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PROVO, Utah, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nu Skin Enterprises Inc., (NYSE: NUS - News) today announced the conclusion of another banner year for its ageLOC® research. Nu Skin accelerated its anti-aging research in 2011 with more than 30 scientific presentations, posters and articles at various prestigious conferences and symposia around the world. Additionally, the company made further strides with the acquisition of LifeGen Technologies and its genetic database that is based on more than 30 years of anti-aging genetic research.

"2011 was a breakthrough year for us as we continued our ground-breaking ageLOC anti-aging genetic research that is opening new doors of understanding to the genetic source of aging and helping more people to live younger, longer," said Joe Chang, Ph.D., Nu Skin chief scientific officer. "As we have presented our research around the world, we have been pleased with the favorable response we have received from the scientific community. Looking to 2012, we believe that the best is yet to come for ageLOC science."

The company's 2011 scientific presentations focused on its ageLOC science that enables Nu Skin to identify unique groups of genes specific to aging (referred to as Youth Gene Clusters or YGC) that influence aging and then target and reset them to more youthful patterns of activity. This latest scientific research has been incorporated into Nu Skin's latest product releases including ageLOC® R2 (R-squared) and ageLOC® Galvanic Body Spa™.

2011 Scientific Highlights Include:

Acquisition of LifeGen Technologies, LLC

With the acquisition of LifeGen Technologies, Nu Skin now owns what it believes is one of the largest anti-aging databases in the world and has unrestricted access to LifeGen's scientific data and findings developed over 30 years.  Nu Skin is accelerating its anti-aging genetic research that continues to open doors of new understanding and is providing additional insights for product development. Already the company has felt the positive impact of this database as it incorporates these new insights into products under development for 2013, including solutions for weight management and overall youthspan.

ageLOC Research on Internal Aging

Mark Barlett, Ph.D., vice president of global research and development for Pharmanex nutrition products at Nu Skin, led his team to present several key findings at internationally recognized conferences. Highlights included being an invited speaker at the Second International Conference on Environmental Stressors in Biology and Medicine. Nu Skin presented findings on several topics at the conference including "A Unique Nutritional Formulation to Promote Cellular Protection and Purification Via Induction Of the Nrf2-mediated ARE/Phase II Detoxification Pathways" and "A Unique Blend of Natural Compounds With the Ability to Oppose Age-Related Changes in Gene Expression Related to Dysregulation of Removal of Cellular Debris, Cellular Detoxification, Antioxidant Protection and Inflammatory Balance."

In addition, Pharmanex nutrition scientists also presented at the Linus Pauling Institute Diet and Optimum Health Conference on "A Systematic Approach to Evaluate and Rank Natural Ingredients Based on Their Ability to Oppose Age-Related Changes in Gene Expression."

ageLOC Research on the Skin

Led by Helen Knaggs, Ph.D., vice president of global research and development for Nu Skin personal care products, the Nu Skin research and development team had several notable finding presented and published in 2011. An oral presentation shared at the 4th International Conference and Exhibition for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods (Nov 2011) showed the effects of equol on human skin gene expression and protein synthesis. In addition, several scientific articles were published including one in the Dermatological Surgery (Dec. 2011), regarding an exploratory study to determine the association between assessed facial skin aging and plasma isoprostane levels in middle-aged Japanese women, and in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science (Feb. 2011) showing how functional YGCs can be regulated to reflect a more youthful gene expression profile.

New Patents for ageLOC® Galvanic Body Spa™

Throughout the development of ageLOC science, a number of patents have been licensed or filed to further protect the proprietary information and technology Nu Skin utilizes to develop ageLOC branded products. Nu Skin's recently launched ageLOC® Galvanic Body Spa™ system uses patented self-adjusting galvanic currents with patent-pending pulsating technology to diminish the appearance of fat and cellulite to provide a slimmer, smoother, firmer appearance on the arms, abdomen, buttocks and thighs.

Additional information on ageLOC Science can be found at http://www.ageloc.com.

About Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc.

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. demonstrates its tradition of innovation through its comprehensive anti-aging product portfolio, independent business opportunity and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The company's scientific leadership in both skin care and nutrition has established Nu Skin as a premier anti-aging company, evidenced in its unique ageLOC® science that addresses aging at its source. The company's anti-aging products feature the new ageLOC ® suite of products including the ageLOC® R2 (R-squared) nutritional supplement, ageLOC® Galvanic Spa System and ageLOC Galvanic Body Spa™, as well as the ageLOC® Transformation daily skin care system. A global direct selling company, Nu Skin operates in 52 markets worldwide and has more than 850,000 independent distributors. Nu Skin is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NUS." More information is available at http://www.nuskin.com.

Please note: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that represent the company's current expectations and beliefs regarding the company's research and development efforts and the company's other plans and strategies. These forward-looking statements are based on current information and expectations, and are subject to risks and uncertainties discussed in company filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from expected results. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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(HealthDay News) -- A new medical review finds that lithium, a common treatment for bipolar disorder, can lead to weight gain and causes high rates of abnormalities in the thyroid and parathyroid glands.

But the researchers found few signs of a link to skin problems or hair loss, and a suspected connection to birth defects hasn't been proven, according to the report published in the Jan. 20 online edition of The Lancet.

Overall, the findings reaffirm lithium's role as "a treatment of choice for bipolar disorder," two doctors wrote in an accompanying editorial.

While lithium is less popular than it was in the 1970s and '80s as a treatment for bipolar disorder, it's probably the most effective available mood stabilizer, said Dr. Bryan Bruno, acting chairman of the department of psychiatry at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, who was not involved with the review but is familiar with the findings.

"It remains very beneficial, and it's still a first-line agent for bipolar disorder," Bruno said.

But lithium has a variety of possible side effects, noted the authors of the review, led by Dr. John Geddes of the University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital in Oxford, England. Their analysis included 385 studies. Read more...

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire -02/17/12)- Abattis Biologix Corporation (CNSX: FLU) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it will sponsor and present in the 20th Annual Wellness Show, which will take place on 17, 18 & 19 of February, 2012 at the Vancouver Convention Center. Abattis will be present at booth #414/416 and will hold key presentations during this event including "Hot News for Cold Weather" presented by Dr. John Baumann, MD.

The Company also announces the launch of http://www.FastFluShot.com the world's first Painless Flu Shot. So unique, it has a US Patent titled "Method of preventing and treating avian influenza in humans".

This year marks the 20th year that health conscious people -- throughout North America and beyond - come to The Wellness Show to learn the most recent news on how to stay well. That's why Abattis Biologix, the Vancouver-based, up-and-coming Biotech Company, is proud to sponsor one of the most interesting workshops this year. No one will want to miss out on hearing the latest scientific evidence and nutritional findings about natural ways to enhance the body's natural defences, not only during the cold & flu season, but ALL year round! Medical Doctor, and Wellness specialist, Dr. John Baumann, MD, reveals it all.

In the presentation entitled "A Storm on the Horizon: How to Educate Our Immune System to Fight the Flu", Dr. Baumann will begin with a simple Q & A session with the audience on how the immune system works. During this workshop, all attendees will learn an impressive mix of basic immune system workings, along with the newest nutritional stars that shine for helping to teach our immune system how to be smart. More information can be found at the Sponsor's booth, #414/416.

Dr. Baumann states: "Typically, the human immune system vanquishes viral invaders, or neutralizes their ability to spread. In either case, the virus is eliminated from our body. This happens every day. But, some viruses are resistant to a strong immune system. The battle intensifies as a strong but unwise immune system escalates inflammation at the cost of healthy tissues. This creates a "Cytokine Storm" that can destroy our lungs - all from an immune system that is strong but not smart."

Given the time of year, this is the ideal time and place to come learn more about how to help yourself and your family stay healthy all year long.

Mike Withrow, CEO, states, "Abattis is moving forward on a targeted expansion path right now, and has many new products in development with plans for release in the near future. Our team of experts is sharply focused on creating additional unique formulations, with innovative delivery systems, in the areas of Anti Aging, Women's and Children's Health, Micro Nutrient Fortification, Cognitive Health, as well as Histamine and Anti-Inflammatory Solutions." For more information, visit http://www.fastflushot.com and call 1-888-538-6650.

About Dr. John Baumann

Dr. Baumann, with an MD from the Duke University School of Medicine, and a specialty in Internal Medicine from the University of Texas, has a very rich history. He has been a practicing Medical Doctor actively involved with innovative, successful patient care in hospitals and wellness clinics, an authority in natural medicines, as well as teaching and consulting for more than 30 years. Two of his claims to fame include his service as a Sports Medicine expert working with athletes: As the Medical Consultant to the San Francisco 49ers, and the prestigious position as Chief Medical Officer for the Santa Barbara, CA Olympic Village during the 1984 Olympics.

About Abattis Biologix Corporation

Abattis Biologix Corporation is a specialty bio-technology life sciences company that has acquired intellectual property, conducts research, and works to develop proprietary health and wellness solutions that address chronic illnesses and disease in animals and humans through proprietary and patent pending formulations. The company has identified targeted channels to market and license proprietary patent pending products throughout the world.

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Nashville, TN (PRWEB) February 16, 2012

Gold Skin Care Center is now offering TriPollar treatments—powered by the world's most advanced radiofrequency (RF) technology—via a device called Apollo, internationally touted for its effective and painless treatment of sagging skin, wrinkles, cellulite, circumferential reduction and the ability to tone and tighten skin of both the face and body. The treatment is completely painless and safe and is effective on all skin types and colors. TriPollar is newly available in the U.S. following an exclusive partnership between Pollogen, a global leader in the medical aesthetics market, and Lumiere Medical, a premier U.S. distributor of cutting-edge, clinically-validated technologies.

Patients benefit from both visible immediate and long-term results. The immediate effects include a smoother, tightened appearance and texture of the skin. Most clients realize the desired outcome at the conclusion of a full treatment course—a recommended 6-8 sessions—with a noticeable reduction in wrinkles and fine lines, body contouring and lifting of the treatment area, and improved tone and texture.

Although the Apollo is FDA cleared for the non-invasive treatment of mild to moderate facial wrinkles, the 30-minute, no-downtime procedure is CE approved for circumferential reduction and the reduction of cellulite and has become the treatment of choice internationally for these currently off-label non-invasive body contouring applications.

The safety and efficacy of TriPollar treatments have been proven in multiple clinical studies and published in eight peer reviewed articles. A recent U.S. clinical study showed a 97% improvement following a full series of treatments, and 100% of the patients reported that they were satisfied with their results.

“In the short time since we’ve begun offering the Apollo at Gold Skin Care, patients are already expressing satisfaction with the results and the pleasant and pain-free experience,” says Dr. Michael Gold, founder and Medical Director of Gold Skin Care Center. “I’m extremely impressed by the technology’s efficacy and safety.”

The Center is located at 2000 Richard Jones Road, Suite 220, in Nashville. For more information, call 615.383.2400 or visit http://www.goldskincare.com. For additional before and after images, please visit http://www.pollogen.com/Before-And-After/Facial-Contouring.html.

About Gold Skin Care Center

Gold Skin Care Center is one of the leading clinical and cosmetic dermatology centers in the country, offering the most advanced and effective procedures available today. The Center’s three distinct divisions include the Laser & Rejuvenation Center, solely devoted to the aesthetic needs of patients; the Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa, offering the most advanced techniques and products for relaxation and rejuvenation; and the Tennessee Clinical Research Center, where the most advanced laser and light based sources are researched before they are available to the general public. Dr. Michael Gold, founder and medical director of the Gold Skin Care Center, is also an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, at Vanderbilt University Medical School and at Vanderbilt University Nursing School. For more information, call 615.383.2400 or visit http://www.goldskincare.com.

About Pollogen

Pollogen Ltd. is a global leader in the medical aesthetic market providing innovative, safe and effective solutions that enhance and expand the practices of medical aesthetic professionals. The company offers products to address a range of skin treatments under the industry’s three premier brands: TriPollar®, TriLipo® and TriFractional™. Pollogen offers a full line of clinically-proven, non-invasive anti-aging facial and body contouring treatment platforms for circumference reduction, cellulite reduction and skin tightening. The company’s medical aesthetic devices, Maximus, Apollo, and Regen XL offer customers clinically-proven, safe and effective anti-aging lunchtime beauty treatments that deliver immediate and long-lasting results. With a distribution network in over 60 countries, Pollogen is providing innovative solutions to medical professionals globally.

About Lumiere Medical

Lumiere Medical, the premier U.S. distributor of innovative, science-based, clinically validated technologies, presents new revenue opportunities for its customers while providing results which consistently deliver high patient satisfaction. The exclusive U.S. distributor for Pollogen Ltd., Lumiere has recently added the Apollo TriPollar RF device to its distribution network, offering safe and effective anti-aging treatments with both immediate and long-lasting results.

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Anti-aging procedures that don’t involve going under the knife drove the growth of cosmetic medicine in 2011, a new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons says.
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The plastic surgery market saw  ”signicant” growth for the second year in a row, the group says, with cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery each up 5%.

“While the rate of economic recovery in the U.S. is still uncertain, 2011 proved to be a good year for plastic surgery,” ASPS President Dr. Malcolm Z. Roth said.

Some local plastic surgeons in Orange County, one of the cosmetic medicine capitals, see things somewhat differently. 

“Even though these statistics are derived from surveying our membership, I find them not totally credible,” said Dr. Edward Jonas Domanskis of Newport Beach. “In my experience, the total number of cosmetic surgery procedures, both surgical and non-surgical, has either decreased from the past year or stayed the same.”

Dr. John Di Saia of San Clemente and Orange took the report in stride.

“Things are looking up in the cosmetic surgery market but only slightly. 5% is not a major increase,” he said. “The larger procedures are still slow to return in large numbers. It is a sign of the economy.”

Another plastic surgeon said he thinks the statistics are spot on.

“The recent figures from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons on procedures performed in 2011 are consistent with the trends in my practice,” said Dr. Donald Altman of Irvine, adding, “… Despite the modest increase in procedures performed in 2011, consumers seeking cosmetic surgery continue to be very price sensitive.”

 The ASPS says 13.8 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures — both surgical and minimally-invasive such as Botox or filler injections – were performed in the United States in 2011.

Also, 5.5 million reconstructive plastic surgery procedures were performed last year, up 5%, as well.

Cosmetic surgery went up 2%, with nearly 1.6 million procedures in 2011, the ASPS said.

The top five surgical procedures were:

Breast augmentation (307,000 procedures, up 4%) Nose reshaping (244,000 procedures, down 3%) Liposuction (205,000 procedures, up 1%) Eyelid surgery (196,000 procedures, down 6%) Facelift (119,000 procedures, up 5%)

Facelifts were listed among the top five cosmetic surgical procedures for the first time since 2004, replacing tummy tucks.

“We are seeing notable increases in surgical procedures, such as facelifts, that reflect the demands of an aging boomer population,” Roth said. ”However, the overall growth in cosmetic procedures is being primarily driven by a substantial rise in minimally-invasive procedures.”

Cosmetic minimally-invasive procedures increased 6%, with nearly 12.2 million procedures in 2011, according to the ASPS.

The top five minimally-invasive procedures were:

Botulinum toxin type A — mostly Botox (5.7 million procedures, up 5%) Soft tissue fillers (1.9 million procedures, up 7%) Chemical peel (1.1 million procedures, down 3%) Laser hair removal (1.1 million procedures, up 15%) Microdermabrasion (900,000 procedures, up 9%)

Soft tissue fillers like hyaluronic acid (such as Restylane and Juvederm Ultra), calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse), and fat injections had  some of the largest growth in the minimally-invasive market last year.

The ASPS said more than 1.3 million hylauronic acid procedures were performed in 2011, up 9%; 286,000 calcium hydroxylapatite procedures, up 36%; and 68,000 fat injections, up 19%.

Lip augmentation practically exploded – up 49%, with more than 25,000 procedures performed, according to the ASPS.

Procedures by gender will be released in upcoming weeks. But chin augmentation, a procedure the ASPS says is popular with men, nearly doubled in 2011, with 21,000 procedures performed, up 71%, according to the organization. 

Here’s some more from local plastic surgeons:

Dr. Terry Dubrow of Newport Beach:

“I think these numbers reflect that things have pretty much stabilized. No great increases or decreases in the demand or utilization of plastic surgery. The fact that most procedures seem to be up in single digit percentage point gains reflect in my mind nothing more than statistical variation. I have a rather established practice and I appear frequently on television and despite that some months last year were slower than I would expect if things were really improving.”

Dr. Edward Jonas Domanskis of Newport Beach:

“Definitely, the surgical cosmetic procedures continue at least in my practice and Orange County, to be significantly impacted by the economy with less expendable and spendable income. I feel that this is also because consumers confidence levels are still low.”

Dr. Donald Altman of Irvine:

“Breast augmentation continues to be the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure followed by rhinoplasty. There has been a dramatic increase in breast reconstruction this past year. Patients seem to be better informed in their decisions regarding cosmetic surgery, probably reflecting their increased ability to access information online. Email and text messaging has improved my ability to communicate with patients exponentially.”

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