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Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) December 19, 2013

A4Ms largest event, the 21st Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Aesthetic Medicine wrapped up on Sunday, December 15th with a record number of attendees and exhibitors present. Over 3,500 attendees, over 300 exhibiting companies and over 50 speakers gathered at the Venetian/Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas, NV December 13th - 15th for a conference on continuing medical education in preventive and integrative medicine.

Among the over 50 speakers were special guests Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Suzanne Somers, Dr. Travis Stork, and Dr. Judith Reichman. Gov. Schwarzenegger accepted the 2013 A4M Infinity Award at Saturday afternoons general session for his leadership role in early funding and support of stem cell research and healthcare reform, among other endeavors. Suzanne Somers presentation entitled Our Time Has Come, took place during Friday mornings general session. Travis Stork, MD, emergency room physician and host of Emmy nominated show The Doctors spoke about Your Best Life. Judith Reichman, MD presented Slow Your Clock Down: On- Label, Off- Label, Gray- Label.

Some of the featured presenters included Abraham Morgentaler, MD, FACS who is the Director of Mens Health Boston, Associate Clinical Professor of Urology at Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center spoke on Testosterone Therapy; Christoph Westphal, MD, PhD who earned his MD from Harvard Medical School and PhD in Genetics from Harvard University presented on Pharmaceutical Approaches to Treating Aging; Erika Schwartz, MD, a leading expert in the field of bio-identical hormone therapies, wellness and disease prevention reviewed the scientific literature on the topic of doctor-patient relationship and attempts to achieve high-quality of care in a clinical setting; some noted International faculty included Massimo Dominici, MD, an assistant professor in Oncology and Hematology at the University of Modena, presenting on Stem Cell Therapy and Eduardo Mansilla, MD who specializes in Internal Medicine in Argentina and has spent more than 15 years working in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

In addition to the general conference, over 500 healthcare practitioners attended advanced education Fellowship modules over the course of the weekend. Modules offered in Las Vegas included Modules I, V, XVI, XXII, XXIII, Integrative Cancer Therapy Module VIII and Sexual Health Certification Module D.

Pre- conference, specialty workshops were held on Thursday, December 12th. Workshop topics included Testosterone Deficiency and Therapy in Men, presented by Abraham Morgantaler, MD, FACS; Personalized Lifestyle Medicine, with Pamela W. Smith, MD, MPH, MS; Mark Houston, MD, MS, ABAARM, FACP, FAHA, FASH; Mark Rosenberg, MD; and Tana Amen, BSN, RN; Pellet Therapy, by James Mahoney, MD; and Advances in Body Contouring, with Sharon McQuillan, MD. One additional workshop was offered, as part of the Practice Management Certification. It is a two-part certification course, the first part offered in Las Vegas, the second part will be offered in Orlando in May. To achieve certification in Practice Management, the participant must take the two courses as well as successfully complete an exam after each. On Sunday, December 15th, a post conference, specialty workshop entitled Menopause/Andropause: Improving the Health and Happiness of your Patients with Bio-Identical Hormones, was led by Jonathan Wright, MD and Daved Rosensweet, MD.

Many of the top-in-their field medical presenters who lectured on topics including stem cell therapy, telomeres, mitochondria, brain health, hormone replacement, metabolic syndrome, obesity and more often concluded that the first steps to prepare your patients personal health and longevity is to start living an anti-aging lifestyle; a strategic multi-faceted lifestyle program involving diet, exercise, nutritional therapies and other natural therapies to beneficially prevent and alter the possible series of biological changes that take place in the body as your patient age, stated Amy Paoletti, Marketing Director. This was a prevalent message throughout the three days of lectures..

The exhibit hall, with over 300 booths including 20 sponsors, was home to many conference activities including the New Product Theater which featured a dozen exhibiting companies presenting their latest products via a live demonstration or lecture.

A4Ms 22nd Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Aesthetic Medicine will be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on May 15 17, 2014.

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Leading Integrative Medical Center Offers Hormonal Balancing for Men and Women Looking for Natural Treatment Options

New York City, NY (PRWEB) November 30, 2012

"Dr. Harris comes to us with over 37 years of experience, combining the best of modern technology and science with holistic medicine, said Rashmi Gulati, MD, Medical Director of Patients Medical. Her passion for customer service and excellence in caring for her patients makes her a perfect addition to our multi-disciplinary holistic medical team at Patients Medical.

Like Patients Medical, I am committed to practicing patient-centered medicine, explains Dr. Harris. I spend time getting to know my patients, their unique needs and health concerns. My protocols go beyond typical conventional methods to include extensive nutritional counseling, use of natural supplements, hormonal balancing, herbal remedies and many other progressive treatment plans that are customized for the individual.

Dr. Harris has been practicing in New York City and the surrounding areas, most recently in her private practice, The Life Balance Center, offering her patients a wealth of knowledge using traditional and holistic medicine. She provides her patients with diagnosis and treatment options for menopause, andropause, PMS and PMDD, fibroid tumors, endometriosis, reproductive diseases, STDs, HPV and PCOS. Additionally, she treats secondary conditions that affect mens and womens wellness including obesity, gastro-intestinal and digestive issues, incontinence, immune system issues, fatigue and neuropathy.

Currently, Dr. Harris is offering new patients a $100 coupon, as an incentive to get healthy before the holidays. I want people to enjoy this festive time of year in excellent health, says Dr. Harris.

Dr. Harris graduated with a degree in Chemistry from Pace College, then attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons on the Rudin Scholarship, where she earned her MD degree. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at Harlem Hospital Center and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the New York Hospital, Weill Cornell. She is certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and in Bio-Identical Hormone Pellet Replacement Therapy.

About Patients Medical

Patients Medical (http://www.patientsmedical.com) is a unique integrative medicine center in Manhattan that combines the best of traditional and holistic medicine with modern technology to provide comprehensive care. Established in 1974, the center employs a multi-specialty staff using leading-edge treatment protocols such as Stem Cell Therapy, Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation, Nutrient IV Therapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and more. The practice specializes in diagnosing the root cause of an ailment, then healing the whole person with personalized protocols that draw upon both Eastern and Western medicine.

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Patients Medical Welcomes Dr. Marcia A. Harris, Holistic Gynecologist and Anti-Aging Physician

By John von Radowitz, Science Correspondent, PA News

No one is immune to the human form of mad cow disease, variant CJD, new research suggests today.

Some people whose genetic make-up normally acts as a barrier against infection may ultimately develop a different and so-far unrecognised type of disease, it is claimed.

Scientists have shown that individuals with a pair of genes known as MM about a third of the population acquire vCJD relatively easily.

No one with a different paring, VV, has been known to suffer the disease.

Then in August it emerged that a patient from a mixed MV genetic group had been infected with vCJD from contaminated blood, without showing any symptoms. Just over half the population has the MV pairing.

The news sparked fears of a mad cow disease timebomb in the population, with thousands of people unwittingly carrying the brain disease on a long incubation fuse. Read more…

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By John von Radowitz, Science Correspondent, PA News

No one is immune to the human form of mad cow disease, variant CJD, new research suggests today.

Some people whose genetic make-up normally acts as a barrier against infection may ultimately develop a different and so-far unrecognised type of disease, it is claimed.

Scientists have shown that individuals with a pair of genes known as MM about a third of the population acquire vCJD relatively easily.

No one with a different paring, VV, has been known to suffer the disease.

Then in August it emerged that a patient from a mixed MV genetic group had been infected with vCJD from contaminated blood, without showing any symptoms. Just over half the population has the MV pairing.

The news sparked fears of a mad cow disease timebomb in the population, with thousands of people unwittingly carrying the brain disease on a long incubation fuse. Read more…

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(HealthDay News) -- Needle-sharing among drug abusers may play as big a role as risky sexual behavior in the transmission of syphilis, a new study suggests.

American and Mexican researchers interviewed more than 900 female sex workers in the Mexican border towns of Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez, which are adjacent to San Diego and El Paso, Texas, respectively. The sex workers, who were also tested for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), operate legally in the two Mexican towns, which are located on major drug trafficking routes.

The researchers found that female sex workers who didn't have HIV, but tested positive for active syphilis infection, were more likely than those without active syphilis infection to inject drugs, to use illegal drugs before or during sex in the past month, and to have U.S. clients who had higher rates of drug use, including the use of injection drugs. Read more…

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(HealthDay News) -- Needle-sharing among drug abusers may play as big a role as risky sexual behavior in the transmission of syphilis, a new study suggests.

American and Mexican researchers interviewed more than 900 female sex workers in the Mexican border towns of Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez, which are adjacent to San Diego and El Paso, Texas, respectively. The sex workers, who were also tested for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), operate legally in the two Mexican towns, which are located on major drug trafficking routes.

The researchers found that female sex workers who didn't have HIV, but tested positive for active syphilis infection, were more likely than those without active syphilis infection to inject drugs, to use illegal drugs before or during sex in the past month, and to have U.S. clients who had higher rates of drug use, including the use of injection drugs. Read more…

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(HealthDay News) -- If you have gout, drinking enriched skim milk may help reduce the frequency of painful flare-ups, new research suggests.

The new study included 120 patients who had experienced at least two flare-ups in the previous four months. They were divided into three treatment groups that consumed either lactose powder, skim milk powder or skim milk powder enriched with glycomacropeptide (GMP) and G600 milk fat extract (G600).

Gout, a common form of arthritis, is caused by uric acid buildup in blood. Often, the big toe is the first place where gout strikes. Previous research has shown a higher risk for gout among people who consume fewer dairy products, and earlier work suggested that GMP and G600 tone down the inflammatory response to gout crystals.

The powders were mixed in roughly 8 ounces of water as a vanilla-flavored shake and consumed once a day. The patients recorded their flare-ups and went to a rheumatology clinic once a month. Read more…

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(HealthDay News) -- If you have gout, drinking enriched skim milk may help reduce the frequency of painful flare-ups, new research suggests.

The new study included 120 patients who had experienced at least two flare-ups in the previous four months. They were divided into three treatment groups that consumed either lactose powder, skim milk powder or skim milk powder enriched with glycomacropeptide (GMP) and G600 milk fat extract (G600).

Gout, a common form of arthritis, is caused by uric acid buildup in blood. Often, the big toe is the first place where gout strikes. Previous research has shown a higher risk for gout among people who consume fewer dairy products, and earlier work suggested that GMP and G600 tone down the inflammatory response to gout crystals.

The powders were mixed in roughly 8 ounces of water as a vanilla-flavored shake and consumed once a day. The patients recorded their flare-ups and went to a rheumatology clinic once a month. Read more…

Cardiofy Heart Care Supplement

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by: Steve G. Jones, Ed.S

Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30.0 or greater. BMI is a ratio determined by weight and height. With a large percentage of Americans classified as being obese, research is showing the effects extra weight and obesity have on a person's overall health. Recent studies show that obese people have an increased risk of developing common kidney cancer, kidney stones, and an increased risk of having a stroke.

A study involving 1,640 participants studied the effects of weight on kidney cancer. The average age of patients was 62 and all participants had kidney tumors. The study showed that patients with a BMI of 30 or higher were 48% more likely to develop clear-cell renal cell cancer (RCC). With every 1 point increase in BMI, obese patients increased their odds of getting kidney cancer by 4%.

Out of all the participants, 67% of the obese patients had kidney cancer compared to 57% of non-obese patients. Researchers do not know why there is a link between obesity and kidney cancer. Researchers are looking into a secondary link involving diabetes, hypertension, hormonal changes, and decreased immune function. Read more…

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