Expanding the phenotype of alopecia–contractures–dwarfism mental retardation syndrome (ACD syndrome): description of an additional case…

January 19, 2008 · Posted in Daily Health News · Comment 

In conclusion, the combination of specific features, including total alopecia, ichthyosis, mental retardation, and skeletal anomalies are suggestive of ACD syndrome.

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Expanding the phenotype of alopecia–contractures–dwarfism mental retardation syndrome (ACD syndrome): description of an additional case…

Ruby laser for the treatment of trichiasis

January 9, 2008 · Posted in Daily Health News · Comment 

In this report we describe epilation using a ruby laser to treat ten patients (11 lids). In six patients laser treatment was completely successful in achieving alopecia, in three patients the treatment was partly successful, and one patient was lost to follow up.

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Ruby laser for the treatment of trichiasis

Trachoma: an overview

January 8, 2008 · Posted in Daily Health News · Comment 

Trachoma is the most common infectious cause of blindness worldwide. It afflicts some of the poorest regions of the globe, predominantly in Africa and Asia. The disease is initiated in early childhood by repeated infection of the ocular surface by Chlamydia trachomatis

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Trachoma: an overview

Jan Marini Suspends Eyelash Product Sales

January 6, 2008 · Posted in Daily Health News · Comment 

Jan Marini Skin Research is suspending U.S. sales of a popular cosmetic product to make eyelashes look longer to avoid further conflict with the FDA as well as a costly patent battle with drug maker Allergan. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)

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Jan Marini Suspends Eyelash Product Sales