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Organoderm skin care products are USDA certified organic or Circle of Green certified or both, which makes these products safe for pregnant women and children. The USDA label confirms that no synthetic preservatives are present, while the Circle of Green label assures the consumer that no harmful chemicals are within the formulations. Newport Beach, Ca (PRWEB) April 16, 2008 -- Organoderm skin care products are USDA certified organic or Circle of Green certified or both, which makes these products safe for pregnant women and children. The USDA label confirms that no synthetic preservatives are present, while the Circle of Green label assures the consumer that no harmful chemicals are within the formulations. "I was afraid to use any skin care products during my pregnancies," said Michelle Caldero.
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ROCHDALE and Oldham footballer Ernie Cooksey has spoken for the first time about his battle with the most deadly form of skin cancer. Speaking to our sister paper the Oldham Advertiser this week, the 27-year-old told of his "utter shock" at finding out he has malignant melanoma – a cancer with no known cure and typically caused by over-exposure to harmful UV rays from the sun. Ernie – whose partner Louise is expecting their first child in three months – had successfully battled cancer in 2006, after a mole on his back became malignant. However, a recent scan has now shown that the disease has returned. Despite many years of research, the sole effective cure is surgical removal of the primary tumour before it becomes thicker than 1mm. But in Ernie's case it has now spread around his body in multiple tumours to Stage Four (metastatic melanoma), which is notoriously hard to treat.
Aging: how growing older affects cancer risk and outcomes
SAN DIEGO -- As our population ages and senior citizens become a larger demographic, cancer researchers are focusing on the links between aging and cancer. Studies presented at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, April 12 16, highlight the biological aspects of aging that are key to greater risk and poorer prognosis, and surgical outcomes. Surgical resection and survival in octogenarians and younger age cohorts of patients diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer: Abstract 5537 Although fewer of them undergo surgery, lung cancer patients in their 80s fare equally well following surgery as their younger counterparts, researchers report. The findings offer doctors potentially valuable guidance in treatment options for elderly patients, according to researchers.
Washington DC
ROCKVILLE, Md. (Map) - ROCKVILLE, Md., April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) today announced that it has completed enrollment and initial dosing in BLISS-52, one of two pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials of LymphoStat-B(R) (belimumab) in patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). LymphoStat-B is being developed by HGS and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) under a co-development and commercialization agreement entered into in August 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080416/HGSLOGO ) "We continue to be excited by LymphoStat-B's potential. Assuming it is successful in Phase 3, we believe that LymphoStat-B could represent a breakthrough in the treatment of SLE," said H. Thomas Watkins, President and Chief Executive Officer, HGS.
Walking 70 miles to see the doctor
In 2003, Kari Worth seemed to have it all — the wife and mother of a 1-year-old girl and 2-year-old boy was enjoying a new career as a freelance management consultant.In April of the same year, however — just one day after her daughter’s first birthday — Worth was diagnosed with stage four melanoma after discovering a lesion on her left ear. During her 20s, she had a cancerous growth removed from the same area, but doctors now said the cancer had spread throughout her body. .
Health Calendar: 04/10/2008
The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to gmurray@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City. MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER Acme, 3-7 p.m. April 10, Holiday Shopper, US-31 S. & Bunker Hill Road, bus. Alba, 1-5 p.m. April 18, Alba School, 5935 Elm St., bus. Empire, 4-7 p.m. April 15, St. Philip Neri Church, 11411 LaCore Ave., bus. Frankfort, 1-4 p.m. April 14, The Maples, 210 Maple Ave., bus. Kalkaska, 2-6 p.m. April 10, Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 S. Coral. Kingsley, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. April 11, Kingsley High School, 7475 Kingsley Road, bus.
Pets and parasites
IT IS fairly common for pets to be infected with internal or external parasites at some point in their lives. Parasites can affect animals in many ways, ranging from simple irritations to life-threatening illnesses if left untreated. As with any family member, it is important to keep your pet healthy and parasite free. Parasites are among the simplest and most preventable pet problems. Zoonoses A zoonosis is not a disease that you get from going to the zoo. Zoonotic diseases are diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. For example, certain worms, such as roundworms, can be transmitted to people from the environment. Fortunately, these parasites can be stopped with monthly parasite control available from your veterinarian.
Acanthosis Nigricans: Skin that points to internal disease
Skin conditions often bring people to the doctor quicker than other problems. Whether it be because of cosmetic concerns or the fact that some skin problems are very symptomatic (i.e. cause itching) most nondermatologist primary care physicians see patients for these conditions every day. While the tendency with skin problems is to think "skin disease," doctors know that some are signs of an internal problem. Such is the case with Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) a darkened raised looking area of skin. To see pictures visit tinyurl.com/59usae. .
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