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Business of Medicine, Health 2.0, Healthcare, Healthcare Information, Healthcare Professionals, Healthcare Services, Healthcare Solutions, Medicine, Online, Society

Health World Web is announcing addition of videos to the Health Communities from icyou.com, new medical providers’ ads campaign and new gadgets for doctors, clinical trials and support group searches

Health World Web, the premier Health 2.0 social networking site, has launched three new improvements for the site HealthWorldWeb.com.

Starting this week, users of Health World Web will be pleasantly surprised as video content from icyou (www.icyou.com), the source of health-related videos online, will be included in the communities. The icyou videos will complement the already formidable body of user-generated content on Health World Web ranging from user experiences, reviews, recommendations, blog posts and community forum sharing. “I’ve been always obsessed with providing more relevant information to our users. Addition of videos is just another big step in that direction. Videos are attractive because they are personal, compact and informative. As soon as you join the community of interest, not only you can participate and learn from blogs and forums, you can instantly gain knowledge from the best medical resources on that topic in the most convenient way ”, says Daniel Kogan, Founder and CEO of Health World Web.

“icyou is committed to bringing health information to as many people as possible,” said Nina Sossamon-Pogue, Vice President of Media for Benefitfocus, icyou’s parent company. “That’s why we’re proud to partner with Health World Web, which has found a great way to help build communities around the health issues that impact our lives.”

Aside from beefing up the content, Health World Web continues its mission to bring technology, social networking and patient interaction together by tapping into the widget technology making the search for medical professionals, doctors and specialists easier and more convenient.

The Doctor Search gadget will provide users with a tool to search for more than 1.3 million medical providers across the United States, including MDs, dentists, chiropractor, PTs and others. Along with Medical Providers Search Gadget HealthWorldWeb releases Clinical Trials Search, Support Groups Search gadgets. Now, anyone can embed a simple script into any Web site or personal iGoogle page to complete a convenient doctor, clinical trial or support group search powered by Health World Web. Our gadgets are available on this page (http://www.healthworldweb.com/pc/gadgets).

Lastly, doctors and medical professionals can also look forward to a better Health 2.0 with Health World Web. The problem with advertising on the Web has always been relevance. Imagine pitching obstetrics services to men or weight loss programs to anorexics. With Health World Web’s doctors advertising campaign, a paid advertisement is only displayed on the most relevant places on the site: whether it is on a community area, user area, forums, blogs or pages within each of those areas.

With the success of its Personalized Recommendation Engine (PRE) in providing a faster and more efficient way to deliver relevant content and information to patients, HWW decided to tailor its PRE technology so that doctors and other medical professionals could effectively advertise on the site. The PRE system utilizes patient data and activities on the site and then matches that information with doctors’ services, thereby bringing his or her specialty onto the patient’s screen.

What’s even better is that all advertisements are treated – and priced – equally. In observance of the service Health World Web gives to its users’ community, only relevant advertisements are served. Hence, our advertisers do not have to worry about having a flashy advertisement, nor do they have to bid for space or exposure. Only relevant ads shown to interested people—at a very low fixed cost!

About Health World Web
The site, HealthWorldWeb.com was launched in 2006 and has since grown significantly. In combining social networking and intelligent search, HealthWorldWeb.com makes it easier to create user-generated content on various health-related concerns. HealthWorldWeb.com makes it possible to find online social and emotional support, recommendations, advice and tips. The site also features information about physicians, dentists, chiropractors and other healthcare professionals aimed at helping consumers make ducated and informed decisions, backed by recommendations from a related on-site community.

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Maker of high-end performance medical apparel enlists retail partners

Medelitaâ„¢, maker of breakthrough medical apparel for female clinicians, including womens scrubs and lab coats, announced today that it is assembling a national network of retail uniform shops that will be authorized to carry the Medelita product line. The company has quickly established itself as one of the pre-eminent brands in medical apparel by differentiating its garments in several ways. This innovation now extends to include a marketing program that is unusual within the retail uniform industry.

Prior to the introduction of the new retail program, Medelita was sold exclusively through its website (http://www.medelita.com) and at medical conferences. However, the garments are so well received by prospective customers at medical conferences, that it was apparent what needed to be done. Making the line available to customers in a retail environment is necessary; however, the executives at Medelita were concerned about maintaining the high-end image of their brand, which they have carefully cultivated.

To ensure that its reputation is maintained, Medelita has structured a retail program that offers select uniform retailers exclusive rights to sell the Medelita line of uniforms within a defined geographic area. In exchange for those territorial rights, the retailer is obligated to display Medelita in a designated area of their store. Retailers not only get exclusive rights to sell the Medelita line within their trade area, they also benefit from the unusual profitability of this high-end brand.

“When customers have an opportunity to experience the flattering fit of the Medelita scrubs and lab coats, the enthusiasm for the brand quickly translates into sales,” says Lara Manchik, founder and chief executive officer, Medelita. “Our garments designed not only to fit the female body, but to flatter it. At the same time, the apparel’s high performance fabrics are created to accommodate the endurance test which we call a day at work in health care.”

Historically, uniform retailers had concerns about manufacturers selling directly to the consumer, affecting channel sales, however, Medelita is committed to using its website to inform customers about its product line and support retail sales with fair trade pricing.Medelita does not and will not discount their uniforms on their website, with exceptions for discontinued styles or colors. As the only brand in the industry to do so, Medelita makes a commitment to work only with authorized retailers and not through catalog or online discounters.

The program is in the process rolling out in three markets: California, Texas and Ohio. For information on becoming a member of the Authorized Network of Medelita Retailers, please contact Joe Francisco at 877-987 7979.

About Medelita
Medelita has one purpose: to reinvent the way women of all healthcare professions present themselves at work by offering the highest quality, best fitting, and most comfortable medical apparel available, including lab coats, clinician scrubs and nursing scrubs. Medelita caters to professional women who want their uniforms to embody the poise and confidence already displayed from within. For more information, visit our website at http://www.medelita.com or call (877) 987-7979.

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Anti-aging, Business of Medicine, Cosmetics, Dermatology

Six Anti-Ageing Products Reviewed

There are hundreds of skin care and anti-ageing products sold in the market. All these products promise one thing, to keep the skin young looking. Through this reviews, the public will be equipped with ideas about these products for them to make a good investment.

Beautiful Review, an online based company dedicated to providing unbiased reviews on leading cosmetics, skin care, and anti-ageing products, announced their findings after concluding their review on six other skin care products. The company has been providing several other reviews in the past.

Products reviewed include companies providing skin care formula and therapy and leading cosmetics available today. The company’s latest findings cover AlphaDerma CE, Derma Wand, Hydroderm, La Mer, Meaningful Beauty, and Natural Advantage.

The rest of the sections are the results of the study:

AlphaDerma CE – Alphaderma CE is an expensive skin care formula manufactured by Janson Beckett’s company. The product contains Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) which research shows to help develop alertness and vigilance; in some cases it shows to reflect a positive mood impression. DMAE also helped in extending the lifespan on the subject of the study.

Other ingredients labeled on AlphaDerma CE include Argireline and Vitamin C Ester, Elastin, and Soy. Elastin is a protein found in connective tissues that is proven to help restoring tissues of the body to its original shape.

What the public should be aware:
The product does not contain Hyaluronic Acid which a common ingredient on most skin care formulas. HA is proven to help the skin look younger, smoother, and more radiant.

Derma Wand – Derma Wand is a hand held device effective for maintaining and developing healthy skin. It works similar to treatment done in spa where parts of the face are massage. The process helps in tightening and lifting the area of concentration making it younger looking when done regularly. It also helps increase the Collagen presence of the body to enhance the skin.

What the public should be aware:
The product has not yet been proven effective and no research is associated with the product. The company is offering free trials of their product for interested individuals.

Hydroderm – Hydroderm, a California based company that manufactures several skin care products including exfoliates, moisturizers, creams, and anti-ageing products. Hydroderm’s Age-Defying Wrinkle Reducer is formulated to deliver a “brighter and smoother” skin.

What the public should be aware:
Hydroderm’s Age-Defying Wrinkle Reducer does not label a complete list of ingredients used including what type of Collagen is used. It is unknown if it contains ingredients including Hyaluronic Acid and Matrixyl 3000 that are commonly found in leading anti-ageing products. In addition, there is still no related research about the product posted on the manufacturer’s website.

La Mer – La Mer is a well known maker of luxurious skin care and anti-ageing products. Among their pride is the Crème de la Mer that carriers the company’s success. It is known to be a product of “miracle broth”, a process popularize by former NASA scientist, Dr. Max Huber. The company’s website offers an FAQ page to direct visitors with their basic inquiries.

What the public should be aware:
Crème de la Mer is an expensive product and introduced at prices close to $110 per ounce. It does not contain Collagen-boosting ingredients as what most anti-ageing products offer.

Meaningful Beauty – Meaningful Beauty Facial Masque is a product of Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh, a renowned dermatologist based in Paris. The company manufacturers other line up of skin care and anti-ageing products. Meaningful Beauty Facial Masque contains several ingredients including water, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, and Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract.

What the public should be aware:
The product contains basic ingredients found on most anti-ageing products, but does not contain Hyaluronic Acid and Argireline®. Most products sold in the market contain Hyaluronic Acid as a major component in their formulation.

Natural Advantage – Natural Advantage is an anti-aging system designed to help develop and restore youthful glow of the skin. The starter kit is composed of three individual products to kept a fresh feeling, protect against sun’s harmful effects, and help prevent wrinkles. This includes Natural Advantage® Daily Cleansing Gel (2 oz.), Natural Advantage® All Day Moisture with SPF 15, and Natural Advantage® Nighttime Renewal Complex.

What the public should be aware:
From the findings, the products presented may not contain any presence of Matrixyl 3000® as compared to other known products sold in the market.

About the Company:
Beautiful Review is an independent company committed to providing the public with unbiased reviews about general cosmetics widely sold in the market today and their manufacturers. Reviews are written by hand and products are tested and examined by human editors. The company can be reached through their website at beautifulreview.com.

 

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The numbers of men’s sexual health products available in the market today have reached an alarming stage and many of these products are ineffective for use to most men

The increasing demand for men’s sexual health products encouraged a growing numbers of companies to invest millions of dollars in research, development, and manufacturing of these products.

Men’s products may contain substances and ingredients that are not applicable and healthy for use to every man. Other ingredients may cause side effects that could lead to severe health problems. Through the company’s initiative, the public is provided with necessary information about these products usage and effect.

Here are the latest reviews conducted on products marketed for developing men’s sex organ:

Super LQ: Super LQ is effective for increasing the size of men’s sexual organ. It is said to enlarge the penis size up to three (3) to four (4) inches. The product contains Saw Palmetto known to enhance men’s sexual drive and good for prostate health. Super LQ also contains Tribulus for enhancing testosterone and Yohimbe that increases blood circulation to the penis.

Side Effects: With Saw Palmetto as a major ingredient in Super LQ, a patient may experience one or more of these side effects including nausea, cramping, diarrhea and headaches.

Consumer Comments: Several patients who have tried Super LQ claimed the ineffectiveness of the product to enhance men’s sex organ. Only few patients were given the results marketed by its manufacturer.

T Boost™: T Boost is a formula developed to assist men in maintaining and enhancing their testosterone level as they grow older. It is said that men’s testosterone level decreases an average of 1% per year.

Packing and Label: Packed products do not contain any information regarding the formula used.

Consumer Comments: Many of T Boostâ„¢ users were not totally conceived with the effectiveness of the product.

Vicerex: Vicerex is a men’s formula known for its long lasting and fast effects. The medication is said to contain known formulas found in many men’s sexual health products. Among these ingredients are Eurycoma Longifolia, effective for enhancing the testosterone, and Horny Goat Weed effective for provoking men’s sexual desires. Other ingredients include Tribulus Terrestris, Maca, and Ginkgo Biloba.

Packing and Label: Packed products do not include complete formula list to aid users when conducting self initiated research on ingredients composing the product.

Consumer Comments: Huge criticisms were received from several discontented consumers who claimed that the product was not able to provide the enhancing it advertised. The medication is a temporary solution for enhancing the penis since its effect will only last for three (3) days.

VPXL: Though marketed to help enlarge men’s sex organ, the products is said to be ineffective for use by many of its former users. VPXL is advertised through spam emails and are most likely disregarded by men in need of supplements.

Disadvantages: The shipped products do not disclosed any ingredients or formula used. The manufacturer is said to have changed the name of the product several times either to conceal it or to introduce the same product using other brand names. No website is available for the product and the manufacturer is hard to reach. In addition, the product received several negative feedbacks from most of its former users.

Vytalin™: Vytalin™ is effective for increasing men’s sexual desire and resolve erectile problems. The manufacturer of the product claims that the product is a natural herbal supplement and offers two bottles of it as free trials. The manufacturer also sited on their website that two tablets of Vytalin™ a day can bring good results.

Packing and Label: Similar to other men’s sexual health medications, Vytalin™ is packed and shipped without corresponding label of ingredients and formulation listed.

Consumer Comments: Former users have several negative comments about the product and suggested for its discontinued usage.

Zenerx: Like most men’s enhancing products available in the market, Zenerx offers the same solution and is advertised as a natural herbal supplement. It helps increase the testosterone level of men and enhances the use of nitric oxide for larger and firmer erection.

Disadvantages: Zenerx does not contain any signs of Yohimbe and Damiana, ingredients that are commonly found on most men’s enhancing products.

Consumer Comments: Like the other products mentioned above, Zenerx received severe criticisms from former users who were not able to receive the advantages that the product advertised.

About the Company:
The Mens Choice is a non-profit organization established to provide unbiased reviews and finding on the increasing numbers of men’s sexual health products that are dominating the market. The company has provided numerous reviews about these products including several harmful effects these products can impart on patients. The company is reachable through their website at themenschoice.com.

 

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Anti-aging, Business of Medicine, Cosmetics, Dermatology, Healthcare, Healthcare Services, Medicine, Online, Pharmaceuticals, Public Health, Skincare, Society

It is necessary for the public to be replete with information about the dominating cosmetics, anti ageing, and facial beauty products sold in the market today

The numbers of beauty products sold in the market have mushroomed and will continue to grow in unison with the latest discoveries of ingredients and ways of reverting the skin’s ageing.

“These products are created to be beneficial for us, but if not properly chosen and used, these can cause detrimental effects on a person’s physical appearance, emotional responses, and social interaction.”

Since BeautifulReview.com was established, it has provided product reviews including companiesmarketing beauty products, beauty services, and top selling cosmetic and anti ageing items sold to the public either online or through local stores.

The following are latest reviews conducted by the company:

Restylane: Restylane is labeled to contain hyaluronic acid, a component normally found in many tissues such as the skin and cartillage. It is recommended to prevent and cure severe skin damages and could be administered to the patient through injection therapy. A doctor’s prescription is needed before anyone will be allowed to purchase Restylane.

Precaution Against Imitation: Packing of the finished product does not contain any complete ingredients label as a precautionary measure to prevent any prospective consumer from procuring these ingredients individually, thereby assuring that no unauthorized production or imitation is undertaken by anybody or any entity.

Indication: Side effects of Restylane may include red or swollen skin that normally last up to seven (7) days.

StriVectin-SD: Strivectin-SD, manufactured by Klein-Becker, prevents skin wrinkles and lessens stretch marks caused by pregnancy. Klein-Becker strongly recommends a patch test before applying the product for regular use. Among the products manufactured by Klein-Becker are StriVectin Eye Cream and other age-defying medications for both men and women.

Packing and Label: StriVectin-SD products are packed and shipped without any label and complete list of ingredients to prevent any imitation or unauthorized production. On the manufacturer’s website, the product is said to have passed clinical tests, however no actual test results are presented on the website.

Thermage: Thermage is a reputable company marketing skin-care techniques for women. The procedure is said to trigger “heat” to the Collagen Strands causing it to tighten. A skin treatment session can last from 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on the area of concentration.

Indications: The company strongly recommends the procedure to be done only on women aging 35 to 60 years old. It is known to be costly and the company does not offer a money back guarantee.

Youthful Essence: Youthful Essence is a home microdermabrasion system marketed by Guthy-Renker. The package contains a Vitamin-Enriched Resurfacing Cream, two sponge applicators, and a watertight resurfacing tool. It is advertised to be applicable for you for facial and body treatments.

Side Effects: The company does not provide free trial products to interested individuals. In addition, the abrasive crystals produced after the application may irritate sensitive skins.

Youthology: Youthology is a product brand used in various skin care and anti-ageing products. Among the company’s products are the Nighttime Nourisher and Daytime Nourisher effective to moisturize skin and prevent it from ageing.

Disadvantage: Most of the company’s products do not contain Matrixyl 3000®, a combination of Palmitoyl Oligopeptide and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide – 7, as compared to other skin care products.

About the Company:
Beautiful Review is an independent company committed to providing the public with unbiased reviews about general cosmetics widely sold in the market today and their manufacturers. Reviews are written by hand and products are tested and examined by human editors. The company can be reached through their website at http://www.beautifulreview.com/.

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Alternative medicine, Business of Medicine, Fitness, Healthcare, Medicine

Natural Nutrition announces Pre-launch and Christmas 6 pack special offer for the fast acting, all natural, joint pain, muscle pain, back aches and arthritis relief cream, Blue Lightning All Painâ„¢ Gone

Joint pain, muscle pain, arthritis pain and back ache suffers now have a new, all natural, fast acting pain treatment solution with a refreshing orange scent. Sports and nutritional product manufacturer, Natural Nutrition Inc. (Stock Symbol: NNTN), has announced a special pre-launch Internet offer (http://www.allpaingone.com) where buyers can now save 70% of projected January 2009 prices.

An international marketing campaign featuring, Blue Lightning All Pain Goneâ„¢ Pain Remover Cream is set to launch in Early 2009.

Made from a specially selected combination of botanical and organic herbs, oils and plant extracts, Blue Lightning All Pain Goneâ„¢, is specially formulated to provide fast pain relief for joint pain, muscle pain, arthritis, back pain and sports injuries. The deep penetrating action has been proven to quickly relieve, treat and eliminate pain, inflammation, arthritis effects and joint stiffness. It also acts as an aid to reduce scar formation.

During this limited time and limited supply product pre-launch Internet offer, Natural Nutrition is offering Blue Lightning All Pain Goneâ„¢ pain remover treatment cream for a special discounted one jar value, a buy 2 get 1 free value and a Christmas 6 pack special value.

INutrition, Inc. (see iNutrition.com) and InterACTIVE Nutrition International Inc. (see interactivenutrition.com) are wholly owned subsidiaries of Natural Nutrition, Inc. (stock symbol: NTNI). InterACTIVE Nutrition is a manufacturer and international leader in sports and nutritional supplements backed by over 12 years of research, development and sales of sports nutrition products in over twenty countries throughout the world.

iNutrition product web sites include:

The perfect healthy snack – Fission Bars
Easy all natural weight loss – Metabolean Weight Loss
Get all your fruits and vegetables – Absolute Greens

The company has also just launched an affiliates sales program business opportunity http://www.inutritionopportunity.com featuring discounted direct factory purchases and commissions for sales produced.

 

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