James Spencer, announced today he is conducting a study to evaluate ArteFill, a non-resorbable dermal filler, for the treatment of acne scars, and other depressed atrophic scars. Sinai School of Medicine, is conducting this study to evaluate ArteFill for the cosmetic improvement of scars. One month after their ArteFill treatment, patients will return for assessment and standardized photographs will be clinically graded by a blinded dermatologist for degree of scar correction. Severe recalcitrant acne, or cystic acne is the worst and most painful form of the skin condition, characterized by inflamed lumps that may result in depressed scars. Spencer at Spencer Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center or his study, please call (727) 572-1333 or visit www. read more

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Photodynamic therapy and Levulan (PDT ALA) combination of laser and Levulan, a topical agent. In this most wonderful time of the year, join in on The Morning Call’s annual holiday benefit for nonprofits. Check out a day-by-day preview of the full lineup, read reviews on the latest shows and join in on the discussion in TV Watchers blog today! The Morning Call spotlights seven area trails in The 2007 spotlight series, Take A Hike . Get the latest in The Morning Call Home & Garden section . read more

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Acne drug offers hope for stroke victims 27. New research shows that when the drug minocycline was given within 24 hours of a stroke, it reduced brain damage and physical and mental impairment. Results from the trial at Tel Aviv University, Israel, based on 150 patients, show that those given the drug six to 24 hours after suffering the most common type of stroke, caused by a blood clot, did much better than those given a dummy pill. An estimated 150,000 people have a stroke in the UK each year, and strokes are responsible for more than 67,000 deaths, making it the third most common cause of death after heart disease and cancer. Stroke has a greater disability impact than any other chronic disease, with more than 300,000 stroke victims living with moderate to severe disabilities. Stroke patients occupy 20 per cent of all acute hospital beds and 25 per cent of long-term beds. read more

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