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Dr. Paul Perito Discusses Newer, Safer Penile Implant Procedure for Correction of Erectile Dysfunction

In Health and Beauty, Information on January 13, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Dr. Paul Perito

Dr. Paul Perito

Dr. Paul Perito has pioneered a minimally invasive procedure for the surgical installation of the three-piece, inflatable penile implant. As a result, his patients report fewer post-procedure complications as well as a faster recovery time. Recently, Presentation Solutions had the chance to catch up with the doctor and find out more about what exactly makes Dr. Perito’s technique different from others.

Presentation Solutions: Dr. Paul Perito, we want to thank you for taking this time with us. We know you are busy.

Dr. Paul Perito: Not a problem. Erectile Dysfunction is a matter that needs an open discussion every once in a while.

Presentation Solutions: Can you give us an idea about what makes your way of performing a penile implant unique?

Dr. Paul Perito: One of the major differences is that I use an artificial erection; this offers me plenty of corpora to negotiate when I am placing stay sutures.

Presentation Solutions: And that is important?

Dr. Paul Perito: Yes, in the thousands of case I have done, I’ve never seen a case of glandular hypoesthesia or anesthesia. I believe this is because you can avoid the dorsal nerves with an artificial erection.

Presentation Solutions: Are there other differences?

Dr. Paul Perito: Many of the duplicitous steps have been eliminated allowing the case to move along thus diminishing tissue damage while lowering operative times.

Presentation Solutions: Does the penis have to be dilated to insert the implant?

Dr. Paul Perito: I don’t have to use dilation, the artificial erection accomplishes that; I believe that by not damaging the tissue with serial dilation that patients end up with more sensate glands after the procedure.

Presentation Solutions: We’ve heard that you place your reservoir in a different location than other surgeons?

Dr. Paul Perito: Yes. Traditionally a surgeon will place the reservoir tank in the behind the pubic bone. I use the area behind the abdominal wall or within the abdominal wall.

Presentation Solutions: Does that make the procedure safer?

Dr. Paul Perito: In my opinion, this technique keeps the patient safe from catastrophic bowel, bladder or vascular injuries. This is especially important in patients who have undergone previous radical prostatectomies.

Presentation Solutions: It all sounds so complicated. Does the surgery take long?

Dr. Paul Perito: I’ve completed the procedure in as little as 6 minutes. It is not a time intensive surgery.

Presentation Solutions: And what about recovery time?

Dr. Paul Perito: Most men report full sexual function in 4 weeks. The remaining cases report a 6 week wait time.

Presentation Solutions: Still, that sounds reasonable. Doctor, we thank you again for your time today. We are sure our readers have learned a lot from this.

Dr. Paul Perito: No problem. I would like to add this: Men looking into ED treatments need to arm themselves with information. They are welcome to visit the Perito Urology website at www.peritourology.com for education information and links to articles about ED and penile prosthesis.

Dr. Paul Perito is a 1988 graduate of the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine. His practice, Perito Urology, is considered one of the foremost Erectile Dysfunction treatments centers in the world. Since 2005, Dr. Paul Perito has successfully performed more than 3,000 penile implants, establishing him as a leader in the field. He has streamlined the procedure, making it not only more efficient, but safer, by the development and actualization of a minimally invasive approach. Aside from contributing extensively to medical publication libraries, Dr. Paul Perito heads the training center at Perito Urology where his technique is taught to an audience of surgeons from across the globe.

The information contained in this article is provided by Dr. Paul Perito for educational purposes only. It is not intended to treat or diagnose any condition.

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Marla Ahlgrimm: Exercising for Life

In Health and Beauty on January 9, 2012 at 2:05 pm
Marla Ahlgrimm

Marla Ahlgrimm

In her three decades of working with women, Marla Ahlgrimm, founder of Women’s Health America, has found that exercise makes a big difference in a woman’s health. But for many women, “exercise” is a bad word. How can women find an exercise program that they’ll want to stick with for life?

To begin, Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph. stresses the importance of asking oneself why you are interested in beginning a new exercise program. If you are hoping to stay healthy, you will likely have more success than if your only goal is to lose weight. Likewise, if your goal is to do something you enjoy doing, and exercise is one of those things, you’re more likely to stick with it for many years, Marla Ahlgrimm says.

According to Marla Ahlgrimm, co-founder of Madison Pharmacy Associates, the key is to focus on physical activities you enjoy doing. Many women give up when an exercise program doesn’t yield results immediately, Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph. points out. By choosing physical activities you enjoy doing, you’ll stick with it long enough to begin seeing and feeling overall improvements.

Marla Ahlgrimm advises several small changes you can make that will improve your overall health. For good health, Marla Ahlgrimm, co-founder of Madison Pharmacy Associates, states that you should incorporate 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic activity at your target heart rate at least three days a week. By spreading these activities over the day, Marla Ahlgrimm suggests, you can work in thirty minutes of moderate exercise without having to set thirty minutes aside to do a formal workout. This can be done by using stairs instead of elevators, as well as parking far away and walking to your destination at a brisk pace. You can also spread your thirty minutes out throughout the day by dancing, riding an exercise bike, or playing actively with your children for a few minutes throughout the day.

To be most effective, your exercise routine should utilize the large muscles of your lower body, according to Marla Ahlgrimm, founder of Women’s Health America. Activities that fit in that category include walking, jogging, cycling, cross-country skiing, stationary cycling, and aerobic dance classes, Marla Ahlgrimm states.

Additionally, Marla Ahlgrimm recommends weight-bearing exercises. This includes jogging and dancing, Marla Ahlgrimm points out, but not swimming. And pharmacist Marla Ahlgrimm advises against working one part of the body in the hopes of losing inches there. Marla Ahlgrimm points out that by focusing on making all of your body’s muscles stronger, you’ll slightly increase your metabolism to maintain weight, decrease fluid retention and improve your lean muscle mass. Your body will become more efficient, Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph. says, and you’ll increase the strength of your body’s joints and bones and improve balance which is much more important as you get older.

You should begin any exercise program gradually, Marla Ahlgrimm advises, to avoid injury. While your cardiovascular system may be able to adapt, your body’s musculoskeletal systems may break down if pushed too hard, Marla Ahlgrimm, pharmacist, warns.

The benefits of an exercise program go well beyond stronger muscles and joints, Marla Ahlgrimm states. Both women and men report regular exercise helps them sleep better at night and gives them a greater feeling of energy throughout the day. Exercise also helps them better cope with stress, Marla Ahlgrimm adds, providing an outlet for that ‘fight or flight’ physical response brought on by stress.

Lastly, if your exercise program makes you feel overly tired, Marla Ahlgrimm suggests pulling back a little. Decrease the intensity or choose different exercises until your body adjusts.

For more information, visit Marla Ahlgrimm online at www.marlaahlgrimm.com

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What Makes Madison Pharmacy Associates Unique

In Health and Beauty on January 9, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Madison Pharmacy Associates

Madison Pharmacy Associates

Madison Pharmacy Associates’ Marla Ahlgrimm remembers life before premenstrual syndrome was a household term. In the late 70s, Marla Ahlgrimm and her associates were working at a pharmacy when they encountered a patient suffering from PMS. Along with her associates, Madison Pharmacy Associates’ Ahlgrimm began treating the patient and soon were working to help others with premenstrual symptoms.

After encountering resistance from pharmacy management, Marla Ahlgrimm and a colleague founded Madison Pharmacy Associates, a pharmacy with an emphasis on women’s health. In the early days, Madison Pharmacy Associates pioneered the field of PMS treatment, compounding specialized prescriptions and consulting with doctors and patients throughout the country. Since Marla Ahlgrimm founded Madison Pharmacy Associates in the early 1980s, she estimates it has helped more than 300,000 women and 7,000 physicians understand, diagnose, and treat PMS symptoms.

With a focus on quality, service, and innovation, Madison Pharmacy Associates believes in involving its full staff in every aspect of daily operations. “We encourage ideas, creativity, and change,” Madison Pharmacy Associates’ Marla Ahlgrimm explains. “In a small company, we have the luxury to dispense with formal meetings—we all discuss ideas and quickly implement them to simply see what the results are.”

Madison Pharmacy Associates was among the first group of medical professionals to sit in on the FDA advisory board which met to discuss the relevancy and magnitude of PMS in America. Since Madison Pharmacy Associates was at the forefront of PMS research and treatment, many of the educational materials the practice used had to be developed from scratch. Madison Pharmacy Associates has always placed importance in providing one-on-one consultation to patients and their physicians, helping both to understand PMS in order to more quickly come to a treatment plan.

“Too often, management makes the mistake or is forced to separate themselves from the day to day operations of their business under the guise of tending to more important things,” Madison Pharmacy Associates’ Ahlgrimm believes. “That connection is the whole point of being in business and successfully staying in business.”

One of the things that has helped Madison Pharmacy Associates succeed is Marla Ahlgrimm’s devotion to her patients. Madison Pharmacy Associates’ Ahlgrimm grew up in a family that owned a small business. This helped her understand the importance of thinking outside the box, focusing on Madison Pharmacy Associates’ mission, rather than trying to outdo the competition.

“You can’t quantify the degree to which your business reflects your passion, vision, trust, and optimism,” Madison Pharmacy Associates’ Marla Ahlgrimm says. “Yet these values reveal themselves in each transaction you and your employees are involved in.”

The information in this article has been previously published and is provided as a reference resource by Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph. Madison Pharmacy Associates was sold in 2011. Marla Ahlgrimm is also the co-founder and President of Cyclin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The company sells proprietary products for the women’s health market as well as ProCycle PMS and ProCycle Gold products. For more information, go online to www.cyclinpharma.com

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Naperville Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson Creates the Best Smiles in Town

In Health and Beauty on November 3, 2011 at 12:19 pm
Naperville Cosmetic Dentist

Naperville Cosmetic Dentist

In Naperville, cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson has cornered the market on beautiful smiles. A former Mrs. United States, the Naperville cosmetic dentist specializes in “smile design,” crafting beautiful smiles for Naperville and surrounding suburbs. In fact, her work was so impressive that she achieved accolades from Donald Trump himself, who declared the Naperville cosmetic dentist “a dedication to the profession.”

Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson believes a beautiful smile boosts her patients’ self-esteem, and she makes it her goal to help them achieve perfection. The Naperville cosmetic dentist’s practice, called Smiles by Dr. Gibson, has a wide range of dental services that include Invisalign braces, digital X-rays, and Zoom! teeth whitening. In addition to cosmetic dentistry, the Naperville cosmetic dentist provides family dentistry, including cleanings and DIAGNOdent laser teeth scans. Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson will ensure your family has a lifetime of perfect smiles.

Even celebrities rely on Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Gibson for brilliant smiles. With a client list that includes celebrities and other Naperville VIPs, Dr. Gibson has appeared on the cover of the American Association of Women Dentists magazine, a publication of the only dues-based organization for female dentists. A well-respected speaker, Dr. Gibson is a member of the American Association of Women Dentists and the American Dental Association.

The Naperville cosmetic dentist graduated from Tufts University as a merit scholar, winning awards for her prosthodontics and operative dentistry. After graduation, she joined a private practice in Massachusetts, eventually moving to Naperville.

Not only does Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson take care of her regular patients, she works to help those in need find beautiful smiles, as well. Recently Dr. Chiann Gibson was able to help a domestic abuse victim find self-esteem through dental work, thanks to her work on the board of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. AACD has a program called Give Back a Smile, which connects domestic abuse victims with dental work at no cost. Dr. Gibson tracked down more than $70,000 in services for the victim, thanks to two of her colleagues who donated their services.

Through state programs, Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson has connected many local families with free dental care. It gives Dr. Gibson great satisfaction to know her work has helped someone find self-confidence.

When it comes to Naperville, cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson is among the most respected cosmetic dentists, with a loyal following. She has had a regular column in the Naperville Sun Times, called Open Wide, in which she discussed dental issues. Her work has also been published in national magazines.

Smiles by Dr. Gibson excels in another way. Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson provides limo service to customers who come in for the Hollywood Smile Makeover treatment. After the treatment, the patient can show off his or her new smile, along with nine friends, in a complimentary limo ride to the restaurant of his or her choice. Dr. Gibson’s Naperville cosmetic dentistry service also includes massage chairs, freshly baked bread, cold drinks, and a coffee bar, among other amenities.

The Naperville cosmetic dentist has earned the respect of the community by providing the best cosmetic dentistry available. Serving Naperville, Aurora, Yorkville, Chicago and surrounding areas, Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson offers a service like no other. For more information, go online to www.drchianngibson.com

About Naperville Cosmetic Dentist

Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson is widely known for her skills throughout the state of Illinois and beyond. Her dental practice, Smiles by Dr. Gibson and Associates, has been repeatedly recognized as one of the best in the area with its spa like atmosphere, dedicated staff, and pampering amenities uncommon to the field of dentistry. Dr. Gibson is often called the best Naperville cosmetic dentist by her clients and has been endorsed by Donald Trump. Though well known these days, Dr. Gibson did not earn her reputation as a leading Naperville cosmetic dentist overnight.

Chiann Fan Gibson was born to Taiwanese parents who, in 1971, brought their three daughters from Tokyo to America with barely $200 in their pockets. The Naperville cosmetic dentist recalls that language was a major obstacle at first but she and her sisters excelled academically – all three graduated high school with honors. On her path the become the respected Naperville cosmetic dentist she is today, Dr. Gibson enrolled in the University of Washington where her outgoing personality earned her a spot on the Huskies’ cheerleading squad.

After completing her Childhood Psychology degree from the University of Washington, the future Naperville cosmetic dentist earned a doctorate in Dental Medicine from Boston’s prestigious Tufts University of Dental Medicine. At Tufts, the future Dr. Gibson worked as a clinical instructor and was recognized as a Merit Scholar. To fund her continuing education on the road to becoming a Naperville cosmetic dentist, Gibson entered the world of pageantry. Her successes culminated with her being named Mrs. United States in 2005.

Dr. Chiann Gibson’s educational background also includes graduating with honors from the Hornbook Center for Advanced Clinical Education – an achievement only boasted by 1% of dentists in the United States. The Naperville cosmetic dentist has also studied extensively at Chicago’s own Center for Esthetic Excellence. In her quest to offer her patients the best in service, this Naperville cosmetic dentist has also undergone special training for Invisalign certification.

A long-time Illinois resident, Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Gibson is active in many aspects of her community. She has authored a column for the Naperville Sun Times called “Open Wide” in which she offered advice and insight regarding all aspects of dentistry. She is a member of the Illinois State Dental Society, the Fox Valley Dental Society, and the Chicago Dental Society. Though she is located in Naperville, cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson is also nationally connected via associations with such groups as the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists and the California Dental Society.

With only 14 percent of dentists being women, this Naperville cosmetic dentist is surely a role model for young women interested in the profession. In 2006, the American Association of Women Dentists featured Dr. Gibson on the cover of their September issue. In the same year, she was also honored as a Tri-Delta Sorority “Distinguished Delta Alumni” – and in fact, Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson is one of only 66 women bestowed with this honor.

Currently, Dr. Gibson is a highly sought after Naperville cosmetic dentist with an office in the upscale Promenade building in downtown Naperville. She, along with partner Dr. James Arnold, offers services in both preventative and restorative dentistry.

Dr. Chiann is married to Jim Gibson. She and her Emmy award winning husband have one son, James III, and reside in Sugar Grove, Illinois.

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Advice from Dr. Naveed Fazlani: How to Know if You Have Sleep Apnea

In Health and Beauty on October 25, 2011 at 3:22 pm
Dr. Naveed Fazlani

Dr. Naveed Fazlani

Have you ever been in the room with a person that snores? Not just any snore, but the kind of snore that rattles the walls? A common myth, Dr. Naveed Fazlani has found, is that snoring is a sign of sleep apnea. But Dr. Fazlani is quick to point out to his patients that not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. Conversely, he adds, not everyone who has sleep apnea snores.

The misconception stems from the fact that snoring is often the issue that brings a sleep apnea patient into the office for a sleep study, Dr. Naveed Fazlani states. In fact, bed partners are often the ones who uncover a patient’s sleep apnea, he has found, as patients often fall back to sleep so quickly after waking that they do not realize they have the sleep disorder. He explains that sleep apnea causes a patient to wake up multiple times throughout the night with an inability to breathe or a choking feeling. This may or may not be accompanied by snoring loud enough to be disruptive to a bed companion, Dr. Fazlani says.

In order to learn how to spot sleep apnea, Dr. Fazlani believes the first step is to understand what causes the condition. He explains that sleep apnea occurs when the individual’s airflow is obstructed by having a small upper airway. This causes the patient to wake up, catch his or her breath, then generally fall right back to sleep.  According to Dr. Naveed Fazlani, because many sufferers fall asleep so quickly, they often have no idea they woke up numerous times during the night.

If a patient lives alone or cohabitants are heavy sleepers, sleep apnea may go undetected. This can be dangerous, Dr. Naveed Fazlani says, as the breathing obstruction causes long-term health impairments in addition to the daily dangers of loss of sleep. According to Dr. Fazlani, health risks can include heart problems, high blood pressure, and an increased risk of stroke. He explains this is thought to be because of the changes in heart rate and blood pressure that occur during sleep.

Feeling fatigued during the day could be an indication that you have sleep apnea, adds Dr. Naveed Fazlani, although fatigue can be traced back to a number of other issues, as well. Other symptoms he has seen include morning headaches, a feeling of dry mouth, sore throat, and awakening frequently during the night to urinate. If you are aware of waking up during the night feeling as though you are choking, Dr. Fazlani warns, this is definitely something to discuss with your physician.

Sleep apnea is diagnosed with a simple sleep study and treatable without surgery, Dr. Naveed Fazlani says. If you suspect you may have sleep apnea, Dr. Fazlani emphasizes the importance of contacting your medical professional as soon as possible for an appointment.

Dr. Naveed Fazlani is a founding partner of Midwest Medical Group, a practice that currently does a half a million dollars in outpatient revenue. A Cincinnati resident, Dr. Fazlani was named 2004 Physician of the Year by Mercy Hospital in Mt. Airy. For more information, visit www.drnaveedfazlani.com

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How Do You Find The Best Naperville Dentist?

In Health and Beauty on September 28, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Best Naperville Dentist

Best Naperville Dentist

Call Dr. Chiann Gibson at Smiles By Dr. Gibson at 630.357.3333 and make your appointment today!

You deserve a smile that lights up the room and the best Naperville dentist for the job is Dr. Chiann Gibson. Her staff at Smiles By Dr. Gibson is specially trained to make your dental experience more than just a fill and drill! This is the best Naperville dentist office for those looking for more than a cold chair and a free toothbrush.

There are many reasons why Smiles By Dr. Gibson is the best Naperville dentist office. Perhaps it is the massaging exam chair and plasma television in each room, or It could be scent of fresh baked bread wafting through the well-appointed, spa-like environment. These things certainly helped Dr. Gibson earn the reputation as the best Naperville dentist, but they are only the beginning.

Smiles By Dr. Gibson offers its patients amenities found nowhere else in the area. When is the last time you had a paraffin hand wax treatment at the dentist? In addition to her reputation as the very best Naperville dentist, Dr. Gibson is recognizable as the most pampering, too. As the best, Naperville dentist office Smiles By Dr. Gibson spoils guests with warm, scented towels, personal sound systems, and herbal neck pillows.

The best of the best Naperville dentist doesn’t stop at the office. Dr. Gibson made news recently when she bought a limousine to service patients opting for a signature Hollywood Smile Makeover. Smiles By Dr. Gibson wants patients to look and feel their best. Naperville dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson says that all of her patients are stars, that’s why she also holds monthly drawings for free limo service for all of her office‘s dental patrons.

A visit to the Smiles By Dr. Gibson website (www.smilesbydrgibson.com) also offers insight as to why Dr. Gibson is the best Naperville Dentist. There are many informative articles, links, and even a live chat feature. If you are thinking that the services of the best Naperville Dentist are out of your reach, think again. The best Naperville dental office, Smiles By Dr. Gibson, is pleased to offer specials listed right on the site. Most insurance is accepted, too.

Dr. Chiann Gibson believes that the perfect smile should be attainable to all, not just a privilege for the elite. Her patients consistently rank her the best Naperville dentist for her down to earth attitude, flat rate services, and willingness to advise the most cost effective route for that perfect smile.

When you join the family of the best Naperville dentist, you’ll soon find that Dr. Gibson’s skill as a dentist overshadows even her knack for pampering. She offers services ranging from simple cleanings to veneers, all right from the most comfortable–and best–Naperville dentist office around.

About Best Naperville Dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson

Recognized by many as the “best Naperville dentist,” Dr. Chiann Gibson is no stranger to awards. Not only is Dr. Gibson the best Naperville dentist, she is considered one of the medical community’s premiere female dentists. Having been featured on the cover of the American Association of Women Dentists magazine, Dr. Gibson is committed to helping boost the self-esteem of her clients, one smile at a time.

Long before she opened her Naperville dental practice, Dr. Chiann Gibson was a graduate from Tufts University. There, Dr. Gibson was a Merit Scholar, winning awards for her work in operative dentistry and prosthodontics. During her time at Tufts, the future best Naperville dentist worked as a clinical instructor.

To help pay for college, Chiann Gibson competed in pageants, catching the attention of Miss Universe pageant owner Donald Trump, who would later dub her the “official dentist of Miss Universe.” Mr. Trump credited best Naperville dentist Dr. Gibson “a dedication to her profession” and credited her with “that ability to create that perfect smile.” A former Mrs. United States of America, Dr. Gibson became the best Naperville dentist because she knows the confidence a winning smile can instill in a young woman.

“I achieved a beautiful smile through orthodontia,” the best Naperville dentist told Woman Dentist Journal. “This also resulted in an improved confidence level. I’m glad I can do the same for others today.”

Her practice, Smiles by Dr. Gibson, specializes in cosmetic dentistry with an emphasis on giving patients a beautiful smile. Dr. Gibson achieved the reputation of best Naperville dentist through a dedication to helping others. With a vast clientele that includes celebrities and some of Naperville’s most prominent citizens, Dr. Gibson is not only the best Naperville dentist, she is also well-respected as a public speaker, with memberships in the American Association of Women Dentists and the American Dental Association, among many other organizations.

In 2006, Tri-Delta Sorority honored the best Naperville dentist with the “Distinguished Alumni” award, which Dr. Gibson received along with a number of public figures, including Dixie Carter, Senator Elizabeth Dole, and Katie Couric.

A published author, best Naperville dentist Dr. Gibson writes a column called Open Wide, which appears in The Naperville Sun Times. Her work has also been published in dental magazines. Her speaking engagements include conferences for the American Dental Association and the California Dental Society.

Smiles by Dr. Gibson offers a wide variety of services from this best Naperville dentist, including veneers, dental whitening, Invisalign braces, gum lifts and implants. Dr. Gibson believes in thinking of her work as “smile design,” as she knows that changing your smile can often alter your entire face, giving you the look you’ve always dreamed of having.

In addition to serving as the best Naperville dentist, Dr. Gibson is married to award-winning TV host Jim Gibson. They live in Sugar Grove and have a son, Jim III. In their spare time, the Gibsons are active in charity work, producing the annual Fight Night in Washington, D.C.

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How Dr. William Howland Treats Children with Allergies

In Health and Beauty on September 15, 2011 at 6:22 pm
Dr. William Howland

Dr. William Howland

In his years of practice, Dr. William Howland has seen numerous children suffering from allergies and asthma. Dr. William Howland knows how difficult it is for parents to watch their children struggle with allergies and strives to help children through his practice and his medical research company, Sirius Clinical Research.

Dr. William Howland blames the increase in child allergies on a couple of things. First, Dr. William Howland cites the hygiene hypothesis, which states that our modern world has become so hygienic that our immune systems are not exposed to enough infections to strengthen them. Another reason for the increase in childhood allergies and asthma, Dr. William Howland believes, is genetics. Most of the children Dr. William Howland sees have at least one parent with allergy problems as well.

When Dr. William Howland sees children, it is generally to treat one of five conditions prevalent in childhood allergies. One of those five issues, Dr. William Howland says, eczema.  Dry, red, itchy skin is often the first sign of allergies in an infant. Good skin care measures using mild soaps and moisturizers are the first treatments.  Rarely eczema is a sign of food allergy and sometimes allergy testing is helpful to guide dietary changes.

The second allergy problem that develops early in childhood is hay fever. With symptoms such as runny nose and itchiness, hay fever tends to be more unpleasant than life threatening, Dr. William Howland says.  Though not life threatening, significant hay fever can cause sleeping difficulties, daytime drowsiness, and interfere with learning and memory.

On the other hand, Dr. William Howland says asthma can be much more serious. Without speedy treatment, asthma can result in hospitalization, permanent scarring of airways, and very rarely even death. Luckily, medications are now available to get childhood asthma under control. The key is early diagnosis.

A fourth childhood allergy Dr. William Howland often sees is childhood food allergies. According to Dr. William Howland, most children are allergic to one of five foods: peanuts, soy, milk, egg and wheat. In most cases, Dr. William Howland alters the diet of a child, but he also provides an EpiPen (autoinjectable epinephrine which can stop and reverse a food reaction) for parents to keep on hand at all times.

Sinus disease is the fifth condition Dr. William Howland’s office most often treats in children. Blocked sinuses are a result of allergies swelling a child’s nose, Dr. William Howland says, with dental problems and chronic coughing also a symptom. Early identification of these problems is the key to having your child once again breathing freely.

Dr. William Howland is an Austin-based medical doctor specializing in the treatment of allergies and asthma. Board certified in Allergy and Immunology, as well as Internal Medicine, Dr. William Howland is research director at Sirius Clinical Research, an allergy research facility in Austin.

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William Howland MD Discusses Common Texas Spring Pollens

In Health and Beauty on September 13, 2011 at 11:54 am
William Howland MD

William Howland MD

In Texas, trees and grasses are the leading cause of spring allergies, explains Austin-based allergist William Howland MD. In Austin, the heaviest pollinating trees are oaks. Ash and elm trees pollinate in mid-February, reports Dr. Howland. In March, oak pollination starts and levels peak around April 1st. Cottonwood and pecan trees are the last to pollinate in May, states William Howland MD.

Oak trees become covered with green and yellow catkins. On windy days they burst and spread a large amounts of pollen, says William Howland MD. The catkins cover the ground, sidewalks, yards, streets and cars in mid-April. However, sweeping the catkins spreads and releases more pollen, cautions William Howland MD.

William Howland MD explains that in Austin, commonly pollinating grass varieties are rye, Johnson and Bermuda. Unfortunately, if a person is allergic to rye grass they are allergic to all grasses, states William Howland MD. Rye grass tends be located on lawns and in agricultural areas. Johnson grass is usually found on pastures and right-of-way areas and along stream banks. However, Bermuda grass is a perennial that is difficult to escape. It grows in such varied places as coastal areas, golf courses, lawns, parks, and recreation areas and on sports fields, explains William Howland MD.

Like all pollen allergies, people who are allergic to grass tend to suffer from hay fever, says William Howland MD. Typically, people with hay fever are congested, sneeze and have itchy eyes. The symptoms aren’t often as severe as they are for a ragweed or tree allergy, because grass pollen counts normally aren’t as high in Central Texas, explains William Howland MD. However, grasses may pollinate from March to November depending on rainfall during the summer, so people with allergies suffer a little bit longer. William Howland MD suggests that a grass allergy can be minimized with prescription antihistamines and nasal sprays. You can even start prescription allergy-preventing nasal sprays before the allergy season starts, says William Howland MD.

William Howland MD suggests that people who are sensitive to pollen should run the air-conditioning instead of having their windows open in the house or in a vehicle, if possible. Another way for people to protect themselves is to limit exposure outside, William Howland MD points out. Peak pollen hours are between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m., and people who suffer from allergies should avoid outside activity during that time. William Howland MD also suggests that patients don’t hang clothing out to dry during grass pollen season, as it could end up on bedding.

William Howland MD has been voted one of the best doctors in Austin by the magazine Austin Monthly. In addition to his busy private practice, Allergy and Asthma Center of Austin (www.nosneezes.com), William Howland MD conducts research in the field of allergies and asthma, seeking to find new medications to ease symptoms. William Howland MD has a special interest in Cedar Fever, a wintertime allergy that affects Texans. His research has been widely published and he hosts a regular televised segment on KVUE news about allergies.

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Naperville Family Dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson Answers Your Questions

In Health and Beauty on September 6, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Naperville Family Dentist

Naperville Family Dentist

Naperville family dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson understands that patients have many questions when they come in for appointments. The Naperville family dentist sees it as her job to educate her patients so that they are not uneasy or nervous about procedures.

The Naperville family dentist serves patients in downtown Naperville at Smiles by Dr. Gibson and Associates, and she acknowledges that what may seem like simple dental terms can often be difficult to understand for the patient. When patients come to her Naperville family dentist office, Dr. Gibson makes a point to be sure that her patients fully understand procedures and terms.

One question the Naperville Family dentist hears frequently is, “What is a deep cleaning and why do I need it?”  Dr. Chiann Gibson explains that some problems can occur below the gum, which calls for deep cleaning and probing. The Naperville family dentist also points out that the American Dental Association recommends a visit to your dentist at least twice each year for a checkup. Sometimes old dental work wears out and needs to be repaired. The professionals at the Naperville family dentist can replace metal fillings, inlays and onlays. In addition, the Naperville family dentist can also replace crowns and says that Dr. Gibson and Associates can do many repairs in a single visit to Smiles.

If you have a general dental question or if you need to see the Naperville family dentist, call Smiles by Dr. Gibson & Associates at 630-357-3333. Dr. Chiann Gibson’s Naperville family dental office is staffed by a compassionate team of  dental professionals. Smiles By Dr. Gibson and Associates is a Naperville family dentist ready to serve patients in Naperville and surrounding areas including Aurora, Oswego, Plainfield, Bollingbrook, Lisle and Wheaton. The Naperville family dentist office is open during convenient office hours on weekdays. For more information, visit the Naperville family dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson online at www.smilesbydrgibson.com

About Naperville Family Dentist

Did you know Naperville has an award-winning family dentist? It’s true – and Naperville family dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson is also a former Mrs. United States whom Donald Trump declared “Official Dentist of Miss Universe?” Trump also described Dr. Gibson as “a dedication to the profession,” when he gave her the honorary title during her reign as Mrs. United States.

A published author and newspaper columnist, Naperville family dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson has spoken across the United States on the subject of dentistry. Using pageantry to help pay for her college education, the future Naperville family dentist graduated from Tufts Dental in 1995, joining a family practice in Boston, Massachusetts soon after graduation. While at Tufts, the future Dr. Chiann Gibson also received awards of excellence in both operative dentistry and prosthodontics.

Naperville family dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson is now with Smiles by Dr. Gibson & Associates in Naperville, Illinois. A published author, Dr. Gibson is known for her Open Wide column, published bi-weekly in the Naperville Sun Times. In 2006, the Naperville family dentist was chosen as one of Tri-Delta Sorority’s distinguished alumni, along with TV host Katie Couric, Senator Elizabeth Dole and actress Dixie Carter.

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Unilife CEO Alan Shortall: Working to Improve Patient Care and Save Lives

In Health and Beauty on August 17, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Unilife Alan Shortall

Unilife Alan Shortall

Presentation Solutions recently sat down with the CEO of Unilife, Alan Shortall, to discuss the growing company.  Unilife supplies customized delivery devices to the pharmaceutical industry.  Originating in Australia in 2001, Unilife’s move to the United States between 2008 and 2010 was spearheaded by Alan Shortall.  This included the redomiciliation by Alan Shortall of Unilife into a Delaware registered Company, and its listing on the NASDAQ stock exchange (NASDAQ:UNIS) in February 2010. Unilife also continues to trade on the Australian Stock Exchange (UNS:ASX).

Presentation Solutions:  We realize that serving as CEO of Unilife, Alan Shortall, you are a busy man.  Thank you for taking the time to speak with our readers.

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  You are welcome.

Presentation Solutions: Knowing your time is short, I will get straight to the point.  What separates Unilife from the competition?

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  Excitement—involved in an entrepreneurial company that is changing the marketplace that isn’t commodity-driven but that they can actually contribute and do something that is going to make a significant difference to saving millions of lives potentially but also actually having a specific input and direction in where the market is going.

Presentation Solutions:  Exciting times.  Let’s step back for our readers and describe just what it is that Unilife does.

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  Unilife was founded in 2002 in Australia.  We’re an advanced drug delivery systems business. We manufacture the device that helps pharmaceutical companies take their products to market.  Since [2002] we have actually transitioned the company where we’ve developed a string of technologies.  We relocated our corporate headquarters to central Pennsylvania in 2008. In 2010 we actually listed on the NASDAQ exchange.

Presentation Solutions:  So Unilife manufactures devices that pharmaceutical companies need to take injectable drugs to market.  What is your business model?

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  Our model for success is our insatiable desire to service our customers. We listen to what they want; we give them what they need. In doing so we absolutely bowl them over by delivering far in excess of what their expectations are.

When you take that element of our business strategy and then you put it in place where pharmaceutical companies are lined up outside our front door asking us to help them come up with solutions for their unmet needs, to be able to actually inject or deliver complex biologics into patients and allow them to get regulatory approval in some cases as well.

Presentation Solutions:  So clearly you are becoming more and more intertwined with the pharmaceutical industry?

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  Yes.  And the beauty for our shareholders going forward is that once our device gets regulatory approval as part of the device-drug combination, it means we are locked in with that pharmaceutical company into long-term supply agreements for potentially the lifecycle of the drug. That gives us a very robust financial model going forward.

Presentation Solutions:  And yet you recently stated that, and I quote, “Unilife is more than just a syringe or device story and company.”

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  That is correct. I did and we are.

Presentation Solutions:  Help our readers understand just exactly what you mean by that.

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  For centuries people have rallied around causes. What Unilife is doing in many ways is an actual cause. It’s attracting high quality people. The quality and caliber of people is attracted in many ways because of our ability to not only be innovative and creative and have fun and the excitement of doing something worthwhile but the idea of being able to actually leave a worthwhile legacy behind. What we are doing is going to help save a lot of lives.

Presentation Solutions:  And you already have evidence of great success?

Unilife – Alan Shortall: Sanofi-Aventis paid us $40M for the five years exclusive rights to negotiate, to purchase the Unifill prefilled syringe from us to June 2014. That gives them first position in two therapeutic classes: anti-thrombosis and vaccines. Apart from those two classes, we can supply the Unifill product to any other pharmaceutical company

Presentation Solutions:  And there is more, correct?

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  Yes, we are currently in discussions with over twenty top-tier pharmas with regard to accessing the Unifill product.

Presentation Solutions:  And this all began with doing what was deemed the “impossible” by the industry?

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  Yes, indeed it was.

Presentation Solutions:  Can you briefly explain what made your devices so “impossible”?

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  Recently we commenced initial production of the Unifill pre-fill syringe which is the world’s first and only fully integrated, retractable pre-fill syringe.  It was deemed impossible because in order to get regulatory approval for using the pre-fill syringe to deliver a drug into the market, a pharmaceutical company must demonstrate that the drug can stay in the syringe for over two years without any negative impact on the drug inside.  Conventional thinking has been that if I was to introduce any kind of a safety mechanism into a pre-filled syringe it would require me putting new components, and therefore new materials, into the fluid path. Pre-filled syringes are made of glass because plastic leeches.   So it would be impossible, nearly, to actually develop a mechanism inside a pre-filled syringe not using plastic.  That’s why I say it was impossible to do.

Presentation Solutions:  And clearly you did that.

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  We did.  We are developing a fully diversified portfolio of other advanced drug delivery systems in direct response to unmet market needs.

Presentation Solutions:  Unilife CEO Alan Shortall, thank you for your time today.

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  Thank you.

Unilife Corporation is a U.S. based developer and manufacturer of a diversified portfolio of advanced drug delivery systems. Since CEO and Executive Director Alan Shortall founded Unilife in 2002, he has been a principal driving force behind the company’s rapid global expansion. At Unilife, Alan Shortall has led the Company in the development, patent-protection and diversification of its broad device portfolio, which includes a best-in-class technology platform of safety syringes. As the leader of Unilife, Alan Shortall has also attracted world-class experts from the pharmaceutical and medical device industries to the Board and executive management team.

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