You're as old as you feel, it is often said, but a new system can help identify a person's biological or actual age. The Inner-Age Biological Age Measurement System is a software package that captures the results from physical, blood and urine tests to calculate an individual's biological age, as opposed to his or her chronological age. This means that a person can discover how young and healthy their body is, and which areas need anti-aging treatment. "Inner-Age is a major advancement, representing the arrival of the first comprehensive package for the diagnosis of aging," said Dr. Ward Dean, M.D., the foremost expert in the field of biological aging measurement.

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The Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association proudly announces the recipients of their distinguished member awards for 2004. The event, which was held July 10th at the Memphis Marriot in Memphis, Tennessee, celebrates veterinary medicine and the contributions of those affiliated with the TVMA.

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Osteoporosis is a painless condition in which the bones become thinner and more porous as calcium is progressively lost; and it occurs so insidiously that it is often not noticed. About 7 to 8 million people in the United States have some degree of osteoporosis and approximately 20 million people are at high risk because of low bone density. Osteoporosis-related problems cost an estimated 14 billion dollars each year. As many as one in every three women older than 65 years old can expect to break a bone due to osteoporosis. But this condition is preventable to some extent, essentially through education, diet, and exercise.

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There is a direct correlation between the breed of dog owned and the amount spent on veterinary services. This correlation is not based on medical necessity, rather on the spending patterns of thousands of pet owners in a new national survey conducted by TR Cutler, Inc., the founder of the leading North American veterinary marketing program.

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Integrated Genomics and Ariadne Genomics have launched Metabolic Vision, an advanced microbial metabolic pathway database that can be incorporated into Ariadne's highly successful PathwayAssist software suite. The first public demonstration of Metabolic Vision was at the Society for Industrial Microbiology Conference in Anaheim, CA, July 25-28.

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Melancor (www.melancor.com) leading nutraceutical researcher and developer announced the release of new information for hair care professionals surrounding the cause and treatment of thinning and graying hair.

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Diana became an LPN in the early 70's and an RN in the early 80's. Her years of nursing brought her to realize the missing link was connecting the care of the spirit with the body and mind. She started Clayton College in 95 and obtained a BS and MS in Natural Health. Then by 2000 finished her DR. SC. in Naturopathy. Now she has completed her Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition courses, and the title is pending her dissertation completion.

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A new, innovative, non-surgical cardiac procedure is now being offered at Trinitas Hospital for patients who suffer from coronary artery disease, angina or congestive heart failure. EECP ? Enhanced External Counterpulsation has been clinically proven in medical studies to be an effective complement to bypass surgery, stents or angioplasty without any of the risks or recovery time associated with surgery.

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IAS Congress delegates surveyed today by Axios Group, specialists in chronic disease management and drug delivery, overwhelmingly agreed that the cost of HIV treatments is not the reason why few patients are being treated in developing countries; the multiple inadequacies of the healthcare systems are the problem.

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The makers of anti-impotency drug Cialis are throwing another dice in the hefty game of marketing their product. The company is offering free samples of either Viagra or Levitra ? their competing products, if the user is not satisfied with the product. ICOS, of Bothell, Washington, developed Cialis and co-markets it with Eli Lilly and Co. of Indianapolis.

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In recognition of Eye Injury Prevention Month, Executive Health Exams International, the leader in preventative healthcare, is proud to support Prevent Blindness Tri-State in its efforts to increase public awareness of vision loss prevention through the donation of its 115 square foot display window at 10 Rockefeller Plaza for the month of July. In the U.S. there are currently 3.5 million people with low vision and an additional 1.1 million people who are legally blind.&

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It's no secret that Canadian prescription drugs are cheaper. A recent move by the Government in conjunction with the FDA made it illegal for Americans to choose were they buy prescription drugs preventing them from purchasing lower cost drugs from Canada. The reason given was that buying prescriptions from Canada might pose a health threat to US citizens. Canada's health system has always been considered one of the finest in the world. And the FDA has no argument that all Canadian licensed pharmacies do in fact supply quality prescriptions supplied in the main by the same manufacturers who supply US pharmacists.

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TWO EXAMPLES ILLUSTRATING THE PROBLEM As one example, such a search in Google produced 235,000 references.

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The International Alliance of Patients' Organizations (IAPO) today announced that in a recent consultation [http://www.patientsorganizations.org/showarticle.pl?id=293&n=960 with 100 of its member patients' organizations around the world, an overwhelming 87% of respondents indicated the importance of the patient's role in health policy.

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AlphaMed Press has appointed Maureen Maher-Dominguez as Marketing and Account Manager for its print and online journals: The Oncologist?, Stem Cells?, and The Oncologist? CME Online.

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What will determine success? Development of biogeneric molecules for sale in the potentially highly lucrative US and Western European markets depends on the ability to answer three key questions positively:

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Today Reportée' and PrivaPlan Associates, Inc. announced a strategic partnership designed to promote new products and services that help ensure the secure exchange of sensitive medical information via fax.

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Scottsdale chiropractor, Dr. Bill Gallagher, DC was recently listed in the First Edition of Guide to America's Top Chiropractors. The directory published is by the independent, Washington DC based Consumers' Research Council of America.

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The skin is the body's largest organ. It is continually regenerating itself, forming new cells as old cells die and are shed. The skin is also a host to many organisms such as bacteria, viruses, mites and other parasites. These organisms live with us in a symbiotic state. It is only when a normal balance is disturbed that skin diseases present themselves.

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Circumcision is a cultural and religious requirement for a huge proportion of the Leeds & Bradford community. Thousands of circumcisions are carried out each year in the area alone, many of these by non-medical operators with little or no training and with no qualification.

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