Zero ° Collar Provides Immediate Field-Ready Cryotherapy for Head and Neck Injuries
Basalt, CO, July 18, 2016 – Talus Research + Design, a Colorado company that develops field-ready first aid solutions, has introduced its first product, the Zero° Collar (“Zero Degree Collar”). The Zero° Collar is the first cold therapy specifically designed for field-side use to alleviate pain and inflammation in the head and neck following athletic injuries that are often associated with concussion.
The Zero° Collar was developed by a team of medical device experts with more than 60 years of combined experience creating medical technologies. Its custom, proprietary design provides an easy-to-use, ergonomi...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - July 19, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Patient Care Product Announcements Source Type: news
FDA slams spas' cryotherapy claims
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has deemed whole-body cryotherapy a sham -- and a risky one at that. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - July 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Beware whole body cryotherapy claims, FDA warns
HealthDay News Whole body cryotherapy -- a trendy treatment used for everything from arthritis pain to Alzheimer's -- may pose serious health risks, the FDA warns. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - July 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Beware Whole Body Cryotherapy Claims, FDA Warns
Health benefits aren't proven, and trendy treatment carries risk of injury (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - July 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Beware Whole Body Cryotherapy Claims, FDA Warns
FRIDAY, July 8, 2016 -- Whole body cryotherapy -- a trendy treatment that has been used for everything from arthritis pain to Alzheimer's -- may pose serious health risks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.
"Based on purported health... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 8, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Beware Whole Body Cryotherapy Claims, FDA Warns
Title: Beware Whole Body Cryotherapy Claims, FDA WarnsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2016 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/8/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Alzheimer)
Source: MedicineNet Alzheimer - July 8, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC): A " Cool " Trend that Lacks Evidence, Poses Risks
A growing number of wellness centers, spas, and sports rehabilitation centers are promoting whole body cryotherapy (WBC) as an effective way to treat chronic pain and a host of other medical conditions, and help you lose weight. However, the FDA has not cleared or approved any WBC machines for any medical use. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - July 5, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC): A "Cool" Trend that Lacks Evidence, Poses Risks
A growing number of wellness centers, spas, and sports rehabilitation centers are promoting whole body cryotherapy (WBC) as an effective way to treat chronic pain and a host of other medical conditions, and help you lose weight. However, the FDA has not cleared or approved any WBC machines for any medical use. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - July 5, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How the Iron Cowboy Used Acupuncture to Fuel 50 Ironman Triathlons in 50 Days in 50 States
Go ahead and read that headline again. 50 Ironman triathlons in 50 days in 50 states. There are no typos there. James Lawrence, who goes by the nickname Iron Cowboy, actually did that last summer. And he used acupuncture to help fuel his journey.
The Iron Cowboy's 50.50.50 has been documented by numerous media outlets. It's worth a Google search to understand the magnitude of what he endured to break his own world record of consecutive Ironman races and raise money for the child-obesity epidemic.
A lesser covered aspect of the Iron Cowboy's great adventure is his use of acupuncture. Specifically, he received laser-acupun...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 19, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Austin restorative health chain sets sights on national expansion
Restore Cryotherapy, riding a wave of interest in the extreme-cold treatment for aches and pains, is betting it can expand to the rest of the country while keeping its competition in a deep freeze.
The Austin company opened its second location April 26 in a shopping center in Round Rock. It also has a facility in Austin on William Cannon Drive and another coming in about three weeks in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Round Rock location is at 110 North Interstate 35, in the same shopping center… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 29, 2016 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Will Anderson Source Type: news
Acutus Medical closes $75m Series C round for 3D cardiac mapping tech
Acutus Medical said today that it closed a Series C funding round worth $75 million for the AcQMap 3D cardiac mapping technology it’s developing – including a contribution from an unnamed strategic investor.
Carlsbad, Calif.-based Acutus said participants in the round included new backers Deerfield Management, Xeraya Capital and the undisclosed strategic; prior investor Advent Life Sciences also participated.
Acutus, which pulled down a $26 million Series B round in September 2014, said it plans to use the proceeds from the C round to develop a full suite of products for catheter-based procedures, expand its cl...
Source: Mass Device - March 22, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Cardiovascular Catheters Funding Roundup Wall Street Beat Acutus Medical Inc. Source Type: news
Mayo Doctors Will Test Cryotherapy for Mesothelioma Tumors
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, opened a mesothelioma clinical trial involving intrapleural cryotherapy before surgery to trigger an anti-tumor response.
It is the only cryotherapy clinical trial for mesothelioma conducted in the U.S. Two previous cryotherapy trials for mesothelioma at other cancer centers in 2009 and 2011 were withdrawn or terminated.
Cryotherapy involves dissipating small cancer tumors by freezing them with controlled nitrogen vapors. It has been used with other cancers, but it remains a controversial procedure as an adjuvant therapy for mesothelioma.
The Pacific Meso Center in Los Ang...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - January 8, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tim Povtak Tags: Treatment & Doctors Source Type: news
New addition to El Dorado Hills Town Center isn't a boutique or restaurant
Don't be surprised if a new business in the El Dorado Hills Town Center gets a chilly reception. That's kind of the point.
NorCal Cryotherapy is opening soon at 4364 Town Center Blvd. The business offers "cold therapy" to clients such as athletes who want to revitalize sore muscles. But this is more than your standard ice pack. Cryotherapy customers generally are immersed in cold temperatures during a brief time in a whole-body chamber.
A Facebook page for NorCal Cryotherapy says it will open Jan.… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - December 28, 2015 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Sonya Sorich Source Type: news
6 Questionable Health Trends We'd Like To Leave Behind In 2015
As the year comes to a close, it's time for one of our favorite traditions, saying goodbye to questionable health trends we'd like to leave behind in 2015. While the year brought promise in certain areas -- we moved away from fad diets; the U.S. surgeon general endorsed walking as exercise; and the phrase "harm reduction" became a buzzword -- there were also some major letdowns. So in the spirit of Festivus, we're airing our grievances. Here are six health trends that have sorely disappointed us over the past 365 days: 1. Calling pleasurable foods 'crack' As members of the media, we'll take some responsibility ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - December 23, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
What Are The Cold, Hard Facts On Cryotherapy?
Does whole body cryotherapy (WBC), which essentially involves standing in a deep-freezing tank for several minutes, actually help you lose weight, reduce pain, improve athletic performance, improve sleep, and slow aging as has been claimed? Or is WBC just another "cool" fad with claims that will eventually be refuted by scientific studies and potentially serious risks? Or is the answer somewhere in between? Some high profile athletes and celebrities have touted WBC's benefits but the recent death of a 24-year old woman during a cryotherapy treatment has brought some increased scrutiny on a practice that has been growing in...
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - November 23, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Bruce Y. Lee Source Type: news
