The Principles and Practice of Antiaging Medicine for the Clinical Physician
The Principles and Practice of Antiaging Medicine for the Clinical Physician
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The Principles and Practice of Antiaging Medicine for the Clinical Physician
Vincent C. Giampapa, M.D., F.A.C.S.
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Newark New Jersey
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Dedication
For the last decade I have had the pleasure and honor to share new ideas and concepts about how we age with an extraordinary group of human beings.
This book is dedicated to these special physicians and pioneers who had the courage and vision to conceive of a new medical society and a new medical paradigm. They have changed how we view the aging process and unshackled our minds from the constraints of medical dogma that is hundreds of years old.
This special group of men has changed the quality and quantity of life for our present generation as well as for future generations to come. Because they have refused to accept the limits of contemporary medical minds as the limits of reality, we will all benefit.
I express my deepest thanks to
Eric Braverman
Ward Dean
Bob Goldman
Thierry Hertoge
Dharma Khalsa
Ron Klatz
Steve Novell
Chong Park
Steven Sinatra
for their tireless efforts in establishing the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.
I would also like to extend very special thanks for the vision and inspiration of a great teacher and fellow plastic surgeon, Dr. James Smith, who encouraged me to continue on the path where no other plastic surgeon has gone.
This book is dedicated to all of these people.
Vincent C. Giampapa, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Acknowledgments
I would like to acknowledge the tireless effort and exceptional organizational qualities of Dolores June Reilly for heading this book project. Her limitless energy and enthusiasm are responsible for the final completion of this project.
I would also like to thank Frank Righter, General Manager, and Lois Lombardo, Project Manager, both of Nesbitt Graphics, Inc. for their assistance in the editing and fine tuning of my manuscript into a book. Their professionalism and dedication to achieving the highest quality of medical publishing standards are greatly appreciated.
I would also like to acknowledge Jose Maldonado for his graphic skills and contributing efforts in completing many of the illustrations and diagrams included in the text.
Finally, I would like to express my thanks to the members of the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as to the members of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine for encouraging me to complete this project despite a long road filled with political obstacles and out-dated medical prejudices.
Vincent C. Giampapa, M.D., F.A.C.S.
About the Author
Vincent C. Giampapa is a member of the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. He is an assistant clinical professor at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His research continues in the area of Stem Cell reprogramming and cellular aging, as well as applications of Adult Stem Cell use in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. He has published many articles in peer reviewed medical journals and has filed over 20 patents with the US and international patent offices.
Dr. Giampapa is a recipient of the prestigious Science and Technology Award from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine for his work in designing the first computerized evaluation of biomarkers of aging, and has served as consultant to NASA on the Space Shuttle. He has been the chairman for five meetings of The Annual International Conference on Anti-Aging Medicine, the director of the Giampapa institute for Age Management Therapies, and the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Life Science Institute. Dr Giampapa was one of the founding members of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the first President of the American Board of Antiaging Medicine. where he was responsible for creating the examination process to certify physicians in the clinical practice of anti aging medicine on an international basis. He has published five books on anti aging medicine for both the general public and medical doctors. He practices and resides in Montclair, New Jersey, USA.
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