| InfuScience Procures Vivaglobin(R) for in-Home Infusion Therapy
InfuScience Inc., a specialty infusion provider offering infusion therapy services and specialized clinical programs, is now an approved distributor of Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (Human), Vivaglobin(R), through all of its infusion locations. Vivaglobin, made from human plasma, is the first and only FDA-approved subcutaneous (SC) immunoglobulin (IG) treatment for Primary Immunodeficiency (PI), enabling patients under a physician's care to self-administer treatment at home. "The ability to self administer life-saving IG treatment in the comfort of one's own home is a tremendous convenience for people living with PI," said Chris York, CEO of InfuScience, Inc. "InfuScience is proud to make infusion therapy even more accessible and efficient than before with Vivaglobin." CSL Behring, maker of Vivaglobin, provides training on the administration techniques of subcutaneous Ig therapy with Vivaglobin and clinical monitoring for all InfuScience pharmacy and nursing staff.
Outsmart the Summer Sun at Any Age
The warmer months entice people of all ages to come forth from their winter havens - and most need to be reminded about the importance of sun protection. From young children to teens to mature adults, there are dozens of simple ways to change skin cancer prevention from a chore into a healthy habit. Carol Drucker, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Dermatology at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and board-certified dermatologist, knows sun protection is a lifelong necessity for everyone; the earlier individuals start, the better. From her experience at M. D. Anderson, the nation's top-ranked cancer center, Drucker has considerable expertise on reducing skin cancer risk, and has helpful summer skin care tips for every age. Parents of Babies and Young Children * Sunscreen should not be applied to babies younger than six months.
How To ... Use chocolate for your skin
Anyone who still thinks chocolate is just for eating -- and maybe drinking -- is well behind the times. Just talk with friends or browse the Internet: People are using chocolate to make soap, finger paint, candles and even sculptures. And chocolate skin-care products, for use in spas and at home, also have made their way into popular culture. For many raw foodies, it's not just about feeling great. They contend that people can get the benefit of chocolate's healthful properties by putting it on their skin. "It didn't make sense to be pure on the inside, eating a diet that was 90 percent raw, and then put all these products with preservatives on my skin," said Lisa Lennon, 40, an artist and co-founder of U.K.-based Raw Gaia, which has a Raw Chocolate Face Pack. The company specializes in organic and raw skin care products.
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