The Advantages of Laser Treatments Laser treatments are now one of the most popular treatments in a spa or medi-spa. What is it about them that makes them so useful and popular?Laser treatments are very popular in spas and in medi-spas. This is because unlike older styles of treatments, it is non-invasive, it doesn't hurt and the recovery time is nearly nil. Laser treatments can also be used for a variety of things to help your skin...more
Denosumab Approved for Cancer Patients With Bone Metastases Denosumab Approved for Cancer Patients With Bone MetastasesWill compete against bisphosphonatesThe novel biologic agent denosumab (XGEVA, Amgen) has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to prevent skeletal-related events in cancer patients with solid tumors and bone metastases.The same drug is marketed under the trade name Prolia for postmenopausal osteoporosis,...more
Skin Cancer Detection Device, MelaFind, Gets FDA Panel Backing, Only Just Skin Cancer Detection Device, MelaFind, Gets FDA Panel Backing, Only JustMelaFind, a device that helps dermatologists detect suitable samples for skin cancer biopsies has been approved by the General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel, which advises the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). The vote, 8 in favor and 7 against approving the device, only just got through - there was one abstention. While some felt the device could be useful and a potential lifesaver, others wondered whether it could reliably detect more cases of fatal skin cancer. Even though the Panel's recommendations are not binding, the FDA tends to go along with what they advise. However, the FDA had given the device a negative review, indicating a lack of willingness to approve it. Earlier this week one of the documents used in preparation for the meeting included the phrase that the device "may do more harm than good".Joseph V. Gulfo, MD, President and CEO of Mela Sciences, the makers of the device, said:We are extremely pleased with the results of today's panel vote and look forward to working with the FDA during its ongoing review...more
New Migraine TherapyMigraine complications can be devastating. The pain from the migraine sometimes causes you to just want to crawl right into a nook and not move until it is going away. You have effective new migraine treatment though, even with out a prescription. Step one is to understand what causes your migraines. This is now totally...more
The eye disease named as Glaucoma is a sickness related the optic nerves. The sickness generally damages the optic nerves. It can also lead to a complete vision loss gradually. The disease also causes due to an extreme strain of fluid inside the eye. The disease will also lead to failure of retinal ganglion cells. Glaucoma has numerous types and...more
The Open angle Glaucoma is very common type of Glaucoma in eyes. This condition can be chronic and develops inside the eyes. In this disease, the eye pressure increases due to the unmanaged drainage channels. The unmanaged drainage channels are responsible to release the fluid out of the eyes. In this condition, the drainage side remains open. The open drainage system leads to many other infections. The initial stage does not show any kind of symptoms and the patient may have a completely clear vision. Many times, during the whole course of disease, the patient do not have any kind of infection and in the final stage, he may suffer with a sudden loss of vision. The central part of the patients retina will be blocked. The disease can occur in those patients who have a family History of the illness or any kind of exposure to the harmful chemicals. The current medications for this sickness have a goal to lower the intraocular pressure or IOP. However, some of them have significant side affects. The drugs that are ideal for the treatment are named as Alpha-agonists, Beta-blockers, Miotics, Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors etc. These medications help to reduce the quantity of fluid inside...more
Punctal Occlusion with Silicone Plugs-One of the Most Common Modes of Treatment Some people would find themselves sensitive to light, experience vision fluctuation, frequently apply artificial tear, more than 3 times a day, feel hard to wear...more
Developing an inflammatory bowel disease is certainly a hefty price to pay for having severe acne treated, but for a fairly significant number of people, developing the inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis is exactly what occurred after...more
Shingles Causes And Treatment Shingles is an infection caused by varicella-zoster virus. This is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Early signs and symptoms of shingles include pain, numbness, burning and tingling on the affected area...more
Stroke rehabilitation and Stroke treatment What is a stroke?A stroke is a "brain attack" that happens when a part of the brain experiences a problem with blood flow. This disruption in blood flow cuts off the supply of oxygen to the cells in...more
Sinusitis or rhinosinusitis is a swelling of the tissue lining of the sinus. The only treatment of the disease is FINess sinus. People who have received this treatment have been reported to receive immediate and long term relief from the disease....more
Cancer Surgery Center Delhi India A renowned cancer center India, the Galaxy Cancer Institute offers a range of services which are comprehensive and modern. Since the world of medicine is ever changing and evolving, Galaxy Cancer Institute has...more