Dermatology Nursing back issues from December 2007:
Strong foundation supports growth and strength.(Dermatology Nursing Association)(Column)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Those of you who are DNA members and receive the Dermatology Nursing journal (DNJ) as well as DNA's newsletter (Focus) know that after an exhaustive national search, the DNA Board of Directors has voted to change management companies. This does not come easily after a 25 year history with ...
Reflections.(From The Editor)(Letter to the editor)
Dec 01, 2007; ... <Pre>"What is now proved was only once imagined."--WilliamBlake </Pre> As the year ends, I was thinking about what developments have been seen in the specialty of dermatology. This was not any great awakening, but for many years there seemed to be nothing really new on the ...
Tinea capitis: a review: tinea capitis causes hair loss, scaling, erythema, and impetigo-like lesions. It is the most common dermatophyte infection found in children under the age of 12, especially in African Americans. A good knowledge and understanding of the dosages, duration, and potential side effects of different antifungals is important for managing tinea capitis.(CNE series)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Objectives This continuing nursing educational (CNE) activity is designed for nurses and other health care providers who care for and educate patients and their families regarding tinea capitis. For those wishing to obtain CNE credit, an evaluation follows. After studying the ...
How to approach hair loss in women.(Advanced Practice)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Hair is considered one of the most defining aspects of human appearance. Hair loss, or alopecia, in women is often met with significant emotional distress and anxiety (Cash, Price, & Savin, 1993). Clinicians play a key role in providing women with a thorough evaluation, a specific ...
What's your assessment? the "what's your assessment?" series includes a short case presentation and differential diagnosis. It is followed by a discussion of the disease or condition and the rationale used in each step of the assessment.(Clinical Skills)(Case study)
Dec 01, 2007; ... History This 62-year-old Chinese male presented to the dermatology clinic complaining of an intensely pruritic dermatitis on his right hand. The lesions started as small papules and have become larger and more pruritic. There is a large, raised plaque on the dorsum of the ...
Communication strategies for nurses interacting with patients who are deaf: nurses play a pivotal role in promoting access to culturally competent health care services for those who experience linguistic and cultural barriers. Nursing strategies to facilitate and enhance the Deaf community's access to health care services are provided.(Professional Practice)
Dec 01, 2007; ... An estimated 28 million Americans are deaf and hard-of-hearing (Lucas, Schiller, & Benson, 2004). Within this population, hearing impairment varies from those whose hearing loss predated their acquisition of speech (pre-lingually deafened) to those whose hearing loss followed the ...
Playing it safe in the sun: primary prevention of skin cancer for sun-exposed athletes: athletes have an increased risk for skin cancer due to their repetitive and prolonged sun exposure. Barriers related to sun protection in athletes are discussed. Strategies that practitioners can implement to prevent skin cancer in this population are presented.(Disease Management)
Dec 01, 2007; ... According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD, 2006), one out of every five Americans will develop skin cancer, and this risk may be even higher for athletes who have intense, repetitive, as well as long-term sun-exposure (see Figure 1). There are expected to be more than a million ...
Bacterial infections.(Dermatology Nursing Essentials: Core Knowledge)(Clinical report)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Dermatology Nursing Essentials: A Core Curriculum (2nd edition) was written to provide the reader with core knowledge about the specially of dermatology nursing. Key points from the text are highlighted to test and review your dermatology nursing knowledge. These quick hits of information ...
Lichen planus: the "Clinical Snapshot" series provides a concise examination of a clinical presentation including history, treatment, patient education, and nursing measures. Using the format here, you are invited to submit your "Clinical Snapshot" to Dermatology Nursing.(Clinical Snapshot)(Disease/Disorder overview)
Dec 01, 2007; ... History: A 40-year old man presented with extremely pruritic papules on the inner aspects of both forearms, mainly involving the wrists (see Figure 1). He reported that the outbreak started about 4 weeks ago as small brownish purple papules which extended over time to the current stage. ...
Artificial nails: an orthotic answer to excessive scratching? The "Clinical Snapshot" series provides a concise examination of a clinical presentation including history, treatment, patient education, and nursing measures. Using the format here, you are invited to submit your "Clinical Snapshot" to Dermatology Nursing.(Clinical Snapshot)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Pruritus is a common problem treated by dermatology health care professionals today. In fact, pruritus is one of the most common reasons people over the age of 65 see a dermatologist (Norman, 2003). Pruritic sensation is carried along unmyelinated C-fibers to the central nervous system and ...
Proper incident-to billing: avoiding pitfalls that could paralyze your practice.(Management Forum)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Incident-to billing presents one of the last remaining opportunities for physicians to multiply their services and increase their income without having to work harder. However, the regulations governing this practice under both the federal Medicare program and many state Medicaid programs ...
Living with psoriasis.(Patients' Perspectives)(Case study)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Dermatology nurses and other health care professionals may sometimes fail to appreciate and recognize the physical and emotional challenges faced by patients with a particular chronic dermatologic disease or condition. "Patients' Perspectives: Living with ... "series shares these important ...
Abbreviations pose threat to patient safety.(PATIENT SAFETY NEWS)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Although abbreviations in health care may be efficient, their use comes at the expense of patient safety, according to authors of a new study published in the September 2007 issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. The findings provide further support for The ...
Group warns of danger in sunscreens.(PATIENT SAFETY NEWS)(Report)
Dec 01, 2007; ... A nonprofit organization said it is stepping up where the government has failed, equipping consumers to protect themselves and their families from potentially harmful substances lurking in their sunscreens. Friends of the Earth has released "Nanoparticles and Sunscreens: A ...
Are your patients frustrated with psoriasis? Ask them to join the fair shake campaign!(PSORIASIS UPDATE)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007; ... On March 2-3, 2008, volunteers from across the country will travel to Washington, DC, for the National Psoriasis Foundation's fifth annual Capitol Hill Day, where they will ask members of Congress to join the campaign to give psoriasis a "Fair Shake." For too long, supporters say psoriasis ...
NEA and LIFE committee announce new quality-of-life assessment tool for patients with eczema.(ECZEMA UPDATE)(Report)
Dec 01, 2007; ... To better examine the emotional and psychological effects of eczema on patients' daily lives, a panel of health professionals and patient advocates formed the Life Improvement For Eczema (LIFE) committee. The committee spearheaded the development of the Eczema Assessment Tool, a worksheet ...
Biomarkers may predict, and corticosteroids prevent, severe lupus flares.(LUPUS NEWS)(Clinical report)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Researchers supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) have demonstrated that two blood tests can predict severe flares in people with lupus who are clinically stable, and that moderate doses of corticosteroids can prevent flares in these ...
NIHSeniorHealth offers tips on how to talk with your doctor.(RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS)
Dec 01, 2007; ... How do you talk about a sensitive subject with your doctor? What if you forget to ask an important question? What if you feel rushed during your visit? How can you get the most out of your visit with your health care provider? Being able to communicate openly, comfortably, and assertively ...
New patient education resource on pemphigus available from NIH.(RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Questions and Answers About Pemphigus is a new patient education booklet from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a part of the National Institutes of Health. Targeting patients and family members, this booklet discusses causes of pemphigus, ...
Survey dispells myth that rosacea usually strikes between 30 and 50.(ROSACEA UPDATED)(Clinical report)
Dec 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Results of a survey by the National Rosacea Society (NRS) dispelled the common myth that rosacea usually affects people between the ages of 30 and 50, and also found that new signs and symptoms may develop decades after the initial onset of this disorder ....
Researchers discover gene for rare skin disorder.(RESEARCH NEWS)(Report)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Researchers funded in part by the National Institutes of Health have identified the gene that accounts for most cases of Goltz syndrome, a rare skin disorder that can also affect bone and eye development. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The cases appear to result from a defect ...
Gabapentin shown effective for fibromyalgia pain.(RESEARCH NEWS)(Report)
Dec 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New research supported by the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) shows that the anticonvulsant medication gabapentin, which is used for certain types of seizures, can be an ...
Protein plays an important role in increased skin pigmentation that can help protect against harmful UV exposure.(RESEARCH NEWS)(Report)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Researchers have identified a protein that plays an important, early role in the increase of protective skin pigmentation after exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The protein, called SOX9, is a transcription factor known to participate in embryo development and is expressed in many ...
Injection site reactions in patients with multiple sclerosis.(Report)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Frohman, E. (2005). Managing injection site reactions. Retrieved November 28, 2007, from http://www.nationalmssociety.org Four of the medications used for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), or secondary MS--interferon beta-1 (Avonex[R]), interferon beta-la (Rebif[R]), ...
CLENZIderm M.D.[TM] acne therapeutic system revealed.(Product News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Obagi Medical Products, Inc. unveiled the newest addition to its breakthrough line of topical products to treat acne--CLENZIderm M.D.[TM] Ache Therapeutic System for Normal to Dry Skin. The Obagi patent-pending 5% solubilized benzoyl peroxide is now offered in a therapeutic lotion to ...
FDA approves Differin[R] (adapalene) Gel 0.3% for acne.(Product New)
Dec 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Galderma Laboratories, L.P., announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Differin[R] (adapalene) Gel 0.3%, a new, higher concentration formulation of Differin (adapalene) 0.1%, a topical retinoid indicated for treating ache ....
Thermage receives the first and only FDA clearance for the noninvasive treatment of eyelids.(Product News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Thermage, Inc. announced that the Food and Drug Administration provided a first-time-ever 510 (k) clearance for the noninvasive treatment of periorbital wrinkles and rhytids, including upper and lower eyelids. Thermage's proprietary ThermaCool[R] system, utilizing customizable ThermaTip[R] ...
Study shows Biafine[R] helps facilitate healing following Mohs surgery.(Product News)(Clinical report)
Dec 01, 2007 ... At the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology earlier this year, Dr. Leon Kircik, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Indiana University, presented the results of a study which revealed that Biafine[R] Topical Emulsion decreases wound closure time following ...
Sertaconazole nitrate shown to reduce inflammation, itching of tinea pedis fungal infections.(Product News)(Clinical report)
Dec 01, 2007 ... The antifungal agent sertaconazole nitgrate, indicated for tines pedis infections, has been found to be a highly effective compound against the complications of inflammation, itching, and swelling that may accompany this fungal infection. A recent review of various non-clinical and ...