GLG News by Juvederm Users: Cosmetic Dermatologists (US)

Patients with high arterial pulse pressure may be at increased risk for high-tension open angle glaucoma, a Dutch study concludes. Researchers analyzed data from 5,317 individuals, 215 of who had definite or probable open-angle glaucoma and 5,102 of whom were disease free.The analysis found that high-tension...

This treatment is run illegally, in violation of FDA laws Additionally, it is outlawed in Europe, Canada and Brazil, among other places Lastly, it isn't all that effective, from what I hear, and very painful.  In summary, better options will become available.

Alcon holds more than 70% of Wavelights shares and its takeover of Wavelight has been approved by the German authorities. WHile wavelight produces some interesting intraocular lenses, it is clear that Alcons interest in Wavelight lies in its realiable and fast excimer laser system that can be used for...

New research indicating the presence of amyloid-beta protein in dying retinal cells  suggests a new direction in glaucoma research. Amyloid-beta is a protein found in Alzheimer's plaques. Using a rat model of glaucoma, the researchers found that the dying retinal cells showed accumulation of amyloid-beta....

Changes in the credit market, specifically the subprime market, may impact companies clamoring to finance elective healthcare and cosmetic procedures. This may impact the number of patients ultimately undergoing these expensive procedures.

With the growth of bariatric procedures and the increased recognition of the health benefits associated with massive weight loss, more insurance providers are beginning to cover bariatric procedures. The problems arise when these patients present to their plastic surgeons after their weight loss and...

Ultrashape appears to offer a painfree noninvasive alternative for patients seeking minimal correction of bulges due to fat. The technique does not appear to be a replacement for traditional liposuction but, may have applications for patients with limited problems.

 The FDA warning to Melanocorp regarding their product Melanotan was justified. These warnings are far too few and infrequent, and numerous companies make claims without studies or substantiation. The agency is overwhelmed with NDA's, and has difficulty handling the work that currently exists....

1.  Fat removal/body contouring procedures are becoming increasingly popular in North America and show potential for increasing growth.        2.  The trend towards less invasive means for body contouring has shown dramatic growth, as well.    3. ...

If a patient gets a bedsore, who pays for it? Most importantly, what does this mean to KCI and the other wound companies? Where will it end?