PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: Health & Living

1. Health: Every Dog Bite Wound Should be Examined by Medical Pro
2. Health: Prostaglandin Analogs Becoming Part of Beauty Regimen
3. Health: Spine Fusion Procedures
4. Home: Growing Popularity of Outdoor Rooms
5. Home: Healthy Living and Green Building
6. Home: Safety Checklist for the Elderly
7. Hospitals: The Healthy Hospital Movement
8. Living: Importance of Community Approach to Keeping Youth Safe
9. Parenting: Keep Children Safe This Summer: Take Control of Their Lives
10. Pharmaceuticals: Accelerating the Pace of Miracle Drugs to Market
11. Religion: Tolerance and Methods to Combat Religious Intolerance

1. HEALTH: EVERY DOG BITE WOUND SHOULD BE EXAMINED BY A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.
HENRI P. GABORIAU, M.D., FACS, leading Northwest facial plastic surgeon, can
discuss Dog Bite Awareness Week (May 17-23): "Dog bites are a public health
problem. The latest numbers published by the Centers for Disease Control
indicate there is a dog-bite epidemic in the United States. Almost 5 million
victims annually -- about 2 percent of the entire population -- are victims of
dog bites; 800,000 of these victims require medical attention. About 30 people
die each year from dog bites. Countless more bites go unreported and
untreated. Most of the victims who receive medical attention are children,
half of whom are bitten in the face. Any dog bite should be seen immediately
by a medical professional in order to be proactive about the type of scar that
is created. Otherwise, the wound can heal with a really bad scar. Dog bite
wounds need to be seen even when the victim thinks damage is minimal."
Gaboriau is fluent in French. News Contact: Patricia Vaccarino,
patricia@xanthuscom.com Phone: +1-206-979-3380 (5/22/09)
2. HEALTH: PROSTAGLANDIN ANALOGS BECOMING PART OF WOMEN'S BEAUTY REGIMEN.
ALAN J. BAUMAN, M.D., board-certified hair restoration physician:
"Prostaglandin analogs like Bimatoprost will become an integral part of the
average woman's beauty regimen. The ability of this hormone-like substance to
actually stimulate growth in the hair follicle could also have far-ranging
implications, including the eventual future use of prostaglandins to treat
male pattern hair loss of the scalp. With new cosmeceuticals now on the
market, prostaglandins will soon become the most significant beauty innovation
since Botox." Bauman, a lecturer and key member of the International Society
of Hair Restoration Surgery, is a leading U.S. expert on hair loss whose
practice is divided equally between male and female patients. He helped to
pioneer eyelash transplant surgery, and is one of the first physicians to
regularly use prostaglandin analog treatments with patients. He is located in
Boca Raton, Fla. News Contact: Michael Sias, msias@reevespr.com Phone: +1-561-
391-8717 (5/22/09)
3. HEALTH: SPINE FUSION PROCEDURES. DR. NEEL ANAND, M.D., is a world-
renowned, board-certified spine surgeon practicing in Los Angeles: "Minimally
invasive techniques allow surgeons to spare the muscles, which are critical
for rehabilitation after surgery, during spine fusion procedures. This, in
turn, preserves the anatomy and helps recovery tremendously. Previously, spine
fusion meant literally ripping open the back and destroying all the back
muscles." Anand can speak about the trends in minimally invasive treatments,
back pain and spine injuries. News Contact: Linda Arroz, makeovermedia@mac.com
Phone: +1-818-752-9168 (5/22/09)
4. HOME: GROWING POPULARITY OF OUTDOOR ROOMS. CHRIS GRANDPRE, president and
CEO of ARCHADECK, a custom designer and builder of decks and other outdoor
living spaces: "The popularity of outdoor rooms has continued to grow over the
last several years, leading to an industry devoted entirely to the building
and design of outdoor living spaces. Decks and patios remain the mainstay of
outdoor living, while even more expansive outdoor areas -- generally referred
to as outdoor rooms -- are growing in popularity as an expression of a
homeowner's love of outdoor living and entertaining. Outdoor kitchens complete
with refrigerators and food-prep areas are becoming increasingly common in
today's outdoor rooms. Many homeowners combine multiple design elements such
as composite decking, radius rail segments, privacy screens, built-in spas and
elaborate staircases that lead to luscious landscaped beds." Grandpre notes
that the growing interest in outdoor living has significantly changed his
business over the last few years, as homeowners seek to create outdoor living
spaces that are as comfortable and functional as their indoor environments. He
is based in Richmond, Va. News Contact: Whitney Combs, wcombs@wrayward.com
Phone +1-704-926-1336 (5/22/09)
5. HOSPITALS: THE HEALTHY HOSPITAL MOVEMENT. BRIAN FLOYD, executive director
at THE EAST CAROLINA HEART INSTITUTE at PITT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL in
Greenville, N.C.: "The healthy hospital movement is more far-reaching than
green building design or eco-friendly business practices; it includes healthy
food programs, employee wellness programs and patient safety initiatives like
hand hygiene. It's all about creating healthy, sustainable hospitals for
patients, visitors, employees and the community. The benefits are immense:
improved patient outcomes, enhanced staff effectiveness and retention, lower
health care costs and more." News Contact: Lindsay Singler,
lsingler@jenningsco.com Phone: +1-919-929-0225 (5/22/09)
6. HOME: HEALTHY LIVING AND GREEN BUILDING. SARAH BARNARD, celebrity interior
designer and LEED-accredited professional: "The idea of going green may feel
like an overwhelming process to some. It is important to find a comfortable
middle ground. Integrating green design into our lives does not have to be
about all or nothing. Even a gentle nudge can steer people down a greener
path. Like anything new in life, people need time to adjust. And while people
are getting comfortable with these 'new' materials, design goals remain much
the same. People want to see all of their fantasies realized and create spaces
that are comfortable, luxurious and personalized." Barnard undertakes a broad
range of projects, all of which are grounded in smart design and mindful of
healthy living. Her diverse body of work includes upscale private residences,
chic restaurants and impressive corporate headquarters. She can discuss
healthy living for everyone (families, singles, pets, etc.), green building,
LEED, sustainability, remodeling, decorating, historic preservation, building
biology and more. She is located in Los Angeles. Web site:
http://www.sarahbarnard.com (5/22/09)
7. HOME: SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR THE ELDERLY. PAMALYN KEARNEY, assistant
professor and vice chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy at
UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN PHILADELPHIA, specializes in home environment
evaluations: "The Centers for Disease Control reports that half of all falls
in older adults happen at home, and every 35 minutes, someone in this
population group dies as a result of their injuries. When I walk into a home,
I'm primarily looking at tripping hazards, lack of supports, lighting,
accessibility of smoke detectors, and how the older adult performs his or her
everyday activities. Proven interventions, such as removing tripping hazards,
placing frequently used items within easy reach, evaluating lighting
conditions, and installing handrails and grab bars on stairs and in bathrooms
can reduce home falls and accidents to help older adults live better and
longer." News Contact: Marisa Olson, m.olson@usp.edu Phone: +1-215-596-8788
(5/22/09)
8. LIVING: THE IMPORTANCE OF A COMMUNITY APPROACH TO KEEPING YOUTH SAFE. DR.
MIRJAM QUINN, assistant professor of clinical psychology at ARGOSY UNIVERSITY,
Chicago, can speak about the importance of community involvement and
responsibility regarding youth safety: "Local businesses can provide job
opportunities for youth while on summer break. Communities can form block
clubs and hold regular meetings to share information and address issues as a
neighborhood. Community residents must come together and be vocal when
necessary, be willing to call the police when there is suspicious activity or
a shooting, and participate in youth-mentoring or violence-prevention
programs." News Contact: Carolyn Tucker, ctucker@argosy.edu Phone: +1-312-279-
3811 (5/22/09)
9. PARENTING: KEEP CHILDREN SAFE THIS SUMMER BY TAKING CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES.
DR. NICK DEFILIPPIS, professor of clinical psychology at ARGOSY UNIVERSITY,
Atlanta, whose practice spans 30 years, suggests parents can help keep their
children safe this summer by taking control over their child's life: "I
recommend setting strict rules and parameters such as a curfew and insisting
that youth check in with home at designated times. Parents need to understand
that young people cannot make decisions for themselves and need guidance.
Young people are not mature enough to handle the executive function of
planning and decision-making. Many youth are not mature enough to realize the
consequences of their behavior and the impact on their lives." News Contact:
Carolyn Tucker, ctucker@argosy.edu Phone: +1-312-279-3811 (5/22/09)
10. PHARMACEUTICALS: ACCELERATING THE PACE OF MIRACLE DRUGS TO MARKET. MIKE
JENKINS, general manager at CATALENT PHARMA SOLUTIONS, a provider of
development, manufacturing and packaging services for pharmaceutical,
biotechnology and consumer health companies: "Biosimilars, or generic versions
of biopharmaceuticals, hold the potential for providing innovative, highly
affordable treatments for devastating diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's,
Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. But even developing biosimilars can be a
lengthy, expensive process, sparking the Senate to introduce a bill last month
that aims to shorten the approval path for biosimilars. Whatever the outcome,
it is imperative to strike a balance between speeding medical breakthroughs to
market and ensuring patient safety. Recent innovations in cell line
engineering shorten the path to biosimilar development while meeting the FDA's
stringent requirements." Jenkins is located in Research Triangle Park, N.C.
News Contact: Lindsay Singler, lsingler@jenningsco.com Phone: +1-919-929-0225
(5/22/09)
11. RELIGION: RELIGIOUS EXTREMISM: TOLERANCE AND METHODS TO COMBAT RELIGIOUS
INTOLERANCE. C. HOLLAND TAYLOR, chairman and CEO of non-profit LIBFORALL
FOUNDATION, is a renowned expert on Islam and methods of combating religious
extremism. He is available to discuss methods to combat extremism and stop the
cycle of religious intolerance: "The need for exploring a multicultural,
pluralistic and peaceful solution to religious extremism could not be any more
relevant and pertinent than in today's world. We must support peaceful,
moderate and progressive Muslims in their fight against well-financed radical
Muslim extremists characterized by an intolerant understanding of Islam."
Taylor is recognized as an acclaimed speaker both in the United States and
internationally, and is a much sought-after counselor to global policy makers,
advising officials in the U.S. and European Union on countering the extremist
ideology that underlies and animates terrorism. Appearing at global policy
conferences, Taylor helps to educate government policy makers, the media and
the general public about how to mobilize and support moderate Muslims. News
Contact: Jerry Schranz, jerry@avalanchepr.com Phone: +1-201-488-0049 Web site:
http://www.libforall.org (5/22/09)
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