| US wants to grow new ears, skin for war wounded
Teams of university scientists backed by US government funds hope to grow new skin, ears, muscles and other body tissue for troops injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. The $US250 million ($NZ317 million) effort aims to address the Pentagon's unprecedented challenge of caring for troops returning from the war zones with multiple traumatic injuries, many of which would have been fatal years ago. "We've had just over 900 people, men, some women with amputations of some kind or another since the start of the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq," said Ward Casscells, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs. Many have also suffered burns, spinal cord injuries and vision loss. "Getting these people up to where they are functioning and reintegrated, employed, able to help their families and be fully participating members of society, this is our task," he said.
Pregnant discharge
JEAN (not her real name) is happily expecting her first child. She is five months pregnant and the pregnancy is smooth sailing so far. I got a distress call from her wanting to see me urgently. I obliged. I have this vaginal discharge that started last night, she complained. Did you have to wear a pad? I asked. Yes, but only just the one, was her reply. I was alarmed. Did it feel like something warm streaming down your thighs? No was her prompt reply. Why are you asking me all these questions, Doc? she inquired with justification. I told her that I wanted to make sure that it was not a burst water-bag. How can you confirm that? she asked. Well, I will have to do an internal examination of the vagina and see for myself.
US aim to grow skin for war wounded
Teams of university scientists backed by US government funds hope to grow new skin, ears, muscles and other body tissue for troops injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Defense Department said. The $250 million ($315 million) effort aims to address the Pentagon's unprecedented challenge of caring for troops returning from the war zones with multiple traumatic injuries, many of which would have been fatal years ago. "We've had just over 900 people, men, some women with amputations of some kind or another since the start of the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq," said Ward Casscells, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs. Many have also suffered burns, spinal cord injuries and vision loss. "Getting these people up to where they are functioning and reintegrated, employed, able to help their families and be fully participating members of society, this is our task," he said.
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screenings Can Save Lives
When diagnosed early, oral, head and neck cancers can be easily treated, without significant complications. Pennsylvania Hospital will offer free screenings for oral, head and neck cancer on Thursday, April 24 at the Center for Head and Neck Surgery at 811 Spruce Street, as part of oral, head and neck cancer awareness week. .
Business Extra, April 24
Stacked Building * "Doing things most builders would be scared of" Price: Varies with project Where you can get it: Nationwide Business owner: Adam Stack Location: Boulder Tidbits: Once the youngest licensed general contractor in Colorado, Stack has much to be proud of. Surprisingly, it's not his business accomplishments or reputation as a world-class rock climber that he views as his crowning achievements, but the relationships he maintains with his clients. "Most contractors come, remodel your house, and when the job is done, you don't ever hear from them," Stack said. "Usually trying to get them back to your house to do random little things is kind of a nightmare." Stack says this is where contractors get their bad reputation.
Armed Forces Multi-Million Dollar Effort To Help Soldiers
A procedure currently performed all over the world for cosmetic purposes might also improve wound healing and limb function for soldiers who are severely hurt and scarred during combat. Dr. Adam Katz, plastic surgeon and researcher at the University of Virginia Health System, will conduct research in this area under the Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine (AFIRM). White House officials announced the formation of AFIRM, which has received more than $80 million for research.
Katz, who is the only Virginia doctor to be a part of AFIRM, will study the use of fat grafting for wounds and severe burns to improve their healing and/or to minimize their associated scarring. In one envisioned study, burn patients who have received skin grafts will receive an autologous fat transplant, in which their own fat tissue will be harvested, cleaned, and finally re-injected beneath the skin-grafted area.
Mens Luxury Skincare Market Grows
The luxury skincare market conventionally guided by women's desires and proliferated with thousands of products to meet their needs, now gives men some due attention. Leading the trend of high-end men's brands, ZIRH, the renowned men's skincare line, steps it up with the introduction of Zirh Platnium, an ultra-luxe line developed specifcally for the discerning male. .
Ex-breeder sentenced for cruelty
A county judge Wednesday sentenced Elvin L. High, a former dog breeder and twice-convicted animal abuser, to fines and probation for animal cruelty. A jury convicted High in January on one misdemeanor count of animal cruelty. In related charges, Lancaster County President Judge Louis J. Farina found him guilty of six summary counts of animal cruelty for cropping his dogs' ears without a veterinary license. Farina fined High $1,100 and sentenced him to a year of probation. Farina also ordered him not to engage in commercial breeding. However, High's West Hempfield Township business, Highgrade Kennels, 4406 Marietta Ave., has been idled since last May, when the state Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement revoked his kennel license for repeated regulation violations related to unsanitary and unsafe conditions.
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