Health, Fitness and Style
Images of Fashion from the Court of Louis XIV; Fashion Illustration in the Eighteenth Century
"Under the reign of Louis XIV, fashion, in particular the manner of dress, follows the court. The French change style every day. Foreigners follow French fashion with the exception of the Spanish, who never change their style." more »
FDA Approves A High Dose Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Specifically Intended for People Ages 65 and Older
The FDA has approved a more concentrated influenza virus subtypes A and B vaccine (Fluzone High-Dose) for patients 65 and older.The vaccine creates a greater immune response in older patients, who typically do not respond as well to standard flu vaccine dosages because they have a weaker immune system, drug manufacturer Sanofi-Aventis said. more »
WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, With and Without Humor
Although the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist was published in a New England Journal of Medicine article last January, it bears repeating. Not only is it in a pdf form to be used by surgeons, operating room staff and others, it can be found in a YouTube video; nervous giggling allowed. more »
The Shape of Fashion and Its Underpinnings, 1870 - 1960
"Underpinnings are the foundation upon which the shape of fashion is built, and similarly reflect the swing of the fashion pendulum. Perhaps more fascinating than the costume itself, these foundations for The Shape of Fashion reflect more earnestly the essence of the feminine realm." more »
