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Renaissance Physical Medicine Offers A New, Cutting Edge, Non-Invasive Treatment for Osteoarthritis Sufferers with Chronic Knee Pain

Helping Orange County Residents Find Relief From Acute and Chronic Pain.

Santa Ana, CA (PRWEB) May 13, 2014

Osteoarthritis causes deterioration of the protective fluid, Hyaluronan, which surrounds joints and bones, and the result is often joint pain and stiffness. A condition that is painful during both movement and rest, this afflicts patients with reduced range of movement in the affected joint. Normal activities, like walking, dressing and sleeping, can be disrupted by osteoarthritis symptoms, and osteoarthritis of the knee can cause: knee area tenderness, pain during knee movement, or a “catching” or “grating” sensation during movement of the knee.

Renaissance Physical Medicine offers a new and cutting edge rehabilitation procedure for patients suffering from knee pain and other symptoms that uses non-invasive therapies. Replenishing Hyaluronan, which is a lubricant and shock absorber for your joints, Supartz acts as a natural knee replacement. Knee injections of Supartz have proven to be effective and safe in treating this pain and restoring the knee’s natural function. By combining physical rehabilitation and bracing with Hyaluronan supplement injections, knee pain sufferers have been finding relief from chronic arthritic pain.

Company BIO:

Renaissance Physical Medicine of Santa Ana embraces integrated healthcare with an approach that utilizes a team of medical professionals to treat pain, injury, and illness. Our staff is well-versed in a variety of health disciplines, including chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage therapy, drug-free pain relief, and more. Committed to treating patients in every stage of life, we offer a wide variety of non-invasive, natural treatments including pregnancy chiropractic, infant and pediatric chiropractic, nutrition counseling, medical weight loss, and pain management.

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Leading experts from pharma and biotech companies to meet in London in September at Biosimilars and Biobetters Conference

Biosimilars & Biobetters 2014

London, UK (PRWEB UK) 25 April 2014

Impending patent expirations on blockbuster biologics and a volatile financial environment is causing payers to seek wider adoption of biosimilars in order to manage growing healthcare costs. As a result, the biosimilars manufacturing market is set to expand over the next decade and beyond as the drive to find cost-effective alternatives to biologics leads to the growing. In fact analysts predict that between 2013-2018, the global biosimilars market will grow at 27.58 %.

Returning for its fifth year and following on from the major success of previous events, SMI are proud to present the 5th annual Biosimilars & Biobetters Conference, 29th-30th September, 2014, London. With an in-depth focus on the current and future landscape of the biosimilars market, this meeting will allow input from key industry experts in the field to engage in meaningful and important discussions on how to accelerate drug development to market.

The event programme includes unique case studies, presentations and round table discussions on the key issues surrounding biosimilar commercial and manufacturing developments.

Event’s Website: http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2014biosimilars7.asp

For more information, please contact Fateja Begum on +44 (0) 207 827 6184 or e-mail fbegum (at) smi-online (dot) co (dot) uk.

KEY SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

•Global Head Generics, Thought Leadership, Alan Sheppard, IMS Health

•Founder, Carsten Brockmeyer, Brockmeyer Biopharma GmbH

•Regulatory Affairs Manager, Catherine Akers, Amgen Inc.

•CEO, Ineke Braat, Pan-Generika

•Partner, Liz Fuller, Bird & Bird

•INSERM Director of Research, Laboratory of Biotechnology and Applied Pharmacology, Michael Tovey, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan

•Chief Regulatory Officer, Executive Vice President, Global regulatory – Governmental Relations, Michel Mikhail, Fresenius Kabi

•Senior Consultant, Peter Wittner, Interpharm Consultancy

•Chairman, Richard Dicicco, Harvest Moon Pharmaceuticals

•Legal Director, Sarah Faircliffe, Bird & Bird

•Principal Scientist & Head Analytical Development, Sharma Alok, Lupin Laboratories Ltd

•Medical Director, Steinar Madsen, Norwegian Medicines Agency

•Head of Safety Biosimilars, Uwe Gudat, Merck Switzerland Limited

•Managing Director, Victoria Fine, PSORIASENSE…

Plus, many more at this year’s conference.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

•Optimizing the commercial potential of biosimilars in Europe

•The big guns are coming! …how will the entry of originator companies impact the biosimilars industry

•What is on the horizon? … Reviewing the opportunities and challenges for the biopharmaceutical industry

•Christening day…but what shall we call you! Discussing the ongoing debate on naming biosimilars and many more.

For more information, go to: http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2014biosimilars7.asp

Alternatively, contact Fateja Begum on +44 (0) 207 827 6184 or e-mail fbegum (at) smi-online (dot) co (dot) uk.

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Dr. Connie Casad Brews Coffee to Help Patients “Bullet Proof” Their Brains

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 21, 2014

Dallas physician Dr. Connie Casad, a well-known and respected gynecologist, is offering her patients a healthier option for coffee.

“Since millions of Americans, including my patients, fire up their engines with coffee in the morning, we have developed a plan to help them put premium in the tank instead of the regular old coffee they are used to,” she explained. “Bullet Proof Coffee, a relatively new beverage option, can actually improve brain function and health. To better educate our patients, we carry Bullet Proof in our office.”

When asked about this unique strategy, Dr. Casad replied, “Medical science and technology are evolving and as physicians, we must stay focused and current on new products that have the potential to enhance our patient’s health. As recently as ten years ago, health and fitness advocates still believed that manufactured fats, if you were going to have any fats at all, were the healthiest way to manage your diet,” she added. “Since fats are an essential part of human health, especially brain health, we now know that natural fats like those from certain butters are actually good for us, a much better health choice than what we have been told for a long time. I strive to help my patients improve their health and wellness with innovative ideas like making better coffee in the morning.”

But how can coffee matter? Dr. Casad learned about a California entrepreneur who had sold his business, and with time on his hands, realized he was not in good health. He decided a lifestyle change was in order. During his trip in Tibet, he was given hot tea with Yak butter. The monks knew that the natural fats in butter made them feel better and their minds sharper.

The businessman used his experience in Tibet to launch his investigation of the broader study of his own health. He was allergic to molds and the associated mycotoxins they produce, and these can be found in most coffees. He created a coffee product that has vastly reduced these mycotoxins and still tastes great. Furthermore, he has developed recipes that, although unusual, have been shown to be helpful in jumpstarting brain activity in the morning with more than just the caffeine in the average cup of coffee.

“Because many of my patients have similar issues and could benefit from less molds and mycotoxins present in most coffee products, I wanted to offer this alternative,” said Dr. Casad. “By providing access to Bullet Proof Coffee in my office, I can observe for myself how my patients benefit by making this change in their lifestyle.”

When asked why she developed this approach to patient service, Dr. Casad explained, “When I turned 50 myself, I grew tired of my own doctors telling me there was nothing I could do to improve my overall health and slow down the process of aging. I made it my personal goal to educate myself in all aspects of human health and how things like hormones, diet, exercise, sleep, medicine, nutritional supplements, and even the environment work in concert to influence the wellness and performance of the human body. No single approach can improve health and no single approach is right for every individual person. My practice focuses on individualized personal care. Understanding the big picture helps my patients improve how they feel and helps them get their lives back. I am always searching for ways to assist them.”

Visit Park Cities Aesthetics at 7777 Forest Lane c202, Dallas, TX 75230 or go online at http://www.conniecasadmd.com/ to learn more or to schedule an appointment.

About the company:

With 30 years of experience, Dr. Connie Casad has developed a practice known for offering the latest in medical technology. Recognized as one of the area’s most skilled female surgeons, she is both trained and certified as an instructor in many specialized medical procedures and is a specialist in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Casad is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is a fellow with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Dr. Casad is also a member of the Dallas County Medical Society and the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. She focuses her practice on gynecologic care, aesthetic rejuvenation and bio-identical hormone treatment. Her goal is to develop the best professional medical relationship possible with her patients. Her office support staff is responsive to patient needs; patient comfort and satisfaction are their primary goals. Visit http://www.conniecasadmd.com for more information.

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OrthoCarolina Partners with HydroWorx Once Again to Offer Patients and Community Advanced Aquatic Therapy Options

HydroWorx InstaFit Pool at OrthoCarolina

Middletown, PA (PRWEB) April 16, 2014

At OrthoCarolina, aquatic therapy has become such a driving force that they sometimes have difficulty getting every patient in their pool. Unlike a traditional pool found at a health club, their particular unit is specially equipped with an underwater treadmill, massage hose capabilities, resistance therapy jets and underwater video. These advanced technologies allow their physical therapists and specialists to provide innovative healing, which was becoming somewhat of a double-edged sword before the company decided to invest in a second HydroWorx therapy pool which they installed at one of their facilities several miles away.

“We’ve had so much success, but it can be difficult to keep up with the demand,” admits Cheryl Bennett, PTA. “Having another therapy pool allows us to offer more for patients who want and need aquatic therapy. That’s a huge group, too; so many people need this kind of avenue to transition safely to land-based physical therapies. Without aquatic therapy, many patients would fall off the schedule or have tremendous difficulty getting over the initial ‘hump’ of therapy. With the pool, we can get them headed in the right direction from day one.”

Their second therapy pool is located at the north end of their city, a more convenient drive for former and current OrthoCarolina patients who do not wish to navigate significant traffic to enjoy their aquatic therapy and exercises. In the past, some OrthoCarolina patients tried to continue their progress in the pool at local gyms, but those pools’ cooler temperatures and more generalized programs led them to become frustrated with the experience. Having a warm-water HydroWorx pool located closer to their homes now enables them to enjoy all that aquatics has to offer.

Aquatic therapy isn’t new in terms of humankind. Civilizations around the globe have turned to the healing powers of water for millennia, from the public baths of Rome to the hot spring spas across northern Europe. However, with equipment like the HydroWorx pools, the natural properties of water such as buoyancy and hydrostatic pressure can be even more precisely and deliberately harnessed. This is a boon for those with foot and ankle problems, chronic pain, back problems, arthritis, MS and more.

Fitness advocates like Dr. Robert McBride, who practices with OrthoCarolina, appreciate being able to get patients on a fast-track aquatic therapy program very soon, even days after surgery. Whereas patients in similar situations would be forced to wait until they could comfortably handle land-based physical therapy, they are now able to reap the advantages because in the pool, their weight is countered by up to 80 percent.

Duane Albers, PT, Director of Physical and Hand Therapy, OrthoCarolina notes, “The pool continues to be very successful for our patient population and for many of our patients. It allows us to initiate therapy earlier following their injury which in turn helps to regain function sooner and pose less long term complications. Additionally, for those patients who are limited in WB or who may be challenged by land based exercises it allows us to make functional progressions in the pool to carry over to a land based program. The decision to add a second pool was highly supported by our physician leadership in order to provide a high level of care in multiple locations to meet the growing needs and convenience of our patients.”

The new therapy pool is much like the first that OrthoCarolina purchased from HydoWorx. Located on the first floor of the north end facility, it has become a veritable magnet for those seeking the proven benefits of regular aquatics. Its success is definitely in the numbers: Between its inception in November 2013 and March 2014, its use time by patients suffering from foot and ankle, low back pain, hip pain and knee pain has quadrupled and continues to grow.

Because OrthoCarolina is an official partner of University of North Carolina at Charlotte, their personnel see many UNCC students who require aquatic therapy. Yet their options span a wide range of ages and abilities. Explains Elizabeth Nichols, PT, ATC, “The programs are based upon each patient: what they did before, what their expectations are, etc. We have an adult population that ranges from 25 to 91 years old! One patient had pain in her left hip. She’s been going to the gym as part of the Silver Sneakers program, but her gym doesn’t have a pool. We’re now transitioning her to a pool program and she loves it. She was so shocked after the first two visits to OrthoCarolina that she didn’t have hip pain following her pool therapy!”

OrthoCarolina’s pools are not open to the general public at this point. Nonetheless, those in the Charlotte, North Carolina area who require physical therapy are encouraged to discuss the advantages of aquatic therapy treatments with their referring physicians.

About OrthoCarolina

As one of the nation’s leading orthopedic practices, OrthoCarolina is your destination for comprehensive orthopedic care. Since 1922 we’ve offered a continuum of care for patients across the Southeast. Our dedication to training and research coupled with our expertise in foot and ankle, hip and knee, shoulder and elbow, spine, sports medicine and pediatrics allow for the high quality care patients expect. Orthocarolina intends to build on the previous established relationship between Novant Health and Cleveland Clinic for our patients here in Charlotte.

OrthoCarolina. You. Improved.

Connect with OrthoCarolina at http://www.orthocarolina.com or on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

About HydroWorx

HydroWorx, based in Middletown, Pennsylvania, offers a wide range of underwater treadmill therapy pools, and peripheral products and services. Every day, more than 23,000 athletes and patients use HydroWorx technology to recover from injuries and health conditions.

More information about HydroWorx’s upcoming webinars, as well as archived webcasts from previous events, can be found by visiting http://www.hydroworx.com/events.

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Freestyle Freedom Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System

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Easy-to-read, easy-to-hold with an ergonomic shape and large numeric display. Ideal for those looking for simple and accurate testing. Requires the world’s smallest blood sample size, just .3mL and features No-Code technology for total ease of testing. Provides accurate, reliable tests. This Kit includes: 1 Freestyle Freedom Lite Meter, 1 Lancing Device, 1 carrying case, 10 lancets, and Owner’s Booklet. Meter is for the use of Freesyle Lite Test Strips.

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The Tea Spot Launches Certified Organic Loose Leaf Teas in Gift Tins for Earth Day 2014

Loose Leaf Organic Tea by The Tea Spot

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) April 15, 2014

The Tea Spot announces today the upcoming introduction of its new line of certified organic loose leaf teas in retail-ready gift tins. The Tea Spot’s organic tea collection will symbolically launch on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014.

Market demand for organic tea has been growing steadily over the past 15 years as consumers continue to become more educated about natural and healthy beverage options for the whole family. The Tea Spot’s commitment to offering a variety of loose leaf organic teas supports their customers’ need for more natural and sustainable alternatives. The Tea Spot now has two dozen certified organic teas to meet these rising demands. The loose leaf tea company prides itself on being able to offer a wide variety of traditional teas and herbal teas, as both single-estate teas and blends, all grown without the use of harmful pesticides or chemicals.

The wholesale demand for organic teas in retail-ready packaging is what drove the company’s decision to launch this new series of tea tins. “Feedback from customer previews of our organic loose leaf tea tins has been overwhelmingly positive,” stated company CEO Maria Uspenski, “so we’re extending our commitment to organic products by making this new line of tinned teas available for both domestic and international wholesale customers. The teas we chose to package in these striking, yet elegant tins, are our top-selling organic loose leaf teas. They already have a tremendous following and we know they have a proven track record of re-purchase. Many of our most dedicated customers look for organic options above any others, so we’re happy to expand our tea tin collection in that direction.”

In addition, the company is making the organic loose leaf tea tins directly available to retail customers at its online tea store, http://theteaspot.com, both as individual tins and as part of an organic tea set with eight tea tins. Those will be available for sale as of Earth Day 2014. The Tea Spot’s online newsletter subscribers will be privy to an advance sale on the organic tea tins.

The seven loose leaf teas to be launched in The Tea Spot’s branded organic tea tin packages will include:

Happy Heart Pu-erh organic Pu-erh tea – Puerh tea is often taken to cleanse the body of fat and toxins, as a detox tea. In traditional Chinese medicine Puerh is also popular as a hangover cure and as a weight loss tea. Tasting notes state that this aged and fermented black tea is “deep, rich and earthy in flavor”. Each tin of Happy Heart Pu-erh contains 3.6 oz loose leaf organic Puerh tea, yields 50 servings, and the suggested retail price (SRP) is .99.

Blue Mountain Nilgiri organic black tea – rich burgundy leaves that steep into a clear amber liquor with a well-balanced body. Tasting notes state that it is “both rich and cleansing to the palate, and its low astringency results in a naturally sweet and smooth aftertaste.” Each tin of Blue Mountain Nilgiri contains 2.4 oz loose leaf organic black tea, yields 34 servings, and SRP is .99.

New Moon Darjeeling organic black tea – a full leaf single estate Autumnal Darjeeling. Tasting notes from the head tea blender state that “the amber liquor rests gently on the palate while delivering bright sweet muscatel notes.” Each tin of New Moon Darjeeling contains 3.0 oz loose leaf organic Darjeeling tea, yields 42 servings, and SRP is .99.

Samurai Sencha organic green tea – a traditional Japanese green tea with flat, dark green tea leaves with a balanced flavor profile reminiscent of fresh cut grass and seaweed. Tasting notes state that “the medium-light body of its infusion results in a slightly sweet flavor that endures long after you’re done sipping.” Each tin of Samurai Sencha contains 3.25 oz loose leaf organic sencha tea, yields 46 servings, and SRP is .99.

Monkey-Picked White organic tea – a full large-leaf single-estate white tea from Fujian Province, China. Tasting notes state that “With the tell-tale flavors of a white tea, Monkey Picked White is delicate and buttery-smooth in flavor. You will taste a soft, nourishing sweetness with a slight hint of apricot and eventually experience a similar warmth and sweetness down your throat.” Each tin of Monkey-Picked White contains 1.2 oz loose leaf organic white tea, yields 32 servings, and SRP is .99.

Clouds and Mist organic green tea – also known as Yunwu, this assertive and smoky green tea develops over time to a soft and buttery finish. Tasting notes state that “its earthy taste, reminiscent of sweet roasted artichokes, is well-rounded, with a slight note of toasted pecans.” Each tin of Clouds and Mist contains 3.25 oz loose leaf organic green tea, yields 46 servings, and SRP is .99.

Organic Sweet Lullaby organic hibiscus tea – an organic sleepy tea consisting of carefully proportioned organic hibiscus flowers, organic ginger root, organic licorice root, and organic valerian root. Valerian tea is commonly consumed as a calming and sleep aid. Each tin of Organic Sweet Lullaby contains 4.4 oz loose leaf organic herbal tea, yields 52 servings, and SRP is .99.

About the Tea Spot:

The Tea Spot is a leading producer of handcrafted loose leaf teas and creator of Steepware®, the housewares tools that make loose tea easy. The company’s vision to modernize the loose leaf tea experience has held steadfast since the for-profit philanthropic company was founded by Maria Uspenski in 2004, a cancer survivor drawn to the health benefits of leaf tea during her recovery. Her message is simple and powerful: tea in its freshest form renders premium flavor, unmatched health benefits, and is eco-friendly. The Tea Spot’s model of social entrepreneurship incorporates its mission to foster health and wellness through loose leaf tea, with its 10% Pledge. Ten percent of the company’s sales are donated in-kind to cancer and community wellness programs. The Tea Spot is a Boulder, Colorado-based woman owned and operated certified B corporation.

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