Dermatology Nursing back issues from October 2005:
DNA and BDNG share nursing bond.(Bulletin Board)
Oct 01, 2005; ... On this past July 4th, the British Dermatological Nursing Group (BDNG) welcomed two visitors from across the "pond" to their 15th annual meeting. DNA Past President Robin Weber and I had the very fortunate opportunity to travel to Scotland and participate in the event. The theme of the ...
New Orleans: not just another city.(From The Editor)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
Oct 01, 2005; ... Although this is a clinical journal and I know that readers expect a clinically oriented editorial, I am going to exercise editorial privilege. Following the massive devastation from hurricane Katrina, I want to take time to relay some of my feelings. Of course, first and foremost, we must ...
Any science behind the hype of 'natural' dietary supplements?(ce series)
Oct 01, 2005; ... Objectives This educational activity is designed for nurses and other health care providers who care for and educate patients regarding "natural" supplements. For those wishing to obtain CE credit, an evaluation follows. After studying the information presented in this article, ...
Classification and treatment of urticaria: a brief review.(Disease Management)
Oct 01, 2005; ... Urticaria affects 10% to 25% of the population at some point in their life (Henderson, Fleischer, & Feldman, 2000). It is characterized by short-lived swellings of the skin, mouth, and genitalia related to a transient leakage of plasma from small blood vessels into the surrounding ...
It's a wrap: the use of wet pajamas in wet-wrap dressings for atopic dermatitis.(Advanced Practice)(Author Abstract)
Oct 01, 2005; ... A topic dermatitis (AD) is a skin disease of chronic inflammation exacerbated by acute flares that commonly affects infants, children, and adults. Therapies generally include emollients, topical corticosteroids, topical immunomodulators, and systemic immunomodulators, along with ...
What's Your Assessment?(Clinical Skills)(dermatitis on lower legs)
Oct 01, 2005; ... History This 78-year-old male presented to the dermatology clinic complaining of a long-standing dermatitis on his lower legs, which he stated was very itchy and most recently became sore to the touch. Even more disturbing was that yesterday he noted small "spots" on his upper ...
Cryomold use in Mohs' micrographic surgery.(Advanced Practice)
Oct 01, 2005; ... There are many aspects of Mohs' micrographic surgery that require precision and accuracy. A histologic specimen, which shows the epidermis and all margins, is the cornerstone of Mohs' surgery. A cryomold is a small, square, plastic disposable mold with a flat base which aids in the ...
Vaccine and drug storage.(Management Forum)
Oct 01, 2005; ... Many drugs and vaccines now require refrigeration; in fact, some may need to be frozen. How well is your dermatology practice doing with its drug and vaccine management program? A well-designed drug and vaccine management system assigns responsibility for the program, has ...
Etanercept injection site reaction.(Clinical Snapshot)
Oct 01, 2005; ... History: A 20-year-old female presented with a history of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis since childhood. She started treatment with etanercept (Enbrel[R]) 1 month previously. One day after a subcutaneous injection into the left thigh, she developed a mildly pruritic eruption on the ...
Tuberous sclerosis complex.(Clinical Snapshot)
Oct 01, 2005; ... History: In early childhood, a woman developed multiple red papules on the nose and cheeks with the appearance of angiofibromas (see Figure 1). As an adult, papules formed around her toes which were consistent with periungual fibromas (see Figure 2). These skin findings, together with ...
The new (or at least newer) kids on the block: new technology in wound care.(Wound Assessment and Evaluation)
Oct 01, 2005; ... "Nothing happens unless first a dream ..." --Carl Sandburg Chronic skin and wound care problems usually cause innovative persons to seek solutions outside the box." Back in the early '80's, nurses began using ostomy skin barriers on certain types of pressure ulcers ...
Living with Pityriasis rubra pilaris.(Patient's Perspectives)
Oct 01, 2005 ... When were you diagnosed with your disease/condition? I was diagnosed unofficially in January 1998. Biopsies in July 1998 determined that it was pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP). When and how did you find out you had the disease/condition? It started in August ...
Diseases of the epidermis: psoriasis.(Dermatology Nursing Essentials: Core Knowledge)(Book Review)
Oct 01, 2005; ... Dermatology Nursing Essentials: A Core Curriculum (2nd edition) was written to provide the reader with core knowledge about the specialty of dermatology nursing. As part of a new feature in Dermatology Nursing, key points from the text will be highlighted to test and review your ...
FDA approves mandatory risk management program for isotretinoin.(Pharmacology Review)
Oct 01, 2005; ... On August 12, 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a comprehensive program (iPLEDGE) to reduce the risk of fetal exposure to the teratogenic risks of isotretinoin. Isotretinoin capsules are indicated for treatment of severe recalcitrant nodular ache and are available ...
I'm my own cytokine.(The Immunity Challenge)(Column)
Oct 01, 2005; ... Now many, many years ago, when I was twenty-three, I was married to a widow who was pretty as could be. This widow had a grown-up daughter who had hair of red. My father fell in love with her, and soon they, too, were wed. This made my dad my son-in-law and changed my very life, ...
DNA and WDS partner for sun safety.(NURSING NEWS)(Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS) has partnered with the Dermatology Nurse's Association)
Oct 01, 2005; ... The Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS) has partnered with the Dermatology Nurse's Association to focus on the campaign Families Play Safe in the Sun. The WDS received a $1 million grant from 3M Foundation to launch the National Sun Safety Program, which will provide skin health awareness ...
Remaking American medicine.(NURSING NEWS)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2005; ... The American Nurses Association (ANA) has partnered with 40 national organizations including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Heart Association (AHA) ,and the American Hospital Association (AHA) on a public outreach campaign focused on improving health ...
Possible assistant liability issues exist for dermatologists.(NURSING NEWS)
Oct 01, 2005; ... Many dermatologic practices would be at a loss without assistants, but they also pose some increasing legal liabilities that clinicians should be aware. An article in the July 2005 issue of Skin and Allergy News defines the liabilities and how physicians can protect themselves. ...
Massage benefits children with atopic dermatitis.(PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY)
Oct 01, 2005; ... Results of a study of children with atopic dermatitis (AD) showed the benefits of topical therapy can be boosted with massage. In the June 2005 issue of Dermatology Times, Tiffany M. Field, PhD, discussed the study, and the benefits of massage for both child and parent. Dr ....
Varicella can still be fatal despite vaccination prevalence.(PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2005; ... According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), varicella is still around despite the vaccine, and in some cases it can be fatal. Varicella and fatal cases among vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals were examined in the May 2005 issue of Skin and Allergy News. ...
Psoriasis group calls on CDC to end confusion over number of Americans with psoriasis.(PSORIASIS UPDATE)
Oct 01, 2005; ... How many Americans have psoriasis? Is it "as many as 7.5 million," "5 million," or some other number? Both of those figures have appeared recently in media reports on psoriasis, and millions of dollars in medical research funding may ride on the answer. To find the answer, Psoriasis Cure ...
Survey finds parents aren't using proper sun protection.(SKIN CANCER NEWS)
Oct 01, 2005; ... Adults with children or grandchildren know that protecting their little ones from the sun is essential to preventing painful sunburns. But while parents and grandparents are busy slathering kids with sunscreen and arming them with hats and protective clothing, they are not as likely to ...
Current skin cancer treatments focus on new noninvasive therapies.(SKIN CANCER NEWS)
Oct 01, 2005; ... The phrase "You have skin cancer" is one that will be heard by more than 1 million people this year, leaving most of them shocked and uncertain about their treatment or prognosis. Many skin cancers have high cure rates when detected early, therefore proper dermatologic treatment is ...
Importance of vitamin D intake through diet reconfirmed.(SKIN CANCER NEWS)
Oct 01, 2005; ... More often dermatology clinicians are being asked by patients whether they should be spending more time in the sun to supplement their vitamin D intake. Despite the agreement by medical experts that increasing exposure to natural and artificial ultraviolet (UV) light is not recommended as ...
National Rosacea Society introduces 'clinical scorecard'.(ROSACEA UPDATE)(National Rosacea Society )(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2005; ... The National Rosacea Society (NRS) introduced a new Rosacea Clinical Scorecard to help physicians identify and evaluate the signs and symptoms of rosacea, based on the standard classification and grading systems for rosacea developed by a consensus committee and review panel of 17 rosacea ...
Dermatology CPT codes undergo review.(PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ISSUES)(Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Oct 01, 2005; ... The 5-year review mandated by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 requires that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) comprehensively review relative values of Clef codes. An article in the June 2005 issue of Dermatology Worldlooks at the process and when the new ...
Lidocaine-induced deaths raise questions about medspa management.(PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ISSUES)
Oct 01, 2005; ... In light of a patient's death following application of lidocaine before a laser hair removal procedure, medical review boards and surgeons are asking serious questions about the case and what strategies can be implemented to prevent another tragedy in the future. The April 2005 issue of ...
New tool kit helps practices cope with language barriers.(PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ISSUES)(Addressing Language Access in Your Practice: A Toolkit for Physicians and Their Staff Members)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2005; ... The California Academy of Family Physicians has produced a new guide to bridge the gap between physicians and patients with limited English language proficiency. An article in the July 2005 issue of Skin and Allergy News explained the need for such a tool, and how it works. The ...
Minority clinical trial participation encouraged.(PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ISSUESruk )(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2005; ... More needs to be done to encourage minority patients and providers to participate in clinical drug trials. Basil Halliday, founder of BDH Clinical Research Services, explains the need for change in a July 2005 article in Skin and Allergy News. Mr. Halliday noted that the package ...
Medicare reimbursement cuts add to practice difficulties.(PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ISSUES)
Oct 01, 2005; ... According to the June 2005 issue of Dermatology Times, a newly released report from Medicare trustees calls for a 26% cumulative cut in physician reimbursements between 2006 and 2011, although doctors' over head costs continue to rise. The result may be many dermatologists reconsidering ...
Studies show CA-MRSA infections on the rise.(GENERAL DERMATOLOGY)(methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
Oct 01, 2005; ... Skin infections caused by the current strain of community associated methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) are on the rise; however, experts say the scope of the problem remains unclear. Occurrences, which were at one time confined to nursing homes and hospitals, show signs ...
Modern vein treatments benefit from existing tools and techniques.(GENERAL DERMATOLOGY)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2005; ... Modern vein treatments have benefitted from recent developments as well as new uses for existing tools and technology.. Important developments in vein treatment were reported in the January/February 2005 issue of Cosmetic Surgery Times. Neither ultrasound nor foamed detergents ...
Immunizations for the older adult.(try this: Best Practices in Nursing Care to Older Adults)
Oct 01, 2005; ... WHY: Vaccination rates for influenza and pneumococcal disease in the United States approach only 60% in spite of aggressive vaccination program efforts. However, these preventable illnesses cause substantial morbidity and mortality in older patients, who tend to have more medical ...