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North Brunswick, N.J.—Mark of Fitness gained FDA approval for its RevitaLeg portable compression massager for the temporary relief of muscle aches and pains and improved circulation.

No bigger than a soda can, RevitaLeg’s small size appeals to travelers. According to the World Health Organization, traveling by plane, bus or train for four hours or more doubles the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The suggested retail price is $149 and the product may qualify for reimbursement under certain health plans and insurance plans covering patients suffering from DVT, and some conditions resulting from diabetes or pregnancy, according to Mark of Fitness.

Santa Ana, Calif.— Advanced Medical Optics recently launched blink Tears, a new line of over-the-counter lubricating eye drops for the estimated 40 percent of Americans who suffer from occasional or chronic dry eye symptoms.

The new eye d rop features a blend of blend of i ngredients t hat occur n aturally i n the eye. According to AMO, blink Tears provides long-lasting r elief with less b lurring of vision and up to 60 minutes of moisture retention time. It is also purported to restore tear film with each blink, improve tear film stability, and adapt to the individual user’s needs by thickening when the eye is open and thinning when the eye blinks.

H ouston, Texas—Don’t B ite Me! last month launched an a ll-natural insect repellent patch that d elivers a blend of vitamin B1 a nd aloe throughout the body, which, according to the company, wards off bites from mosquitoes, g nats, ticks, chiggers sand fleas and n oseeums—otherwiseknown as b iting midges—for up to 36 hours. Vitamin B1 is the key active i ngredient in the Don”t Bite Me! P atch. The DEET-free, thiamine-b ased formula is released into the b loodstream through the trans-dermal delivery patch system, and then secreted through the pores, creating an odor that is almost undetectable to humans, but offensive to mosquitoes and other biting insects. Aloe, the other key active ingredient, accelerates the absorption of the B1

and serves as an anti-inflammatory in the event of a bite.

The product has been test marketed with select Boy Scout groups, members of the U.S. Army, missionaries and healthcare workers in Africa.

Tulsa, Okla.—Master Solutions earlier this year launched its new brand, Oasis Nasal Spray and Wash, an allergy-relief solution created by ear, nose and throat specialist, Dr. Scott Cordray.

Oasis nasal products treat nasal irritation for an anti-inflammatory effect in the nasal passages and wash out allergens.

The brand has been the subject of three major studies analyzing its effectiveness on nasal swelling and irritation, in which it was proven stronger than other saline products, according to the company. l