The Urbanity Brief - June 2008 - (Page 1) june 2008 Greetings and Salutations Conciant Members! A C o n C i A n t P u b l i C A t i o n The Conciant research and writing staff strive to inform as well as entertain. Our regard for the Conciant Membership informs each article written for The Brief. We hope you enjoy them—as always, member feedback is welcome. In this issue we’ll ponder an escape, confront something scary, meet a heavyweight, and consider what to do about children. If you haven’t already done so, please contact Conciant and request your personal profile. This confidential profile serves as an insight into your personal style and preferences, likes and dislikes. It is a tool Conciant uses to anticipate your wishes, before you make them. If you’re not yet a member, use the information below to join. Just a reminder, whatever you need—Conciant is ever at your service. Personal Concierge? Lifestyle Concierge? Virtual Assistant? Virtual Concierge? Life Coach? Personal Shopper? Office Concierge? Travel Planner? The preceding, all or in part, available exclusively at Conciant.com, or if you prefer, phone us at 800.940.3612—we love the sound of your voice—or, if email is your life, contact us at info@conciant.com. Boo! June 2008 The last long breath of spring affects a drowsy embrace open windows, poarch swing, sweet tea, and sweet lights trace of soft shadows cast in verdant life of dappled shade General Hospital’s Dermatology, Laser and Cosmetic Center in Boston. Avram went on to point out that rodent physiology is different than human physiology, and the lab apparently didn’t use Botox, but a raw botulinum toxin. Whether this aspect of the study is relevant remains unclear. The controversy will trigger further studies, and all this will get sorted out. genuine concern? Myobloc® is a similar product from Solstice Neurosciences Incorporated. The FDA has officially warned of the link between Botox and ‘dangerous botulism symptoms resulting in an unspecified number of deaths. Breathing problems and deaths—mostly in children being treated for cerebral palsy, have occurred with Myobloc. What to do, huh? Well, without action, or at least a clear statement from the FDA, it’s difficult to make an informed decision. Defenders will defend the treatment, and vice versa. This article’s intent is not to answer the question of safety. It is rather to encourage members to ask the question. For updates on this topic please contact you lifestyle concierge. All over the globe women, as well as a number of men, have come to value Botox®. Its popularity as a beauty treatment is uncontested. In the last decade Botox has become a beauty staple for untold thousands. Most are aware of the occasional droopy eyelid or fixed expression effect. Users have looked at these possible side effects and found the results outweigh the risk. Not to take an alarmist view, but a recent study has caused concern. Botox is a derivative of botulinum, a deadly neurotoxin. This isn’t news, users have long been aware of this, but the study suggests Botox may be more dangerous than imagined. As there have been no reports of major nervous system disruption in humans using Botox, and Botox has been used by thousands perhaps millions, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has no plans (at this time) to pull it. Allergan Inc. manufacturers Botox. Their official position is that the study referenced was Studies done by the Italian National inconclusive, “ it contradicts previous Research Council’s Institute of findings,” but did agree “ more work Neuroscience show the toxin migrated is necessary.” M. Matteo, who led the from the whiskers of rats to the brain stem. ``The idea that there could be some study, concurs, “even minute quantities transmission of this to the central nervous of botulinum toxin [sic] is enough to interfere with nerve signaling elsewhere system needs to be followed up,’’ said Matthew Avram; director of Massachusetts in the body.” So, tempest in a teacup or issue: in this 1 boo! 2 3 got kids? 4 5 Villa la scae 6 diVinity by osmosis?
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