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Monday, June 17, 2013

Top 10 Cosmetics 2013: Winners Presented by Beauty Research

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) March 29, 2013

With so many makeup choices on the market, its not easy to decide what to buy. Shopping for cosmetics can be a daunting task. The latest article by BeautyResearch.com BR Presents Winners of Top 10 Cosmetics 2013 provides expert advice on which cosmetics perform best, allowing consumers to make better choices and be satisfied with their purchases. Top 10 lists have become popular because they take the guesswork out of shopping for products and offer choices for all budgets.

Experimenting with cosmetics can be fun but many women get frustrated when their purchases dont work out. Relying on expert advice can narrow down the choices and set shoppers up for success. Which cosmetics perform well and get the best reviews from the beauty experts at Beauty Research as well as consumers? Which types of makeup work best for specific skin types and concerns? To find out, visit BeautyResearch.com or click

http://www.beautyresearch.com/blogs/beauty-research/archive/2013/03/29/br-presents-winners-of-top-10-cosmetics-2013.aspx

Many people are looking to eat healthier and shed a few pounds. Healthier eating habits mean eating less sugar, a real weakness for most Americans. The Miracle Berry claims to sweeten food without sugar or calories but does it really work? Does the natural product truly taste as good as sugar? Does using the Miracle Berry actually help promote weight loss? Is the product worth the price? To find out, visit BeautyResearch.com or click

http://www.beautyresearch.com/blogs/beauty-research/archive/2013/03/27/the-miracle-berry-does-it-really-work.aspx

With more than a third of Americans overweight, its no wonder there is so much demand for weight loss tips. Those looking to shed some pounds and adopt a healthier lifestyle are flooded with information and diet options. Which diets actually promote an overall healthy lifestyle focused on maintaining a healthy weight in the long run? Which diets are endorsed by top fitness experts and celebrity doctors? To find out, visit BeautyResearch.com or click

http://www.beautyresearch.com/blogs/beauty-research/archive/2013/03/26/br-s-pick-of-top-five-diets.aspx

Toronto Plastic Surgeon Trevor M. Born M.D Hosts "Spring is Here!" an Open House Event at the TMB Cosmetic Surgery Practice - Wednesday April 24th 2013

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) April 17, 2013

The TMB Cosmetic Surgery practice will open their Toronto Clinic to the public during an open house event on Wednesday April 24th, 2013. Throughout the evening, guests will be treated to champagne, hors d'oeuvres, complimentary manicures, and gift bags supplied by Revision Skincare, Gee Beauty and Avenue Skin Care. There will be a live DJ, and a discussion and demonstration of the latest cosmetic injections products and techniques, as well as skin care treatments for anti-aging.

Dr. Born and his registered nurse Yolanda Balatbat will be available to meet and greet the media, and are also available for those in attendance who may have questions regarding cosmetic procedures and/ or want to schedule a private consultation.

Representatives from Clarion Medical Technologies and Valeant Canada will be on hand to discuss their exciting products, including the wrinkle reduction injectable product Dysport

Celebrate Earth Week 2013 with Special Pricing, New Green Products

Bellevue, WA (PRWEB) April 19, 2013

In honor of Earth Week, drugstore.com, inc., a leading retailer of health, beauty, and vision products, offers a full week of special pricing on planet- friendly, all-natural brands. From April 19th through April 26th, customers will receive 20 percent off every item in The Natural Store found on http://www.drugstore.com including new-to-store brands.

For more than ten years, The Natural Store has teamed up with leaders of the natural and green product industries to offer thousands of eco-friendly items to customers at affordable prices. The Natural Store, found under the green and natural tab on drugstore.com, is always expanding its offerings to bring more variety to the shopper seeking all-natural items. The latest addition of all-natural products can be found in the skincare and cosmetics categories.

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Osmia Organics Releases New Detox Exfoliating Face Mask on Earth Day 2013

Carbondale, CO (PRWEB) April 22, 2013

Osmia Organics has a new take on exfoliation and facial masks - can't they be combined? The company has two exfoliating masks - the Protein Exfoliating Mask and, starting April 22, the Detox Exfoliating Mask. These dual-purpose powders come in dry form, and are combined with fresh water each for each use, using the included dish and stirring spatula.

With three kinds of "earth"- Rhassoul Clay, Fuller's Earth, and Pink Australian Clay - the Detox Exfoliating Mask is the ideal Earth Day release. Rhassoul Clay is rich in minerals, and can help with flaky, dry patches. Fuller's Earth clay is known for its skin-lightening effects, and can help control oily spots with its absorptive power. Pink Australian Clay is excellent for sensitive, dehydrated skin, drawing moisture to the skin. The dry powder, also comprising organic, raw powders of cacao bean and manuka honey, comes in a glass bottle with a small, reusable ceramic dish and stirring spatula. Making the mask fresh each time eliminates the need for harsh preservatives, which are commonly present in liquid masks. With this product, two teaspoons of powder are to be combined with 1.5 teaspoons of water to make a paste. Osmia's founder, Dr. Sarah Villafranco, says "When I first developed this detoxifying mask, I was so enchanted by the earth-plus-chocolate smell of the dark mixture that I chose not to add any essential oils for fragrance. The clays and cacao and honey look and smell like dark, rich, nourishing dirt - and who doesn't want to play in the mud?"

The face mask may be used in one of two ways. First, it may be used as a mild facial scrub alone - extremely finely-ground, organic, black walnut shells and organic olive leaf powder provide a gentle, physical resurfacing of the face, sloughing away older skin cells, addressing fine lines and dull skin. Alternatively, the paste may be applied as a mask: the clays and activated bamboo charcoal draw impurities from the skin, manuka honey heals and hydrates, and raw cacao provides nourishing fatty acids and gently tones with its inherent caffeine content. After the clays tighten and dry on the face (approximately 10-15 minutes), the mask may be softly massaged away, providing the exfoliating action at the end. (This is best done in the shower or tub to allow the mask to rinse away with less mess.) Pore size is minimized, and open comedones (blackheads) reduced. Due to the pulling and tightening action of the mask, very slight redness, especially in those with sensitive skin, may be experienced for up to 20 minutes, but will resolve, leaving the skin healthy and revitalized.

The detoxifying mask is suitable for all skin types. It should be used once a week as part of a skin care regimen to encourage cell turnover and deep cleansing of the pores. It may be followed, if needed, with a moisturizer or a facial serum.

For more information about Osmia products, or to purchase the Detox Exfoliating Mask, please visit http://www.osmiaorganics.com.

"Makeover for Success - free seminar presented at 2013 Business show by Maia Smith, Leading Beauty and Image Expert

Salisbury,NC (PRWEB) April 30, 2013

Renu Derma Natural Cosmetics will make an entrance at the 2013 Rowan Business Show on May 2 in Salisbury, North Carolina from 11 a.m - 4 p.m.

Organized by the Rowan Chamber of Commerce, the show will bring hundreds of excited visitors to explore and discover local businesses.

Renu Derma Natural Cosmetics will present anti-aging skin care, products, solutions and the latest advancements in skin care industry.

Renu Derma is the only local, green skincare brand presented at the show. There will be lots of local businesses including the best from Rowan County.

Starting a new tradition, the Chamber will also offer free seminars to the visitors of the Business Show.

As a leading Beauty and Image Expert, Maia Smith will be presenting a free one hour seminar: Makeover for Success. Mrs. Smith is also an author of an Ebook entitled, "1,2,3 Slim,Pretty and Free".

The mission of Renu Derma Natural Cosmetics is to help women to look and feel their best. Maia will talk about importance of a confident image and share available resources to prevent aging.

For a transcript of the seminar and video you can visit Renu Derma`s blog and video channel. All information will be published after the business show.

Maia Smith, Founder and CEO of Renu Derma, said, "We strive to bring awareness to our customers and share our knowledge about the benefits of natural anti aging products and utilization of the green lifestyle.

We expect more and more ladies to switch from mass-produced personal care products to boutique quality, planet safe, chemical free-and animal cruelty-free products, adds Maia.

With striving reviews from customers, community involvement and constant educational resources, Renu Derma is shifting from just a skincare brand to a leading advocate for a healthy lifestyle and life coach for women.

Renu Derma Natural Cosmetics provides organic, anti-aging products for people who desire natural, effective skincare. Visit http://www.renuderma.com for valuable information and be the first to know about special offers. Maia Smith is a founder, CEO, leading Image and Beauty Expert and Author who has appeared in a variety of womens magazines and newsletters. She has over twenty thousand page views and database of four thousand loyal members.

Contact Maia at info(at)renuderma(dot)com

Tel: (866) 964 3932

Address: 103 S. Main St. Salisbury, NC 28144

Best Fashionable Sun Protection Gifts for Mothers Day May 12, 2013

Kentfield, CA (PRWEB) May 02, 2013

SolEscapes.com, makes it easy to find fashionable sun protection for all moms this mothers day by creating a special Mothers Day gift guide section on their web site.

The summer sun is fun but can but can be very damaging. The best defense against the harmful sunrays is to stay out of the sun but as this is not very practical nor a great way to spend the summer; sun protection products save the day. SolEscapes.com has a great selection of stylish yet functional sun protection accessories that are trustworthy from established leading brands in the sun care industry. Product listed as 50+ UPF have been tested and rated for ultimate protection.

The SolEscapes team has picked out 4 of their favorite sun protection Mothers Day gifts.

Ohio State Beekeepers Association 2013 Summer Conference at Prichard Laughlin Civic Center, Cambridge, Ohio, United States

Cambridge, Ohio (PRWEB) May 02, 2013

The Ohio State Beekeepers Association invites all who have an interest in beekeeping to attend their 2013 Summer Conference at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, 7033 Glen Highway, Cambridge, Ohio on June 1st from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to help them celebrate their 125th year. Based on past attendance, and the proximity to Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia, over 200 beekeepers from quad-state region are expected to attend. Scheduled guest speakers are Dr. Greg Hunt from Purdue University and Kim Flottum the Editor of Bee Culture. Several vendors will also be there with a variety of bee supplies for sale.

The tradition of beekeeping history in Ohio is reflected in the membership and past membership of The Ohio State Beekeepers Association. Ohio, the home of the A.I. Root Company and final resting place for L. L. Langstroth and A.I. Root, is proud of its role in this tradition. The Ohio State University continues to lead in honey bee research and beekeeping extension. While the state no longer has the largest bee-supply manufacture in the world, or sends out more queens than any other state, Ohio still has some of the best beekeepers in the world.

Online registration until May 28th (credit card or Paypal accepted online).

Mail registration must be postmarked by May 22nd.

For more information, contact:

Tim Arheit

Ohio State Beekeepers Association

419-371-1742

webmaster(at)ohiostatebeekeepers(dot)org

About Honey Bees

Bees are insects that are related to wasps and ants and there are approximately 20,000 known species of bees found on every continent except Antarctica. Honeybees (Apis mellifera) are not native to the United States as they were introduced by Europeans to produce honey and beeswax. Honeybees are responsible for pollinating 80% of flowering crops, and without them the worlds food supply would be dramatically reduced.

As people become more conscious of the important role that honeybees play in their daily lives, beekeeping is becoming more mainstream and is now allowed in many urban and suburban municipalities. Since 2006, beekeepers in the North America and Europe have noticed a mystifying occurrence called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) in which worker bees from a beehive or European honey bee colony abruptly disappear, leaving the queen and insect larvae behind, unable to fend for themselves. While such disappearances have occurred throughout the history of apiculture, the term colony collapse disorder was first applied to a drastic rise in the number of disappearances of Western honey bee colonies in North America in late 2006.

In a 2013, a formal review by the European Food Safety Authority stated that recent studies show that neonicotinoid pesticides, some of the most widely used pesticides in the world, pose an unacceptably high risk to bees, and that the industry-sponsored science upon which regulatory agencies' claims of safety have relied is flawed and possibly deliberately deceptive.

Honey has been used by humans since ancient times for its health benefits and as a sweetener and flavoring for many foods and beverages, with tea being the most popular. Next to maple syrup, it is the most popular natural sweetener in North America.

Honey bees make honey by collecting nectar from flowers and regurgitating it into beeswax honeycombs inside their hive. Beeswax is a natural wax produced in the hive of honey bees of the genus Apis and its most popular uses are beeswax candles and as an ingredient in natural skin care products.

The flavor and color of honey is determined by the type of flower the bees gather the nectar from; therefore, when cooking or baking with honey it is a good idea to taste the honey before using it in a recipe. For example; a dark honey like tulip poplar-black locust honey will result in a strong, heavy, pungent flavor, whereas orange blossom honey will result in a delicate orange flavor. Dark-colored honey is considered to be higher in minerals and antioxidants than light-colored honey, and one of the most well-known dark-colored honeys is buckwheat honey. Raw buckwheat honey contains a higher amount of minerals and an antioxidant called polyphenol, which gives it its dark color. The health benefits of buckwheat honey are many and well known.

If you are planning to buy honey for its health benefits, it must be raw honey. Heating honey (pasteurization) destroys all of the pollen, enzymes, propolis, vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants, minerals and aromatics. Honey that has been heated and filtered is called commercial, regular or liquid honey. The rawest honey available is comb honey which is sections of the hexagonal-shaped beeswax cells of the honeycomb that contain raw honey that have been cut from the wooden frames of a beehive.

Using raw honey is a long-term investment strategy for optimal health and personal care; the dividends are overall mental, physical and spiritual well being. Like a blue chip stock, raw honey should be included in any health-conscious consumers immune system boosting portfolio and the return on investment of substituting honey for refined sugar in the human diet is incalculable.

Another product made by honey bees and used by humans is bee propolis. Propolis is a resinous substance that honey bees collect from tree buds and bark or other botanical sources and mixed with beeswax, nectar and pollen. This mixture is used by bees to seal gaps in the hive and by humans for its health benefits and as a traditional, natural or homeopathic medicine.

World-Renowned Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS, Slated to Participate as Faculty Member of 2013 AAFPRS in New Orleans

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) May 14, 2013

Highly-regarded facial plastic surgeon Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS in Beverly Hills, is pleased to announce his participation as a faculty member and speaker at the 2013 American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery annual meeting scheduled to take place in New Orleans, Louisiana. The three-day fall meeting will encompass a variety of topics ranging from new and innovative surgical techniques, up and coming research, and even practice management.

Each year, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery always puts on an exquisite event for everyone in attendance. Im extremely excited to be sharing my knowledge through instructional courses this year, said expert facial plastic surgeon Dr. Azizzadeh.

The 2013 Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Meeting will aim to promote awareness and developments in the field over the past year, giving top doctors with specialized knowledge the opportunity to share ideas and techniques through a multitude of varying exhibits. Over the course of the weekend, Dr. Azizzadeh will first have the opportunity to serve as a panelist for a session titled, My Perspective May Be Different From Yours. Later, Dr. Azizzadeh will speak during two separate instructional courses on topics including the male face and current trends in facial plastic surgery.

The topics Ill be speaking on are composed of two increasingly popular subjects in the field of facial plastic surgery. In just the past year alone, there has been a tremendous surge in the number of individuals looking for non-surgical facial rejuvenation, said Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS. Its going to be a very exciting and educational weekend.

At his practice in Beverly Hills, Dr. Azizzadeh serves as the director of the CENTER for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery and strives to bring his patients cutting-edge medical care at all times. As Dr. Azizzadeh describes, the importance of providing excellent patient care is always his number one priority.

Its events like this that allow our field to advance. Hundreds of top-minds will be together sharing and coming up with new ways to assure improved results for patients. Its the reason so many of us were attracted to this field, said Dr. Azizzadeh.

Dr. Azizzadeh is a world-renowned facial plastic surgeon and the author of five bestselling books, including the popular consumer guidebook "Beverly Hills Beauty Secrets." He was recognized as a Beauty Expert in 2012, and has been featured in popular media outlets such as Entertainment Tonight, The Doctors, LA Times and the NY Times. Dr. Azizzadeh serves on the Physician Advisory Board of Sanofi-Aventis, Mysoscience, Mentor, and SkinMedica, and was awarded the RealSelf Top Botox Experts Award in 2011. As a Harvard trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Azizzadeh has a unique understanding of both facial aesthetics and function.

If youd like additional information regarding Dr. Azizzadeh or the CENTER for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, please call (310) 657-2203 or visit http://www.facialplastics.info.

Trajectory's Healthcare Marketing Campaign For Reading Health System Brand Launch Wins Gold at 2013 Aster Awards

Morristown New Jersey (PRWEB) May 15, 2013

National branding and marketing agency Trajectory was honored with a gold medal at the 2013 Aster Awards for its Brand Champions campaign celebrating the benefits to communities of the rebranding of The Reading Hospital to Reading Health System. The campaign is also featured in the latest edition of Marketing Healthcare Today Magazine.

The healthcare marketing campaign includes television, print advertising, out-of-home (billboard and mall), online rich media, cinema advertising, and radio sponsorships using a call-to-action and QR codes that drive audiences to a custom, mobile responsive microsite developed exclusively for the re-branding. The external campaign was preceded by a system-wide internal launch also orchestrated and implemented by a combined Trajectory/Reading Health System team.

Ann Valuch, Director of Marketing at Reading Health System, states, "We are so excited to receive this top award. The evolution to Reading Health System marks an important milestone in our 146 year history and this honor will continue to energize our entire organization and patients as we continue to advance the health and wellness of our community, adds Randi Brody, Trajectory EVP and Partner. We're so honored to share this prestigious award with Reading Health System. This healthcare marketing campaign really showcases this outstanding health systems dedication to the communities they serve, ensuring patients thrive now and into the future.

About Reading Health System

Reading Health System is a not-for-profit regional health system serving Berks County, PA and the surrounding communities. It consists of Reading Hospital, Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Reading Health Physician Network, Reading Health QuickCare, and The Reading Hospital SurgiCenter at Spring Ridge. Reading Health System is Berks Countys largest employer with over 7,300 team members and 1,000 physicians and providers across 63 locations

Naturel Collagen Canada Announces Gift Bag Sponsorship of the 2013 Royal Occasion Gala

(PRWEB) May 16, 2013

Natural skincare provider, Naturel Collagen Canada, is announced to be one of the sponsors at this years Royal Occasion Gala at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.

The galas fundraising event, The Royal Occasion, takes place on May 22, 2013 and will support The Conservatorys mission to develop human potential through music and the arts. Their work encourages the joy and benefits of music and the arts through their broad-based programs and initiatives, and have impacted the lives of over 600,000 Canadians across the country.

We have seen how The Royal Conservatorys work has made a difference in the lives of people all ages and backgrounds, says Jacqui Dunal of Naturel Collagen Canada. By participating as a gift bag sponsor this year, we hope to help raise the funds needed to support their cause.

As their first sponsorship in a public event, Naturel Collagen Canada is proud to offer a gift bag to attendants of the event. Their gift bag will include a downloadable gift card with 10% off for first time clients.

To make a donation to The Royal Conservatory, please visit: http://www.rcmusic.ca/the-royal-occasion, over the phone at 416-408-2824 x457, or in person at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2.

About Naturel Collagen Canada

Naturel Collagen Canada is based in Thornhill, Ontario and is a distributor of Natural Collagen, Natural Collagen Skin care products and Natural Collagen supplement. The products carry all the cosmetics natural health product certifications and are produced in European Union country.

For more information, please contact:

Jacqui Dunal

Naturel Collagen Canada

Jacqui(at)naturelcollagen(dot)com

http://www.naturelcollagen.com

Northern Berkshire Beekeepers Association Meeting, May 28, 2013, North Adams Massachusetts Price Chopper Community Room

North Adams, MA (PRWEB) May 28, 2013

The Northern Berkshire Beekeepers Association (NBBA) May 28, 2013 meeting will take place 7:00 PM at the North Adams, Massachusetts Price Chopper Community Room on the 2nd floor.

In the context of extremely heavy honey bee losses reported by bee keepers nationwide last year, NBBA members Claude and Janet Hoard can be proud of losing only 3 hives out of 60. At this month's meeting, they will share their vast knowledge of beekeeping experience, management practices, and will be available for questions and answers.

In addition, there will be a celebratory cake in honor of Lloyd Vosburgh, founding member and first president of NBBA for his lifetime of service to honey bees and achievement as Massachusetts Beekeeper of the Year.

I encourage anybody in the North Adams, Massachusetts region who has an interest in beekeeping in to join the Northern Berkshire Beekeepers Association, said Mary Ross of the Mohawk Valley Trading Company where they specialize in raw varietal honey. Varietal honey is made primarily from the nectar of a particular type of blossom or flower. To capture the unique character and flavor of the blossom or flower, beekeepers must study botanical bloom and flowering patterns when planning hive placement.

For more information, contact Club Secretary Becca Bradburd at berkshirebeek(at)gmail(dot)com or (413) 884-2639.

About Honey Bees

In 2013, a formal review by the European Food Safety Authority stated that recent studies show that neonicotinoid pesticides, some of the most widely used pesticides in the world, pose an unacceptably high risk to bees, and that the industry-sponsored science upon which regulatory agencies' claims of safety have relied is flawed and possibly deliberately deceptive.

The flavor and color of honey is determined by the type of flower the bees gather the nectar from; therefore, when cooking or baking with honey it is a good idea to taste the honey before using it in a recipe. For example: a dark honey like tulip poplar-black locust honey will result in a strong, heavy, pungent flavor, whereas orange blossom honey will result in a delicate orange flavor. Dark-colored honey is considered to be higher in minerals and antioxidants than light-colored honey, and one of the most well-known dark-colored honeys is buckwheat honey. Raw buckwheat honey contains a higher amount of minerals and an antioxidant called polyphenol, which gives it its dark color. The health benefits of buckwheat honey are many and well known.

The rawest honey available is comb honey which is sections of the hexagonal-shaped beeswax cells of the honeycomb that contain raw honey that have been cut from the wooden frames of a beehive.

Using raw honey is a long-term investment strategy for optimal health and personal care; the dividends are overall mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Like a blue chip stock, raw honey should be included in any health-conscious consumers immune system boosting portfolio and the return on investment of substituting honey for refined sugar in the human diet is incalculable.

Another product made by honey bees and used by humans is bee propolis; a resinous substance that honey bees collect from tree buds and bark or other botanical sources and mix with beeswax, nectar and pollen. This mixture is used by bees to seal gaps in the hive and by humans for its health benefits and as a traditional, natural or homeopathic medicine.

Infinatas BioPharm Insight Releases its Catalyst Monitor for June 2013

Norwood, MA (PRWEB) May 29, 2013

BioPharm Insights monthly Catalyst Monitor analyzes the most material events in the sector during the upcoming month. The Catalyst Monitor tracks significant events and announcements such as US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approvals, Advisory Committee meetings and expected key clinical results.

AcelRx Pharmaceuticals Phase III ARX-01 (sufentanil NanoTab PCA system) program for acute postoperative pain will likely have positive results based on the drugs well-known potency and previous positive data, according to four pain physicians. Two of them, though, added market uptake will be stalled by hospital preference for less-expensive standard of care. ARX-01 is a preprogrammed, noninvasive, handheld system that allows postoperative patients to self-dose with sublingual sufentanil NanoTabs to manage their pain.

On 5 April 2013, AstraZeneca and Rigel Pharmaceuticals announced that the 923-patient, Phase III OSKIRA-1 trial reached statistical significance with its ACR20 primary endpoint but failed to meet its second primary outcome of radiographic modified total Sharp score. The initial Phase III results indicate a diminished benefit-to-risk ratio. It is believed that while the drug still has a chance at approval with further data, it will face market challenges.

On track for approval but also in line to face market challenges is Daiichi Sankyos stroke prevention drug Lixiana (edoxaban). Lixiana is not viewed as differentiated enough from approved drugs such as Boehringer Ingelheims Pradaxa (dabigatran), Bayer/Johnson & Johnsons Xarelto (rivaroxaban) and Bristol-Myers Squibb /Pfizers Eliquis (apixaban). Although edoxaban is likely to achieve its primary endpoint of noninferiority to warfarin in its Phase III ENGAGE-AF SPAF trial, the once-daily dosing regimen is not seen as a major advantage.

Other catalysts in June include:

PDUFA decision for GSKs dabrafenib in melanoma expected
Celgenes Revlimid may win FDA approval in MCL; long-term uptake will likely be low
Aegerions EU Juxtapid approval for hoFH is debatable
Raptors RP103 has favorable EU approval chances in cystinosis; pricing and reimbursement may be issues
Sanofis Aubagio is expected to get EU approval for first-line MS; attractive price does not translate to market uptake
Sunesis is likely to expand the VALOR trial sample size at interim analysis for vosaroxin in AML
The Medicines Company has a shot at regulatory success with oritavancin in skin infections after prior miss

Learn how BioPharm Insight can help you find new business opportunities by starting a free trial today.

About BioPharm Insight

BioPharm Insight is the definitive guide to the global biopharma community. BioPharm Insight provides subscribers with an information edge by combining the most comprehensive real-time database of companies, drugs, contacts, M&A and licensing deals, forecasts and clinical trial data with proprietary forward-looking intelligence uncovered by an independent team of investigative journalists months or even years before it breaks in mainstream media. To learn more, visit http://www.biopharminsight.com. Follow BioPharm Insight on LinkedIn and Twitter.

About Infinata, Inc.

Infinata provides personalized technology solutions to turn information into insight. Services include a comprehensive BioPharm Solutions Suite, unique Wealth Prospecting tools and innovative Custom Data Services. Infinata is a part of Mergermarket, a Financial Times Group company and a division of Pearson plc. To learn more, visit http://www.infinata.com.

Baby Essentials Guide for 2013 Published by BabyGearLab.com

Cheyenne, WY (PRWEB) May 31, 2013

BabyGearLab today announced a new component of its free web service for new parents, the 2013 Baby Essentials Guide. We are very excited about unveiling this list, designed especially for first-time parents. We hope that by providing a comprehensive list of hand-picked baby essentials, we can make new parents lives a bit simpler and less daunting, particularly in relation to deciding which products to buy among the thousands of available choices in the marketplace, Dr. Spurrier said. We believe this helpful guide of over 100 leading baby products, each including a critical review, falls directly in line with our mission to help parents find the best products for their baby, as well as inform and advocate for use of healthier and safer materials in baby products.

Founded by Board-certified pediatrician Juliet Spurrier, MD, BabyGearLab.com reviews current baby products through proprietary hands-on testing methods as well as publishes safety and health informational articles and buying advice guides. This buying guide consisting of essential baby products highlights items for baby and mom hand-picked by founder Dr. Juliet Spurrier, differentiated by quality, health, and safety. This guide is also a response to our audiences requests for tips and suggestions when putting together a nursery and preparing their home for babys arrival, Dr. Spurrier noted. Our list compliments another one of our newest resources, too, the 2013 Baby Shower Gift Guide, which contains just over 70 products, some overlapping with the Baby Essentials Guide of more than 100 products.

The 2013 Baby Essentials Guide is organized by category, price and relevance. With regard to categories, products have been distributed among ten headers, in the following order: Car Seat, Stroller, & On-the-Go; Nursery; Soothing & Sleep; Feeding & Nursing; Diapering & Potty Training; Health & Safety; Bath & Skin Care; Clothing & Shoes; Toys & Activity; and Books, DVDs & Music. Ranging from smaller, economical items (like pacifiers, bottle brush cleaners, and baby nail scissors) to larger, pricier ones (like strollers, cribs and car seats), this essential guide to baby products is meant to remove the often overwhelming task of choosing which items to buy when expecting a new baby. This is exactly why I was inspired to develop BabyGearLab, because when I was pregnant with my first child, I couldnt find a resource like ours, and desperately wished there was one.

Both the 2013 Baby Essentials Guide and the 2013 Baby Shower Gift Ideas Guide include easy-to-read reviews with description summaries of the products, multiple photos, star-ratings, a strengths and weaknesses analysis, relevant safety and health tips and suggestions, as well as the option of adding ones own personal review.

About BabyGearLab LLC

Founded in 2012 by Dr. Juliet Spurrier, BabyGearLab is dedicated to producing the highest quality reviews based on thorough, hands-on testing, while also publishing the best buying advice guides, plus informational health and safety articles related to babys first year. Now a mother of two, Dr. Spurrier was inspired to create BabyGearLab when she was first pregnant and practicing medicine in the Bay Area.

More Skin Care Press Releases

Chemist Direct gives diabetics tips for stepping up foot care during summer 2013

London (PRWEB UK) 3 June 2013

Diabetes is one of the biggest health challenges that the UK is currently facing. This serious condition has led to life shattering complications with heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, and amputation. Diabetes of the foot is particularly subtle and causes damage to the nerves and blood vessels that serve the limbs. Between

Best Acne Products in 2013 Ranked by AcneTreatmentAid.com

(PRWEB) June 04, 2013

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, nearly 85 percent of all people have acne at some point in their lives, most often experiencing breakouts on the face, chest or back. It is during these breakouts that many seek to find the best acne products to battle the condition. AcneTreatmentAid.com recently completed a review of the top acne products on the market. Consumers can read the newly published acne treatment reviews on the companys website (http://www.acnetreatmentaid.com).

Acne is caused by the skins overproduction of sebum, a waxy, oily substance. Inflammation and breakouts are the bodys attempt to clear the blockage of sebum and dead skin cells from pores. When acne sufferers look to find a suitable treatment, they find an endless variety of choices and so-called solutions. This dilemma was the driving force behind the AcneTreatmentAid.com reviews.

A significant percentage of our population needs this kind of help and information, but they dont always know where to turn, says Gerry Sto, AcneTreatmentAid.com site founder and curator. Our goal is to help acne sufferers find accurate information without being misled.

The AcneTreatmentAid.com site promises to help guide people in discerning between products and finding an acne treatment that is suitable for their skin. During the course of the reviews, the AcneTreatmentAid.com staff looked at several factors when ranking acne treatment products, including a products ability to treat the general health of the underlying skin.

Not all treatments work equally or effectively, nor do they consider the uniqueness of a sufferers skin, Sto continues. Using the wrong product can actually do more harm than good.

Exposed Skin Care was ranked the best acne treatment of all products reviewed. The product was chosen because its treatment system combines both proven scientific and proven botanical ingredients, which provide effective relief from acne outbreaks and prevent frequent recurrence. AcneTreatmentAid.com neither endorses nor sells any of the products reviewed.

To review the complete list of acne treatment reviews by AcneTreatmentAid.com, visit the company website (http://www.acnetreatmentaid.com).

About the Company:

AcneTreatmentAid.com is a site that strives to stand out as a credible, authoritative source of high-quality acne information, supportive community, and in-depth reference material about acne subjects that matter most to sufferers. The site recently released their 2013 rankings of the best acne products on the market.

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Hampden County Beekeepers Association & Worcester County Beekeepers Association to Meet at the Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, Massachusetts June 8th, 2013

Sturbridge, MA (PRWEB) June 05, 2013

A joint meeting of the Hampden County Beekeepers Association & the Worcester County Beekeepers Association will be held at the Old Sturbridge Village on June 8th, 2013 from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Old Sturbridge Village is a living, breathing, vibrant village depicting life in New England from 1790-1840. Visitors can meet historians in costume and tour 41 antique buildings, including a country store, school, and water-powered mills.

Members will be able to explore Sturbridge Village and its activities from 9:30 AM to 12 PM.

Members will then enter the 1810 Oliver Wight Tavern where they will be served Sturbridge Village's colonial lunch (family style buffet) cooked by Brad Arcoite, a chef from Worcester County.

From 1 PM to 2 PM, there will be a visual presentation by Dr. Charlotte Zampini, a professor from Framingham University, on the interaction of the honey bee and nectar bearing plants, as well as how bees convert nectar into honey. Dr. Zampini will also explain what conditions turn off and on nectar flows without notice.

At 2 PM the subject covered will be "Checking Your Hives at Mid Season" and members will split into two groups for the hive openings. Half of the members will join Master Beekeeper Mary Duane at the Sturbridge hives and the other half will join Dr. Callahan at Brad Arcoites apiary.

After the hive openings all members will have time to explore the village until closing at 5:30 PM.

The price for this trip is $ 25.00 per person.

I encourage anybody in the Hampden County, Massachusetts region who has an interest in beekeeping to join the Hampden County Beekeepers Association and attend this event, said Mary Ross of the Mohawk Valley Trading Company where they specialize in raw varietal honey. Varietal honey is made primarily from the nectar of a particular type of blossom or flower. To capture the unique character and flavor of the blossom or flower, beekeepers must study botanical bloom and flowering patterns when planning hive placement.

The Hampden County Massachusetts Beekeepers Association was founded in 1930, a non-profit organization, to provide membership with a forum for sharing knowledge and mutual interests in beekeeping, as well as to educate and promote the benefits of beekeeping to the general public.

For more information contact:

Jessica Martin

HCBA Secretary

jessicapulse(at)gmail(dot)com

About Honey Bees

The flavor and color of honey is determined by the type of flower the bees gather the nectar from; therefore, when cooking or baking with honey it is a good idea to taste the honey before using it in a recipe. For example: a dark honey like tulip poplar-black locust honey will result in a strong, heavy, pungent flavor, whereas orange blossom honey will result in a delicate orange flavor. Dark-colored honey is considered to be higher in minerals and antioxidants than light-colored honey, and one of the most well-known dark-colored honeys is buckwheat honey. Raw buckwheat honey contains a higher amount of minerals and an antioxidant called polyphenol, which gives it its dark color. The health benefits of buckwheat honey are many and well known.

The rawest honey available is comb honey which is sections of the hexagonal-shaped beeswax cells of the honeycomb that contain raw honey that have been cut from the wooden frames of a beehive.

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Utah Assistant Attorney General, Documentary Star Among Patient Advocate Fellows at DIA 2013 49th Annual Meeting

Horsham, Pa. (PRWEB) June 06, 2013

Utah Assistant Attorney General and spinal muscular atrophy survivor Steve Mikita and five other inspiring patient advocates will share stories of their tireless efforts to insert the patient voice at each step of the drug development process at the DIA 2013 49th Annual Meeting in Boston this month. The news media are invited to listen to the compelling stories of these patients and patient advocates on June 24 at 10:15 a.m. at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

In addition to Mikita, who has lived decades beyond his life expectancy of age 2, the panel of patient advocates includes Karen Ball, whose work has led to the discovery of the genetic mutation of her daughters disease, Sturge-Weber syndrome, and Donna Appell, whose race on behalf of her daughter to find a treatment for Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome has been chronicled in the documentary Rare. All of the panelists were selected for the DIA Patient Advocate Fellowship Program for their determined efforts to accelerate drug development and access.

The work of patient advocates is vital in discovering and developing therapies, and their stories reflect their utmost determination and resilienceeven when faced with roadblocks when trying to develop the right drug, said Susan Cantrell, director of DIA North America. DIA brings these incredible individuals to our meeting to stimulate collaboration, promote dialogue and share best practices with the premier professionals that can benefit from their work and help advance their goals.

Steve Mikita

Paralyzed since before he even reached age 2 from a rare neuromuscular disease that had not a single treatment available, Steve Mikita knew he would never be able to run and jump like the other boys. Yet he knew what his father told him: He could exercise his mind. Throughout his life, this disease has never stopped the assistant attorney general, Duke University graduate and author from working on behalf of every person struggling with a rare disease.

Mikita is a patient representative for the federal Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative, a public-private partnership that brings together thought leaders and decision-makers who are dedicated to increasing the quality and efficiency of clinical trials. He promotes including patient insight throughout all phases of drug development and approval.

Mikita said his quality of life and the quality of life of others with rare diseases is being diminished because the pharmaceutical industry is looking for low-hanging fruit. He added, My disease is up in the top branches. I am up here saying, Hey, talk to me up here.

Donna and Ashley Appell

Donna Appells daughter, Ashley, was diagnosed with Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome (HPS) as an infant. The life expectancy for people with the extremely rare genetic disease is around age 30, and Ashley is now 26 years old.

Donna Appell, a resident of Oyster Bay, N.Y., has traveled so many times to Puerto Rico to identify and recruit patients with HPS for a clinical trial that shes acquired a nickname, Big Applebecause of her strong New York accent and larger-than-life personality. Her recruitment efforts eventually led to a clinical trial by the National Institutes of Health on the effect of pirfenidone on pulmonary fibrosis, an often fatal symptom of HPS. The study showed the drug to be ineffective, but Appell is not giving up.

I will not stay still, she said.

Appells race to find a treatment for her daughter is chronicled in the documentary Rare, which will be screened at DIAs annual meeting.

Karen Ball

When Karen Ball, of Mount Freedom, N.J., got the call in May 2013 with the results from a clinical researcher studying Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS), her life, her daughters lifelike the lives of thousands of SWS patients and familieswas changed forever.

Her daughter, Kaelin, was diagnosed with SWS at birth. To raise awareness of SWS and associated port-wine birthmark conditions, Ball started the Sturge-Weber Foundation in 1987. The foundation work led to her support for the development of a clinical trial on SWS with the Kennedy Krieger Institute; she supplied the study with patient data and tissue samples.

Twenty-six years after Kaelin was diagnosed, Balls years of tireless work came to fruition: The clinical trial detected the genetic mutation that can result in SWS. Researchers have heralded Ball for her contributions, saying their work resulted in part from her efforts. This July, the foundation will meet with researchers to discuss next steps in developing a therapy for SWS.

Debra Madden

Debra Madden, of Newtown, Conn., was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkins lymphoma in 1987, at age 22. She remembers, as a terrified young patient, looking up information on her diagnosis and finding it described as a uniformly fatal diseaseshocking and dated words that inspired her to begin her career as a medical writer, focusing on making complex scientific information more accessible and understandable for patients and their families.

Twenty years later, Madden had more devastating news. She was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, likely a result of her radiation therapy for Hodgkins decades earlier. But this time, there was Anns Place, a source of support and resources for people living with cancer that got her through surgery and well on the way to recovery. Following her chemotherapy, Madden immediately began serving as a peer mentor for newly diagnosed cancer patients.

Her experience fighting and surviving both cancers is the foundation of her daily work on behalf of other patients as a medical writer leading grant review panels for national research efforts. As a grant reviewer, Madden has tirelessly worked her way up, serving as a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) patient representative, a key member of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institutes new Advisory Panel on Assessment of Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment Options, a reviewer for the U.S. Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program and a patient representative for several ongoing initiatives with the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative. With clinical trial development and the grant review process, Madden is a recognized force as the voice of patients nationwide.

Maddens work has placed patients at the table where research and policy decisions intersect.

My transition as an advocate continues to evolve, and there remains so much more to be done, she said. And our workas research advocates, scientists, investigators, and clinicianswont be done unless or until we find the answers.

Teresa Barnes

Pulmonary fibrosis has devastated Teresa Barnes family. Within 10 years, the disease killed her father, her three uncles and her auntall of whom went from good health to death in just a few years or even weeks. Barnes, a former broadcast journalist from Memphis, Tenn., knows she and her toddler daughter, Eme, could be nextand is in a race against time to find a cure. With a family history of pulmonary fibrosis on both sides, Eme has a 68 percent chance of developing the disease.

Barnes dove into accelerating research for pulmonary fibrosisan area she knows all too well. With an extreme genetic risk to develop the disease, Barnes family has been part of genetic research for 12 years. She co-founded the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, and, along with Appell, recruited patients for the first clinical trial testing a therapy for the disease. The drug was proven ineffective, but it did slow the diseases progression for a minority of the patients. Barnes testified before an FDA panel to support approval of the drug as the only hope pulmonary fibrosis patients and their families had for a treatment.

Curso de faciales ayurv

Bogota, Colombia (PRWEB) June 10, 2013

The internationally recognized institution will host its first training in Spanish in Bogota, Colombia in 2013. The ayurvedic program (medicina ayurvedica) will be held from October 8 - 10, 2013.

Ayurvedic facials (faciales ayurvedicos) restore the balance of the doshas in the skin of the face. During this 21 hour hands-on program, students will learn the beautiful and relaxing art of providing an Ayurvedic facial. Students will work in groups of two, giving and receiving facials. Student will learn a multi-part procedure that includes the application of oils, heat and massage to the face followed by the application of skin care therapy. This is a very popular spa therapy to support the return to one's natural beauty.

Ayurveda healing modality has been practiced for over 5,000 years. In Ayurvedic medicine (medicina Ayurveda), it is believed that health begins when an individual lives in harmony with their environment, having a profound understanding of their individual needs.

Ayurveda aims to heal an individual on all levels (physically, emotionally, and spiritually) by using a variety of healing treatments including medicinal herbs, Ayurvedic diet, color therapy, aromatherapy, sound, lifestyle recommendations, panchakarma, meditation and yoga.

Educational opportunities in Ayurveda are limited in Spanish. The Escuela de Ayurveda de California is proud to announce that the opening of its live internet program starting in the October, 2013. For more details, please call (530) 616 8332 or visit EscuelaAyurveda.com or learn about the program, please visit Curso de faciales ayurvedicos.

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Massachusetts Beekeepers Association 2013 Field Day, University of Massachusetts Agronomy Farm, South Deerfield, Massachusetts, June 22, 2013

South Deerfield, MA (PRWEB) June 10, 2013

The Massachusetts Beekeepers Association 2013 Field Day will take place Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 9:30 to 3:30 p.m. at The University of Massachusetts Agronomy Farm, River Rd. South Deerfield, Massachusetts. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. and is free to all beekeepers; this is a rain or shine event.

The University of Massachusetts Agronomy Farm is a beautiful location and the site of many agricultural experiments. Special thanks to Stephen Herbert PhD for arranging the use of this historic research facility.

Field Day is an opportunity to learn from experienced beekeepers the practical tasks of hive management. Expert beekeepers volunteer their time to share techniques on pest & disease management, Queen rearing, swarm prevention, and a variety of practical skills. It is an opportunity to learn and ask questions from some of the best state and New England beekeepers.

Most Massachusetts counties have beekeeping organizations and I encourage anybody in Massachusetts who has an interest in beekeeping to join a local beekeepers association and attend this event, said Mary Ross of the Mohawk Valley Trading Company where they specialize in raw varietal honey. Varietal honey is made primarily from the nectar of a particular type of blossom or flower. To capture the unique character and flavor of the blossom or flower, beekeepers must study botanical bloom and flowering patterns when planning hive placement.

Lunch will be catered by Bubs BBQ of Sunderland for $ 10.00 per person and it includes pulled pork sandwich, beans, cole slaw or potato salad, corn bread and bottled water. Lunch reservations must be reserved in advance by Saturday, June 16. Plan to bring a lunch if not ordering BBQ. If possible bring a chair.

Program: Demonstrations will focus on practical techniques for new and experienced beekeepers. Sessions will be approximately one hour in length, using live bees. Most will be scheduled twice during the day. Based on past Field Day experience, it is now an MBA rule that all attendees must wear a veil; presenters as well as observers. All those attendees not complying do so at their own risk, and the MBA and Franklin County Bee Association are not to be held liable for injuries incurred.

Presenters & Topics: Schedule will be listed in the "Field Day Program" available at the registration table. Additional topics may be added on day of the event.

For additional information, please contact Dan Conlon at 413-665-4513 or president(at)massbee(dot)org.

About Honey Bees

Bees are insects that are related to wasps and ants and there are approximately 20,000 known species of bees found on every continent except Antarctica. Honeybees (Apis mellifera) are not native to the United States as they were introduced by Europeans to produce honey and beeswax. Honeybees are responsible for pollinating 80% of flowering crops, and without them the worlds food supply would be dramatically reduced.

The flavor and color of honey is determined by the type of flower the bees gather the nectar from; therefore, when cooking or baking with honey it is a good idea to taste the honey before using it in a recipe. For example: a dark honey like tulip poplar-black locust honey will result in a strong, heavy, pungent flavor, whereas orange blossom honey will result in a delicate orange flavor. Dark-colored honey is considered to be higher in minerals and antioxidants than light-colored honey, and one of the most well-known dark-colored honeys is buckwheat honey. Raw buckwheat honey contains a higher amount of minerals and an antioxidant called polyphenol, which gives it its dark color. The health benefits of buckwheat honey are many and well known.

The rawest honey available is comb honey which is made of sections of the hexagonal-shaped beeswax cells of the honeycomb that contain raw honey that have been cut from the wooden frames of a beehive.

The Mohawk Valley Trading Company offers the highest quality unprocessed natural products they can produce namely; maple syrup, honey, handmade natural soap, personal care products and beeswax candles. In addition, they offer natural stone, tea and spices from around the world.

Hours of operations are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST, seven days a week. Reach them at (315)-519-2640 to learn more.

Mariner Biomedical is Providing Insect Repellent to The US Open Golf Tournament Held June 13-16, 2013 in Ardmore, PA

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) June 12, 2013

Mariner Biomedical, Inc. is providing Deter Insect Repellent