Recently added articles from Dermatology Times:
Feeling the pinch
Jan 01, 2009; ... Economy squeezes aesthetic bookings; proactive push helps derms stay busy EDITOR'S NOTE: Economic turmoil is impacting dermatology practices, particularly those that focus heavily on aesthetics. In this issue, we look at what dermatologists across the country are experiencing, and we ...
Safety check
Jan 01, 2009; ... FDA panel: Dermal filler warnings necessary for public Washington - Dermatologists and manufacturers say dermal fillers are safe and effective, despite a recent recommendation by a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel that labeling be revised to include stronger warnings ...
Mohs overkill
Jan 01, 2009; ... 'Aggressive' procedure often performed unnecessarily My friend and colleague, Ted Miller, recently related a story about one of his patients, who was 92 years old and had consulted with another dermatologist about several growths on his face. Five biopsies of small lesions were ...
30 years and counting
Jan 01, 2009; ... Dermatology Times celebrates three decades of publication You may have noticed the icon announcing Dermatology Times' 30th year of publication on the front cover of this issue. Throughout 2009 we will be celebrating our magazine's three decades of existence by commemorating leaders in ...
Disease management
Jan 01, 2009; ... Skin cancer incidence, prevalence on the rise (ProQuest: ... denotes text missing in the original.) During the Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, the European Society for Micrographic Surgery discussed the growing problem of skin cancer. We would ...
Statute of limitations
Jan 01, 2009; ... Time cap for medical malpractice does not include falsification of records Dr. Records has a large dermatology practice in the Sunbelt. He is known as an expert skin cancer doctor and does thousands of body exams every year. Over the years, he has become overwhelmed with the ...
New administration, old concerns
Jan 01, 2009; ... Healthcare reform remains priority for president-elect, Congress The outline of plans to reform healthcare that may be developed under the Obama presidency is beginning to take shape, and while there no doubt will be positive developments for dermatologists, there are also some areas ...
Conflicting results
Jan 01, 2009; ... Simultaneous studies often yield conflicting outcomes At any given time, thousands of dermatologic studies are ongoing, and hundreds are reaching the publishing stage. Yet with all of that work, researchers don't always get the same results or even similar outcomes. The results of ...
Immunizing against skin cancer
Jan 01, 2009; ... Novel vaccine could be on the horizon Brisbane, Australia - Early results of animal studies suggest that a vaccine for some types of skin cancer in humans may be available in five to 10 years, according to Ian Frazer, M. D., an Australian scientist who helped develop the Gardasil (Merck) ...
Dermatologist of the millennium
Jan 01, 2009; ... Marking the Milestones Celebrating the evolution of dermatology Robert Willan devised classification system International report - Robert Willan, M. D. (17571812), of Great Britain was a pioneer in the field of dermatology. He is considered by many to be the "father of ...
Discount dilemmas
Jan 01, 2009; ... Rollbacks can create a new set of problems, some dermatologists find National report - When patients request discounts, dermatologists generally acquiesce though they might later regret it, sources say. "It's always been our practice - regardless of the economic downturn - that ...
Pamper your patients
Jan 01, 2009; ... Promotions, personal attention will keep your 'customers' satisfied National report - In a troubled economy, the following prescriptions can help practices attract and retain patients, dermatologists say: Coordinate. "Every practice should have an aesthetic coordinator. It's ...
DT wins five Gold Triangles from AAD
Jan 01, 2009; ... Schaumburg, III. - Dermatology Times has won five 2009 Gold Triangle awards from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). The awards, to be presented at the academy's 67th annual meeting in San Francisco in March, recognize efforts by the publishing media and other organizations to ...
Shifting the balance
Jan 01, 2009; ... Flexible scheduling steadies patient load Miami - Being proactive is the best way to minimize the impact of the turbulent economy on a dermatology practice, experts say. Maximizing the medical schedule is one way doctors can help offset losses on the cosmetic side, says Leyda ...
Research ABSTRACTS STAT
Jan 01, 2009; ...... FROM THAT PILE OF PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS ON YOUR DESK PSORIASIS CHINESE HERB REDUCES PUQUE PSORIASIS LESIONS Archives of Dermatology NOVEMBER 2008 Topical application of an ointment containing the herb indigo naturalis is a safe and effective treatment ...
Hard water on tap for child eczema study
Jan 01, 2009; ... London - Young British children with eczema are being sought to take part in a study to determine whether softer water in the home can improve the condition. The research, to be conducted by specialists at Leicester hospitals, is being funded by the Department of Health. The study is ...
NEWS BRIEFS
Jan 01, 2009; ... * 4TH FACE TRANSPLANT COMPLETED Cleveland - Surgeons have replaced 80 percent of a woman's face with tissue from a deceased donor at the Cleveland Clinic, Medpage Today reports. The procedure took 22 hours and involved transplanting nearly 80 square inches of tissue to replace ...
Cicatricial alopecia
Jan 01, 2009; ... Working classification, treatment protocols bring hope Arlington, Va. - Little is known about the obscure disease group of alopecias known as cicatricial alopecia, or scarring alopecia, and to date, an effective therapy for this hair loss disease group largely remains elusive. According ...
DT Extra: Bedsores: An epidemic
Jan 01, 2009; ... The number of hospital patients with bedsores has increased dramatically overthe past 14 years, leading to longer, more expensive hospital stays, according to a report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. In 2006, 503,300 patients admitted to U.S. hospitals suffered from bedsores ...
Finding consensus
Jan 01, 2009; ... Simplified classification of cicatricial alopecia needed Quick READ Finding a consensus on the classification of cicatricial alopecia can help physicians better communicate with each other. Quicker recognition of disease will allow patients to be treated earlier and improve ...