Source: WebMD.com March 2, 2011 — The FDA today announced steps to remove more than 500 prescription cold, cough, and allergy products from the market because of potential safety concerns. The FDA asked companies to stop manufacturing the 500 products within 90 days and stop shipping them within 180 days. Some manufacturers must stop making […]
Want to do something that helps TWO great organizations at the same time AND makes you feel good? I just learned about the Girl Scouts’ Program called “The Gift of Caring”, from a friend’s daughter, an 11 year-old Girl Scout. Here’s how it works: Instead of buying Girl Scout cookies for yourself, you can request that […]
With the holiday travel season fast approaching, I’ve been thinking a bit about TSA’s X-ray scanner. I’m all for effective security measures, but I’m not a fan of the travellers dilemma: TSA pat-down / assault versus the who-knows-whether-it’s-really safe X-ray scanner run by non-medical people who have no idea what they’re using. Surfing the net, I found the perfect […]
Bad news for those of you hoping to reduce their cancer risk by eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables: it doesn’t seem to work. The results of a decade-long epidemiologic study in the British Journal of Cancer (link) seem to suggest there is no protective effect between fruit and vegetable consumption and several of the most […]
I’ll be away for a few days, attending the ASPS meeting in Toronto, so I’ll be taking a little break from blogging….but when I come back, I promise to share the latest info on: – fat grafting – new fillers – laser updates – new variations on surgical procedures and new trends in plastic surgery.In […]
According to an article published online in BusinessWeek, the hand washing habit is finally catching on after years of public health promotional activities. As you might expect, women are better about this then men are. Researchers observed 6,028 adults in public restrooms in 4 major cities in August 2010 and found that 85 percent of people […]
Hey! The blog got a facelift!Hope you find the new layout and color scheme easier to read, and more user-friendly.
Condolences to the friends and family of fellow Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Frank Ryan. Dr. Ryan, an L.A.-based surgeon, became known in the media for his work with several high profile celebrities. He was killed in a car accident yesterday, at age 50.
Background: For the last few years, cardiologists have been following a blood test called homocysteine, as a risk indicator for heart and stroke. Previous studies have showed an association between lower homocysteine levels and lower coronary heart disease. However, no studies have yet been able to prove a benefit (i.e. less heart disease) from interventions which lower homocysteine. […]
It’s controversial, but some new studies suggest there may be people who have addictive behavior patterns when it comes to tanning and the use of UV tanning beds. A recent study published in Archives of Dermatology, by researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and the University of Albany, found that 27 percent of college students surveyed have a […]
