A Rare Intervention for an Unusual Exposure
Children like to put things in their mouth, ears, nose, and eyes. A 9-year-old boy superglued his right eye shut and came to our pediatric emergency department. He thought the glue was an over-the-counter eye lubricant and filled his entire eye with the glue.Overdoses and poisonings are a dangerous threat to children. In fact, unintentional poison overdose or ingestion has continued to claim hundreds of children's lives. More than 300 children in the United States ages 0 to 19 are seen at EDs for poisoning and two of them die each day. (CDC. April 28, 2016;
http://bit.ly/2kjVmhO.)Not all toxic exposures a...
Source: The Procedural Pause - March 1, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
How does color changing makeup work? Episode 158
How does color changing makeup work?
Julia asks…I’m a make up artist and my question is how does color adjusting makeup work? I’ve tried a few and they didn’t adjust very well. Also, what are both of your favorite ingredients to use on your own skin?
Thanks for bringing this up Julia! Color changing makeup has never come up on the podcast before but we’ve written about it a couple of times. On our website someone once asked “People have called self-adjusting makeup the mood ring of makeup, does it actually change with your mood?” Great way to rephrase Julia’s question…So, Perry, what say you?
The idea is ...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - February 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Tiny Embeddable Sensor Unveiled for Measuring pH, Chloride
Imec and Holst Centre, two sister research organizations based in Belgium and Holland, unveiled a tiny sensor for measuring a fluid’s pH and chloride levels. Chloride is an electrolyte involved in a variety of cellular processes, including regulating the body’s pH level. Being able to measure these parameters may make them popular metrics for assessing athletic performance and for personalized medicine.
The new sensor and supporting components are integrated into a unified chip. It’s small enough to be embedded into other devices, such as activity trackers, for example.
The major technological challenge ...
Source: Medgadget - December 20, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Editors Tags: Diagnostics Sports Medicine Source Type: blogs
Are cosmetics poisoning our water supply? Episode 154
Should your cosmetics be biodegradable?
Fabi asks about biodegradable products… I have an outdoor shower and it drains into the ground and everyone tells me I have to have biodegradable shampoo, conditioner, and body wash for the ground. Can you explain biodegradable products? It’s really hard to find them. What they’re all about and why would it be important to use them? What are some pros and cons of these products?
This is a great question that we’ll try to answer but everyone should recognize that this is not our usual area of expertise. We’re not environmental chemists or water treatment specialists but we...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - October 11, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Can Baby Foot really make your feet smoother? Episode 152
How does baby foot work?
Leslie asks…Can you please explain how Babyfoot works and if it is truly safe to use. I have used it and my feet did peel but I really don’t understand how it works.
In case our listeners aren’t familiar with this product, it’s a special type of exfoliator designed just for your feet. For $25 you get two “booties” lined with a gel product.
Here’s what the website says about it:
Our scientifically formulated product contains 17 types of natural extracts…
The principal ingredient …is fruit acid which…penetrates into the layers of dead skin cells and breaks down the desmosome...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - September 27, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
How does Tresemme Beauty-Full Volume Reverse Wash haircare system work? Episode 151
This study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology says that citrus products contain psoralens and fur-O-coumarins which can stimulate certain cancers when they’re exposed to light. The study looked at the diets of over 100,000 people over the course of 4 years. After controlling for other factors, the melanoma risk was found to by 36% higher in people who ate citrus fruits more than 1.5 times per day. So I’m sure it won’t be long before some enterprising beauty company starts selling sunscreen in the produce aisle of the grocery store.
Millennials aren’t buying soap bars
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Source: thebeautybrains.com - September 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Is Charlotte Tilbury Multi-Miracle cream really miraculous? Episode 149
Is Charlotte Tilbury Multi-miracle cream really worth it?
Jo asks…I love Charlotte Tilbury’s Multi-Miracle Glow product but I’m afraid I spent too much and I worry that it really provides any benefits. Can you tell me if it has any special properties and if not is there a more budget conscious version?
Thanks for the question, Jo. It sounds like you’re really torn about using this product so let’s see if we can help.
First of all, don’t be confused if you decide to look for this product because in addition to Mult-miracle glow she also sells a “Magic Cream.” Apparently Charlotte went to the “Harry Po...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - September 6, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Simple Solutions for Difficult Problems, Part 1
Sometimes the best solution is the simple one, and this series of handy tricks will help you master the most difficult problems. The majority of the procedures require old-school techniques with a new flare. Many of these might have been forgotten, but just a few minutes of brushing up on the basics while watching our how-to videos and reading our step-by-step blog will get you ready.How many times have you removed objects from someone's ear? If it's too many to count and you have been successful, then you don't have to reinvent the wheel. But if you are looking for a different way to remove objects such as earbuds, insect...
Source: The Procedural Pause - September 1, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
Do you really need 3 kinds of conditioner? Episode 142
This study involved having 18 young adults evaluate the attractiveness and age of 8 female faces. The images varied in terms of natural aging features like lines and wrinkles.
While evaluating the images the subjects were exposed to different odors, one pleasant (rose oil) and one unpleasant (fish oil). Then the subjects rated the age of the face in the photo, the attractiveness and the pleasantness of the odor. The result was that odor pleasantness directly influenced rating of facial attractiveness suggesting that odor and visual cues independently influence judgements.
One downside to using pleasant odors is that visual...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - July 19, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Is fabric softener a good hair conditioner? Episode 140
Does blotting oily sunscreen reduce SPF?
Emma asks in Gmail…I don’t like the oily skin I get from using sunscreen so I blot off the excess with an oil absorbing sheet. Is this reducing the SPF of the sunscreen?
Yes, blotting some of the sunscreen off your face will reduce the UV protection, to some degree. That happens for two reasons:
First, most UV absorbers are not water soluble so they’re dissolved or dispersed in an oil phase. That means a high percentage of the active ingredient is in the oil that you’re removing. And less of that active ingredient means less sun protection.
Second, good sun protection depend...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - July 4, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Can hair really be sensitive to protein? Episode 139
Is the NIOD brand really “ultra-scientific?”
Saania says…I have a question about a skincare brand that’s gained a cult status amongst serious skin care junkies. The brand NIOD, under the umbrella brand Deciem, claims to be “skincare for the hyper-educated”. Their star product is called Copper Amino Isolate Serum. I wanted to know what you thought about the science behind this serum, as well as some of their other super sciency sounding products and claims.
I was not familiar with this company so I had to do a little research on Deciem. The first thing I found was the company tagline which is…...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - June 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Are super foods good for your skin? Episode 137
Are super foods effective beauty ingredients?
Jana asks…What are your thoughts on super foods in skin care? Ingredients like acacia, coconut, grapeseed oil, berries, green tea, avocado, turmeric and resveratrol.
What the heck IS a super food? There is no scientific or medical definition. Typically you’ll see them described like this: “superfoods are nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals.”
Jana’s question comes at a good time because I was just asked this same thing by a reporter from R29. She asked about things like Kale, Spirulina, and Chia seeds.
Fi...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - June 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
Should you be worried about aluminum in deodorants? Episode 134
Should we be worried about aluminum in deodorants?
Erin asks…Should we be worried about aluminum in deodorants?
First of all don’t get confused between anti-perspirant and deodorants. Anti-perspirants contain aluminum salts that help plug your pores so you don’t sweat as much. Deodorants do not contain aluminum and they don’t stop you from sweating. They only reduce body odor. (By using fragrance or anti-bacterial compounds.) This started around 1985. Researchers found that Alzheimers patients had high levels of aluminum in their brains. There have been a number of studies since then – at least o...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - May 24, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Antiperspirants/deodorants Podcast Soap & body wash Source Type: blogs
Will silicone ruin a coconut oil hair treatment? Episode 133
Is the “Remedy” hair treatment by Rita Hazan really magic?
Lizzy asks…Does the Rita Hazan Remedy have any magic in it? My hair feels soft and shiny after I use it, but it didn’t do anything for my sister.
I must say I’ve never seen a product quite like this before. It’s a two part system involves something like 60 different ingredients. (See below.) Just having a lot of ingredients doesn’t mean it’s a better product (a lot of the ingredients are just botanical extracts that are primarily there for show) but the product is packed with a LOT of different conditioning agents. Some of these are very s...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - May 17, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Conditioners and treatments Hair coloring products Makeup and Perfume Podcast Shampoo Styling Source Type: blogs
Alkalotics Anonymous
A 50-year-old man with a past medical history of alcoholism presented to the ED with altered mental status, nausea, and vomiting. He is arousable but a poor historian. His girlfriend said he drinks a half-gallon of rum daily, and had his last drink two days earlier. She reported that he started to feel nauseous, vomit, and go through alcohol withdrawal. She said he also has been taking a lot of calcium carbonate for an upset stomach, but she was unable to say exactly how much. His blood pressure was 146/70 mm Hg, heart rate was 110 bpm, respiratory rate was 14 bpm, PO2 was 96% on room air, and blood glucos...
Source: The Tox Cave - February 1, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
