| Promising Lou Gehrig's disease drug fails trial
LONDON (Reuters) - An acne drug that had shown early promise in treating the degenerative nerve condition known as Lou Gehrig's disease actually worsens it, a study in Lancet Neurology said on Thursday. The findings from one of the first randomized trials of the drug minocycline in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also casts a shadow on studies planned for people with Huntington's disease, stroke and multiple sclerosis, it said. "Our finding that minocycline has a harmful effect on patients with ALS has implications for trials of minocycline in patients with other neurological disorders," Columbia University researcher Paul Gordon and colleagues wrote. .
Spa Luce at Renaissance Hollywood Hotel Announces Product Lines for Grand Opening in March, 2008
The Renaissance Hollywood Hotel is pleased to announce the three exciting product lines that will be available when the new Spa Luce opens this spring. Among the industry's elite, Sonya Dakar Skincare, the Somme Institute, and Red Flower all represent the spa's complete commitment to all-around natural beauty. .
Questions raised about drug being studied for MS
A group of American scientists has warned other researchers that an acne drug being tested as a possible treatment for a variety of neurodegenerative diseases - including in Canada for multiple sclerosis - may actually cause harm. The scientists reported that in a clinical trial of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's disease, those who received the drug minocycline declined more rapidly than those who received a placebo. Their report, published Thursday in the journal Lancet Neurology, comes just a week after the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada announced it was funding a multi-centre Phase 3 trial to look at whether the inexpensive and off-patent minocycline can slow the progression of MS when treatment is commenced in the earliest stages of the disease.
Sarcastic Email To Police Becomes An Internet Hit
A Sarcastic Email Sent To Police To Complain About Young Yobs Has Become A Massive Hit On The Internet. But Now Its Author Fears That Its Success Could Put Him And His Family At Risk THE EMAIL was never meant to be seen in public. But its outpouring of frustration to police has struck a chord with thousands after it fell into the hands of someone who posted it on the internet. The letter, which refers to local youths in Leith, Edinburgh, as "walking abortions" and "failed medical experiments", has proved a sensation. But the partner of the note's author now says they fear they may be identified and the targets of his sarcasm may take revenge. The email is understood to have been sent to Lothian and Borders Police HQ by the man after he tried unsuccessfully to report the youths in his street over the phone.
Skincare Education: Professional Facials are a Skin Care Necessity
Skincare-News.com debates the myth that facials are a luxury meant only for celebrities or the wealthy to indulge in. Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) November 2, 2007 -- Many people consider spa facials a luxury, something that only celebrities or the wealthy indulge in. However, most people go to the dentist every 6 months for regular oral checkups. And they probably see a physician at least once annually to keep their health on track. Skincare-News.com's latest article, "Facials - Not Just a Luxury" shows readers that for the very same reasons that people seek professional health care, they should go to a salon or spa to have an esthetician -- a skincare professional -- when it comes to skin treatment.
http://www.skincare-news.com/articles.php?ArtID=450 According to the gurus at online spa resource Good Spa Guide, facials are the number one requested service at a spa.
Variety of dog shampoos available
THIS TIME OF YEAR as the holidays approach and many people have house guests, it's natural to want to clean up the dog as well. If you bathe your own pets at home, here are a few tips on special shampoos for dogs. For many dogs with greasy skin, look for a shampoo with benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient. This is the same medication used in many acne medications, and it helps kill bacteria and dissolves grease the best. Shampoos containing these ingredients are OxyDex, Sulf-OxyDex, and Pyoben. For dogs with flaky skin (dandruff), look for a shampoo with sulfur and salicylic acid as active ingredients. These help to dissolve loose flakes off the surface of the skin. Be aware that, following a bath with these shampoos, some dogs may appear more flaky at first as a result of detaching dead flakes of skin that were soon to flake off anyway.
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