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The second Dubai Congress on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine (DCAAAM) will welcome 600 delegates from more than 50 countries which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre this Sunday and Monday, the 8 and 9 November.

International healthcare professionals from governments, clinics, hospitals and universities will meet at the accredited American Academy of Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine Congress to discuss and learn about the latest innovations and treatment solutions to prevent and even reverse the signs of aging and degeneration.

Delegates from as far a field as the UK, USA, Australia, Brazil, Germany, France and Singapore will share knowledge and listen to over 50 experts at the DCAAAM conference, workshops and live demonstrations. The UAE, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt represent the Middle East.

UAE specialists are attending from such renowned establishments as the American Hospital, Sheikh Kalifa Medical Centre, Dubai London Clinic, General Medical Centre,  and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

Emphasising the importance of education in the aesthetic anti-aging market,

one of the presenters at DCAAAM is UAE-based Dr Maria Khattar PhD, Aesthetica Clinic, Dubai

Dr Khattar has worked in the field of pharmacology for more than 30 years and will be discussing Carbon Dioxide Therapy in Dermal Rejuvenation and Lipolysis. She says: “I am delighted to attend DCAAAM for the second year. I believe it’s important for all doctors and scientists to be continually updated on the latest advances in anti-aging to complement their existing practices.”

Running alongside the conference is a trade exhibition with many products and services being showcased including medical suppliers, cosmetic surgery clinics, fitness and weight-loss companies to supplements and nutrition products and alternative medicine practitioners.

Regional companies include Bader Sultan, Medica, Croma, Cosmesurge and Joz Group. International anti-aging companies include Promoitalia, Obagi, Arasys International, Access Medical Laboratories and Metametrix to name a few.

The second Dubai Congress on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 8-9 November. For further information regarding the exhibition or conference, please contact Solenne Singer at ssinger@tarsus.co.uk, mobile: 97155 6437705. For further information about the event or a brochure, visit www.anti-agingevents.com/dubai.

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Dubai Congress to reveal compelling evidence of EMR phone damage to children

Increased mobile phone usage, especially amongst the young, could lead to an epidemic of brain cancers potentially affecting more than 400 million people, according to a study to be released at the Dubai Congress on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine (DCAAAM).

Delegates to the Congress – to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 8-9 – will hear the latest finding on mobile phone usage and the effects of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) from expert Dr Howard Fisher, author of three books on the subject and Scientific Advisor to several governments about the issue.

With more than 4.3 billion global mobile users, including 7.2 million in the UAE (according to telecom provider Etisalat), worldwide studies indicate palpable evidence to suggest that EMR affects hormonal secretions and brain activity and are linked to condtions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, various cancers, reproductive difficulties and miscarriage.

Fisher, who is also on the Scientific Committee of DCAAAM, adds: “The overriding evidence shows the huge threat that EMR poses to our health. There have been over 100,000 papers written on the issue and the Interphone Study started in 2000 has still not released its findings because of conflicts.”.

For more than 10 years researchers have been aware of EMR penetration into the brain, which is far worse for a child, potentially leading to brain tumours and childhood leukaemia, as well as evidence to show it may lead to disorders such as ADD, ADHD and autism.

“September 2009 saw the US Senate hosting a major conference on the subject whilst the French government is stepping up its efforts to limit the use of cell phones by children,” says  Fisher. “The city of Lyon posted billboards urging parents not to allow children under the age of 12 to use cellphones due to the possible effects of exposure to electromagnetic radiation.”

Global experts agree. Professor Bruce Armstrong University of Sydney School of public health commented:  “I think the evidence that is accumulating is pointing towards an effect of mobile phones on tumors. I would not want to be a heavy user of a mobile phone.”

Dr V G Khurana, noted neurosurgeon on faculty at two major Australian universities: “There is a significant and increasing body of evidence – at least  eight comprehensive clinical studies internationally – for a link between mobile phones and the life ending diagnosis of brain cancer.”

“All is not lost,” says Fisher, “there are effective interventions that will minimise or eliminate the EMR effects but awareness is critical.”

The 2^nd Dubai Congress on Anti-Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine (DCAAAM) is the only event in the Middle East organised and endorsed by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and delegates can gain up to 21 CME credits. Being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 8-9, it will be showcasing the latest technological breakthroughs in anti-aging from around the world. Exhibitors and medical speakers will meet to expand their grasp of the latest biomedical advancements and technologies, both current and emerging, to help improve the healthy human lifespan.

The Dubai Congress on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine is supported by the Ministry of Health UAE and the Department of Health and Medical Services. This event attracted more than 1,200 healthcare professionals from over 50 countries in 2008 and is attended by leaders in the spa industry and aesthetic medicine.

Event platinum sponsor is Bader Sultan; gold sponsors are Promoitalia, Pharmapal and Golden Key Solutions; silver sponsors are Cosmesurge and Joz Group.

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For further information, contact Marketing and Conference Manager Solenne Singer on +44 (0) 20 8846 2763, email ssinger@tarsus.co.uk. For details about the event or a brochure, visit www.anti-agingevents.com/dubai.

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Rejuvenation therapies top US$1bn mark in global trend

Spas are undergoing a transformation, according to the Dubai Congress on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine (DCAAAM), with economics compelling many spa owners to re-think their strategies.

With increasing competition, spas need to look at rejuvenating themselves – not just as a luxury for customers – but as a medicinal necessity.

According to Intelligent Spas latest Dubai Benchmark Report this July, more than 60 spas are currently operating in the emirate and generating revenue of approximately $87 million.

It adds that spa numbers in Dubai are forecast to grow 17.7 percent by the end of 2009 but revenue is predicted to fall by more than 50 percent before a recovery in 2010.

To assist the recovery, spas are being urged to focus on preventative health and wellness. According to industry sources, spa opportunities lie in a collaborative future with the health and medical industries.

To address this issue, the second Dubai Congress on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine (DCAAAM) – to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 8-9 November – is dedicating a full day to a certified Medical Spa Operations Workshop. This will be held in collaboration with international expert Manon Pilon, medical spa consultant, International speaker and Director of Education for Derme.ca in Canada.

Medical spas offer a range of therapies under the supervision of trained medical personnel but in the surroundings of a relaxed environment. The medi-spa industry in the US saw sales exceed one billion dollars in 2006, a significant increase from $450 million in 2004.

The special workshop will take place on Saturday November 7 and will cover all aspects from concepts and design, defining medical and spa services, selecting the right equipment, to hiring the right team, how to manage and market the spa and incorporating retail strategies. A roundtable discussion in the afternoon will provide an opportunity for delegates to network with experts from the spa industry.

Says Pilon: “Since 1996 we have seen an amazing growth in medical spas. The most profitable services include injectibles such as Botox and fillers, Intense Pulse Light therapy (IPL) for skin rejuvenation, laser hair removal and the retail of skincare products.  It’s a return to the original spa concept as a centre of wellbeing and rejuvenation not just relaxation.”

The Dubai Congress on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 8-9 November 2009. Supported by the Ministry of Health UAE and the Department of Health and Medical Services, this event attracted more than 1,200 healthcare professionals from over 50 countries in 2008 and is attended by leaders in the spa industry and aesthetic medicine.

Event platinum sponsor is Bader Sultan; gold sponsors are Promoitalia, Pharmapal and Golden Key Solutions; silver sponsors are Cosmesurge and Joz Group.

DCAAAM is held in association with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), which has a membership of more than 20,000 physicians and scientists from 90 countries and has pioneered the establishment of anti-aging medicine as a recognised medical speciality.

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For further information, contact Marketing and Conference Manager Solenne Singer on +44 (0) 20 8846 2763, email ssinger@tarsus.co.uk. For details about the event or a brochure, visit www.anti-agingevents.com/dubai.

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For media enquiries, please contact Sandra Diamond on 97150 4504317, email drprdxb@gmail.com.