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MEDICAL EXPERTS CREATE NON-SURGICAL FACELIFT
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Dermatologist, Medical Aesthetic Specialists, Nurses and Laser Experts Design Facelift without Scalpel
The Rejuvenate Clinic at the Private Clinic in London and Manchester (http://www.theprivateclinic.co.uk/) today unveiled an innovative, three-step rejuvenation package known as the ‘Non-Surgical Facelift’. The team of expert medical practitioners which includes dermatologists, medical aesthetic specialists, nurse practitioners and laser aestheticians have come together to combine their medical expertise, utilising the best non-invasive treatments including dermal fillers and the very latest laser technology, to achieve a facial rejuvenation package for both men and women to regain a youthful look without the need for invasive surgery and its corresponding downtime.
The Non-Surgical Facelift is a unique package tailored to suit each patient, looking at a ‘whole effect’ approach of their overall appearance rather than correcting individual lines, wrinkles or blemishes, and combines:
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Laser Skin Resurfacing – A laser treatments (for example Pixel laser) on the face, chest and hands targets areas which noticeably show the first signs of ageing. The recommended course of treatments reduces fine lines and wrinkles by resurfacing the skin improving the skin complexion, the skin texture and increasing the tone and volume as well as eliminating sun damage and pigmentation for a youthful appearance.
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For immediate results a muscle relaxant is used on the upper third of the face to refine frown lines, forehead creases and crow’s feet around the eyes.
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The final treatment concentrates on deep nose-to-mouth folds and fine lines around the mouth area using dermal fillers like Restylane or a collagen stimulator such as Sculptra .
Medical Director Roisin McGovern, who at 58 years old had considered a facelift, decided after discussions with a plastic surgeon that she would prefer a less drastic approach. She said;
“I lived in a hot climate for many years which resulted in a lot of sun damage on my face, chest and hands. I’ve always felt very young within but my skin starting to look dehydrated, emphasising all the little wrinkles and veins which give an appearance of ageing”.
To start her facial rejuvenation package, Roisin had a laser treatment which reduces and refines fine lines and wrinkles and increases the skin tone and texture to give it volume for a youthful rejuvenated appearance. To complete the procedure, Roisin was given Restylane and Sculptra as the ideal choice of injectable fillers to tackle other signs of wrinkles and sagging. Roisin, who is now planning a further Pixel re-surfacing laser treatment to maintain her desired look, added;
“Whatever age I have been, I’ve found that happiness for me is to look the best I can, regardless of how old I am”.
Dr Puneet Gupta, Cosmetic Physician, based at the Rejuvenate Clinic is an Associate member of the British Association of Cosmetic Dermatologists (BACD) and of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. He specialises in non-surgical cosmetic procedures involving the use of dermal fillers and laser treatments and said;
“The effect that is achieved with the procedure is that of an overall facelift. The treatment includes using a Pixel Laser to re-surface the skin, followed by muscle relaxant injections to refine the fine lines on the forehead and around the eyes. Finally, to achieve a fully refreshed youthful appearance, dermal fillers are used around the mouth to fill out deeper lines which are tell tale signs of ageing”.
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About the Rejuvenate Clinic
The Rejuvenate Clinic has a specialist team of Dermatologists, Nurse Practitioners and Laser Aestheticians who specialise in all aspects of dermatology and ante-ageing using the latest injectables, dermal fillers and laser technology. Based at the Private Clinic www.theprivateclinic.co.uk, they have clinics in both London and Manchester, telephone 0800 599 9911 for a free consultation appointment. Press enquiries only contact Gayle Holden at gholden@caciquepr.com Telephone 0207 250 4750.
TEE-OFF AND TONE UP WITH THE QUINN INSURANCE BRITISH MASTERS
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 Golfers can extend their life expectancy by up to five years through playing a round of their favourite sport according to recent research by the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
So it’s official - not only is golf the perfect way to unwind with friends in the great outdoors, it is also a great way to boost your health, tone up and burn calories.
Teeing off on a full 18 hole course like the pros taking part in this year’s Quinn Insurance British Masters at The Belfry will ensure that you trek up to seven kilometres in one session. One round can burn up to 350 calories every hour and with 18 holes taking up to five hours on average, this adds up to a massive 1,750 calories burnt in one pleasant day out.
Not only are you burning calories, perfecting that swing will banish even the most stubborn bingo wings! Practise those putts and tone up the arms, obliques, shoulders and back; not to mention the leg-toning powers of all that walking. Carrying your clubs will make sure that you boost arm strength by adding resistance when walking.
Celebrity fans of golfing for fitness include the gorgeous Cameron Diaz, Catherine Zeta Jones and Jessica Alba, who all boast the benefits of the sport with their toned physiques. Golfing not only tones you up, the low-intensity cardio exercise and fresh air will leave your mind focused and stress-free – a perfect way to wind down on a Sunday to prepare you for the week ahead.
Whet your appetite for the sport by watching the pros in action at this year’s Quinn Insurance British Masters at the Belfry. The tournament takes place from the 25th-28th September with reigning champion Lee Westwood returning to the scene of his 2007 victory to defend his title against other stars of the golf world, all competing for the £1.8 million prize fund. Even just following your favourite golf star as a spectator for a full round will have you trekking up to seven kilometres, burning around 100 calories per kilometre walked, plus all that fabulous fresh air you’ll be taking in!
Following the success of last year, the tournament will be hosting another prestigious Ladies Day on the Friday 26th September for all the female fans and avid golfers alike. There will be pink champagne and strawberries on offer throughout the day, gorgeous Belfry spa prizes to be won and a Best Dressed competition, to be judged by one of the tournament’s top players. So whether you are a long standing golf fan or a recent covert, make sure that Ladies Day is in the diary this September.
*Research carried out by the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden
The Belfry
The Belfry is one of Europe’s most prestigious and successful golfing resorts and the home of Professional Golf in the England. Its flagship course, The Brabazon, has hosted a record four Ryder Cup matches between Europe and the United States, while the PGA National and The Derby courses offer quality links-style and parkland alternatives to suit golfers of all abilities. Over the past 18 months, some £2m has been invested in upgrading these courses, which are supported by unrivalled tuition, practice and custom-fit facilities at the resort’s PGA National Golf Academy. Situated close to motorway, rail and international air travel connections, the resort boasts a 4-star hotel with more than 320 bedrooms, 21 conference and meeting rooms, five restaurants and bars, a night club and comprehensive spa and leisure facilities.
EXPERTS Call For Improvements To Antenatal Screening
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Current antenatal screening arrangements do not always give parents the time or information they need to make decisions about their unborn babies, according to new research.
The study, which has been published today by Dr Heather Skirton, Deputy Head (for Research) of the School of Nursing and Community Studies, at the University of Plymouth, and Dr Owen Barr, Head of the School of Nursing, at the University of Ulster, raises a number of concerns about the way that antenatal screening is carried out.
The research was funded by the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, part of the Mental Health Foundation.
Around 700,000 women get pregnant in the UK every year, with more than 95 per cent of these pregnancies resulting in the birth of a healthy baby. However, in a few cases, conditions such as Down syndrome, spina bifida or congenital heart disease can occur, which affect the baby's mental or physical development.
If mums-to-be are screened and are given adequate information early on, they and their partners can then make decisions about how best to deal with their situation. This may involve preparing for special care that will be needed after the birth, or choosing to terminate the pregnancy. Other parents may choose not to have screening at all.
At present, women are offered screening at between 11 and 16 weeks for Down syndrome and a detailed ultrasound at 19 or 20 weeks which can reveal other conditions.
Researchers gathered views from 135 prospective parents and 100 health professionals, mainly midwives, across the UK to find out what sort of information was given out at antenatal screenings and to find out how they felt the process could be improved. Their findings included:
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Parents felt that they did not have enough time to consider their decisions and that sometimes screening was not discussed until the second trimester. Many midwives said that they did not have enough time to spend on the issue of screening.
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Parents and midwives both felt that too much information was given about birth and postnatal care at early appointments at the expense of information about screening.
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Concerns were raised about how parents who have difficulty reading or those with English as a second language access printed information.
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Pregnant women and their partners felt that a decision about screening should be made by both parents but most midwives said that they only involved the father ‘if they happened to be present’.
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Concerns were expressed about the way that having a child with Down syndrome is presented as a wholly negative experience.
The report concludes by saying that ‘there are significant groups of parents who are being given insufficient opportunity to consider the options’ and calls for health bosses to introduce more information that is not written such as DVD or book that uses images to communicate key points. It also calls for more discussion of issues around screening between midwives and parents, with discussion of things like labour, birth and postnatal care left to a later stage in the pregnancy.
Dr Skirton said: “Making sure parents have a real choice about screening is important. They need the right information at the right time, but information alone is not enough. Every family is different, and parents have to be able to think through their decisions, taking into account their own experiences, beliefs and circumstances.
“Our research has shown that parents think knowing about the life of a person with Down syndrome is important when making their decision about screening, but only half the parents in the study had ever known a person with Down syndrome. Balanced information about what it is like to have the condition or raise a child with Down syndrome is needed.”
The research has already been presented to the head of the antenatal section of the UK National Screening Committee and Dr Skirton and Dr Barr are hopeful that it could lead to improvements being made to the service. Alison Giraud-Saunders, Co-director of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, said:
“We funded this research because we feel strongly that parents deserve the best possible information with which to make their own decisions around antenatal screening. Our previous research found that parents are often left to make decisions without the balanced and timely information they need. This project has delivered clear recommendations on how parents should be better supported, and it is encouraging that the UK National Screening Committee has shown an interest in the research.”
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For more information, telephone Liz Parks in the University of Plymouth press office on 01752 588003.
About the University of Plymouth
Consistently ranked one of the top modern universities in the UK, Plymouth has a strong record of excellence, enterprise and innovation across its teaching and research activities and is distinguished by its long-term engagement with employers. For further information go to www.plymouth.ac.uk
About the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
Charity launches campaign to protect patients’ rights
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Latest research from Breast Cancer Care shows that the majority of breast cancer patients are not aware of their employment rights once diagnosed.
A staggering 61 per cent of respondents to the charity’s survey said they were not aware that the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) offers specific rights – despite the fact that it was extended in 2005 to give everyone with cancer, including breast cancer, legal protection from discrimination in the workplace2.
This finding reflects separate research3, included in the government’s recently published Cancer Reform Strategy, that while 80 per cent of employers are aware of the Act, less than a fifth know that cancer is classed as a disability.
Each year more than 44,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, and it is estimated that more than 24,000 of these will be of working age4. The impact of managing the side effects of treatment alongside the pressures of work can cause untold anxiety and financial strain to those diagnosed with breast cancer.
A fifth of respondents to Breast Cancer Care’s survey said their employers’ attitude had a negative impact on their ability to cope financially.
Jayne Cook, a mother of two from Sleaford, Lincolnshire, encountered a range of problems when diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, while working for a local communications company.
“Initially my employer was very supportive. I had chemotherapy for five months, and they gave me the time off that I needed, but that dried up when I was told that I needed further radiotherapy,” she said.
“I requested part time hours but was refused, so instead I was forced to drive a round trip of 40 miles a day - having radiotherapy in the morning and going to work exhausted in the afternoon.
“My children were still very young at the time and I struggled to keep up with the payments for childcare – I don’t think people realise that when you’ve got breast cancer it will impact on your family too.”
Breast Cancer Care has today launched its EMPLOY Charter5 to help breast cancer patients understand their employment rights. It also gives guidance for employers on how to support employees diagnosed with the illness.
Samia al Qadhi, Chief Executive of Breast Cancer Care, said:
“When someone is diagnosed with breast cancer they have so much to think about already, without added worries over the amount of time they may need to take off work, loss of earnings and concerns regarding job security.
“As well as explaining the likely steps of breast cancer treatment and possible side effects, our new EMPLOY Charter gives examples of practical ways in which employers can support their staff. These include flexible working patterns, which could be as simple as allowing people to take extra breaks to cope with fatigue.
“People are living with cancer for longer, and we know that those with secondary breast cancer6 can also be keen to carry on working, which is exactly why the DDA is so important.”
While the charity’s survey showed that awareness of the DDA was low among employees, 62 per cent of respondents said that their employer was supportive during their treatment.
However, there was little evidence to show that employers were putting good practice measures suggested under the DDA in place:
Respondents reported feeling forced to work for financial reasons when they were unfit. Lack of extended paid sick leave or paid time off for medical appointments were also cited as areas of concern.
Clare Murray, an employment law specialist who has been working with the charity on its campaign, said that these issues were far too common.
“Of course some employers can be incredibly supportive to staff with breast cancer, but there are far too many who can lose sympathy after a short period of time, and not understand why people are not back at work,” she said.
“And there are a small number of employers who regard employees with breast cancer as a burden and ripe for exit at the earliest possible opportunity.
“It’s vital that employers make every effort to help staff going through breast cancer. Not only does it make the whole experience better for the patient, it also means that employers do not lose a valid member of staff and all the skills, knowledge and experience that individuals can hold.”
PR consultant Carol Arthur from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, was managing a small retail business when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002.
“After my diagnosis, the issue that made me the most anxious was work and how I would manage financially – it was like a black cloud above me,” she said.
“My breast cancer diagnosis affected my relationship with my employer, making it difficult to discuss how I felt or how I would cope with working during chemotherapy. I did manage to work part-time, but towards the end of my treatment we barely communicated.
“I now work in a small and very supportive company which is incredibly flexible in its approach to time off for follow-up appointments and check-ups. It’s a very open and honest environment, with a clear culture that people are integral to the business.”
The EMPLOY Charter is backed by the Employers’ Forum on Disability (EFD), the world’s leading employers’ organisation focused on disability as it affects business.
Susan Scott-Parker, EFD chief executive, said: “We are proud to have contributed our practical experience to this guide. Not only does it make good business sense for employers to recruit or retain people who have experienced breast cancer, but these straightforward examples of reasonable adjustments will make it easier for them to get it right.”
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422 people replied to Breast Cancer Care’s employment questionnaire between February and April 2006. An on-line poll of 108 respondents in 2008 showed that awareness of employment rights under the DDA was still low, with 68 per cent not aware of their employment rights under the act.
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The DDA has been in force since 1996, and was amended in 2005 to automatically cover those with cancer. Under the Act, employees receive a range of cover, including:
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C. Simm, J. Aston, C. Williams, D. Hill, A. Bellis, N. Meager, Organisations’ Responses to the Disability Discrimination Act, 2007, DWP Research Report 410
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Cancer Research UK figures show that 56% of those with breast cancer are aged between 20 and 64
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The EMPLOY Charter provides best practice guidance on how employers can support members of staff with breast cancer. It also points out the legal employment rights of people with cancer and employers’ corresponding responsibilities under disability discrimination law in the UK. For more information visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk/employ
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Secondary breast cancer occurs when breast cancer cells spread from the first (primary) tumour in the breast through the lymphatic or blood system to other parts of the body. A diagnoses of secondary breast cancer means that the cancer cannot be cured, although it can be treated and controlled, sometimes for years.
Guidance for the Management of Breast Cancer Treatment-Induced Bone Loss: A consensus position statement from a UK Expert Group
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Guidance for the Management of Breast Cancer Treatment-Induced Bone Loss
(Reviewed and supported by the National Osteoporosis Society, the National Cancer Research Institute, Breast Cancer Study Group and the International Osteoporosis Foundation.)
A group of UK experts have drawn up a guidance report for the management of breast-cancer induced bone loss. The new report, which was created after a full review of available literature, has been endorsed by The National Osteoporosis Society. The full guidance document and two treatment algorithms, one for premenopausal women and one for postmenopausal women, is available here.
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