Dermatology Nursing back issues from February 2009:
New year, new page for dermatology nursing education.
Feb 01, 2009; ... Welcome to 2009, a year of special events. First and foremost, Dermatology Nursing is celebrating 20 years of publication excellence and service to the dermatology nursing community. Although the journal is no longer the official journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association, it will ...
Beyond spaghetti and meatballs: skin diseases associated with the Malassezia yeasts.(CNE series)(Report)
Feb 01, 2009; ... OBJECTIVES After studying the information presented in this article, the nurse will be able to: 1. Identify skin conditions caused by Malassezia. 2. Understand how Malassezia-associated skin conditions are diagnosed. 3. Describe appropriate ...
Evidence-based practice guidelines for skin cancer screening.(Advanced Practice)
Feb 01, 2009; ... According to the American Cancer Society (ACS, 2008), one American dies of melanoma every 62 minutes. Estimates for the year 2008 show that there will be 116,500 new cases of melanoma in the United States and 8,420 melanoma-related deaths (ACS, 2008). Non-invasive melanoma will account for ...
Vitamin D: a rapid review.(Pharmacology Review)(Reprint)
Feb 01, 2009; ... Sales and interest in vitamin D is surging because there may be a strong relationship between lower rates of a variety of chronic diseases and higher levels of vitamin D (Khazai, Judd, & Tangpricha, 2008). Minimally, the impact of vitamin D on calcium absorption and improving bone mineral ...
What's your assessment?[R].(Clinical Skills)(Clinical report)
Feb 01, 2009; ... History This 73-year-old female presented to the dermatology office with complaints of hair thinning and loss noticed by her hair stylist. The hair loss has been progressive over 4 to 6 weeks according to the hairdresser. She was diagnosed 1 year ago with seborrheic dermatitis ...
Concomitant therapy for acne in patients with skin of color: a case-based approach.(Disease Management)(Clinical report)
Feb 01, 2009; ... Acne affects individuals of all races and ethnicities. Epidemiologic studies have shown that acne is one of the most common skin disorders in people of color (Halder, Brooks, & Callender, 2003; Halder, Grimes, McLaurin, Kress, & Kenney, 1983; Taylor, 2003). The prevalence of acne in Black ...
Bullous pemphigoid.(Clinical Snapshot)(Report)
Feb 01, 2009; ... History: A 55-year-old white female presented with tense bullae on the lower extremities (see Figure 1). She reported that she complained of intense pruritus for several days prior to the appearance of the bullae. Description: Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is an autoimmune disease ...
Guidelines for telephone triage.(Medico-Legal Forum)
Feb 01, 2009; ... Telephone triage--taking calls from individuals seeking diagnosis--is a staple of medical practice. It is an undertaking which is full of risk. A study of the accuracy of diagnosis during telephone triage in genera] medicine practices had discouraging results. In a survey of 35 ...
Continued learning builds confidence.(Medical Assistant Forum)
Feb 01, 2009; ... There are many innovative and fun ways to continue to learn through work sources. On a daily basis, mail arrives at our office filled with journals, drug fliers, etc. These are a good source of information. Pharmaceutical company representatives visit us and leave us samples, patient ...
Living with melanoma.(Patients' Perspectives)(Report)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Meghan Rothschild of Wilbraham, MA, hated the signs of her Irish heritage--her fair skin and red hair. So, when she came back from vacation looking somewhat darker, the 17-year-old decided to maintain that color by visiting a tanning salon. Meghan enjoyed tanning so much that she used ...
Understanding nursing research.(Column)
Feb 01, 2009; ... Macnee, C.L., & McCabe, S. (2008). Understanding nursing research: Reading and understanding research in evidence-based practice. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. I am constantly searching for new material to bring to this column, and am using some of ...
Leadership: social identity and guiding from within.(On Leadership)
Feb 01, 2009; ... WHEN A LEADER ASSUMES the responsibility of leading a new unit, group, or organization, there is always a question of "How will I fit?" People in the organization will have serious concerns about how well the new leader will understand their organization. Some leaders will position ...
FDA grants full approval to ONTAK[R] (denileukin diftitox) for use in patients with CTCL.(Product News)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Eisai Corporation of North America announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an efficacy supplemental biologics license application (sBLA) for ONTAK[R] (denileukin diftitox) solution for intravenous injection for treating patients with persistent or recurrent ...
Treatment of scars with the Lux1540 Fractional Non-Ablative Laser Handpiece.(Product News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. announced that it has received clearance from the FDA for the treatment of scars with the Palomar Lux1540[TM] Fractional Non-Ablative Laser Handpiece, including those from surgical procedures and acne. The Lux1540 is an attachment to the StarLux[R] and ...
HUMIRA[R] significantly reduces key marker of inflammation in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis.(Product News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Abbott's HUMIRA[R] (adalimumab) significantly reduces levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in adult patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, according to a post-hoc analysis presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress in Paris. CRP is a key marker of ...
Winterize your skin with Theraplex[R].(Product News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The Theraplex Company announced its 2008/2009 "Winterize Your Skin" initiative. Four Theraplex[R] solutions--HydroLotion, ClearLotion, Emollient, ...
Head & Shoulders[R] conditioners lead to improved dandruff protection.(Product News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Research conducted by P&G Beauty has led to conclusions about anti-dandruff shampoos and conditioners and the retention of PTZ (pyrithione zinc), a proven agent in controlling seborrheic dermatitis and part of the key anti-dandruff formula in Head & Shoulders. These findings show that ...
Porportioned sunscreen wipes available.(Product News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Preventing skin cancer is possible through UV protection sunscreen. Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet rays. Much of this exposure comes from the sun, but some may come from manmade sources, such as tanning beds. La Fresh SPF 30 Sunscreen Wipes are effective ...
HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc. announces promising results from nail anti-fungal study.(Product News)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2009 ... HemCon Medical Technologies announced the completion of two independent studies on its topical treatment of onychomycosis, a common fungal nail infection. The studies were conducted with a formulation based on HemCon's newest proprietary platform technology that provides a controlled ...
New education booklet available for people with acne vulgaris.(Product News)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Coria Laboratories, Ltd. announced the availability of a new educational booklet for patients suffering from acne vulgaris. Health care professionals can obtain the innovative booklet called "Understanding and Managing Acne" free of charge and in bulk quantities by calling toll-free (866) ...
Rise of tinea pedis poses growing U.S. health threat.(Product News)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The incidence of tinea pedis is growing exponentially in the United States and may pose a significant health problem that can lead to serious complications if not properly diagnosed and treated, according to physicians participating in a recent roundtable discussion. Ertaczo[R] ...
EpiCeram skin barrier emulsion.(Product News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... In what may be a significant development in the treatment paradigm for atopic dermatitis (AD), Promius Pharma, LLC has launched EpiCeram Skin Barrier Emulsion, the first prescription medical device cream for the treatment of AD that has shown comparable efficacy to a mid-potent ...
SkinMedica launches new TNS Essential Serum[TM].(Product News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... SkinMedica, Inc. launched a dual chamber, anti-aging serum, TNS Essential Serum[TM], the first product to combine TNS Recovery Complex[R] and new APS Corrective Complex[TM]. TNS Essential Serum features the growth factor serum, TNS Recovery Complex, in one chamber, combined with APS ...
Medical research studies struggle to recruit women.(WOMEN'S HEALTH)
Feb 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Many women aren't aware of the benefits from their participation in clinical research. According to a recent survey by the Society for Women's Health Research, only 9% of women have ever participated in a medical research study. Peter Schmidt, ...
Vitamin D has potential to ward off disease.(WOMEN'S HEALTH)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2009; ... In the northern hemisphere the winter months mean getting less sunshine. Our skin uses the sun's rays to make vitamin D. Without it, the body can't absorb dietary calcium, so it steals calcium from bones, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. But missing out on the "sunshine ...
Genetics, melanomas, and teens' indoor tanning.(MELANOMA UPDATE)(Report)
Feb 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, accounts for more than 75% of all skin cancer deaths. Despite repeated health warnings based on proven science that overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) light is the most preventable cause of all skin cancers, ...
New minimally invasive technologies can rejuvenate skin with minimal downtime, less risks.(COSMETIC UPDATE)(Report)
Feb 01, 2009; ... The popular belief that good skin is something you're born with isn't entirely tree. In fact, experts believe that genetics account for only 20% of natural aging, with 80% thought to be from accumulated sun exposure. But for those who would rather steer clear of going under the knife to ...