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Sep 01, 2010 | 09:07 AM CDT

Knowing Your Patients

Melinda Taschetta-Millane, editor in chief, Merge magazine
By: Melinda Taschetta-Millane

The popularity of aesthetic and cosmetic procedures among ethnic groups is on the rise.

Aug 26, 2010 | 05:00 AM CDT

Becoming an Ace with Tristé Rosebrough

Triste Rosebrough
By: Abby Penning

This Indiana registered nurse has become recognized as one of the industry's ACE injectors.

Aug 19, 2010 | 05:00 AM CDT

Combination Therapy for Optimal Results

Woman receiving LED treatment
By: Jennifer Linder, MD

Offering patients the most for their money might mean a combination of aesthetic treatments.

Aug 12, 2010 | 05:00 AM CDT

Cash-based Laser Aesthetic Services

Laser hair removal treatment
By: Louis Silberman

Learn about the aesthetic services—and results—you can provide patients with using lasers.

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Sep 02, 2010 | 08:00 AM CDT

NPD Report Shows More Women Going Without Makeup; Focusing on Skin Care

woman with makeup-free skin

Market research company The NPD Group released a report indicating that although makeup use in women is slightly down, more women are experimenting with cosmetic products that also offer skin care benefits.

Sep 02, 2010 | 02:00 AM CDT

Scientists Develop Natural Substance Combination to Help Prevent Skin Cancer

Three lotion bottles in black and white

Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center have reported that a combination of resveratrol, grape seed extract, calcium D-glucarate and ellagic acid may suppress damage that can cause skin cancer. The scientists believe that this research can be used in the future to develop supplements, creams and sunscreens to prevent skin cancer.

Aug 31, 2010 | 09:13 AM CDT

Development of Melanoma Cells Discovered to Have "Co-conspirator" Cells

Science lab scene

New research on how skin cancer begins has identified adjacent cancer cells that scientists are calling "co-conspirators" in the genesis of melanoma, in findings that could someday hold the key to predicting, preventing and stopping this hard-to-treat cancer before it spreads.

Aug 30, 2010 | 09:08 AM CDT

Study Shows the Opportunity for "Recovery Sleep"

Woman sleeping on rolled-up towel

Highlighting the importance of sleep, new research offers information on how recovery or "catch up" sleep can help sleep-deprived individuals.

Aug 27, 2010 | 08:59 AM CDT

New Survey Looks at State of Medical Professionals' Compensation

Stacked coins

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) released a survey on medical practice adminstrators' compensation, showing a slow growth during the recession.



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