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The Rise of Cosmetic Scams & Med Spa Risks Interview Dr. Kate Dee Yale Trained Med Spa Owner and Physician Revolutionizing the Aesthetics Industry ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Kate Dee, a leading expert in medical aesthetics and the founder of Glow Medispa in Seattle, where she specializes in a comprehensive range of treatments, including injectables, skin care, lasers, and body sculpting. With a career spanning several decades, she brings a wealth of experience from her background in Aesthetic Medicine, Laser Technology, Injectables, and Healthcare Information Technology (HIT). Her book Med Spa Mayhem offers an in-depth look at the realities (or...

Milestone Pharmaceuticals Presents Positive Results from ReVeRA Phase 2 Study of Etripamil in AFib-RVR at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2023 Etripamil, an investigational drug, showed statistically significant reduction in ventricular rate by 30 beats per minute for episodes of atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate (p < 0.0001) compared to placebo Results also showed statistically significant rapid and sustained reductions in ventricular rate and improvement in patient reported symptoms Safety and tolerability data were generally consistent with data from studies evaluating etripamil in PSVT Results support further clinical development in a Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating patient-administered etripamil for management of...

Answering Calls with Your Right Ear Could Cause Brain Damage The Right Ear Predicament Before we dive into the potential risks, let's consider why so many of us favor our right ear when answering calls. The explanation often lies in handedness. Approximately 90% of the population is right-handed, and this preference can extend to ear dominance as well. But does this mean we're inadvertently putting our brains in harm's way? The Brain-Ear Connection Research has shown that the ear you use for phone calls can have a direct impact on your brain. When you use your right ear, the electromagnetic...

Sterilizing surgical instruments: A robotic assistant in doctor`s practice Making a virtue out of necessity: That is the philosophy of Italian dentist and entrepreneur Giorgio Castagno. In his practice, a KUKA robot cleans dental instruments – saving time and money and reducing the workload of the entire practice team.   Hygiene is a top priority in medical facilities such as hospitals or practices. Accordingly, employees must regularly spend many working hours sterilizing instruments – and this was also the case at Dr. Castagno's dental practice in Valsesia in northern Italy.  "The assistant had to take care of sterilizing the tools...

Prosthetic hand engineer has designs on bright future A Staffordshire University engineering student has used his skills to design an affordable prosthetic hand to help others like him. BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering student Luke Cox was born with Ectrodactyly which means he has missing fingers on his right hand. Despite being able to perform most everyday tasks, some still pose a difficulty, which served as the motivation for his final year project at Staffordshire University. Luke, 26, from Grantham, explained: “Growing up with a disability has made me a very determined and tenacious individual. This has enhanced my problem-solving skills...