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Meet MemoryShape: FDA Approves Mentor’s “Form-Stable” Breast Implant

Published on Friday, 14 June 2013 17:24
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Mentor's MemoryShape, the third highly-cohesive, form-stable or “gummy bear” breast implant to be approved.

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Nevada Joins the Ban the Tan Movement

Published on Friday, 07 June 2013 09:32
Nevada has joined Vermont, California, and Oregon by passing legislation that prohibits minors under the age of 18 from indoor tanning.

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Regenerative Medicine Breakthrough: New Population of Stress-Resistant Pluripotent Stem Cells IDed in Fat from Liposuction

Published on Thursday, 06 June 2013 00:00
Researchers have isolated a new population of primitive, stress-resistant human pluripotent stem cells easily derived from fat tissue that are able to differentiate into virtually every cell type in the human body without genetic modification.

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Regenerative Medicine Progress Report: Gains Seen, Despite Challenges

Published on Wednesday, 05 June 2013 10:40
While challenges remain, regenerative medicine therapies are moving full steam ahead, according to a review article in June issue of <i>Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.</i>

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New Hair-Growth, Wound-Healing Treatment in the Works

Published on Tuesday, 04 June 2013 18:39
In a discovery that could lead to new treatments for individuals with hair and scalp disorders, a team of researchers have honed in on the growth factor responsible for helping hair follicles form and regenerate during the wound-healing process.

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Bonus Finding: Sunscreen Slows Skin Aging, Too

Published on Tuesday, 04 June 2013 14:51
Sunscreen does more than lower risk for skin cancer. It also significantly slows skin aging among middle-aged individuals when used regularly, a new study shows.

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FDA Approves Two New Melanoma Drugs Plus a Companion Genetic Test

Published on Wednesday, 29 May 2013 14:02
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two new drugs, Tafinlar (dabrafenib) and Mekinist (trametinib), for patients with metastatic or unresectable melanoma.

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Study: Flap Weight and Blood Supply Predict Fat Necrosis Risk

Published on Wednesday, 29 May 2013 11:17
The weight of the tissue flap used in breast reconstruction can increase the risk of fat necrosis, a new study shows.

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Understanding Facial Fracture Risk in Youth Sports

Published on Wednesday, 29 May 2013 10:49
A new 5-year study provides insights into the characteristics of sports-related facial fractures in young athletes.

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June 2013 PSP Table of Contents

Published on Tuesday, 28 May 2013 18:06
The June 2013 PSP is on the web!

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  1. 10 THINGS: Vegas, Baby!
  2. THE FACE: Tissue Liquefaction Technology in Action
  3. JUNE 2013 COVER STORY: S. Randolph Waldman, MD - Meeting of the Minds
  4. Sunscreen Survey Yields Mixed Results
  5. Girl, Not Interrupted
  6. False Eyelash Adhesive Linked to Allergy, Infection
  7. IBD Linked to Melanoma Risk
  8. Non-melanoma Skin Cancer May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
  9. Research: Young Women Influence Success of 'Sunless Tanning' Products

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