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The Harley Medical Group Sees Speedo Sag Explosion

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The Harley Medical Group, the UK’s largest cosmetic surgery group, has reported that with the male physique under the spotlight more than ever, it is seeing increasing numbers of men looking to go under the scalpel to banish the ‘Speedo sag’. With celebrities such as David Beckham, Hugh Jackman and Justin Timberlake championing the less-is-more beach look, men across the country are likewise taking pride in their physique.

As a result, The Harley Medical Group has seen 24% more men bookings for abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) operations to get rid of their ‘Speedo sag’ over the last month compared to the same period last year.

Liz Dale, Director at The Harley Medical Group, commented, “The more traditional, baggy board shorts hid a multitude of sins. We’ve heard from our nurses anecdotally that one of the principle drivers for male tummy tuck ops in the lead up to the summer season is the impending beach reveal.

“Many of the men that come to us for ‘Speedo sag’ surgery have lost weight or been on a fitness drive and are looking for surgery to remove stubborn pockets of fat or unsightly, loose flaps of skin on their paunch. It’s the final step in their journey to achieving a body they actually want to show off – in Speedos or otherwise.”

Mr Frati, consultant cosmetic surgeon at The Harley Medical Group commented, “An abdominoplasty to remove ‘Speedo sag’ involves an incision just above the pubic area. This surgery removes excess skin and fat and tightens the muscular and fascia parts of the stomach, leaving it flatter and more taute. As well as seeing more men having this surgical procedure, liposuction to the upper thigh area, or the flanks, is increasingly popular.”

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UIC Master of Science in Health Informatics: First in the Nation to Receive Prestigious CAHIIM Accreditation

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The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is pleased to announce that the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) has accredited its online Master of Science degree in Health Informatics. The UIC program is the first master level degree program to receive CAHIIM accreditation. Prior to receiving accreditation, UIC was one of only six master programs to be approved by CAHIIM.

“We are thrilled to receive CAHIIM accreditation for our online Master of Science in Health Informatics program,” says Department Head Dr. Larry Pawola. “The CAHIIM accreditation process requires our program to meet a very high educational standard; our accreditation status reflects both the overall quality of our online master’s program, and our ability to deliver valuable advanced education in an online format. We are pleased UIC is recognized as being the leader in health informatics education”

Students in the UIC online Master of Science in Health Informatics program (non-research track) can graduate after earning as few as 45 credits delivered through 14 courses. Since the master’s program started in fall 1999, student enrollment has grown to over 250 active students.

The online program is designed to appeal to working professionals. It offers a unique combination of academics, practical education and technology leadership skills that enables the effective utilization of information technologies to support the delivery of exceptional patient care.

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The Impact of Health Reform Industry

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The HealthInsuranceFinders.com News Center reported that under the rules and stipulations outlined in the new health reform law, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will be tasked with not only revamping current health coverage policies and procedures, but also restricting costs for health plans and ensuring that health insurance for individuals as well as for families is easily attainable. As our lawmakers begin this overwhelming task of streamlining health plans, it is critical for them to keep in mind the overall impact their actions will have on the health industry, children and e-health and patient care.

Health Reform Industry Impact

With all the changes and red tape surrounding the new laws, one might wonder if the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries will be affected during the transition. In the early 90’s, the pharmaceutical industry displayed some stiff resistance to restructuring and reforming America’s health plans and health insurance for individuals. However, in modern times, the sector has embraced and even encouraged the widespread reshaping of health coverage in this country. While motivating these changes, the industry also exercised a little self-preservation by outlining the terms of a deal for protection during the reform.

The medical technologies sector will experience a hybrid of new opportunities as well as never before experienced difficulties throughout the revamping of the current policies. In order for future medical progress to remain current and relevant, new payment methods and procedures must be implemented to streamline the process.

Children and Insurance Coverage

Results from recent studies really solidify the need for policy restructuring in an effort to best protect minors through Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid. These efforts must be in place as soon as possible to ensure a more seamless transition as we prepare to extend health insurance to individuals that have previously been uninsured.

Children currently covered under a private policy will often lose benefits within 90 days of a parent losing a job. This number is 6.5% higher than children who have parents that continue to stay employed. To eliminate this dilemma, Gerry L. Fairbrother of the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, maintains local and federal officials need to eliminate waiting periods and eligibility restrictions to these children when their parents lose their jobs.

Also, despite being eligible for Medicaid or CHIP, approximately two million children enrolled in these programs still lost coverage in 2008. Benjamin D. Sommers of Harvard University noted this trend in his analysis spanning 2002 through 2008. He also made note that while retention rates for children in publicly offered plans have gone up, new matriculation has gone down.

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Changing The Face Of Drug Addiction Treatment

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Not only is the pain and emotional burden of substance abuse difficult to bear, but the public stigma surrounding the drug culture creates a barrier to treatment for many drug users.

Substance abusers have, historically, have been viewed as lacking self-control, living on the streets, shooting up illicit drugs in some dark alley of a big city. What most people fail to realize is that seedy picture of drug abuse represents a small sector of substance abusers.

The face of drug use has changed, worldwide. What was originally seen as an act afflicting poverty-stricken neighborhoods, has turned into an epidemic spanning all socio-economic backgrounds. And, as such, the face of drug rehabs must evolve.

“It’s unfortunate that the addiction treatment field must market itself in the first place,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center . “What’s more disturbing is that the demographic that we are marketing to is becoming more widespread and affecting younger individuals more now, than ever before. One of the factors that contribute to an individual seeking help is the stigma attached to such treatment. At Mountainside, we try and remove the public stigma that’s attached to the addiction so that we can get to the core of the issue- helping the individual suffering from the addiction without attaching any labels to the person receiving treatment. This level of care and compassion is crucial for long-term recovery from drug addiction. The feedback that we have received from those who are intimately familiar with our program has been that we our program is extraordinarily caring, compassionate and understanding to those who are seeking drug addiction treatment. That’s always been our main focus- caring, compassionate treatment plans in a safe environment that is conducive to getting well and we have succeeded.”

For more than 12 years, Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has led the way in offering an individualized alcohol and drug addiction treatment program.

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Quoteboffin.co.uk Welcomes New Research on the Prevention and Treatment of Alzheimer’s

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A study published in The Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology has suggested that the eating habits of those suffering from Alzheimer’s may have an effect on their cognitive abilities.

The research involved two groups of mice being fed two different diets over the course of 5 months. A precious study had shown that foods rich in methionine – an amino acid – were able to increase the symptoms of dementia within mice, and as a result scientists deduced that it may be effective in the increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

The most recent study sought then to determine if the methionine induced effects could be counteracted and even reversed. For 3 months one group of mice was fed a methionine filled diet, whilst the other group ate a healthy, balanced diet. The mice on the methionine diet were then introduced to a healthy menu, and the results were analysed after another 2 months.

The scientists found that the negative effects suffered following the 3 month period eating the amino acid had been reversed. The discovery demonstrated the capability of the brain to counteract the damaging effects it has endured. However, the study is far from conclusive, not least due to the fact that the test subjects were mice.

There is uncertainty regarding the applicability of such results to humans.

Rebecca Wood, chief executive of Alzheimer’s Research Trust commented on the findings, reminding us that:

“This research is on mice, but the Alzheimer’s Trust is supporting work looking at the effects of this type of diet on people. We look forward to the results but at the moment we don’t yet know if this type of diet could have beneficial effects for people with Alzheimer’s.”

Health insurance comparison site Quoteboffin.co.uk have given their backing to the research findings, insisting that:

“Any investigation into the causes and potential treatments for this disease are crucial, as research is the main tool we have in the battle against Alzheimer’s.”

Another piece of research carried out recently, revealed that people with larger craniums possess better cognitive abilities, including memory and thinking skills. 270 patients were recruited for the trials, the results of which were published in the Neurology journal.

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Life Insurance Comparison Site Quoteboffin.co.uk Is Calling For A Greater Emphasis On The Health Benefits Of Jogging

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Following research by US scientists, it has been shown that running on a regular basis can slow the effects of ageing and even stave off premature death.

Runners aged 50-years-old and upwards were found to enjoy a healthier life and suffered fewer disabilities than those who did not exercise on a regular basis.

The research – which was conducted by the Stanford University Medical Centre – tracked 500 older runners for more than two decades in comparison to a similar group who did not exercise on a regular basis.

At the end of the study, 34% of the non-runners has died compared to 15% of the runners.

Life insurance comparison site QuoteBoffin.co.uk is now calling for more older people to get fit and active as a means to living a longer, healthier life.

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Florida Vaginal Surgeon Offers Superior Liposuction: Vaser Lipo

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If you’d like to get rid of stubborn fat, but aren’t crazy about liposuction, you’re not alone. Now there’s an alternative called Vaser Lipo. “This technique is minimally invasive and can very precisely remove body fat from just about anywhere on the body – even the delicate areas around the face and chin,” says Dr. Mark Scheinberg of the Center for Cosmetic Gynecology.

Traditional Lipo: Using a suction device to break up fatty deposits, conventional lipo also tears apart surrounding tissues, damaging nerves, blood vessels, and collagen structures. This results in pain, bruising, and a prolonged recovery period.

Vaser Lipo: The vaser probe is inserted in the body where it uses sound energy (similar to that used in cataract removal) and liquefies the targeted fatty tissue. A suction device then removes the liquefied fat, but preserves blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue. “This minimizes pain and improves skin retraction following the procedure,” says Dr. Scheinberg. “Recovery time is also much shorter than with conventional lipo.”

Vaser Lipo procedures have been performed over 150,000 times worldwide, with excellent safety results. A recent randomized, single blind study presented at the Annual American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting reported that Vaser Lipo showed a 53% improvement in skin retraction compared to standard liposuction. Vaser Lipo also resulted in 26% lower blood loss than traditional lipo.

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Denver Orthodontics Office is High Tech and High Care

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“We strive to give our patients the best high tech treatments we can and provide them with the highest quality care possible,” explains Dr. Jonathan Weinbach, a Denver orthodontics provider.

The Treatment Zone: Getting the smile you want has never been easier. “Smile Zone Orthodontics was one of the first practices in Denver to offer Damon Braces,” notes Denver orthodontist, Dr. Weinbach. “Damon straightens teeth as much as 40% faster than traditional braces.”

The Comfort Zone: “You may arrive feeling like a patient, but you’ll leave feeling like family!” says Dr. Weinbach, a Denver Damon Braces System provider. The practice offers two convenient locations and the offices feature spacious reception areas, open-bay treatment rooms and upbeat, musical-themed décor. The Westminster office even has a disco ball! Kids and teens can enjoy Play Station video games, a flat screen TV, DVD movies, and a complimentary beverage and snack bar.

The Kid Zone: Denver invisible braces provider Dr Weinbach takes the time to get to know each child and putting them at ease. In addition, the practice keeps kids motivated throughout treatment with fun contests, cool prizes, and gift certificates.

For More Information For more information about Denver braces expert Dr. Jonathan Weinbach and Smile Zone Orthodontics, visit http://www.smilezoneortho.com/ or call (303) 430-4200 for the Westminster CO office or (303) 604-0300 for the Louisville office.

About Dr. Jonathan Weinbach
Dr. Weinbach earned his D.D.S degree with distinction from the University of Missouri and completed his residency and master’s degree in orthodontics at Washington University. He has been in orthodontic practice for 23 years, with nine years’ prior experience in general dentistry. A retired United States Air Force officer, Dr. Weinbach volunteers with Dental Aid of Louisville. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Colorado Dental Association, the Denver Dental Society, the American Association of Orthodontists, the Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists and the World Federation of Orthodontists.

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Quoteboffin.co.uk Urges Health Providers To Maintain Momentum In Light Of Improving Cancer Survival Rates

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Survival rates for some cancers has doubled since the 1970s. Now health and life insurance comparison site, QuoteBoffin.co.uk, is calling on health organisations to continue their good work.

Following research by leading organisation Cancer Research UK, it has emerged that survival rates for some cancers including bowel, breast and ovarian have doubled over the past four decades.

Comparisons between survival rates for those with cancer in the 1970s and people with the disease in the late noughties show vast improvements in the number of patients expected live more than ten years with the disease.

Breast and bowel cancer have seen remarkable improvements in survival rates with the number of people living at least ten after diagnosis years jumping from 40% to 77% and 23% to over 50% respectively.

Despite the improvements, health organisations and cancer charities are still calling for more work to be done to improve cancer patients chances of survival.

A spokesperson from QuoteBoffin.co.uk joined the calls for further research, with cancer treating drugs high on the agenda:

“It’s encouraging to see such a stark improvement in cancer survival rates in such a short space of time.

“As technology improves so does our ability to detect and treat cancer earlier and earlier and this brings with it its own set of problems.

“No longer is cancer treatment about prolonging a patient’s life, it’s about completely curing the disease altogether so now we must put more and more money and time into crafting and fine tuning a range of drugs and treatments that can be applied to the disease at any stage.”

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New Findings on Obesity/Inactivity Link Welcomed by Health and Life Insurance Comparison Site QuoteBoffin.co.uk

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New research conducted by scientists based at the Peninsula Medical School in Plymouth have revealed that a lack of activity is not always the key factor in childhood obesity. Findings suggest that it is often the case that obesity leads to a lack of activity.

The study, published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood, concluded that overweight youngsters are affected psychologically as well as physically, with many having a negative perception of their bodies. This leads to a decrease in confidence and participation in group exercise, especially within a school environment.

Child obesity levels have been on the rise for decades, so an in-depth investigation into the problem such as this can only be a beneficial addition to our general understanding of the issue according to health insurance comparison site QuoteBoffin.co.uk.

Rather than simply emphasising the increasing need for exercise amongst young children, it is apparent that a drastic reformation in general eating habits is required.

The EarlyBird Diabetes study followed a group of 200 city school children for an 11 year period. It discovered no indication that an increase in exercise had any effect on the weight of obese children. However, the study did demonstrate that children who put on weight were guilty of doing relatively less exercise.

This suggest that the problem lies in persuading children to both exercise and eat healthily, with the latter proving to be the main stumbling block.

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New Hope With Drug Rehab In New England

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There are an estimated 17.6 million alcohol addicted individuals in the US today, and that number continues to grow rapidly, affecting individuals from all socio-economic backgrounds. Treatment for alcoholism can be difficult simply because of the social acceptance of the use of alcohol. With proper alcoholism treatment, however, an individual can live a sober-free life.

Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has been equipping individuals with the skills and confidence necessary to overcome various types of addictions for over ten years. With their innovative treatment program they have helped thousands of individuals reclaim their lives that were previously ensnared by addictions.

“All of the professionals at Mountainside have not only extensive experience within various addiction treatment fields, but also a genuine deep-seated interest in helping individuals overcome their addictions,” begins a spokesperson for Mountainside. “Our drug rehab and alcoholism treatment program is among the best available. Alcohol addictions are very unique in nature simply because there’s no social implications or adverse reactions to utilizing alcohol on a recreational basis. As such, individuals struggling with alcohol addiction become quite adept at concealing their addiction from friends and family. That’s one reason that it’s imperative that families become active participants in the addicted individual’s recovery program. Our Family Wellness Program assists families in coping with their loved one’s addiction in a caring, considerate manner and being sensitive to everyone involved in the process. In addition, the location of our facility allows individuals and their families the privacy needed to begin their journey together towards recovery. Since our beginning our program offerings have been recognized by our peers within the addiction recovery treatment field as being innovative and first class, and our long-term sobriety success rates are second-to-none.”

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Lloydspharmacy Reveals Five Star Holidaymakers Think They Are Too Posh To Die

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According to new research* by Lloydspharmacy’s Online Travel Clinic, five star holidaymakers are needlessly risking their lives when visiting malaria hotspots in Africa, Asia and South America.

It is estimated that over 13.5 million** British travellers have stayed in four and five star resorts in malarial countries with over a quarter not protecting themselves against local diseases. In fact over three million Brits did not bother to check to see if the country they were visiting had a malaria risk.

Worryingly 32% of all Brits believe they are less at risk of catching malaria if they stay at a luxury resort. The Lloydspharmacy research also found that only 30% of people who visit malarial countries take anti-malarial medication for the duration of their trip. A substantial proportion also discontinued anti-malarial medication prematurely when they returned home. Recently Cheryl Cole contracted malaria following a trip to Tanzania – although she was reported to have taken anti-malarials during her trip, it is not known whether she continued taking these upon her return.

According to the NHS website approximately 1,500 travellers return to the UK with malaria every year. In 2008, there were 1,370 cases of malaria reported and six deaths in the UK.

“Mosquitoes have no qualms about checking into luxury resorts”, said Clare Kerr, Lloydspharmacy’s Head of Travel Health. “The belief that staying in five star accommodation somehow provides immunity against diseases like malaria is very dangerous.

“Most UK travellers who catch malaria either do not take any anti-malarial treatments or do not get the right pills for the part of the world they’re visiting. It is important to get health advice before going to an area where there is a risk of malaria or other diseases such as diphtheria, typhoid and hepatitis.”

Lloydspharmacy’s Online Travel Clinic aims to make it as convenient as possible for travellers to obtain the malaria pills they need. After a consultation, Lloydspharmacy’s online doctors can provide a private prescription and arrange delivery of the medicines by post.

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Unitaids Pool for HIV/AIDS Pharmaceutical Patents Appears Flawed

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Recently the International Policy Network (IPN), a nongovernmental educational organization focused on highlighting the role of free society institutions in social and economic development, released a report discussing Unitaid’s proposed pharmaceutical patent pool. Written by Alec van Gelder and Philip Stevens, this report examines the implications of creating a pharmaceutical patent pool for anti-retroviral medicines (ARVs) in order to improve treatments for HIV/AIDs.

The report examines the potential problems associated with this move, which would allow researchers to experiment on patented ARVs in order to create more effective “fixed dose combination” drugs (FDC) for subpopulations in Africa. Unitaid would distribute these new drugs on a non-profit basis, where royalties as determined by patent pool administrators would be paid to patent holders. The authors of the article point to several issues that could arise with this type of patent pool, including:

• Distribution barriers in Africa, where poor healthcare infrastructure and a shortage of trained personnel exists. These barriers could hinder the new
medications from reaching those that really need it.
• Uncertain need for a patent pool type of arrangement, when many companies already allow researchers to investigate patented material. The authors write, “Many companies have established programmes which give academic researchers free access to vast proprietary compound libraries.”
• Unclear incentive for patent holders to give up intellectual property rights to drugs, knowing that the royalties they could receive would be significantly less than what they are receiving now from the patent.

Stevens and van Gelder conclude that this type of patent pool needs a better focus before they would be able to garner support for it within the industry. If the patent pool was to become compulsory, “R&D, licensing production to existing and new FDCs along with access to medicines would be undermined and potentially crowded out of the marketplace altogether by an unwieldy and unworkable bureaucracy.” They add that this would be counter-productive to Unitaid’s efforts, and could slow access to medicines in the countries that most need them.

To learn more about Unitaid’s pool for pharmaceutical patents read the full article here.

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LifeInsurance.org Launches Guide Entitled ‘Why Should Parents Purchase Life Insurance?’

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The guide, entitled “Why Should Parents Purchase Life Insurance?”, is located at http://www.lifeinsurance.org/guides-parents/ and addresses virtually every detail of purchasing insurance from the perspective of parents who are faced with one of the most important financial concerns involving families today – the need to purchase reliable and effective coverage for all eventualities.

In the guide, parents have access to detailed sections that thoroughly explain the options available to them; covers a wide range of topics; address common concerns that parents may have; review how to choose a beneficiary or custodians; and outline key concepts, such as term life coverage, whole life (variable) insurance, and whole life (universal) insurance. Insurance can be a complex and confusing topic with a variety of features, options, and stipulations, and a guide is necessary in order to make the most logical choice possible.

The goal of this guide is to provide an authoritative walk-through of coverage to convince parents that purchasing life insurance is a must for any family today. As outlined by LifeInsurance.org and the guide, choosing insurance is one of the three major financial concerns faced by parents today, along with creating a will and setting up college funds for children. LifeInsurance.org strongly believes that making a wise and informed decision regarding insurance is a necessity for every family in today’s economy, and has dedicated the guide to educating parents on the merits of a timely and informed choice.

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South Florida Cosmetic Dentist Warns Against Badly Trained Cosmetic Dentists

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Nationally there are over 150,000 dentists, and the number is growing at a rapid rate. However, a staggering quantity of inexperienced students graduate from dental school every year and enter directly into practice. Some of these graduates go on to get specialized training in cosmetic dentistry, but many become general dentists who attempt specialized cosmetic dentistry without the necessary expertise.

A survey by Harris Interactive revealed that 11% of Americans annually (and the number grows every year) received an in-office cosmetic dental procedure to beautify their smiles. High-quality cosmetic dentistry can transform your appearance, but poorly executed dentistry can prove disastrous.

Here’s a shocking statistic from the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry: over 25% of Americans’ yearly expenditures cosmetic dentistry is spend re-doing and correcting unsatisfactory dental work from a previous visits. “While cosmetic dentistry can be transformative, badly performed dentistry can lead to a lifetime of pain and problems.” says Dr. Charles Nottingham, one of the best cosmetic dentists in Florida.

A report by the Surgeon General found that over 39 million people, or 22%, experience some kind of oral-facial pain in a given six month period. The report estimates that 12.2% of Americans suffers from toothache, 5.3% from jaw joint pain, and 1.4% from face or cheek pain.

Founder of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, Ronald E. Goldstein estimates that 50% of American dental work is spent on cosmetic procedures. Undoing other dentists’ shoddy work accounts for an estimated one-seventh of the over $80 Billion spent on dentistry in the U.S. In a 2004 Wall Street Journal article, various cosmetic dentists estimated that re-doing others’ work accounts for 25% to 50% of their work.

“You need to be a careful consumer of dental services,” Dr. Nottingham, a South Florida cosmetic dentistry provider, points out. “Do your research and make sure you choose a reputable doctor with a lot of experience in your procedures.”

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Optical Express Store Opened By Daley Thompson Jumping Tape

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Optical Express’ latest optical store in Bearsden has been opened by Olympic legend Daley Thompson taking an unconventional approach to its unveiling. The decathlete, double Olympic gold medallist, world and Commonwealth champion swapped the conventional silver scissors for the scissors jump as he leaped the red ribbon to launch the new Optical Express store.

The eye care specialist relocated after nine years in the town in order to be able to offer customers a larger, more modern, state of the art opticians in Glasgow, Bearsden, where clients will receive the most clinically advanced eye tests in Scotland and a new, exclusive range of designer frames.

The store will stock Jimmy Choo’s new range of designer prescription glasses – tipped to be as popular as the fashion label’s range of shoes and bags – following their international launch last month. Customers can also choose from the latest designer frames from top names such as Dior, Prada, Gucci, Patrick Cox, Tom Ford, Cavalli and Chloe.

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Medelita Announces Conference Schedule for Second Half of 2010

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Medelita®, maker of breakthrough performance men’s and women’s lab coats, today announced its conference and exhibit schedule for the second half of calendar year 2010. The company’s exhibit at medical conferences provides clinicians a chance to learn about modern advances in medical apparel. Many healthcare professionals unwittingly rely on the myth of the one-size-fits-all lab coat or scrubs, and are pleasantly surprised to learn that a more suitable alternative to ill-fitting unisex garments exists.

“We started Medelita to answer the need for quality medical apparel that, until now, has been a huge void in the industry,” said Lara Manchik, PA-C and founder of Medelita. “Today, only two years after founding the company, I am proud to announce that clinician response to our products is phenomenal. I am truly humbled by the accolades we continue to receive and know that we’ve redefined the way the industry perceives lab coats and scrubs.”

Made from 100 percent high denier cotton and designed specifically with a focus on fit and functionality, Medelita’s fluid resistant lab coats are treated with Advanced Dual Action Teflon® fabric protector, which allows fabric to repel and release stains. Tailored to fit the contours of the real human body, Medelita lab coats feature hidden inside pockets and finished inside seams. The High IQ® Easycare Plus helps fabric resist wrinkling and retain a soft, smooth, clean appearance. Technologically innovative, durable and fashionable, Medelita sets a new standard in professional lab coats. Lab coats are available in four men’s styles (sizes 36-52) and five women’s styles (sizes 0-16).

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Treatment-Centers.net Connects Alcoholics With The Right Alcohol Treatment For Them

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It takes great strength for an alcoholic to ask for help, strength that can be drained away by the overwhelming number of alcohol treatment options available today. Treatment-Centers.net has more than 11,000 listings for alcohol treatment centers and professionals across the country, ensuring that the alcoholic need not travel far for help, and live phone assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to determine which alcohol rehabilitation center suits his specific situation. There is no cost to use the online directory or to talk with an addiction specialist.

An alcoholic – or his loved ones – take that first step toward sobriety by filling out the confidential assessment form at Treatment-Centers.net. He provides his name, email address and phone number, plus detailed addiction and medical histories. The assessment form can be filled out by the alcoholic or his loved ones. After receiving the assessment form, an addiction specialist will contact the alcoholic or his loved ones to discuss alcohol treatment options. An addiction specialist also can fill out the form with the alcoholic or his loved ones over the phone at 877-335-4673, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. By the end of the call, the right alcohol rehabilitation center for the alcoholic will be determined.

If an alcoholic or his loved ones are not yet ready to ask for help, Treatment-Centers.net is still a valuable resource. The website has in-depth information about alcoholism and drug addiction, plus resources related to the various alcohol treatment programs available today, including 12-Step treatment, holistic treatment, acupuncture treatment, sauna treatment, religious-based treatment, alternative-lifestyle treatment, and meditative and yoga treatment. An alcoholic also might find the final push he needs to enter an alcohol treatment center. The website’s community area features forums and chat rooms in which recovering addicts discuss their challenges and successes, and a blog with inspirational quotes and news items about alcohol treatment. Reviews of the different alcohol rehabilitation centers also are available on the website.

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Attract More Clients To Your Drug Treatments With Treatment-Centers.net

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It used to be, a drug treatment center could rely on reputation and referrals alone to attract clients. The growth of the industry and the explosion of Internet marketing has forced those providing drug treatments and addiction intervention into a new advertising arena, one in which they often are not equipped to compete. In those cases, a drug treatment center can turn to Treatment-Centers.net. A featured listing on the website helps a drug treatment center reach more potential clients and boosts the power of its own website while doing so.

Treatment-Centers.net – created by Internet marketing expert and recovering addict Bernie Grohsman – offers informational listings for more than 11,000 drug treatment centers and professionals across the country, plus online assessments and 24-hour phone assistance. Treatment-Centers.net does not charge a drug treatment center for an informational listing, nor does it charge potential clients coming to the website for referrals or information about drug treatments and addiction intervention. The website also has a free community area, in which addicts can share information and experiences in forums and chat rooms.

These informational listings allow a drug treatment center to reach more than 125,000 unique visitors a month. Since informational listings include a link to a drug treatment center’s own website, its search-engine ranking improves due to the high search-engine rankings of Treatment-Centers.net. A drug treatment center can take further advantage of Treatment-Centers.net’s high rankings by purchasing a featured listing. It runs at the top of the category for the state in which the drug treatment center is located, and it also runs in rotation on every page – more than 11,000 – of Treatment-Center.net. This run-of-site placement provides the greatest impact on search-engine rankings for the drug treatment center’s own website.

Signing up for a featured listing on Treatment-Centers.net takes just a few minutes. The drug treatment center representative simply joins as a community member, provides information about the center’s Drug treatments, uploads a photo and then pays for the featured listing through PayPal. The listing will go live within a few hours. A featured listing costs just $525 per month, on a month-to-month basis; a drug treatment center can cancel at anytime. Treatment-Centers.net also offers banner advertising opportunities.

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Superior Healthplan Honors Outstanding Physicians And Practioners For 2010

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Superior HealthPlan, a state leader in healthcare solutions, announced the recipients of its 2010 Summit Awards for Excellence in Care. The Summit Awards are given each year to Physicians, Practitioners and Obstetricians for providing clinical excellence. There are two award categories, one for Obstetrics and one for Primary Care.

“Superior HealthPlan believes that establishing a strong network of high caliber physicians is critical to providing quality healthcare for our members. The Summit Awards recognize the best of the best amongst our health care providers” stated Tom Wise, President and CEO of Superior HealthPlan.

The Practitioners are selected for exemplary performance in several areas, including follow up after emergency room visits and routine preventive and well care services for adults and children.

Following are the 2010 Summit Award winners (Non-OB):

– Juan Aguilera, M.D. – Hidalgo Region
– Edward Borchard, M.D. – Corpus Christi Region
– Sandra Thomas, M.D. – Burnet Region
– Luis Arandia-Antelo, M.D. – Lubbock Region
– Maria Aguirre, M.D. – San Antonio Region

“The OB category recognizes the extraordinary efforts in providing high quality obstetric care to all of our members,” explained Dr. David Harmon, Chief Medical Director. “Feedback f r o m the members and their case managers helped determine the winners.”

The individual criteria included risk-adjusted cesarean delivery rates, participation in the notification of pregnancy process and utilization of 17P, a weekly steroid injection to prevent premature birth in certain high risk women.

Following are the 2010 OB Summit Award winners:
– Jana J. Schrier, M.D.
– Andrew G. Mahaffey, M.D.
(both with the Georgetown Women’s Center)

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