition for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods (Nov 2011) showed the effects of equol on human skin gene expression and protein synthesis. In addition, several scientific articles were published including one in the Dermatological Surgery (Dec. 2011), regarding an exploratory study to determine the association between assessed facial skin aging and plasma isoprostane levels in middle-aged Japanese women, and in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science (Feb. 2011) showing how functional YGCs can be regulated to reflect a more youthful gene expression profile.

New Patents for ageLOC® Galvanic Body Spa™

Throughout the development of ageLOC science, a number of patents have been licensed or filed to further protect the proprietary information and technology Nu Skin utilizes to develop ageLOC branded products. Nu Skin's recently launched ageLOC® Galvanic Body Spa™ system uses patented self-adjusting galvanic currents with patent-pending pulsating technology to diminish the appearance of fat and cellulite to provide a slimmer, smoother, firmer appearance on the arms, abdomen, buttocks and thighs.

Additional information on ageLOC Science can be found at http://www.ageloc.com.

About Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc.

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. demonstrates its tradition of innovation through its comprehensive anti-aging product portfolio, independent business opportunity and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The company's scientific leadership in both skin care and nutrition has established Nu Skin as a premier anti-aging company, evidenced in its unique ageLOC® science that addresses aging at its source. The company's anti-aging products feature the new ageLOC ® suite of products including the ageLOC® R2 (R-squared) nutritional supplement, ageLOC® Galvanic Spa System and ageLOC Galvanic Body Spa™, as well as the ageLOC® Transformation daily skin care system. A global direct selling company, Nu Skin operates in 52 markets worldwide and has more than 850,000 independent distributors. Nu Skin is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NUS." More information is available at http://www.nuskin.com.

Please note: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that represent the company's current expectations and beliefs regarding the company's research and development efforts and the company's other plans and strategies. These forward-looking statements are based on current information and expectations, and are subject to risks and uncertainties discussed in company filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from expected results. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

 

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Plastic surgery reported up despite economy

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Anti-aging procedures that don’t involve going under the knife drove the growth of cosmetic medicine in 2011, a new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons says.
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The plastic surgery market saw  ”signicant” growth for the second year in a row, the group says, with cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery each up 5%.

“While the rate of economic recovery in the U.S. is still uncertain, 2011 proved to be a good year for plastic surgery,” ASPS President Dr. Malcolm Z. Roth said.

Some local plastic surgeons in Orange County, one of the cosmetic medicine capitals, see things somewhat differently. 

“Even though these statistics are derived from surveying our membership, I find them not totally credible,” said Dr. Edward Jonas Domanskis of Newport Beach. “In my experience, the total number of cosmetic surgery procedures, both surgical and non-surgical, has either decreased from the past year or stayed the same.”

Dr. John Di Saia of San Clemente and Orange took the report in stride.

“Things are looking up in the cosmetic surgery market but only slightly. 5% is not a major increase,” he said. “The larger procedures are still slow to return in large numbers. It is a sign of the economy.”

Another plastic surgeon said he thinks the statistics are spot on.

“The recent figures from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons on procedures performed in 2011 are consistent with the trends in my practice,” said Dr. Donald Altman of Irvine, adding, “… Despite the modest increase in procedures performed in 2011, consumers seeking cosmetic surgery continue to be very price sensitive.”

 The ASPS says 13.8 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures — both surgical and minimally-invasive such as Botox or filler injections – were performed in the United States in 2011.

Also, 5.5 million reconstructive plastic surgery procedures were performed last year, up 5%, as well.

Cosmetic surgery went up 2%, with nearly 1.6 million procedures in 2011, the ASPS said.

The top five surgical procedures were:

Breast augmentation (307,000 procedures, up 4%) Nose reshaping (244,000 procedures, down 3%) Liposuction (205,000 procedures, up 1%) Eyelid surgery (196,000 procedures, down 6%) Facelift (119,000 procedures, up 5%)

Facelifts were listed among the top five cosmetic surgical procedures for the first time since 2004, replacing tummy tucks.

“We are seeing notable increases in surgical procedures, such as facelifts, that reflect the demands of an aging boomer population,” Roth said. ”However, the overall growth in cosmetic procedures is being primarily driven by a substantial rise in minimally-invasive procedures.”

Cosmetic minimally-invasive procedures increased 6%, with nearly 12.2 million procedures in 2011, according to the ASPS.

The top five minimally-invasive procedures were:

Botulinum toxin type A — mostly Botox (5.7 million procedures, up 5%) Soft tissue fillers (1.9 million procedures, up 7%) Chemical peel (1.1 million procedures, down 3%) Laser hair removal (1.1 million procedures, up 15%) Microdermabrasion (900,000 procedures, up 9%)

Soft tissue fillers like hyaluronic acid (such as Restylane and Juvederm Ultra), calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse), and fat injections had  some of the largest growth in the minimally-invasive market last year.

The ASPS said more than 1.3 million hylauronic acid procedures were performed in 2011, up 9%; 286,000 calcium hydroxylapatite procedures, up 36%; and 68,000 fat injections, up 19%.

Lip augmentation practically exploded – up 49%, with more than 25,000 procedures performed, according to the ASPS.

Procedures by gender will be released in upcoming weeks. But chin augmentation, a procedure the ASPS says is popular with men, nearly doubled in 2011, with 21,000 procedures performed, up 71%, according to the organization. 

Here’s some more from local plastic surgeons:

Dr. Terry Dubrow of Newport Beach:

“I think these numbers reflect that things have pretty much stabilized. No great increases or decreases in the demand or utilization of plastic surgery. The fact that most procedures seem to be up in single digit percentage point gains reflect in my mind nothing more than statistical variation. I have a rather established practice and I appear frequently on television and despite that some months last year were slower than I would expect if things were really improving.”

Dr. Edward Jonas Domanskis of Newport Beach:

“Definitely, the surgical cosmetic procedures continue at least in my practice and Orange County, to be significantly impacted by the economy with less expendable and spendable income. I feel that this is also because consumers confidence levels are still low.”

Dr. Donald Altman of Irvine:

“Breast augmentation continues to be the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure followed by rhinoplasty. There has been a dramatic increase in breast reconstruction this past year. Patients seem to be better informed in their decisions regarding cosmetic surgery, probably reflecting their increased ability to access information online. Email and text messaging has improved my ability to communicate with patients exponentially.”

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Gold Skin Care Center in Nashville Among The First to Offer Non-Invasive and Painless TriPollar Anti-Aging Treatments

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U.S. clinical study shows 100% satisfaction rate for safe and effective procedure

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) February 16, 2012

Gold Skin Care Center is now offering TriPollar treatments—powered by the world's most advanced radiofrequency (RF) technology—via a device called Apollo, internationally touted for its effective and painless treatment of sagging skin, wrinkles, cellulite, circumferential reduction and the ability to tone and tighten skin of both the face and body. The treatment is completely painless and safe and is effective on all skin types and colors. TriPollar is newly available in the U.S. following an exclusive partnership between Pollogen, a global leader in the medical aesthetics market, and Lumiere Medical, a premier U.S. distributor of cutting-edge, clinically-validated technologies.

Patients benefit from both visible immediate and long-term results. The immediate effects include a smoother, tightened appearance and texture of the skin. Most clients realize the desired outcome at the conclusion of a full treatment course—a recommended 6-8 sessions—with a noticeable reduction in wrinkles and fine lines, body contouring and lifting of the treatment area, and improved tone and texture.

Although the Apollo is FDA cleared for the non-invasive treatment of mild to moderate facial wrinkles, the 30-minute, no-downtime procedure is CE approved for circumferential reduction and the reduction of cellulite and has become the treatment of choice internationally for these currently off-label non-invasive body contouring applications.

The safety and efficacy of TriPollar treatments have been proven in multiple clinical studies and published in eight peer reviewed articles. A recent U.S. clinical study showed a 97% improvement following a full series of treatments, and 100% of the patients reported that they were satisfied with their results.

“In the short time since we’ve begun offering the Apollo at Gold Skin Care, patients are already expressing satisfaction with the results and the pleasant and pain-free experience,” says Dr. Michael Gold, founder and Medical Director of Gold Skin Care Center. “I’m extremely impressed by the technology’s efficacy and safety.”

The Center is located at 2000 Richard Jones Road, Suite 220, in Nashville. For more information, call 615.383.2400 or visit http://www.goldskincare.com. For additional before and after images, please visit http://www.pollogen.com/Before-And-After/Facial-Contouring.html.

About Gold Skin Care Center

Gold Skin Care Center is one of the leading clinical and cosmetic dermatology centers in the country, offering the most advanced and effective procedures available today. The Center’s three distinct divisions include the Laser & Rejuvenation Center, solely devoted to the aesthetic needs of patients; the Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa, offering the most advanced techniques and products for relaxation and rejuvenation; and the Tennessee Clinical Research Center, where the most advanced laser and light based sources are researched before they are available to the general public. Dr. Michael Gold, founder and medical director of the Gold Skin Care Center, is also an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, at Vanderbilt University Medical School and at Vanderbilt University Nursing School. For more information, call 615.383.2400 or visit http://www.goldskincare.com.

About Pollogen

Pollogen Ltd. is a global leader in the medical aesthetic market providing innovative, safe and effective solutions that enhance and expand the practices of medical aesthetic professionals. The company offers products to address a range of skin treatments under the industry’s three premier brands: TriPollar®, TriLipo® and TriFractional™. Pollogen offers a full line of clinically-proven, non-invasive anti-aging facial and body contouring treatment platforms for circumference reduction, cellulite reduction and skin tightening. The company’s medical aesthetic devices, Maximus, Apollo, and Regen XL offer customers clinically-proven, safe and effective anti-aging lunchtime beauty treatments that deliver immediate and long-lasting results. With a distribution network in over 60 countries, Pollogen is providing innovative solutions to medical professionals globally.

About Lumiere Medical

Lumiere Medical, the premier U.S. distributor of innovative, science-based, clinically validated technologies, presents new revenue opportunities for its customers while providing results which consistently deliver high patient satisfaction. The exclusive U.S. distributor for Pollogen Ltd., Lumiere has recently added the Apollo TriPollar RF device to its distribution network, offering safe and effective anti-aging treatments with both immediate and long-lasting results.

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