Dermatology Nursing back issues from February 2005:
Why standards of practice?(Bulletin Board)
Feb 01, 2005; ... In December 2004 I attended a meeting at the American Nurses Association (ANA) headquarters in Washington, DC, as an advanced practice nurse representing the DNA. While attending this meeting, I was given a book entitled Nursing Scope & Standards of Practice published by the ANA in 2004. I ...
For Auld Lang Syne.(From The Editor)(Editorial)
Feb 01, 2005; ... As we begin 2005, I would like to thank the Dermatology Nursing Editorial Board for their continued hard work and dedication. It goes without saying, that without their willingness to serve on the board, input into the direction and goals of the journal, it would not be as successful as it ...
The psychological and social burdens of psoriasis.(CE series)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious skin disease affecting more than 3 million people in the United States--roughly 2% of the U.S. population. Between 1,50,000 and 260,000 new cases of psoriasis are diagnosed each year (National Psoriasis Foundation, 2004). Different forms of ...
Neonatal advances offer challenges.(Neonatal Dermatology)
Feb 01, 2005 ... Neonatal dermatology is a relatively young subfield of dermatology which treats issues specific to neonatal skin. Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD, explains the delicate nature of premature infant skin in the October 2004 issue of Dermatology Times. Just as adult skin differs from ...
Experiences and influences of women with cosmetic tattooing.(Research)
Feb 01, 2005; ... We all harbor internal ideas of our appearance and respond to the demand of seeing and being seen, yet to get a tattoo for these internal ideas is an uncommon action for most women. But we also live in a world of spontaneous responses so the consideration of using tattooing to obtain ...
What's your assessment?(Clinical Skills)
Feb 01, 2005; ... History This 86-year-old male presented to the dermatology clinic with a consultation request stating "please evaluate atypical tinea present for a few years." The patient states that both his feet are always itchy, especially' the distal dorsum. Over the past few years a ...
Patient education and morbidity in atopic eczema.(Disease Management/Research)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Atopic eczema (AE) is one of the most common chronic diseases in Western industrial countries with a prevalence rate of up to 20% for primary school children. It has a chronic course, with frequent relapses. Pruritus is a prominent symptom of AE and continuous scratching by patients may ...
The practice of informed consent.(Professional Practice)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Informed consent is the legal doctrine that every adult individual has the right to decide what can and cannot be done to his/her person; this is the issue of autonomy. But the actual concept of informed consent was hundreds of years in the making, and began with the requirement for ...
Giant basal cell carcinoma.(Clinical Snapshot)
Feb 01, 2005; ... History: This 57-year old female presented with a 2-year history of an exuberant vascular lesion on her left shoulder. The patient stated a skin tag was previously removed from this area 2 years prior. After removal of the skin tag, she noted drainage from the area. The patient was seen by ...
Epidermolysis bullosa: management principles for the neonate, infant, and young child.(Clinical Snapshot)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is the term given to a group of inherited mechanobullous disorders involving blistering of the skin and sometimes mucous membranes in response to minor frictional trauma. There are three types of EB: simplex, junctional, and dystrophic. Each form has a specific ...
Quality of life--Part II: using the holistic caring praxis in skin and wound care.(Wound Assessment and Evaluation)
Feb 01, 2005; ... "Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted."--Albert Einstein Those of us practicing caring for the "whole" patient understand that a physical ailment affects the patient's physical self as well as the psychosocial and spiritual ...
Anatomy and physiology of the skin.(Dermatology Nursing Essentials: Core Knowledge)
Feb 01, 2005; ... * The skin is the largest organ of the body. * Alterations in the skin will affect the overall well-being of an individual. * Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the skin is essential to accurate patient assessment. * Functions of the skin include ...
Nursing2004 salary survey shows continued gains for nurses nationwide.(Nursing News)
Feb 01, 2005; ... As the nationwide nursing shortage continues, nurses' salaries are rising. Results of the 5th annual salary survey conducted by Nursing2004, a leading professional nursing journal, show a gain in average annual income of nearly 10%. The overall average annual income reported by ...
Family history initiative launched.(Nursing News)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Soon, all health care providers, regardless of specialty area, role, or practice setting, will face questions about implications of genetics for their patients. Common diseases such as coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer are due to the interaction of genetic and nongenetic ...
Patients weigh in on implants.(Surgery Update)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Results from an online survey of the experiences of women with breast implants was the topic of an article in the October 2004 issue of Cosmetic Surgery Times. The study, which surveyed 2,273 women with implants and 1,736 without implants, was funded by the Aesthetic Surgery ...
Department of Defense defends military's plastic surgery benefit.(Surgery Update)
Feb 01, 2005; ... The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) found itself on the defensive recently when an article in The New Yorker reported that all U.S. military personnel, as well as their dependents, are eligible for free cosmetic surgery. The article has prompted the media to question whether the perk is ...
Surgeons must weigh teens' motives for cosmetic procedures.(Surgery Update)
Feb 01, 2005; ... National news sources report younger patients are seeking cosmetic surgeons for makeovers before the age of 18. In an article in the October 2004 issue of Cosmetic Surgery Times, three cosmetic surgeons highlight issues surrounding this trend. While it's debatable whether ...
The facts about liposuction: myths about the battle of the bulge.(Surgery Update)
Feb 01, 2005; ... For many Americans, weight loss can seem like a lost cause, especially when diet and exercise fall short of helping them achieve their ideal physique. No matter how hard they try, sometimes certain problem areas just won't go away. Fortunately for people with these stubborn areas, ...
Resistance complicates oral antibiotic treatments.(General Dermatology)
Feb 01, 2005; ... New systemic antibiotics are sophisticated in combating certain infections, but overuse and prescription for common infections are creating concerns for drug resistance. James Q. Del Rosso, MD, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Nevada, and Las Vegas-based private ...
Hair loss in women.(Hair Update)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Each year, women spend countless hours and dollars on their hair. It can play a major role in a woman's self-confidence and self esteem, making female pattern hair loss a potentially debilitating condition, socially and emotionally. But it doesn't have to be. Speaking at the American ...
Has cellulite finally met its match?(Skin Care Update)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Of the cellulite treatments currently on the market including creams, potions, kneading machines (such as Endermologie), and liposuction, none have been established as a cure all. However, Dr. Tina Alster, director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Surgery, explained in the May ...
Imiquimod's impact on scars studied.(Skin Care Update)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Imiquimod 5% cream (Aldara[R]) is best known as a defender against basal cell carcinoma and actinic keratoses, but it is also gaining a reputation for use in treating keloids, the most notorious of scars. An article in the October 2004 issue of Dermatology Times explores the biosynthetic ...
Scars don't have to mark your skin.(Skin Care Update)
Feb 01, 2005; ... The scar you received when you fell off your bike at age 12 or from a recent car accident may be a constant and painful reminder of the event. While you may not feel any physical pain from these wounds, scars can make you feel self-conscious or embarrassed, particularly if they are located ...
Healthy skin: it's a guy thing, too.(Skin Care Update)
Feb 01, 2005; ... The ongoing quest for healthy, beautiful skin is typically considered a woman's pursuit. However, the gender lines are becoming more and more blurred when it comes to what's male and what's female. Dermatologists say skin care is one area seeing a gender shift, with the "average guy" ...
How to protect your skin when Jack Frost bites.(Skin Care Update)
Feb 01, 2005; ... As Winter approaches, many people make changes in their lives; exchanging running shoes for cross-country skis and packing away short-sleeved shirts and donning turtlenecks and sweaters. However, millions of Americans do not change their skin care regimen with the seasons and it could be ...
Melanoma vaccine may determine survival outcome.(Research News)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia have found that use of a vaccine made up of malignant cancer cells can determine the survival outcome for the patient. David Berd, MD, a medical oncologist and professor of medicine at Thomas Jefferson, explained the process and ...
The primary and secondary B-cell response.(The Immunity Challenge)
Feb 01, 2005; ... What do World War II British sailors, B-cells, and vaccinations have in common? More than you might think. Together they will lead us towards the next key part of the immune system: the primary and secondary B-cell response. In this column we'll look at how we go from inexperienced to ...
Attending, questioning, and quality.(On Leadership)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Executive Summary * Our reality depends on how we focus. * To be successful as a leader, we must avoid the chronic filtration process of our minds and make connections and possibilities out of parts that appear very much unrelated. * The emergence of ...
Award encourages research into the molecular mechanisms involved in immunosuppression induced by ultraviolet radiation.(Research News)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2005; ... The CE.R.I.E.S. 2004 Research Award was awarded to Thomas Schwarz, MD, professor of dermatology, University of Kiel in Germany. The award will be used for Professor Schwarz's proposed research project to explore the molecular mechanisms of immunosuppression induced by ultraviolet ...