Southern Nevada’s Second Operation Medicine Cabinet to Collect Expired and Unused Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs

LAS VEGAS -- Following the overwhelming success of Southern Nevada’s first Operation Medicine Cabinet event in February, University of Southern Nevada’s Drug Abuse Awareness team (USN-DAAT) and a coalition of local organizations have come together for a second event to collect unused and expired prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs from the public.

The Adipose Adult Stem Cell Therapy ProcedureYour Fat Is Medicine, Contains Stem Cells in the MillionsDisclaimer: Stem Cell Therapies offered for consideration by International Stem Cell Institute are not currently approved by the FDA and the treatments and procedures mentioned take place outside the USA. Stem Cell Treatments are not a cure for any condition, disease or injury, nor a substitute for proper medical diagnosis and care. The information contained in this press release and ISCI's written materials should not be considered medical advice. It is intended to be used for educational and information purposes only.Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=6405937&lang=en“The first Operation Medicine Cabinet was tremendous, with more than 120,000 doses of medication collected in just a few hours,” said Dr. Paul Oesterman, associate professor of pharmacy practice and faculty advisor for USN-DAAT. “Since people vulnerable to misuse and abuse, such as children and teens, access prescription and OTC drugs in medicine cabinets at home or while visiting friends and family, securing current drugs and removing and disposing of expired drugs are the easiest ways to help prevent the tragic consequences of drug misuse and abuse.”As a Senior Advisor to Zimek Technologies, Witt will work closely with Advisory Board members including former Illinois State Senate President Emil Jones Jr.; Dr. Brad Spellberg, infectious disease specialist at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center; Dr. Peder Bo Nielsen, consultant in Microbiology with the United Kingdom's North West London NHS Trust; and Dr. Lindsey Shaw, Assistant Professor of Molecular Microbiology at the University of South Florida.

Operation Medicine Cabinet is presented by the University of Southern Nevada Drug Abuse Awareness Team, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Narcotics Education Foundation of Nevada, Clark County Coroner’s Office, Pain in the Drain and 8 News Now. For additional information on Operation Medicine Cabinet and information on securing and properly discarding prescription and over-the-counter drugs, visit www.operationmedicinecabinetlv.org or become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/operationmedicinecabinetlv.

James Lee Witt Named Senior Advisor at Zimek Technologies, Industry Leader in Infection Control and Biohazard Remediation

Zimek Technologies ( www.zimek.com ) is pleased to announce today the addition of James Lee Witt, Chief Executive Officer of Witt Associates, as Senior Advisor at Zimek, the industry leader in infection control and biohazard remediation systems. Witt was Cabinet-level Director of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) during the Clinton Administration.

Adipose tissue—commonly referred to as “fat”—is the human body's richest known source of stem cells. Adult Stem Cells are found in several areas of the body, but with Adipose-derived Stem Cells by far holding the most healing potential. For therapeutic purposes peripheral blood contains about 10,000 stem cells per treatment. Bone marrow contains about 50,000 adult stem cells. By comparison stem cells directly obtained from adipose tissue (Fat) yields and incredible 10 to 60 million stem cells per treatment. These are the highly desirable Mesenchymal Stromal Stem Cells capable of morphing into various cell types that repair the body.Operation Medicine CabinetAbout International Stem Cell InstituteBob Mazza 310-994-4847 mazzaefx@earthlink.netIn the procedure adipose tissue is removed from the patient using mini-liposuction, and processed with a combination of PRP (platelet rich plasma) and low laser light. Four hours later literally tens of millions of the patient’s own newly activated stem and regenerative cells are administered back into the body and immediately begin working. ISCI utilizes the AdiStem technology, AdiStem is the world’s leading provider of Autologous Adipose-derived Adult Stem Cell products and procedures. "ISCI’s Adipose Stem Cell Therapy treatment is a major advancement in disease care," says Alexander. “There’s no doubt the most exciting frontier in medicine now is adult stem cell therapy derived from fat. This is going to completely change the way patients are treated over the course of their lives and how we look at disease in the human body. Since ISCI is dedicated to providing patients worldwide with the best therapy available, we are no longer offering treatments with placenta stem cells. Current studies and reports from the doctors we work with indicate that Adipose Stem Cell Therapy is without doubt the most advanced form of stem cell therapy and has the greatest positive effects on a variety of degenerative diseases and medical conditions.”

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International Stem Cell Institute Launches Major Adipose Adult Stem Cell Therapy Program—The New Frontier of Medicine is Your Fat

Your Fat is Your Medicine Cabinet

Oesterman says misusing and abusing these drugs can be extremely dangerous. “Most people, particularly youth, are either unaware of or not concerned with the potential chemical dangers of these drugs,” said Oesterman. “There are varying strengths, side-effects and interactions to consider when taking medications that aren’t prescribed to you by a doctor or are simply misused. Unfortunately, the result can be great bodily harm or even death.”Witt's firm recently joined the support and recovery operations of Gulf Coast communities in the wake of the oil and gas spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Witt currently serves as a Special Advisor to the State of Louisiana, assisting with the nation's largest long-term recovery effort in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.Witt Associates, a public safety and crisis management consulting firm based in Washington D.C., focuses on disaster recovery and mitigation management services to state and local governments, educational institutions, the international community and corporations.An industry pioneer, ISCI is currently scheduling patients for treatment, especially those suffering from Parkinson’s disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Alzheimer’s, Myocardial ischemia, Lupus, MS, stroke, Diabetes type 1 and type 2, ALS, COPD, and spinal cord injuries and a host of autoimmune related conditions – illnesses which affect hundreds of thousands of patients in the United States alone. Patients receive their own Adult Stem and Regenerative Cells, thereby avoiding the risk of rejection or disease transmission that exists with donor stem cells and the controversy associated with embryonic stem cells. Once introduced these cells show an amazing ability to help heal the body’s organs and tissues, in addition to improving blood supplies and circulation to the diseased organs and tissues."Zimek Technologies is thrilled to have James Lee Witt join our team," stated Kurt Grosman, CEO of Zimek. "Having Mr. Witt onboard is a testament to the effectiveness of our products and the need for stronger decontamination protocols. He will provide unprecedented leadership in the growth of our company." Zimek's sophisticated three-dimensional touch-less decontamination technology is being implemented in many facilities nationwide to effectively prevent the spread of deadly viruses and bacteria.SAN DIEGO -- International Stem Cell Institute (http://www.iStemCelli.com), a worldwide leader in Stem Cell Therapy, today announces the launch of its significant and proprietary Adipose-derived Adult Stem Cell Therapy program, declaring it an extremely effective solution to treat degenerative diseases and conditions. Scientists and medical researchers worldwide are finding adult stem cells have an almost magical ability to heal the human body, and the supporting scientific evidence is rapidly mounting. The FDA recently approved Geron Corporation and University of California at Irvine to conduct trials utilizing embryonic stem cells in patients with spinal cord injuries. However after ten years of rigorous testing and research on embryonic stem cells, scientists have still not been able to treat or cure any diseases. By comparison, adult stem cells continue to show their ability to successfully treat human disease and injury, while embryonic stem cells continue to demonstrate zero benefits for humans, and only limited results in animal models. It’s now widely accepted Adult Stem Cells hold the real key to curing diseases and medical conditions and are the future direction of medicine. ISCI’s treatments—based solely on Adult Stem Cells—utilize leading edge technologies, and hold immediate promise for patients suffering from many forms of degenerative diseases.The first 25 families with children and/or teens will receive a free Rx DrugSAFE™ fingerprint home medicine safe, which provides a secure, convenient solution to safeguard prescription medications. All other participants will receive a coupon for $100 off the purchase of a safe.According to the 2009 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control, one in five U.S. high school students say they have taken a prescription drug such as OxyContin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Ritalin®, or Xanax®, without a physician's prescription. Twelfth-graders had the highest likelihood of prescription drug abuse, at 26 percent.Zimek Technologies, based in Tampa, Florida, has been developing and marketing its patented automatic Micro-Mist® decontamination technologies for more than five years. Zimek's industry-leading technologies are used by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, fire and EMS departments, healthcare facilities, public health agencies, transit systems, correctional facilities, and local law enforcement agencies across America.Operation Medicine Cabinet is presented by the University of Southern Nevada Drug Abuse Awareness Team, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Narcotics Education Foundation of Nevada, Clark County Coroner’s Office, Pain in the Drain and 8 News Now. For additional information on Operation Medicine Cabinet and information on securing and properly discarding prescription and over-the-counter drugs, visit www.operationmedicinecabinetlv.org or become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/operationmedicinecabinetlv.Unused and expired drugs may be dropped off anonymously and with no-questions-asked for safe and proper disposal during the one-day, drive-through event from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14 in the parking lot of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Northwest Area Command, located at 9850 West Cheyenne in Las Vegas."Patients suffering with degenerative diseases today have few options, so this medical breakthrough is an important milestone both for affected patients and doctors treating them," says Rita Alexander, Executive Director for the International Stem Cell Institute (ISCI, www.iStemCelli.com) located in San Diego, California. "Our Adipose Stem Cell Therapy program maximizes the healing potential of your own body. It's not just harvesting the stem cells, but how those stem cells are prepared and activated which impacts the in vivo therapeutic effect, that’s why our Adipose Stem Cell Therapy program is completely different from anything else available today,” claims Alexander."There must be a stronger focus on prevention of infection, not just remediation after the infection occurs," Witt added. "Decontamination can play a larger role in our efforts to combat deadly viral and bacterial infections, and is giving us a powerful new tool in the arsenal to fight biohazard attacks."

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Bathroom Storage That Works

The right size drawer combined with wise cabinet planning can solve any bathroom storage need

“The American Medicine Chest 5-step challenge will help save the lives of our children,” Valente said. “The steps include taking inventory of your medicine, securing your medicine chest, taking medicine only as prescribed by your doctor, disposing unused, unwanted, and expired medicine, and most importantly, talking to your children about the dangers of prescription drugs.”American College of Emergency Physicians president, Sandra Schneider, MD, FACEP, also an AMCC sponsor said, “Prescription drugs are the most abused drugs in America other than marijuana, and parents are the first line of defense between kids and the prescription medications.”AMCC is also being supported by the Partnership at DrugFree.org, Generic Pharmaceutical Association, and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association.AMCC is based on the success of the nationally recognized Operation Medicine Cabinet New Jersey (OMC-NJ) that was featured in the 2010 Drug Strategy of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.AMCC was created to help American families see their medicine cabinets through new eyes – as an access point for potential misuse and abuse of over-the-counter and prescription medicine by young people and to provide an opportunity to properly dispose of unused, unwanted, and expired medicines and encourage families to take the five step American Medicine Chest Challenge, explained Angelo M. Valente, Chief Executive Officer of AMCC.Storage tipsHealth bosses say it is important to help the NHS focus resources by treating simple ailments sensibly.Paracetamol or ibuprofen can be used for a temperature caused by coughs, cold and flu, and also for relief from earache, stomach ache, sore throats, general aches and sprains. Anti-diarrhoea and re-hydration mixtures are also good for adults if they have an upset stomach.Dr Phil Jennings said, "Making sure you safely store some essentials will mean that you are better prepared. It will also mean that A&E, 999 and GP services have more time to deal with serious and life-threatening conditions."A mirror as a recessed medicine cabinet and a couple of drawers in a vanity just aren't enough anymore. Male or female, regardless of age, we use many personal care products. From babies to toddlers, tweeners to teenagers, kids have different personal care product needs than adults. As adults, we require everything from prescription medicines and vitamins to an endless variety of skin and hair care products. Don't forget the tools: hair dryer, curling irons, flat irons, electric shavers and on and on it goes. Add to the mix that in today's world most of us shop and purchase in quantity. The best example of this is the bale of toilet paper instead of the four-roll pack. Where is all of this stored in the bathrooms we see today?Create a linen cabinet that is 18 to 21 in. deep with a mix of shallow to deep roll-out trays and full-depth shelving. These shallow roll- o ut trays are great for vitamins, prescription medicines, first aid and any small items. Deep roll- outs are great for bulkier items like oversized bottles of personal care products. Small hand and facial towels can be rolled instead of folded for easier use. The full- depth shelves in an 18 to 21 in. deep linen cabinet will allow for most towels to be stored in half-fold as opposed to a triple fold thereby allowing for more towel storage. The mounting heights of the roll- out trays can be located based on the user's need. This is a consideration if someone in the household uses a wheelchair or has limited physical abilities.Point-of-use storage. Recessed niches at multiple heights and locations in the shower enclosure can accommodate users of any age or ability. A toilet topper is one example of this type of storage, and can range from traditional to contemporary in styling and need only be deep enough to accommodate a roll of paper.

Judith Neary, CMKBD, continues to develop her skills and style designing and building custom cabinetry, case goods and furniture. After 12 years of merchandising and training for a national retailer, she began working with manufacturers. She provides consulting services and is an officer for the Puget Sound chapter of the NKBA.

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American Medicine Chest Challenge Raises Awareness of Prescription Drug Abuse

Thousands of communities in 36 states hold national day of awareness

Drawer organizers. You will find these most commonly in the kitchen or home office but these are great in the bathroom for small items used at the vanity. Molded plastic or stainless steel selections are what I recommend for their ease of maintenance and cleaning.Under-sink storage. If a bathroom has limited space this is an easy storage solution for hair products, lotions, shampoos, etc.http://www.facebook.com/americanmedicinechesthttp://twitter.com/americanmedicinechest.comSAN FRANCISCO -- Today, a historic and lifesaving event – The American Medicine Chest Challenge (AMCC) – a public health initiative to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse will be held in thousands of communities, in 36 states across the country with local law enforcement partnership.Information on where to dispose of these medicines can be found on americanmedicinechest.com.Recycle bins. These are found in the kitchen or a utility room, but depending on the style they can make excellent bins for laundry items.The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) supports AMCC on their national initiative.According to Jeff Bond, Senior Vice President for State Government Affairs at PhRMA, an AMCC founding sponsor, “With prescription drug abuse on the rise, it is important to have safe solutions for consumer disposal of unused medicines in their own home or through a community program in order to avoid the possibility that someone steals or misuses that medication.”I love the contemporary bathrooms we see in homes today, and their beautiful lavatory bowls suspended in glass counter tops, or wall-hung units with exposed plumbing beneath; perfectly folded towels ready at a moment's notice; a ledge for toiletries and a bank of drawers for the small personal items we use each day. As beautiful as those bathrooms are, what do they really look like after a full morning of family members getting ready for the day?A 15- to 18-in.-deep cabinet with adjustable shelves; sounds too simple, yesi Consider this real-life example of a family with kids using a shared bathroom. Each child was assigned a "French shopping basket" to store all their personal items. After they used the bathroom, all their items went back into the basket, which was put away on their designated shelf in the cabinet.

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Advice on medicines

WITH icy conditions set to remain for another week NHS bosses are telling the public to get their medicine cabinet stocked.

Base pantry pull-outs. We see these in the kitchen used for canned goods or cooking oils. They are excellent in the bath as they are a narrower width cabinet and will accommodate ease of access to most commonly used items.By Judith Neary, CMKBD“As pharmacists we are acutely aware of the problem of unused medications. We support the AMCC to bring awareness to the issues of prescription drug abuse,” said Lynn Rolston, chief executive officer of CPhA.

Health bosses say it is important to help the NHS focus resources by treating simple ailments sensibly.

No need to put up with illness at Christmas; HEALTH Reporter HELEN RAE takes a look at what medical services are available to people over Christmas and New Year

Byline: HELEN RAE

This service does not treat children under 16. They should go to the paediatric emergency department located next to the new emergency department. www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk Minor Injuries Clinic, Shiremoor Health Resource Centre, Earsdon Road.For these services, if your child is under one you must call ahead to confirm that they can be treated.Finish monthly sales report"The camera forces me to slow down and pay attention to what is going on around me, to recognize the dualities of outsiders and insiders."The Choose Well campaign uses a colour-coded thermometer to help people link their symptoms with a particular NHS service which is right for their need."NHS Direct will e as t-ofnity be able to give you help and advic well as opening times for all out hours NHS services and commun pharmacies over the Christmas New Year bank holidays."This service does not treat children under six years for injuries. www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk North Tyneside - GP-led services for more complex health needs: Battle Hill Health Centre Walk-in Service.2. Schedule It.1. Make it a Judgment- and Guilt-free zone.What does her family think of her ongoing series Foreigners in Paradisea As Tarn receives accolades, her parents marvel at all of the people that want to see pictures of grandma and grandpa.The service will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Bank Holiday Monday and Tuesday, December 27 and 28. It reopens on Wednesday, December 29, with usual opening times and is then closed on New Year's Day, Sunday and Monday, January 2 and 3. Minor Injuries Unit at Blyth Community Hospital in Northumberland If your child is under one call ahead to confirm that they can be treated. Tel: 0844 811 8111 and ask for Blyth minor injuries This service is open Monday to Wednesday, 9am-5pm. It is closed on Monday and Tuesday, December 27 and 28, and Monday, January 3. Wansbeck Primary Care Access Centre based next to A&E at Wansbeck General Hospital.There are lots of different ways people can access the right NHS service and make sure they get the right treatment, at the right time and place that is convenient for them over Christmas and New Year."You can get expert advice from your local community pharmacy, go to an NHS walk-in centre or minor injury clinic, go online at www.nhsdirect.Minor Injuries Unit at Haltwhistle War Memorial Hospital. If your child is under one you must call ahead to confirm they can be treated. Tel: 01434 320225. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Those in at-risk groups for flu are also being encouraged to have their flu jab as the number of cases of people with flu in the community and needing hospital treatment has increased.Pick up dry cleaningGP services are also available without an appointment at some walkin centres.This service treats children under two years old. Belmont Close, Wallsend.Jane Jam a photographer from New York, loves a good medicine cabinet. "As a kid, I would go to the neighbor's house and rummage through their drawers," Tarn says.Unit 5, The Bar, St James Gate (near Jury's Inn). Tel: 0191 233 3760. Opening times 8am-8pm Monday to Friday. The service is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Bank Holiday Monday and Tuesday, December 27 and 28, and reopens on Wednesday, December 29, with usual opening times up to and including Friday, December 31. The service is then closed until Tuesday, January 4, when it resumes normal opening hours.Tel: 0844 811 8111 and ask for either Alnwick, Berwick or Rothbury minor injuries. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Dr Mike Guy, medical director for NHS North of Tyne, said: "There are lots of ways people can get the right treatment over the winter and festive periods.This service does not treat children under two years old.MEDICAL professionals are reminding families of the full range of healthcare options available to them over the festive season.THERE TO HELP If you are unlucky enough to need medical attention over the holidays, there are many places you can visit. TIPS: Dr Mike Guy, medical director for NHS North of TyneIf your child is under two, you must call ahead to confirm they can be treated. Tel: 0191 253 6966. Opening times Monday to Friday 9am-6pm not including bank holidays.Tel: 0191 295 8520. www.battlehillhc.co.uk Open 8am-8pm, seven days a week.This service treats children under two years old. Tel: 0191 271 9030. www.pontelandroadhc.co.uk Open 8am-8pm, seven days a week.Most will also be closed from New Year's Day and reopen on Tuesday, January 4. However, it is important to check with your GP surgery for exact opening times over the Christmas and New Year period.WriterThis service is closed from Saturday to Tuesday, December 25-28, and Saturday to Monday, January 1-3, reopens on Tuesday, January 4. GP practices and out-of-hours GP services: The majority of GP practices will be closed from Christmas Day and will reopen on Wednesday, December 29.Self-care is one focus of the Choose Well campaign and people are being encouraged to keep their medicine cabinets fully stocked over the winter period should they need to treat any minor ailments such as coughs and colds which do not persist or hangovers with over the counter remedies.Sita Kuratomi Bhaumik3. Build your Support System.Other walk-in services available: Newcastle Central NHS Walk-in Centre. This service treats children under two years old.The following services are open throughout the Christmas and New Year bank holiday period from Saturday, December 25, to Monday, January 3. Newcastle - GP-led services for more complex health needs: Ponteland Road Health Centre Walk-in Service, Blakelaw.Westgate Walk-in Centre: Westgate Road. Tel: 0191 282 3000. Open 8am-8pm, seven days a week.your outctors Open 6.30pm-8am on norm weekdays, open 24 hours a day fr Saturday to Tuesday, December 25-and Saturday to Monday, 1-3 Janua You can contact the out-of-ho dental service on 0845 608 0324. If y do not have a dentist or are exp iencing problems accessing treatm ring NHS Direct. rmal rom -28, ary. ours you perment, For treatment of minor illnesses or injuries without an appointment choose an NHS Walk-in Centre or Minor Injuries Unit.Alicia on "Non-Negotiable Me Time"

THERE TO HELP If you are unlucky enough to need medical attention over the holidays, there are many places you can visit. TIPS: Dr Mike Guy, medical director for NHS North of Tyne