Scalp

Arcutis Presents Positive Patient-Reported Outcome Data from the Pivotal ARRECTOR Phase 3 Trial in Scalp and Body Psoriasis at European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress

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Friday, October 13, 2023

The results, including new patient-reported outcome data, were presented at the EADV Congress held October 11-14, 2023, in Berlin.

Key Points: 
  • The results, including new patient-reported outcome data, were presented at the EADV Congress held October 11-14, 2023, in Berlin.
  • New data presented in Berlin demonstrate improvements in both scalp and body itch.
  • Importantly, a rapid and significant improvement in scalp itch was observed 24 hours following first application as measured by SI-NRS (P=0.0164).
  • Overall, the most common adverse events in the study population (≥2%) included headache (4.6%), diarrhea (3.2%), COVID-19 (2.8%), and nausea (2.1%).

Meet the iRESTORE Elite: The Most Powerful Hair Growth Device On The Market For Home-Use

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iRESTORE, a pioneer in technology-driven, noninvasive hair restoration and preservation, is excited to unveil its most advanced hair restoration device to date: the next-generation Elite. In line with their ongoing dedication to restoring confidence through revolutionary hair care solutions, the reimagined Elite device establishes a remarkable benchmark for effectiveness and safety, all in the comfort of your home.

Key Points: 
  • Kevin Chen, President of the company, expressed his excitement, stating, "We are thrilled to introduce a breakthrough in hair regrowth technology with the Elite, the most powerful hair growth device for home use.
  • The Elite Device has been meticulously engineered to redefine home hair care and is often celebrated as the "Ferrari of Hair Growth Devices."
  • The introduction of The Elite device reinforces iRESTORE's position as the leading at-home laser hair growth system, owning the top two best-selling devices on Amazon – the iRESTORE Essential and Professional.
  • This innovative range includes the Growth Activator Serum, featuring the potent Redensyl® complex, designed to invigorate cell activity and stimulate healthier hair growth.

Dignitana announces a sales and marketing partnership with InfuSystem to provide scalp cooling systems in the United States

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

LUND, Sweden, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scalp cooling innovator Dignitana AB announces today a sales and marketing partnership with InfuSystem Holdings, Inc., a leading health care service provider facilitating outpatient care for durable medical equipment manufacturers and health care providers in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • LUND, Sweden, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scalp cooling innovator Dignitana AB announces today a sales and marketing partnership with InfuSystem Holdings, Inc., a leading health care service provider facilitating outpatient care for durable medical equipment manufacturers and health care providers in the United States.
  • This partnership is a significant step forward as Dignitana continues to accelerate growth in our most important market, and make scalp cooling available to as many patients as possible."
  • Carrie Lachance, President and COO of InfuSystem, said, "We are pleased to partner with Dignitana to provide our customers with access to DigniCap Scalp Cooling System, a premium solution for chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
  • The FDA-cleared DigniCap Scalp Cooling System is clinically proven to minimize hair loss from chemotherapy for cancer patients with solid tumors such as breast, ovarian and prostate cancer.

Indigenous Peoples Day offers a reminder of Native American history − including the scalping they endured at the hands of Colonists

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

In 2021, the Biden administration declared the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day.

Key Points: 
  • In 2021, the Biden administration declared the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day.
  • I am a scholar of Colonial-Indigenous relations and think that officially recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day – and, more broadly, Native Americans’ history and survival – is important.
  • Yet, Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day should also serve as a reminder of the violent past endured by Indigenous communities in North America.

Understanding scalping

    • Popular culture is full of examples of Native Americans scalping white settlers.
    • In several Indigenous cultures in North America, scalping was part of human trophy taking, which involves claiming human body parts as a war trophy.
    • But just because scalping was practiced by some Native American societies, it does not mean that it was practiced by all.
    • In fact, Colonists’ use of scalping against Native American people likely accelerated this practice.

Scalp bounties in New England and California

    • Colonies, territories and states in what is now the U.S. used scalp bounties widely from the 17th through the 19th centuries.
    • Colonial governments in New England issued over 60 scalp bounties from the 1680s through the 1750s, typically during various conflicts between Colonists and Native Americans.
    • Massachusetts made the widest use of scalp bounties among the New England Colonies in the 1700s.
    • State and federal officials, as well as several businesses, supported this genocide by paying bounties to scalp hunters.

Memory and violence

    • Centuries later, California and Massachusetts have had different responses to their role in these sordid histories.
    • California has acknowledged “historic wrongdoings” and the violence committed against the Indigenous people who live in the state.
    • Gavin Newsom set up a a Truth and Healing Council to discuss and examine the state’s historical relationship with Native Americans.

Legacies of scalping

    • The legacies of violence and scalping are deeply rooted and can be observed in numerous parts of U.S. society today.
    • For instance, various communities, including Lovewell, Maine, and Spencer, Mass., are named after scalp bounty hunters.
    • Such town names, and the history of violence connected to them, often hide in plain sight.

Futurpreneur and RBC Future Launch Empower Young Entrepreneurs with $80,000 in Start-Up Awards

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Futurpreneur and RBC Future Launch announced their collaboration for the third annual Rock My Business Start-Up Awards, which presents eight up-and-coming young entrepreneurs from across Canada with $10,000 each to support business development.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Futurpreneur and RBC Future Launch announced their collaboration for the third annual Rock My Business Start-Up Awards, which presents eight up-and-coming young entrepreneurs from across Canada with $10,000 each to support business development.
  • “When young people succeed, we all succeed,” says Mark Beckles, Vice President, Social Impact & Innovation, RBC.
  • “Through our partnership with Futurpreneur, we see the best of the entrepreneurial spirit come to life as these young Canadians champion a brighter more inclusive future within their communities.
  • This is one of Futurpreneur’s driving principles as the only national, non-profit organization providing financing and mentorship to young aspiring entrepreneurs.

Dr.FORHAIR Launches Hair Loss Shampoo in U.S. Stores

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated launch of global hair care brand Dr.FORHAIR's Folligen Original Shampoo has finally hit 50 Costco branches across the U.S. This launch marks the first time that the best selling Folligen Original Shampoo is made available in stores, after being offered only online previously. 

Key Points: 
  • This clinically-proven  hair loss prevention shampoo, boasting 99.9% customer satisfaction, is being sold in a pack of two 25.36 fl.
  • Dr.FORHAIR's Folligen Original Shampoo provides clinically-proven hair loss symptom relief, now made more accessible to consumers through its larger size and lower cost.
  • The hair loss prevention shampoo lowers excess sebum and dead skin cells, while increasing scalp elasticity and helping improve silkiness, shine, and moisture in the hair.
  • The hair loss shampoo will be made available at 50 stores primarily located in California, Florida, Hawaii, New Jersey, and New York.

Indigenous Peoples Day offers a reminder of Native American history − including the violence they endured at the hands of Colonists

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 3, 2023

In 2021, the Biden administration declared the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day.

Key Points: 
  • In 2021, the Biden administration declared the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day.
  • I am a scholar of Colonial-Indigenous relations and think that officially recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day – and, more broadly, Native Americans’ history and survival – is important.
  • Yet, Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day should also serve as a reminder of the violent past endured by Indigenous communities in North America.

Understanding scalping

    • Popular culture is full of examples of Native Americans scalping white settlers.
    • In several Indigenous cultures in North America, scalping was part of human trophy taking, which involves claiming human body parts as a war trophy.
    • But just because scalping was practiced by some Native American societies, it does not mean that it was practiced by all.
    • In fact, Colonists’ use of scalping against Native American people likely accelerated this practice.

Scalp bounties in New England and California

    • Colonies, territories and states in what is now the U.S. used scalp bounties widely from the 17th through the 19th centuries.
    • Colonial governments in New England issued over 60 scalp bounties from the 1680s through the 1750s, typically during various conflicts between Colonists and Native Americans.
    • Massachusetts made the widest use of scalp bounties among the New England Colonies in the 1700s.
    • State and federal officials, as well as several businesses, supported this genocide by paying bounties to scalp hunters.

Memory and violence

    • Centuries later, California and Massachusetts have had different responses to their role in these sordid histories.
    • California has acknowledged “historic wrongdoings” and the violence committed against the Indigenous people who live in the state.
    • Gavin Newsom set up a a Truth and Healing Council to discuss and examine the state’s historical relationship with Native Americans.

Legacies of scalping

    • The legacies of violence and scalping are deeply rooted and can be observed in numerous parts of U.S. society today.
    • For instance, various communities, including Lovewell, Maine, and Spencer, Mass., are named after scalp bounty hunters.
    • Such town names, and the history of violence connected to them, often hide in plain sight.

Dignitana Announces Palmetto GBA Approves First Local Coverage Determination for Scalp Cooling Therapy

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

LUND, Sweden, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dignitana announces that the Palmetto GBA Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) has issued a Local Coverage Determination (LCD) to provide coverage guidance for Scalp Cooling for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia.

Key Points: 
  • LUND, Sweden, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dignitana announces that the Palmetto GBA Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) has issued a Local Coverage Determination (LCD) to provide coverage guidance for Scalp Cooling for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia.
  • This is the first LCD that has been approved for scalp cooling and is a result of a request made to Palmetto GBA in February 2023 by Dignitana and Paxman.
  • In the Billing and Coding Guide: Scalp Cooling for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia , Palmetto GBA reaffirms guidance from CMS, "CMS Internet-Only Manual, Pub.
  • This action solidifying localized coverage further advances support for healthcare providers to receive reimbursement from Medicare to administer FDA-cleared scalp cooling therapy, such as The DigniCap Scalp Cooling System.

Brush your teeth! Bad oral hygiene linked to cancer, heart attacks and renal failure

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Monday, October 2, 2023

It’s normal to have bacteria in your mouth. But harmful bacteria have been linked to a host of health problems. Medical scientist Glenda Davison and microbiologist Yvonne Prince, who have researched the oral cavity, explain why it’s so important to practise good oral hygiene.Can poor oral hygiene lead to serious diseases? Why and how? Abnormal bacterial communities in the oral cavity have been linked to liver disease, renal failure, cancers, heart disease and hypertension.

Key Points: 


It’s normal to have bacteria in your mouth. But harmful bacteria have been linked to a host of health problems. Medical scientist Glenda Davison and microbiologist Yvonne Prince, who have researched the oral cavity, explain why it’s so important to practise good oral hygiene.

Can poor oral hygiene lead to serious diseases? Why and how?

    • Abnormal bacterial communities in the oral cavity have been linked to liver disease, renal failure, cancers, heart disease and hypertension.
    • The oral cavity is the door to the gastrointestinal tract and the rest of the body.
    • This can lead to bleeding gums and oral diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.

How do problems in the mouth lead to other illnesses?

    • This disruption in the oral biota causes inflammation and the slow development of periodontitis, bleeding gums and tooth decay.
    • As the gum disease destroys the gum and begins to erode the bone, inflammatory molecules called cytokines can enter the blood stream.
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Where do bacteria in the body come from?

    • There are 39 trillion microbes in the human body, outnumbering the estimated 30 trillion human cells, and they inhabit almost every organ and crevice in the human body.
    • They can be found in the gut, skin, lung, seminal and vaginal fluid, eyes, scalp and mouth.
    • Most of these microbes come from our mothers and enter our bodies when we are born.

What should people do to avoid these risks?

    • To further support the balance of the bacteria in the mouth it is recommended that foods rich in antioxidants, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, are included in our diet.
    • Dentists also recommend avoiding the use of antibacterial mouth washes, which have been shown to disrupt the balance of microbes.
    • Elevated levels of stress and lack of exercise have also been linked to disruptions in the balance of the oral biota.

BrainsWay Announces Presentation of Two Deep TMS™ Posters at Upcoming World Congress of Psychiatry

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

and JERUSALEM, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrainsWay Ltd. (NASDAQ & TASE: BWAY) (“BrainsWay” or the “Company”), a global leader in advanced noninvasive neurostimulation treatments for mental health disorders, today announced the acceptance and upcoming presentation of two Deep TMS™ posters at the World Congress of Psychiatry (WCP) in Vienna, Austria, taking place September 28 – October 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • and JERUSALEM, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrainsWay Ltd. (NASDAQ & TASE: BWAY) (“BrainsWay” or the “Company”), a global leader in advanced noninvasive neurostimulation treatments for mental health disorders, today announced the acceptance and upcoming presentation of two Deep TMS™ posters at the World Congress of Psychiatry (WCP) in Vienna, Austria, taking place September 28 – October 1, 2023.
  • The first poster presents a preliminary analysis of real-world results from 247 Deep TMS patients ranging in age from 60 through 91 who had been administered Deep TMS at 16 centers.
  • “This research expands the understanding of Deep TMS and its potential ability to meet the treatment needs of a varying population of patients.
  • BrainsWay’s Deep TMS technology delivers magnetic pulses to targeted regions and circuits within the brain to regulate neuronal activity.