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    Local briefcase  Nov 23, 2008
    An LPN for 32 years, Rowan has experience in vascular surgery, family practice, internal medicine, geriatrics and dermatology. Rowan has trained locally as well as through the Washington State Podiatry Association. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    Do's and Don'ts of Dealing with Diaper Rash  Nov 23, 2008
    The "Baby Bottom Line Report," conducted by Penn, Schoen nd Associates on behalf of Barrier Therapeutics, Inc., makers of dermatology products, found that fewer than one in five respondents could identify any of the defined differences between a normal diaper rash and a more serious or severe diaper rash such as one with yeast infection. Dr. Shu offers new and expectant mothers a few tips on dealing with diaper rash. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    'Tramp stamps' now mainstream  Nov 22, 2008
    Her clinic, Inner Sydney Dermatology, in Rhodes, has had a 30 per cent increase in those asking for tattoo removal in the past 10 years. Many clients were women who got tattoos 10 to 20 years ago but rethought their decision upon entering the workforce or getting married, she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Cleansers claim skin-saving superpowers  Nov 20, 2008
    In a cleanser, glycolic acid binds with water and exfoliates skin, softening lines and reducing pigmentation, says Francesca Fusco, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. Bonus: Since it helps remove the layer of dead skin cells, whatever you apply next will have enhanced penetration, Fusco says. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Key NHS reform 'delivered little'  Nov 20, 2008
    It said some new services had been set up, citing diabetes and dermatology clinics that had been taken out of hospitals and placed in the community, but added these had been few and far between. According to latest figures, less than half of GP practices had reported new services had been developed in the last year. (BBC News -- UK)

    Health reform pace 'painfully slow'  Nov 20, 2008
    The Government intended GPs to provide a range of services using practice-based commissioning, including diabetic care, diagnostic testing (such as X-rays) and dermatology. But the report, which is the culmination of two years' work, found that very few GPs were using the scheme to commission new services. (Ananova -- World Headlines)

    Indigo Ointment Benefits Psoriasis Patients  Nov 20, 2008
    The study, published in the November issue of the journal Archives of Dermatology, shows the indigo ointment is safe and effective, Dr. Yin-Ku Lin, of the Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University in Taoyuan, and colleagues, said in a news release issued by the journal. "Future research for a more potent extraction from this crude herb that can provide better absorption and convenience would help improve patient compliance with the treatment regimen. However, much more research will... (MEDLINEplus)

    Indigo Ointment Relieves Psoriasis  Nov 19, 2008
    The researchers report their findings in the November issue of Archives of Dermatology. By Daniel DeNoon Reviewed by Louise Chang2005-2008 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. (CBS News)

    Indigo plant may treat chronic skin disease  Nov 19, 2008
    A study of the findings of a clinical trial involving 42 patients who had had the condition for at least two years was published in the latest issue of Archives of Dermatology. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Technology Gives 3-D View Of Human Coronary Arteries  Nov 19, 2008
    "Our goal now is to help put the pieces in place to ensure that this technique will be widely available to interventional cardiologists." Bouma is an associate professor of Dermatology, and Tearney an associate professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School. Additional co-authors of the JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging report are Milen Shishkov, PhD, Ben Vakoc, PhD, Melissa Suter, PhD, Adrien Desjardins, PhD, Wang-Yul Oh, PhD, Lisa Bartlett and Mireille Rosenberg, PhD, MGH-Wellman; and Sergio... (Science Daily)

    Study Helps Identify Beachgoers At Increased Risk Of Skin Cancer  Nov 19, 2008
    18, 2008) Identifying the sun-protection practices and risk profiles of beachgoers may help determine those who would benefit from targeted interventions intended to reduce the risk of skin cancer, according to a study in the November issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... Archives of Dermatology, 2008; 144 (11): 1449 DOI ... Archives of Dermatology, 2008; 144 (11): 1505 DOI. (Science Daily)

    NovaBay takes aim at hospital-based bugs  Nov 19, 2008
    A dermatology application is in a Phase I trial. Meanwhile, the company is burning cash at the rate of about $700,000 a month, Najafi said. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)

    Study Singles Out Beachgoers' Skin Cancer Risk  Nov 19, 2008
    A detailed study of 88 Hawaii vacationers identified three groups of people with distinct characteristics and sun protection behaviors, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Dermatology by researchers at the University of Queensland ... A targeted message is needed for that group, said Dr. Susan Weinkle, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of South Florida and a member of the Skin Cancer Foundation. (MEDLINEplus)

    Dermatology practice  Nov 18, 2008
    Jeffrey LaDuca, of Reflections Dermatology and Psoriasis Center in Auburn and Skaneateles, speaks to a group on Psoriasis: A New World of Treatment Options as a part of Auburn Memorial Hospital's Medically Speaking Lecture Series held last week. LaDuca, who completed his M.D. in 1998 at SUNY Health and Science Center in Syracuse, first began his practice in Auburn, creating Finger Lakes Dermatology ... And after being in practice in Auburn, LaDuca decided it was time to open a second location... (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Dermatology office to open in Easton on Dec. 8  Nov 18, 2008
    South Shore Dermatology Physicians will open an office at 31 Roche Brothers Way on Dec. 8 ... In addition, the practice will add new laser treatment programs for people with medical and cosmetic dermatology concerns and expand its popular array of cosmetic dermatology products and procedures. (Easton Journal, MA)

    Spearfish hospital, insurance fight hurts customers  Nov 18, 2008
    Lindholm, who has Wellmark insurance through her job at Black Hills Dermatology, already had an obstetrician/gynecologist in Spearfish with whom she had developed a professional relationship. She wanted that doctor to deliver her baby, so she and her husband accepted the fact they will pay more out of pocket. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Physician shortage plagues rural areas  Nov 17, 2008
    Beacause locums are essentially a creation of the shortage of clinicians, particularly in specialty areas like pulmonary and critical care and dermatology, Ministry is hoping to find new ways to populate their permanent pool in those specialty areas. In some of these very hard to recruit specialties were identifying high functioning physicians and sponsoring them to go back to school and train for these specialties, said Sookochoff. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)

    Why Shar Pei Dogs Have So Many Wrinkles  Nov 17, 2008
    The research report appears in the journals Veterinary Dermatology and Journal of Heredity ... The results have been published in the journals Veterinary Dermatology and Journal of Heredity and will be presented at the World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology (WCVD6) which will take place in Hong Kong on 19 November 2008. (Science Daily)

    Encorium Third Quarter 2008 Operating Results on Track, Postpones Filing of 10-Q as it Evaluates Goodwill Impairment Charge  Nov 15, 2008
    The Company has drug and biologics development as well as clinical trial experience across a wide variety of therapeutic areas such as infectious diseases, cardiovascular, vaccines, oncology, diabetes endocrinology/metabolism, gene therapy, immunology, neurology, gastroenterology, dermatology, hepatology, women's health and respiratory medicine. Encorium believes that its expertise in the design of complex clinical trials, its therapeutic experience and commitment to excellence, and its... (PR Newswire)

    Black, white spots in kids unhealthy  Nov 15, 2008
    "Some genetic diseases in children manifest at an early age and it is important to diagnose them to prevent, stall or modify consequences on small organs," according to Scientific Chairperson of 6th National Conference of Indian Society for Paediatric Dermatology, Sandipan Dhar. Dhar, who is Associate Professor of the Paediatric Dermatology Unit of the Institute of Child Health, said in Kolkata on Saturday prior to the Society's 2-day National meet from Sunday, that black and white spots could... (India Times, India)

    New Nanomaterial Could Be Breakthrough For Implantable Medical Devices  Nov 13, 2008
    Narayan's co-authors on the paper include NC State materials science engineering doctoral students Ravi Aggarwal and Wei Wei; NC State postdoctoral research associate Dr. Chunming Jin; Dr. Nancy Monteiro-Riviere, professor of investigative dermatology and toxicology at NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine and the Center for Chemical Toxicology Research and Pharmacokinetics; and Rene Crombez and Dr. Weidian Shen of Eastern Michigan University. Journal reference. (Science Daily)

    A Dog We Can Believe In  Nov 13, 2008
    As a pet owner, Obama will find that many of the inequalities that affect human health care are present in the veterinary version, which, in scarcely a generation, has gone from basic deworming and rabies-inoculating to administering psychopharmaceuticals and practicing advanced specialties like dermatology or radiation oncology. In 1980, there were less than 2,000 vets credentialed by 12 specialty organizations; by 2007, there were about 9,000 members of 27 groups like orthopedics. (Slate)

    Dynatronics to Release First Quarter Results Friday, November 14, 2008; Conference Call Set for 1:30 p.m. ET  Nov 12, 2008
    Dynatronics manufactures, markets and distributes advanced-technology medical devices, orthopedic soft goods and supplies, treatment tables and rehabilitation equipment for the physical therapy, sports medicine, chiropractic, podiatry, plastic surgery, dermatology and other related medical, cosmetic and aesthetic markets. SOURCE Dynatronics Corporation. (PR Newswire)

    Surpirsing number of folks have addiction to lip balms  Nov 12, 2008
    Dr. Marcia Driscoll, a clinical associate professor of dermatology at the University of Maryland, says lip balm addiction is real albeit a bit surprising. She said she recently asked some residents on her staff about it, and three of them pulled lip products out of their pockets. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Lymph Node Shots Tested for Grass Pollen Allergy  Nov 12, 2008
    "Because direct administration of the allergen into the lymph node markedly enhanced efficacy, the injected allergen dose could be reduced more than 1,000-fold, and this again significantly reduced the allergic side effects," said study co-author Dr. Thomas Kundig, medical director of the department of dermatology at University Hospital of Zurich. Kundig and colleagues published their findings in this week's online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (U.S. News & World Report)

    * Taiwan News Quick Take  Nov 12, 2008
    Chiu Pin-chi (~), head of the dermatology department at National Taiwan University Hospitals Yunlin Branch, said that di-n-octyl phthalate is mainly used as a plasticizer and is also commonly used as a fixative in personal care products such as nail polish, perfume, hair gel and shower gel. Exposure to the chemical can disrupt the endocrine system and lead to feminization, Chiu said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    The price of tanning  Nov 11, 2008
    While vitamin D is essential to maintaining proper health, Dr. Sunny Walia, an assistant professor of dermatology, warned that there are much safer ways to obtain the compound than through tanning booths. "You can get enough vitamin D just by walking to your car or walking around campus. You can also take vitamin D supplements," said Walia, who has worked on legislation to make tanning salons illegal. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)

    New Texas Veterans Clinic Intended To Ease Crowding  Nov 11, 2008
    The new clinic will add specialty services, including cardiology, endoscopy, dermatology and prosthetics. . (KWTX.com, TX)

    BETTER LIFE: More news on keeping your heart healthy  Nov 11, 2008
    In the April issue of the Archives of Dermatology, one dermatologist argues that that mole might have been , the deadliest kind of skin cancer. Other dermatologists aren't so sure, according to this HealthDay. (USA Today -- Money)

    NC State finds new nanomaterial could be breakthrough for implantable medical devices  Nov 11, 2008
    Narayan's co-authors on the paper include NC State materials science engineering doctoral students Ravi Aggarwal and Wei Wei; NC State postdoctoral research associate Dr. Chunming Jin; Dr. Nancy Monteiro-Riviere, professor of investigative dermatology and toxicology at NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine and the Center for Chemical Toxicology Research and Pharmacokinetics; and Rene Crombez and Dr. Weidian Shen of Eastern Michigan University. Note to editors: The study abstract follows. (EurekAlert!)

    Honors: Nov. 6  Nov 8, 2008
    Worapon Sukeewatana earned an MS in dermatology. Jimmy Tong earned an MA in psychology. (Brookline TAB, MA)

    Wrinkle Free Friday: Doctors find new cosmetic skin treatment promising  Nov 8, 2008
    "First thing somebody sees when they meet you is your face. Why not take care of it?" says dermatology patient Linda, who did not want to giver her last name. So she's trying something new this year. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Dermatitis Can Have Many Causes  Nov 8, 2008
    S. Taylor, director of the Section of Industrial Dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, said in an ACAAI news release ... "The patient has often switched to a new brand of makeup or a different cleanser right before the skin outbreak occurred. We will usually treat the condition with a topical corticosteroid and have the patient stop using the product," Dr. Vincent A. DeLeo, chairman of dermatology at St. Luke's-Roosevelt and Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, said in the ACAAI... (MEDLINEplus)

    Cipher reports third quarter fiscal 2008 results  Nov 7, 2008
    After subsequent discussions, the representative from the FDA agreed with the Division of Dermatology and Dental Product's original view that a Phase III safety study was needed to further demonstrate the safety of CIP-ISOTRETINOIN. During Q3 2008, Cipher and its advisors met with the Division regarding the appropriate design of a safety trial. The Company expects to finalize the study protocol shortly under a Special Protocol Assessment ("SPA") and plans to begin trial enrolment in early Q1... (Canada Newswire)

    Skin Cancer: Designer Molecule Tackles Malignant Cells By Two Completely Different Routes  Nov 5, 2008
    We used this method in order to drive the tumour cells to suicide,' the Bonn dermatology researcher Professor Thomas T ... ting, who is head of the Experimental Dermatology Laboratory, explains. (Science Daily)

    Lip Balm Addiction: Real or Imagined?  Nov 5, 2008
    In fact, Dr. Marcia Driscoll, a clinical associate professor of dermatology at the University of Maryland, told the newspaper when she polled three colleagues about the addiction, all three of them pulled lip products from their pockets. This might be more common than I believe, she said to herself. (Fox News -- Politics)

    Research shows raised incidence of psychoses among migrant groups  Nov 5, 2008
    Research is focused on translational research, cancer, cardiology, clinical pharmacology, inflammation, infectious diseases, stem cells, dermatology, gastroenterology, haematology, diabetes, neuroscience, surgery and dentistry. The School is nationally and internationally recognised for research in these areas, reflected in the 40 million it attracts annually in research income. (EurekAlert!)

    Lines, Loose Skin As You Diet  Nov 4, 2008
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    Protect Your Cats From Fleas All Year Round With New Vectra for Cats(R)  Nov 1, 2008
    According to Dr. George G. Doering, who is a dermatology specialist at the Berkeley Dog ospital in northern California, "The weather in California is conducive to fleas all year round, so I highly recommend year-round flea protection on both outdoor and indoor cats. Our winters in California, do not get cold enough to hold flea populations down outside, so we have cases of cats with fleas that come in all year. Fleas can be out on Christmas day and July 4th. Throughout the year, I have multiple... (PR Newswire)

    Clinic will rent building to city until new library ready (24)  Nov 1, 2008
    The sale of Albany Public Library s main branch to Silver Falls Dermatology for 1 ... Young is opening a practice in Albany because there is a need for dermatology services, Vanderbrook said ... Silver Falls Dermatology will occupy between 3,000 and 5,000 square feet of the 18,300-square-foot building at 1390 Waverly Drive S.E.. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Free health clinic opening branch at Framingham church  Oct 31, 2008
    Other program services include primary care for acute and chronic ailments, physical exams, immunizations, and specialty services such as dermatology, psychiatry, pulmonary medicine, and a diabetes clinic. Most importantly, said Hofrenning, the program acts as a referral hub. (Framingham TAB, MA)

    Head & Shoulders: First hair care brand to receive independent Dermatology Review Panel endorsement  Oct 30, 2008
    " The Dermatology Review Panel, a division of DRP Dermatology Inc., was formed to provide an independent dermatologists' review of non-prescription skin care products (including over-the-counter and other consumer products with skin care-related claims). The DRP comprises leading dermatologists from across Canada, who were selected based on their expertise in various skin care areas, geographical diversity and dedication to the mission of this program. Please visit: www.dermatologyreviewpanel.ca... (Canada Newswire)

    Botox Appears to Ease Depression Symptoms  Oct 28, 2008
    "Anyone who has injected much Botox into the frown area has had people come in and say they can't believe how they feel better as a result," said Carruthers, clinical professor in dermatology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, in an interview. "We've not really been able to put our fingers on why. . . . We have been doing research based on appearance, but it may be due to some mood-altering effect of Botox that we don't understand.". (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)

    Your Career: Guidance for teens  Oct 28, 2008
    But she suggested I look into dermatology, or internal medicine. Something along those lines. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Drinking Lots of Water Is Good for Your Skin  Oct 28, 2008
    Dr. Margaret E. Parsons, a spokeswoman for the American Academy of Dermatology, said excess water did not help the skin but if dehydrated, fine wrinkles certainly seem to show up a bit more. Staying appropriately hydrated is good for our general health, she said, and if we are eating and drinking what we should, our bodies are healthier and therefore our skin as well. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    To the Editor: Locals are committed to finding a cure  Oct 28, 2008
    Northern Michigan Search. Current Gaylord Weather. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Dermatologist diversifies  Oct 27, 2008
    Smoothing wrinkles, plumping lips, and keeping skin healthy is serious business for Dr. Marta Rendon, founder and medical director of the Dermatology and Aesthetic Center in Boca Raton but it s not all she does ... She completed a three-year internal medicine residency in Philadelphia before doing her dermatology residency in Dallas eventually becoming board certified in both dermatology and internal medicine ... Then, in November 1999, with a $200,000 line of credit, she opened the... (South Florida Business Journal, FL)

    How Healthy Is John McCain?  Oct 26, 2008
    As a result, using the prognostic model, his predicted 10-year-survival at the time of diagnosis was only 24%". The Schuchter model was used to predict a 12% per year mortality risk over the next two years for Senator McCain; this risk would remain similar for several subsequent years. The weakness of this model, however, is that it was designed in an era that did not use sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy to indicate whether the cancer had spread. Mr McCain, in fact, did have SLN biopsy, and the... (Medical News Today)

    Do's and Don'ts of Dealing with Diaper Rash  Oct 25, 2008
    The "Baby Bottom Line Report," conducted by Penn, Schoen nd Associates on behalf of Barrier Therapeutics, Inc., makers of dermatology products, found that fewer than one in five respondents could identify any of the defined differences between a normal diaper rash and a more serious or severe diaper rash such as one with yeast infection. Dr. Shu offers new and expectant mothers a few tips on dealing with diaper rash. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Sun-damaged Skin Responds Well To Laser Treatment  Oct 25, 2008
    24, 2008) Researchers at the University of Michigan Health System Department of Dermatology have found scientific evidence that the appearance of sun-damaged skin may be improved by treatment with a topical product that increases the skin's sensitivity to light, followed by laser therapy ... "This is new scientific evidence that photodynamic therapy may in fact be a useful tool to improve the appearance of the skin. This type of therapy has been performed in clinical practice for the past few... (Science Daily)

    Isolagen, Inc. Provides Analysis of Data from Pivotal Phase III Studies of Isolagen Therapy(TM) in Wrinkles  Oct 23, 2008
    "The full analysis of data from these pivotal safety and efficacy studies is very exciting and further supports the potential of Isolagen Therapy as an innovative treatment for wrinkles. In addition to improving the appearance of wrinkles, the effects of Isolagen Therapy in the studies were observed to build over time, which may allow for gradual rejuvenation of the skin," said Stacy R. Smith, M.D., study investigator and Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Dermatology, University of... (PR Newswire)

    West Shore doctor pleads guilty to drug fraud (2)  Oct 23, 2008
    Dermatologist Jennifer Zampogna, 36, resident of Camp Hill and owner of Advanced Dermatology and Skin Surgery in Mechanicsburg, was charged in June 2007 on accusations that from February 2005 to February 2007 she obtained hydrocodone by writing prescriptions in the names of several family members without their knowledge and then picking up each prescription herself. Her husband, Christopher Zampogna, was also charged. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Laser treatment for sun-burnt skin  Oct 23, 2008
    Researchers at the University of Michigan Health System Department of Dermatology have also suggested that skin with the worst sun damage may respond particularly well to this treatment ... While photodynamic therapy has been used as a treatment for precancerous lesions called actinic keratoses and for some types of skin cancer, little scientific research has been conducted about its use in appearance-oriented dermatology ... The study appeared in the latest issue of the Archives of Dermatology.... (Times of India)

    Kids, Adults React Equally to Allergy Patch Tests  Oct 23, 2008
    The study was published in the October issue of the Archives of Dermatology. "Patch testing in children suspected of having allergic contact dermatitis is a valuable endeavor. Despite their limited back size, an expanded allergen series helps to identify important positive relevant allergens. Allergen concentration does not need modification for testing in children," the researchers concluded. (MEDLINEplus)

    Low Birth Weight Tied to Rise in Infant Hemangiomas  Oct 22, 2008
    "Hemangiomas are benign tumors composed of blood vessels. Our institution has seen a dramatic increase in the number of infants presenting for care with hemangiomas. We believe the results of this study provide an explanation for this emerging pediatric health issue," study author Dr. Beth Drolet, professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Medical College of Wisconsin and medical director of pediatric dermatology and birthmarks and vascular anomalies clinic at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin,... (MEDLINEplus)

    Light-Activated Therapy Seems to Rejuvenate Aging Skin  Oct 22, 2008
    The findings were published in the October issue of the Archives of Dermatology ... "Thus, it is our hope that, with further development, our working molecular model may one day be used to predict the clinical value of new technologies in aesthetic dermatology.". (MEDLINEplus)

    MCCAIN'S CANCER: LIES OF THE TIMES  Oct 21, 2008
    I reviewed these findings with several experts at the world-renowned NYU Interdisciplinary Melanoma Program, including Dr. David Polsky, professor of dermatology, and Dr. Richard L. Shapiro, associate professor of surgery. All agreed that the surgical pathology findings were definitive, the melanoma had not spread. (New York Post -- Opinions)

    Obama reverses slide  Oct 21, 2008
    They would urge you to put a quintissential moron Sarah Palin next in line to a man who refuses any meaningful release of both his wifes tax return and his own medical records unlike his opponents after McCain has undergone resection for a very large metastatic melanoma and has better than 2/3 of a chance of another recurrence or several recurrences according to widely accepted stats in the current dermatology literature. The arrogance of Wooten and his crowd is to put this moron in line for... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    GPs paid 1 a time not to refer patients to hospital  Oct 21, 2008
    Stephen Richards, chairman of the clinical executive for Oxfordshire PCT, said its research on 120 patients referred to hospital dermatology clinics found that at least half could have safely been seen by community-based services. Junior, less experienced doctors do have higher referral rates than their more experienced colleagues and one of the focuses of our schemes is to encourage discussion with senior doctors with these relatively less experienced doctors, he said. (Times Online)

    Laser Treats Sun-Damaged Skin  Oct 21, 2008
    "We do believe that the treatment would, in fact, improve the appearance of patients' skin," Dr. Jeffrey Orringer, director of the University of Michigan's Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Center, said in a telephone interview ... No industry money was used to fund the study published in the journal Archives of Dermatology, Orringer said. (Newsmax)

    Increased rate of hemangiomas linked to rise in number of low birth weight infants in US  Oct 20, 2008
    The study, led by Beth Drolet, M.D., professor of dermatology and pediatrics at the Medical College and medical director of pediatric dermatology and birthmarks and vascular anomalies clinic at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, is published in the November 2008 issue of The Journal of Pediatrics ... Dr. Drolet and co investigator Dr. Ilona Frieden, professor of dermatology and pediatrics at UCSF, formed a 10-member research consortium to better study ways to prevent and treat infantile... (EurekAlert!)

    Company picks Valley to develop skin products  Oct 19, 2008
    "Everybody who lives here gets photo (sun) damage," said Rheins, who previously served as a director at Hill Top Research in Scottsdale and an assistant dermatology professor at the University of Cincinnati. "There is a real need for these types of products because of the desert climate and the intense sun.". (AZCentral -- Business)

    FDA Grants Full Approval to ONTAK(R) (denileukin diftitox) for Use in Patients with Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)  Oct 16, 2008
    "The efficacy data from this placebo-controlled, randomized trial is important and suggests that dermatologists and oncologists should collaborate to ensure that CTCL patients are treated appropriately at each stage of their disease," said Madeleine Duvic, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Deputy Chairman Department of Dermatology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. "Patients with CTCL may also wish to visit a CTCL center of excellence, in which both specialties are... (PR Newswire)

    Top Docs Issue Profiles Twins  Oct 16, 2008
    is a pediatrician at El Camino Pediatrics while her twin, Vishakha Gigler is a dermatologist at comprehensive Dermatology Group. It's not unusual for the two to finish each other's sentences, according to an interview in San Diego Magazine. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)

    Prevent Fall Bleacher Burn  Oct 16, 2008
    "Year-round sun protection is an important mindset to adopt in order to prevent premature skin damage that can lead to wrinkles, sun spots and some types of skin cancer," says Dr. Elizabeth Hale, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the New York University School of Medicine. "I always recommend using a broad spectrum sunscreen anytime people are outdoors to help protect against both UVA and UVB rays. While UVB rays are the main cause of sunburn and are especially abundant in the warm... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    A Girl with Recurrent Oral Lesions and Cutaneous Bullae  Oct 16, 2008
    Dr. Melissa M. Burnett (Pediatric Dermatology): A 10. 8-year-old girl was seen in the Pediatric Dermatology Clinic of this hospital because of recurrent oral ulcers and cutaneous bullae. (New England Journal of Medicine)

    Two More Genes Linked to Common Skin Cancer  Oct 15, 2008
    Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of cancer worldwide, and in the vast majority of cases are thought to be caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Most cases are easy to treat when detected early, but in rare instances the cancer is resistant to treatment, causing damage to skin and sometimes invading bone and cartilage. (MEDLINEplus)

    Murad Launches "Customer's Bill of Rights"  Oct 15, 2008
    Just as Howard Murad, M.D. started his career in dermatology with a dedication to providing his patients with the best possible care available to them, said Richard Murad, Murad, Inc.s COO, we as an organization apply that same ethic to every product we develop. Our vision as a company is to make everyone we come in touch with say wow. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Nu Skin Scientists Correlate the Appearance of Aging With arNOX Free Radical Generator  Oct 14, 2008
    D., vice president of Nu Skin global research and development; Wingfield Rehmus, M.D., clinical assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology at Stanford School of Medicine; Dorothy Morre, PhD, professor of foods and nutrition, Purdue University; and D. James Morre, PhD, Dow distinguished professor of medicinal chemistry, Purdue University. About arNOX The arNOX enzyme is one in a class of newly-identified ECTO-NOX (external NADH oxidase or ENOX) proteins that are located on external cell... (PR Newswire)

    Important new hair-loss gene discovered  Oct 13, 2008
    The study was conducted by the research teams headed by Professor Dr. Markus Nthen (Bonn Universitys Institute of Human Genetics and Life -Center) and Privatdozent Dr. Roland Kruse (Department of Dermatology, University Clinic Dsseldorf). Over a period of years, the scientists had collected blood samples from affected males all over Germany. (EurekAlert!)

    Emory psychiatrist as divisive as he is gifted  Oct 12, 2008
    Maybe he looks after himself, said Dr. Robert Swerlick, head of the Emory dermatology department, but he also looks after a lot of other people. Staff researchers Nisa Asokan and Sharon Gaus contributed to this article. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    McCain wrong to hold back biopsy details  Oct 10, 2008
    Dr. Dan Mackey, an Atlanta resident, is a retired professor of dermatology at Emory University School of Medicine. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Doctors warn of beauty laser dangers  Oct 10, 2008
    James Walter, from the Neutral Bay Laser and Dermatology Clinic, has been documenting similar cases for four years. He has recorded 200 cases but suspects thousands of incidents go unreported. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Oral Vitamin D May Help Prevent Some Skin Infections  Oct 8, 2008
    D., professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Dermatology at the UCSD School of Medicine and the Dermatology section of the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, and Tissa R. Hata, M.D., associate professor of medicine at UC San Diego found that use of oral vitamin D appeared to correct a defect in the immune systems in patients with this skin disease ... D., and Doru Alexandrescu, M.D., all from the UC San Diego Division of Dermatology. (Science Daily)

    Buying a face cream? Grab a glossary  Oct 7, 2008
    Laure Rittie, a research investigator in dermatology at the University of Michigan, said that simple skin physiology could account for the fancy microbiological-sounding claims on some beauty products ... In a study, published last month in Archives of Dermatology, she reported that an estrogen hormone called estradiol, which 70 volunteers put on their skin for two weeks, had no effect on the arms or faces that had been exposed to the sun for decades. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Cause of 'Treeman's' barklike growths...  Oct 7, 2008
    "He was getting infected," said Gaspari, chief of dermatology at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland ... He became involved in Kosawa's case after being approached by a dermatology journal and Discovery Health Channel. (CNN -- Law)

    The fallout of hair loss: Suffering in silence  Oct 4, 2008
    A March 2008 review of hormonal therapy for female-pattern alopecia in the Dermatology Online Journal refers to it as a common but puzzling condition that strikes 10 percent of pre-menopausal women and 50 percent to 75 percent of women 65 years and older. As for treatment, the paper concludes that the need for effective agents is highlighted by the paucity of effective treatments and the substantial psychosocial impact of alopecia on women. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Exhausted Sox fans, rejoice. You can look rested even if you're not.  Oct 3, 2008
    "It's good to drink a lot water and to stay away from alcohol, especially late at night, since that dehydrates the skin. Also, you'll want to use a good moisturizer to help the skin stay nice and moist. Look for something that doesn't irritate the skin or have heavy perfume. We use Kinerase moisturizer and eye cream a lot in our office. You can find it in Neiman Marcus and Saks, and it's not super expensive." - Jafar Koupaie, M.D., dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon, Boston Dermatology and... (Boston Globe)

    Scabies: Itchy global scourge is often misdiagnosed  Oct 3, 2008
    According to the American Academy of Dermatology, scabies has become a common problem among elderly people living in nursing homes and extended care facilities, where it can spread easily to attendants who in turn spread it to other residents. In the elderly, scabies is often mistaken for senile pruritus, itching caused by degenerative changes in aging skin. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)

    Low-Dose Hormone Therapy Unlikely to Improve Skin  Oct 3, 2008
    SOURCE: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, September 2008. Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)

    New Drug Target For Inflammatory Disease Discovered  Sep 25, 2008
    "We have known for a while that this protein is elevated with inflammation," said Yoshikazu Takada, UC Davis professor of dermatology and lead author of the study, which appears in the September 19 issue of The Journal of Biological Chemistry ... In addition to Takada and Lam, additional UC Davis study authors were Chun-Yi Wu, graduate student, Department of Hematology and Oncology; and all from the Department of Dermatology Jun Saegusa, postdoctoral fellow; Nobuaki Akakura, postdoctoral fellow;... (Science Daily)

    Inmates health, taxpayers, and health care  Sep 25, 2008
    As a citizen (or not), if you lack insurance, you can always go to the emergency room for a severe or life-threatening circumstance; however, you're not covered for eye examinations, dental care or dermatology issues. Kelso is more concerned about inmates, most of whom have been incarcerated for caustic crimes, than the citizen who avoids conjectures of criminal activity. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Indian Spice In Turmeric Reduces Size Of Hemorrhagic Stroke  Sep 24, 2008
    3, 2008) Anecdotal evidence touting the healing power of the Indian spice turmeric for psoriasis received a setback in a prospective study published in a dermatology journal stating that the low response rate. (Feb. (Science Daily)

    Job Information: Sr. Professional Representative Urology - Jacks  Sep 24, 2008
    In the U.S., our five-year plan calls for intense focus on five key therapeutic areas - Cardiology, Dermatology, Immunology, Infectious Disease and Urology - which will help lead to becoming a globally competitive company respected for our knowledge and innovation in established franchises. Job Description. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    What is the Lyme Disease Rash?  Sep 22, 2008
    In the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, March 2008, Dr. Carmen Moreno and her colleagues at Universidad Autnoma, Madrid, report EM rashes have similar microscopic structure. There are higher than normal accumulations of histiocytes (immune system bacteria-eating, phagocytic cells) in the deeper levels of the skin. (Suite101.com)

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