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Identifying Eczema: 6 Common Triggers
U.S. News & World Report "Eczema" actually refers to a number of skin conditions, many of which are related to allergy. The most common is atopic dermatitis, or AD, which is often triggered by food or environmental allergens. Contact dermatitis is a reaction to allergens and … |
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Children report limited eczema improvement with silk – Medical Xpress
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Children report limited eczema improvement with silk
Medical Xpress (HealthDay)—Some children report limited improvement in atopic eczema (AE) as a result of wearing silk garments, but not to the extent the children had hoped for, according to research published online Aug. 30 in the British Journal of Dermatology. |
AADA questions GAO report
The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) remain at odds over the GAO’s recommendation that Medicare payments limit financial incentives for self-referral of biopsies.
Modern medicine – dermatopathology
UK expats could cost NHS £500million report says
A report, published today, by the Nuffield Trust, suggests that when reciprocal health arrangements within Europe end, post Brexit, the cost to the NHS could be as much as an extra £500m each year as expats return to the UK for medical treatment.
Currently, if all expat pensioners returned to the UK for medical treatment, the cost to the UK taxpayer would be in the region of £967m, which is about half of what it currently costs the UK to reimburse European governments.
An influx of pensioners back into the UK would also put pressure on hospital beds resulting in the need for another 900 beds. This would also put additional stress on staff.
Mark Dayan, Policy and Public Affairs Analyst at the Nuffield Trust said “It is possible that extra funds could be found for the NHS from any cancellation of Britain’s EU membership fees – but whether or not these benefits will outweigh the significant staffing and financial costs Brexit may impose on already stretched services remains to be seen.”
More information on this story – Brexit, expats and the NHS – can be found via this link
What do you think about this news? Are you, or someone in your family, an expat and are concerned? Let us know what you think in the comments box below.
Report your Topical Steroid reactions to the FDA
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE report to the FDA any adverse reactions you may have or have had from topical steroids, non-topical steroid medication, or other medications you have tried for eczema. (Of course you should also tell your doctor of these reactions.)
Per the FDA, “bad side effects” include new or worsening of symptoms. Sound familiar? Tell them about the burning, stinging, increased itching, redness, oozing, shedding, swelling, insomnia, temperature dysregulation, hypersensitivity, fatigue, elephant skin, thinning skin, loss of function, loss of work or school, etc. Look oat the “side effects” listed on the patient information inserts. Have you experienced any of those side effects? They need to be reported. The only way doctors know what happens after we leave the office with these medicines is if we tell them and if we report the reactions to the proper authorities.
If you have stopped using topical steroids (TS) and are going through topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), list the signs and symptoms BEFORE stopping TS, then list the signs and symptoms AFTER stopping TS. Make sure to identify before and after, even if the signs and symptoms are similar.
They need to hear from more of us! All of us!
FDA Medwatch: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/
Remember to save, make a copy, or take a picture of your report, and follow up with a call to the FDA line –(855) 543-3784 toll-free, or (301) 796-3400– if you do not get email confirmation that they received it.
OTHER:
Canada: Canada Vigilance Online Adverse Reaction Reporting
New Zealand: New Zealand medicines and medical device safety authority
UK: UK Yellow Card Drug Reporting Link
That’s what I did when I found out that Brian’s “worsening eczema” was not just eczema anymore. Make our kids’ suffering count for something. Report your experience. We CAN make a difference!
Thank you!
New Applications in Animal Feed Drives the Prebiotics Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
San Jose, California (PRWEB) November 21, 2014
Follow us on LinkedIn – Growing demand for healthy foods guided by increasing consumer awareness on nutrition and health has long been driving growth in the prebiotics market. Scientific studies highlighting the numerous health benefits of prebiotic ingredients have additionally helped spur use in food products such as health drinks, beverages, meat products, bakery products, nutrition bars, infant food, pet food, mineral supplements and weight loss products. Key factors currently driving growth in the market include strong interest in health maintenance by aging baby boomers, launch of public health campaigns aimed at spreading awareness over the importance of healthy diets, and strong growth of the dairy industry supported by consumer preference for fat-free and sugar-free milk products.
Growing concerns over antibiotic resistance, excessive use of growth promoters, ban on antibiotics in animal feed, and emphasis on safe food production, are encouraging increased consumption of prebiotics in the animal feed sector. Increased focus on digestive health of livestock such as swine, poultry, cattle, and aquaculture is helping drive demand for prebiotics fortified animal feed. Growing popularity of prebiotics, probiotics and synbiotics based pet food is additionally driving consumption patterns in the market. Against a backdrop of increasing companion animal population and rising per capita expenditure on pets, manufacturers are focusing on building branded prebiotic animal feed products in a bid to leverage the proffered opportunities.
Emerging applications in the cosmetic industry also represents a major trend, with prebiotics increasingly being used as an ingredient in skin products for treating eczema, and acne, among others. Manufacturers are currently focusing on developing premium, value-added prebiotic products that feature purified ingredients. Fructans, galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS) and mannan-oligosaccharide (MOS) are gaining huge interest, largely due to their numerous scientifically proven benefits.
As stated by the new market research report on Prebiotics, Europe represents the largest market worldwide. Asia-Pacific is forecast to emerge as the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 14% over the analysis period. New product launches, expanding middle class population, rising income levels, aging population and increased per capita spending on health maintenance products, represent key factors driving growth in the region.
Key players covered in the report include Beghin Meiji, Beneo-Orafti SA, Cargill Inc., Cosucra Groupe Warcoing SA, GTC Nutrition, Royal Cosun, Sensus, Abbott Nutrition, Clasado Ltd., FrieslandCampina Domo, Jarrow Formulas Inc., Roquette America Inc., and Weetabix Ltd., among others.
The research report titled “Prebiotics: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities of global companies. The report provides market estimates and projections in value for all major geographic markets including the US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and Rest of World.
For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www.strategyr.com/Prebiotics_Market_Report.asp
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