Cosmetic injections for pros only
[2008-4-3]
Getting cosmetic injection from an unlicensed provider could leave you looking very good -- in your coffin.
That's the warning from the Illinois Department of Public Health, which reports that two state residents recently suffered serious complications from unlicensed cosmetic injections.
Earlier this month, an Illinois resident developed respiratory failure. In December, another resident developed kidney failure. Both procedures were done in other states.
"People need to be very careful when considering cosmetic injections," said Dr. Damon Arnold, the state's public health director.
"People should only undergo cosmetic injections under the care of a licensed health-care professional trained to do these procedures and who uses approved products. Anyone who experiences health problems after having a cosmetic injection should contact their doctor immediately."
To verify the license of a physician, use the look-up feature at www.idfpr.com.
Parkinson's
Learn about deep brain stimulation
Parkinson's disease patients can learn more about the treatment of deep brain stimulation during a free program at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Shaare Emeth Congregation in St. Louis.
Deep brain stimulation involves the implantation of a battery-operated medical device called a neurostimulator, which is similar to a heart pacemaker and about the size of a stopwatch. The device delivers electrical stimulation to areas in the brain that control movement, thereby blocking the abnormal nerve signals that cause tremor, rigidity, stiffness and other Parkinson's symptoms.
The program will be led by Dr. Samer Tabbal, an assistant professor of neurology at Washington University. Shaare Emeth is at the corner of Ballas and Ladue roads, two blocks east of I-270. For more information, call (314) 362-3299. The program is sponsored by the St. Louis Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association.
Alcoholism
Free programs focus on addiction
April is Alcoholism Awareness Month, and St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville is marking the occasion with a series of free programs to help residents better understand the widespread addiction.
Each Wednesday night, the hospital will offer a free educational program in Room 729 at the hospital. The series will open Wednesday with an explanation of the illness, followed by talks on family problems on April 9, and discussions of addiction on April 16 and April 23.
The month will end with free, confidential alcoholism screenings at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 29 in Room 2300. To schedule an appointment, call 234-2120, ext. 1338.
Nearly 14 million Americans are thought to have a drinking problem, and nearly one in five will experience problems with alcohol sometime in their life.
That's the warning from the Illinois Department of Public Health, which reports that two state residents recently suffered serious complications from unlicensed cosmetic injections.
Earlier this month, an Illinois resident developed respiratory failure. In December, another resident developed kidney failure. Both procedures were done in other states.
"People need to be very careful when considering cosmetic injections," said Dr. Damon Arnold, the state's public health director.
"People should only undergo cosmetic injections under the care of a licensed health-care professional trained to do these procedures and who uses approved products. Anyone who experiences health problems after having a cosmetic injection should contact their doctor immediately."
To verify the license of a physician, use the look-up feature at www.idfpr.com.
Parkinson's
Learn about deep brain stimulation
Parkinson's disease patients can learn more about the treatment of deep brain stimulation during a free program at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Shaare Emeth Congregation in St. Louis.
Deep brain stimulation involves the implantation of a battery-operated medical device called a neurostimulator, which is similar to a heart pacemaker and about the size of a stopwatch. The device delivers electrical stimulation to areas in the brain that control movement, thereby blocking the abnormal nerve signals that cause tremor, rigidity, stiffness and other Parkinson's symptoms.
The program will be led by Dr. Samer Tabbal, an assistant professor of neurology at Washington University. Shaare Emeth is at the corner of Ballas and Ladue roads, two blocks east of I-270. For more information, call (314) 362-3299. The program is sponsored by the St. Louis Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association.
Alcoholism
Free programs focus on addiction
April is Alcoholism Awareness Month, and St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville is marking the occasion with a series of free programs to help residents better understand the widespread addiction.
Each Wednesday night, the hospital will offer a free educational program in Room 729 at the hospital. The series will open Wednesday with an explanation of the illness, followed by talks on family problems on April 9, and discussions of addiction on April 16 and April 23.
The month will end with free, confidential alcoholism screenings at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 29 in Room 2300. To schedule an appointment, call 234-2120, ext. 1338.
Nearly 14 million Americans are thought to have a drinking problem, and nearly one in five will experience problems with alcohol sometime in their life.
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