DermUtopia Brings Telemedicine to Virginia Patients

Oak Hill, VA (PRWEB) May 08, 2013

DermUtopia is a hassle-free and user-friendly online application that allows Virginia patients to address skin problems easily on their own schedule. With increased wait time for in-office visits, higher gas prices, and reduced distribution of specialists throughout Virginia, the founders of DermUtopia, Dr. Brenda Dintiman and Christine Shanahan, felt strongly that an innovative telehealth program was essential to improving the overall situation for patients in Virginia. Just by downloading the ClickMedix phone application, and following a few simple steps, a patient can have access to a qualified and experienced dermatologist.

Teledermatology has been shown to be a successful way to bring dermatological care to patients in an efficient and effective manner. Many skin conditions benefit from early treatment and the ability for a doctor to see the condition when the symptoms are active and acute. DermUtopia connects patients to a DermUtopia dermatologist via a HIPAA-compliant, secure phone application. The ClickMedix phone application enables patients to submit medical history and photographs of the concerning area of skin as a virtual consultation. These electronic consultations can be used for all types of skin problems. After submitting the consultation, a DermUtopia dermatologist reviews and examines the patient history and images thoroughly and within 24 to 72 hours responds with a diagnosis and treatment plan. The outcome of each consultation can result in a variety of different paths for the patient. When a prescription is recommended, the DermUtopia dermatologists can electronically prescribe medications for pick-up at the most convenient pharmacy for the patient. If further examination is required, a live-interactive consultation or an in-person office visit at a local dermatologist may be recommended.

This mother-daughter team has identified that limited access to care for patients is a significant issue that must be overcome in order to improve the state of the medical community. With this in mind, they have explored many options that could minimize this problem in Virginia, and their research has lead directly to the matchless potential of teledermatology. Dr. Dintiman practices telemedicine for the American Association of Dermatology (AAD) and, in 2010 she was given the Presidential Award for Volunteerism in Telemedicine. As members of the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and other telehealth groups, Dr. Brenda Dintiman and Christine Shanahan became the driving forces in the establishment of the currently Virginia-based teledermatology company called DermUtopia. Together, their motivation to increase access to dermatological care for Virginia residents and confidence in the modern technology that makes this possible reflect the central mission of DermUtopia, leading their medical community towards a better future.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Christine Shanahan at (571) 306-0662 or email at dermutopia(at)gmail(dot)com.

Science Museum of Virginia To Feature Evoniks Record-Setting Wind Explorer Self-Sufficient Vehicle Crossed Australian Continent On Less Than $15

Hopewell, VA (PRWEB) February 08, 2013

The Science Museum of Virginia will exhibit Evoniks innovative Wind Explorer a lightweight, electric vehicle that crossed Australia on less than $ 15 of electricity February 8-10.

It is very exciting to showcase the Wind Explorer at the Science Museum of Virginia, said Richard Conti, Chief Wonder Officer at the Science Museum of Virginia. The Science Museum of Virginia is the ideal partner share such cutting-edge technology. Our guests will be inspired by the innovative technologies Evonik produces and view first-hand how these products can help create a cleaner and more sustainable environment.

Evonik Goldschmidt Corporation is also featuring the Wind Explorer at its Hopewell facility at 710 South 6th Avenue, Hopewell, Va. Evonik Goldschmidt is one of the areas largest employers and produces specialty chemicals for use in hair and skin care products, fabric softeners, surfactants to create the properties of polyurethane foams for specific applications, and a variety of other high-tech chemical products.

Evoniks Wind Explorer produced virtually zero emissions during the 3,000 mile Australian journey, a distance roughly 200 miles further than from New York City to Los Angeles. The vehicle was constructed from Evoniks ROHACELL

Virginia Beach Hair Restoration Specialist Unveils New Website

Virginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) February 27, 2013

Renowned facial plastic surgeon and hair restoration specialist Dr. Kyle S. Choe of the Choe Center for Facial Plastic Surgery in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is pleased to announce his new website dedicated to hair restoration.

Dr. Choes new website, http://www.virginiahairtransplantsurgery.com, is an excellent resource for those with hair loss who are considering hair restoration. Visitors will find detailed information about male and female hair loss, candidates for hair restoration, and hair restoration techniques and recovery. There is also an extensive FAQ section and Q&A blog. For individuals who are bothered by hair loss and considering hair transplant surgery, Dr. Choes site is a must-see.

While Dr. Choe performs a wide variety of plastic surgery procedures of the face and neck, he has a particular interest in hair restoration. Hair restoration can effectively reverse hair loss by restoring a natural hairline and filling in a balding crown or other patches of hair loss. Follicular unit grafting (FUG), often referred to as the strip method, is the most common method of hair restoration today. With this technique, a strip of hair-bearing scalp is excised from the back of the head and dissected into tiny grafts which are transplanted to bald and thinning areas. While this is an excellent technique, Dr. Choe often prefers the newer, more advanced method known as the follicular unit extraction method (FUE). With FUE, a high pressure pneumatic system is used to remove individual hair follicles from the back and sides of the scalp, thus avoiding the strip scar associated with FUG. Both are quick, minimally-invasive procedures performed under local anesthesia with little to no pain and minimal downtime.

Dr. Kyle S. Choe is a double board certified surgeon specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery of the face and neck. He is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. He is also certified by the International Society of Hair Restoration. Dr. Choe obtained his undergraduate degree from Occidental College and his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine Dentistry. Each year, he participates in a yearly medical mission to areas in Central and South America, Asia and Europe to treat impoverished adults and children with birth defects and other deformities requiring reconstruction. Dr. Choe is excited to now offer patients two comprehensive websites. Between his hair restoration site and his standard site, http://www.choecenter.com, he hosts monthly events so potential patients can ask questions in an honest and open forum.

The Choe Center for Facial plastic Surgery is an AAAHC-accredited office-based surgery center offering state-of-the-art cosmetic and reconstructive surgical care in a private, safe, comfortable setting. They offer a full array of surgical and non-surgical procedures including brow lift, facelift, blepharoplasty, cheek augmentation, chin augmentation, neck lift, lip augmentation, ear surgery, rhinoplasty, skin cancer reconstruction, Ulthera, Botox and injectable fillers, prescription skin care, chemical peels and more.

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