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ALMA LAUNCHES THE WORLD'S FIRST AI-ASSISTED, PROVIDER-APPROVED MEDICAL-GRADE SKINCARE SYSTEM WITH NEARLY 12 MILLION UNIQUE FORMULATIONS
CHICAGO, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alma, a global leader in aesthetic solutions, proudly presents Universkin by Alma, a groundbreaking, medical-grade skincare line designed to meet the dynamic needs of today's patients and the physicians who care for them. Moving beyond the one-size-fits-all skincare model, Universkin by Alma is setting a new benchmark in personalized treatment with the world's first AI-assisted medical skincare line, offering providers a smarter approach to recommending the use of 18 essential BioActives. At the core of Universkin by Alma is AI-assisted analysis software designed to streamline clinical decision-making. In under a minute, providers can capture a facial image, perform intelligent skin analysis, and generate a personalized formulation for approval—selected from 487,678 combinations and nearly 12 million unique outcomes—precisely tailored to each patient's skin profile and concerns. "Universkin by Alma brings medical-grade personalization to the forefront of patient care," said Lior Dayan, CEO of Alma. "By integrating advanced, science-backed ingredients with a personalized, smarter approach, we're empowering physicians to extend the impact of aesthetic care beyond the clinic and into every patient's daily routine. As the first AI-assisted system of its kind, Universkin by Alma also lays the foundation for a broader intelligent infrastructure, one designed to optimize the patient experience, elevate clinical outcomes, and transform aesthetic care into a personalized, continuous journey." "Personalization is the future of aesthetic medicine. Every patient's skin is unique, and tailored treatments allow us to address their specific needs for the best possible results," said Lawrence Iteld, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Iteld Plastic Surgery in Chicago, IL. "With Universkin by Alma, I offer more than just skincare—we deliver real, lasting skin health, customized to each patient's unique skin journey." The Universkin by Alma system is structured around four key pillars: Cleanse, Treat, Strengthen, and Soothe, each supported by innovative product formulations featuring Complex P or patented P-HC technology: Cleanse: Hydrating Oil Cleanser with patented P-HC technology, gently removes makeup and impurities while nourishing the skin. Treat: The Activating Serums, powered by patented P-HC technology, are at the heart of the AI-assisted personalization process—enabling providers to generate nearly 12 million unique recommendations that address eight key skin concerns: oxidative stress, texture, redness, hydration, exfoliation, oily skin, pigmentation, and impurities. Strengthen: HA Boosting Serum with Complex P technology deeply hydrates and strengthens the skin's structure. Complementing it are Barrier Nourishing Crèmes (in Light and Rich textures) with P-HC technology; these products nourish the skin barrier, tailored to suit different skin types. Soothe: The Barrier Restoring Balm with P-HC technology calms the appearance of redness, minimizing sensitivity, and reinforcing the skin barrier, especially after aesthetic treatments. With Universkin, Alma introduces a more innovative, personalized approach to medical-grade skincare—one that delivers both efficiency and efficacy. "At our practice, we believe in inclusive, individualized care—there's no one-size-fits-all," said John Burns, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon and medical director at JOLA in Dallas, TX. "With nearly 12 million combinations of AI-assisted recommendations, Universkin by Alma allows us to tailor skincare while streamlining routines for both staff and patients." "Universkin by Alma reflects our core value of innovation through care, offering a treatment experience that delivers personalized results," said Keith Adams, the President of Alma North America. "We're committed to ensuring our customers remain at the forefront of aesthetic medicine with solutions that cater to each patient's unique needs." For more information about Universkin by Alma or to find a provider near you, visit About Alma Alma is a global leader in medical aesthetic solutions, with over 25 years of innovation. We empower practitioners to deliver safe, effective, and life-transforming treatments to their patients, utilizing state-of- the-art, clinically proven solutions such as energy-based device lasers, diagnostics, injectables, and advanced skincare. Alma's multiple award-winning products have set a new benchmark in the medical aesthetic industry, both in terms of clinical excellence and groundbreaking innovations.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NY Film Festival Sets ‘After the Hunt' as Opening Night Movie
The 2025 New York Film Festival has selected Luca Guadagnino's After the Hunt as its opening night film. The movie — which stars Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri and Andrew Garfield — will receive its North American premiere at New York's Alice Tully Hall on Friday, Sept. 26. More from The Hollywood Reporter Venice Strikes Back: Alberto Barbera on His Powerhouse 2025 Festival Lineup A Cornered Julia Roberts Confronts Dark Past in 'After The Hunt' Trailer Taylor Kitsch to Star in 'Eleven Days' Prison Hostage Thriller After the Hunt, from Amazon MGM Studios, follows Roberts' Yale philosophy professor Alma whose personal and professional lives are disrupted after her PhD candidate protégée Maggie (Edebiri) accuses Alma's longtime friend and colleague Henrik (Andrew Garfield) of sexual assault. Exploring the murkiness of contemporary morality, the film sees Alma navigating minefields of gender, sexuality, race and institutional power, as she attempts to reconcile her choices with past demons. Directed by Guadagnino from a script by Nora Garrett, After the Hunt also stars Michael Stuhlbarg and Chloë Sevigny. After the Hunt just earlier this week was selected for the 2025 Venice Film Festival and is set to be released in theaters in New York and L.A. on Oct. 10 before expanding on Oct. 17. Guadagnino's Call Me by Your Name, Bones and All and Queer all screened as part of past New York Film Festivals. 'I have always found the New York Film Festival to be an arbiter of global cinema. For over 60 years it has been a festival that makes audiences open their minds and hearts to the most daring and compelling global cinema from both established and emerging filmmakers,' Guadagnino said in a statement. 'To be invited to open the 63rd edition is a tremendous responsibility and honor. I, alongside the incredible cast and crew and our companions at Amazon MGM Studios who made After the Hunt possible, am elated and thrilled to bring to New York our tale of morality and power. My most heartfelt thanks to Dennis Lim and the singular NYFF team.' NYFF artistic director Lim added, 'We are excited to open this year's festival with Luca Guadagnino's latest, which confirms his status as one of the most versatile risk-takers working today. Brilliantly acted and crafted, After the Hunt is something rare in contemporary cinema: a complex, grown-up movie with a lot on its mind that also happens to be a deeply satisfying piece of entertainment.' The 63rd New York Film Festival is set run from Sept. 26-Oct. 13. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Greatest Needle Drops in Film History The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
9 hours ago
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ALMA LAUNCHES THE WORLD'S FIRST AI-ASSISTED, PROVIDER-APPROVED MEDICAL-GRADE SKINCARE SYSTEM WITH NEARLY 12 MILLION UNIQUE FORMULATIONS
LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alma, a global leader in aesthetic solutions, proudly presents Universkin by Alma, a groundbreaking, medical-grade skincare line designed to meet the dynamic needs of today's patients and the physicians who care for them. Moving beyond the one-size-fits-all skincare model, Universkin by Alma is setting a new benchmark in personalized treatment with the world's first AI-assisted medical skincare line, offering providers a smarter approach to recommending the use of 18 essential BioActives. At the core of Universkin by Alma is AI-assisted analysis software designed to streamline clinical decision-making. In under a minute, providers can capture a facial image, perform intelligent skin analysis, and generate a personalized formulation for approval—selected from 487,678 combinations and nearly 12 million unique outcomes—precisely tailored to each patient's skin profile and concerns. "Universkin by Alma brings medical-grade personalization to the forefront of patient care," said Lior Dayan, CEO of Alma. "By integrating advanced, science-backed ingredients with a personalized, smarter approach, we're empowering physicians to extend the impact of aesthetic care beyond the clinic and into every patient's daily routine. As the first AI-assisted system of its kind, Universkin by Alma also lays the foundation for a broader intelligent infrastructure, one designed to optimize the patient experience, elevate clinical outcomes, and transform aesthetic care into a personalized, continuous journey." "Personalization is the future of aesthetic medicine. Every patient's skin is unique, and tailored treatments allow us to address their specific needs for the best possible results," said Lawrence Iteld, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Iteld Plastic Surgery in Chicago, IL. "With Universkin by Alma, I offer more than just skincare—we deliver real, lasting skin health, customized to each patient's unique skin journey." The Universkin by Alma system is structured around four key pillars: Cleanse, Treat, Strengthen, and Soothe, each supported by innovative product formulations featuring Complex P or patented P-HC technology: Cleanse: Hydrating Oil Cleanser with patented P-HC technology, gently removes makeup and impurities while nourishing the skin. Treat: The Activating Serums, powered by patented P-HC technology, are at the heart of the AI-assisted personalization process—enabling providers to generate nearly 12 million unique recommendations that address eight key skin concerns: oxidative stress, texture, redness, hydration, exfoliation, oily skin, pigmentation, and impurities. Strengthen: HA Boosting Serum with Complex P technology deeply hydrates and strengthens the skin's structure. Complementing it are Barrier Nourishing Crèmes (in Light and Rich textures) with P-HC technology; these products nourish the skin barrier, tailored to suit different skin types. Soothe: The Barrier Restoring Balm with P-HC technology calms the appearance of redness, minimizing sensitivity, and reinforcing the skin barrier, especially after aesthetic treatments. With Universkin, Alma introduces a more innovative, personalized approach to medical-grade skincare—one that delivers both efficiency and efficacy. "At our practice, we believe in inclusive, individualized care—there's no one-size-fits-all," said John Burns, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon and medical director at JOLA in Dallas, TX. "With nearly 12 million combinations of AI-assisted recommendations, Universkin by Alma allows us to tailor skincare while streamlining routines for both staff and patients." "Universkin by Alma reflects our core value of innovation through care, offering a treatment experience that delivers personalized results," said Keith Adams, the President of Alma North America. "We're committed to ensuring our customers remain at the forefront of aesthetic medicine with solutions that cater to each patient's unique needs." For more information about Universkin by Alma or to find a provider near you, visit About Alma Alma is a global leader in medical aesthetic solutions, with over 25 years of innovation. We empower practitioners to deliver safe, effective, and life-transforming treatments to their patients, utilizing state-of- the-art, clinically proven solutions such as energy-based device lasers, diagnostics, injectables, and advanced skincare. Alma's multiple award-winning products have set a new benchmark in the medical aesthetic industry, both in terms of clinical excellence and groundbreaking innovations. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Alma Lasers Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
2 days ago
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How mothers supporting mothers can help fill the health care worker shortage gap and other barriers to care
For generations, women have relied on informal networks of friends, family and neighbors to navigate the complexities of birth and motherhood. Today, research is finally catching up to what generations of women have known: Peer support can be a lifeline. Despite growing evidence, the unique wisdom and strength that arise when mothers help mothers has been surprisingly under‑explored in the scientific literature, but that's beginning to change. Peer-delivered programs are beginning to bring together long-standing community traditions and structured, evidence-based approaches to support the mental health of new and expectant moms. We are clinical psychologists at the University of Colorado Boulder Renée Crown Wellness Institute. Our work and research weaves together psychological science and the wisdom of mothers supporting mothers. Our program, Alma, supports women in restoring well-being in ways that are community-rooted, evidence-based and scalable. Pressure on parents Nearly 50% of parents report feeling overwhelmed by stress on most days. An even larger share, about 65%, experience feelings of loneliness, according to a 2024 report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. These feelings hit mothers especially hard, the report says. In 2025, mothers in the United States continue to shoulder most of the caregiving of children while also managing work, personal health and household responsibilities. The transition to motherhood is often marked by emotional and psychological strain. In fact, 10% to 20% of women experience depression during pregnancy, the postpartum period or both. Depression is one of the most common complications of childbirth. A similar number of women also face significant anxiety. In many communities, mental health resources are scarce and stigma around mental health issues persists; therefore, many mothers are left to navigate such challenges alone and in silence. Antidepressants are widely prescribed, but research suggests that many women stop using antidepressants during pregnancy – yet they don't start therapy or an alternative treatment instead. Psychotherapy is the most preferred care option among new and expectant mothers, but it is often inaccessible or nonexistent. This is due in part to a workforce shortage of mental health providers. The shortage has contributed to long wait times, geographic disparities and cultural and language barriers between providers and patients. This is especially true for underserved populations. In fact, more than 75% of depressed mothers do not receive the care they need. Science of peer support The science of peer support is part of a larger field exploring community health workers as one way to address the shortage of mental health providers. Peer mentors are trusted individuals from the community who share common experiences or challenges with those they serve. Through specialized training, they are equipped to deliver education, offer mental health support and connect people with needed resources. A study that analyzed 30 randomized clinical trials involving individuals with serious mental illness found that peer support was associated with significant improvements in clinical outcomes and personal recovery. Researchers have proposed that peer support creates space for learning and healing, especially when peers share lived experience, culture and language. As clinical psychologists, we heard from mothers in our work and communities that wanted to help other moms recover from depression, navigate the challenges of motherhood and avoid feeling alone. This insight led us to co-create Alma, a peer-led mental health program based on behavioral activation. Behavioral activation is a proven method for treating depression based on decades of randomized clinical trials, including in new and expectant mothers. It helps new and expectant mothers reengage in meaningful activities to improve mood and functioning. The Alma program Alma is based on the principle that depression must be understood in context and that changing what you do can change how you feel. One strategy we use is to help a mother identify an activity that brings a sense of accomplishment, connection or enjoyment – and then take small steps to schedule that activity. Mothers might also be guided on ways to ask for help and strengthen their support networks. Alma is offered in English and Spanish. Peer mentors typically meet with moms once a week for six to eight sessions. Sessions can take place in person or virtually, allowing flexibility that honors each family's needs. Traditionally, peer mentors have been recruited through long-standing relationships with trusted community organizations and word-of-mouth referrals. This approach has helped ensure that mentors are deeply rooted in the communities they serve. Alma peer mentors are compensated for their time, which recognizes the value of their lived expertise, their training and the work involved in providing peer mentoring and support. 'This was the first time I felt like someone understood me, without me having to explain everything,' shared one mother during a post-program interview that all participants complete after finishing Alma. To date, more than 700 mothers in Colorado have participated in Alma. In one of our studies, we focused on 126 Spanish-speaking Latina mothers who often face significant barriers to care, such as language differences, cost and stigma. For nearly 2 out of 3 mothers, symptoms of depression decreased enough to be considered a true, measurable recovery — not just a small change. Notably, most of the depression improvement occurred within the first three Alma meetings. We also observed that peer mentors delivered the Alma program consistently and as intended. This suggests the program could be reliably expanded and replicated in other settings with similar positive outcomes. A second study, conducted through a national survey of Spanish-speaking Latina new and expectant mothers, found that peer-led mental health support was not only perceived as effective, but also highly acceptable and deeply valued. Mothers noted that they were interested in peer-led support because it met them where they were: with language, trust and cultural understanding. Supporting mothers works Supporting mothers' mental health is essential because it directly benefits both mothers and their children. Those improvements foster healthier emotional, cognitive and social development in their children. This interconnected impact highlights why investing in maternal mental health yields lasting benefits for the entire family. It also makes strong economic sense to address mood and anxiety disorders among new and expectant mothers, which cost an estimated US$32,000 for each mother and child from conception through five years postpartum. More than half of those costs occur within the first year, driven primarily by productivity losses, preterm births and increased maternal health care needs. Beyond the impact on individual families, the broader economic toll of untreated mood and anxiety disorders among new and expectant mothers is substantial. For example, it's estimated that $4.7 billion a year are lost to mothers who have to miss work or reduce their job performance because of symptoms like fatigue, anxiety and depression. Together – as individuals, families, communities and institutions – we can cultivate a world where the challenges of parenting are met with comprehensive support, allowing the joy of parenting to be fully realized. Because no one should have to do this alone. Read more of our stories about Colorado. This article is republished from The Conversation, a nonprofit, independent news organization bringing you facts and trustworthy analysis to help you make sense of our complex world. It was written by: Sona Dimidjian, University of Colorado Boulder and Anahi Collado, University of Colorado Boulder Read more: More than 4 in 5 pregnancy-related deaths are preventable in the US, and mental health is the leading cause Why pregnant women with depression often slip through the cracks New treatment for postpartum depression offers hope, but the stigma attached to the condition still lingers Sona Dimidjian reports funding from philanthropic foundations and the National Institute of Health, and founding and receiving revenue from Mindful Noggin, Inc. and Access Consulting, LLC. Anahi Collado reports receiving funding from philanthropic foundations. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Watch: Julia Roberts stars in #MeToo thriller 'After the Hunt'
July 16 (UPI) -- Amazon MGM Studios is teasing its upcoming #MeToo thriller After the Hunt, starring Julia Roberts. The trailer released Wednesday features Roberts as Alma, an acclaimed college professor seemingly at the pinnacle of her career. When her student Maggie (Ayo Edebiri) doesn't show up to class and claims Alma's colleague Hank (Andrew Garfield) "crossed the line," Alma "finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads." While Maggie insists Hank sexually assaulted her, Hank asserts that she'd been plagiarizing. Alma is caught in the middle and a "dark secret from her own past threatens to come into the light," an official synopsis reads. Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Challengers) directs from a script by Nora Garrett. Michael Stulbarg and Chloe Sevigny also star in the film, which arrives in theaters Oct. 17. Solve the daily Crossword
