Smokers with common autoimmune disorder at higher risk for skin damage Nov 3, 2009
" ### Dr. Christian A. Pineau is a researcher in the RI-MUHC Musculoskeletal Disorders Axis, as well as co-director of the Lupus and Vasculitis clinic at the MUHC. He is also the Rheumatology Program Director and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the McGill University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Sasha Bernatsky is a researcher in the RI-MUHC Musculoskeletal Disorders Axis, a physician in the Rheumatology Division and a member of the Clinical Epidemiology Division at the MUHC. She... (EurekAlert!)
Deals & Discouts: Cheap Massages, Microderm Nov 3, 2009
Every Monday through Dec. 31, The Dermatology Southwest Aesthetic Center in Burleson is offering microdermabrasion for only $50. Call 817-568-0500 or visit them online at. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Valeant 3Q net income down, results top forecast Nov 3, 2009
6 million, with increases from dermatology and neurology products. Valeant boosted its full-year profit outlook to between $2. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Misunderstood drug helps skin conditions, helps prevent cancers Oct 31, 2009
These dermatology patients are using a retinoid ... "Topical retinoids are the most important drug of the 20th century and the 21st century and for ever more. They are very anti-cancer. They are anti-aging and they were invented for acne. They are a miracle for acne," explains Metairie Dermatologist Dr. Nia Terezakis, a clinical professor of dermatology at both Tulane and LSU Health Sciences Center. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Geneticists Hunt For Scleroderma Triggers Oct 31, 2009
In a study that the Journal of Investigative Dermatology published in its October 2009 edition, Whitfield's team reports a closer connection between a gene profile for the profibrotic pathway TGF-beta and a tendency in some scleroderma sufferers to develop lung problems ... In collaboration with M. Kari Connolly, a professor of dermatology at the University of California-San Francisco, Whitfield, an associate professor of genetics at DMS, and his researchers began creating a map of skin to... (Science Daily)
Recognition, treatment key in keeping rosacea at bay Oct 30, 2009
When rosacea first develops, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, the redness may come and go ... American Academy of Dermatology. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Jackson skin doctor makes claim Oct 29, 2009
Dr Klein is a member of the US Institute of Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
A Man with Sore Throat, Fever, and Rash Oct 29, 2009
From the Department of Dermatology (C.R.T.), the Division of Infectious Diseases (R.T.G.), and the Departments of Radiology (J.H.) and Pathology (L.M.D.), Massachusetts General Hospital; and the Departments of Dermatology (C.R.T.), Medicine (R.T.G.), Radiology (J.H.), and Pathology (L.M.D.), Harvard Medical School. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
New specialists Oct 28, 2009
Specialty: Pediatric dermatology, skin disease and disorders for infants and children. Experience: Medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, completed an internship and dermatology residency training at Penn State/Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa ... pediatric dermatology fellowship at New York University Medical Center, New York. (AZCentral -- News)
Business digest: Owen-Ames-Kimball completes addition Oct 24, 2009
- Dr. Charles Camisa, Riverchase Dermatology, dermatology and dermatological immunology, relocated from Naples. - Dr. James E. Kursch, Total Senior Mobile Physicians, family medicine and geriatrics, serving Lee County patients since 2006. (The News-Press -- Business)
Austin Regional Clinic expands in Cedar Park Medical Plaza Oct 23, 2009
The clinic opened in February 2008, with obstetrics and gynecology (OB/Gyn) and internal medicine, and now includes allergy, dermatology and general surgery. Two new physicians, Dr. Kelly Hetherington (allergist) and Dr. Mohinder Pegany (internal medicine), joined the group in September; Dr. Danny Kiang (dermatology) joined ARC in January ... The Dermatology department now has phototherapy available for the treatment of psoriasis, with a full-body booth as well as the capability to treat hands... (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
With Microdermabrasion, Rough Seems to Work Better Oct 23, 2009
Laser resurfacing is considered the "gold standard" for removing wrinkles, acne scars and skin discoloration, but it requires a long healing period after treatment and can sometimes leave the skin damaged, said study leader Dr. Darius J. Karimipour, an assistant professor of dermatology at Michigan ... Their findings are published in the October issue of Archives of Dermatology ... SOURCES: Darius J. Karimipour, M.D., assistant professor, dermatology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. (MEDLINEplus)
HEALTH SEC SICK? Oct 22, 2009
Federal Eye - What happened to Kathleen Sebelius's eye. What happened to Kathleen Sebelius's eye. (The Drudge Report)
More Doctors Need to Learn to Spot Skin Cancers Oct 21, 2009
The findings are published in the October issue of the Archives of Dermatology. Melanoma is the second-most common cause of cancer in Americans aged 15 to 29. (MEDLINEplus)
Aggressive Microdermabrasion Induces Wound-healing Response In Aging Skin Oct 21, 2009
21, 2009) Microdermabrasion using a coarse diamond-studded instrument appears to induce molecular changes in the skin of older adults that mimic the way skin is remodeled during the wound healing process, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... Archives of Dermatology, 2009; 145 (10): 1114 DOI. (Science Daily)
Three Colorado medical centers named test sites for 'Connected Care' project Oct 17, 2009
Specialties offered will likely include cardiology, dermatology, pulmonology, diabetes management and ear nose and throat. Access to the Connected Care clinics will be open to everyone, not just UnitedHealthcare customers. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Price, Gingrey receive thousands in campagin contributions from doctors and health care lobbyists Oct 17, 2009
Much of the $367,500 Price took in from political action committees and other lobbying groups during the quarter also came from health-related lobbying organizations, such as the American Academy of Dermatology, the American College of Surgeons and the American Hospital Association. About a quarter of the nearly $400,000 in individual donations that Gingrey received during the quarter came from doctors and other medical professionals, Federal Election Commission reports released Friday show. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Kim Kardashian Hosted Launch Event for FusionBeauty(R)'s New INFATUATION(TM) Lip Gloss with Public Signing at Sephora, Hollywood, CA Oct 17, 2009
FusionBeauty fuses breakthrough advances in dermatology, cosmetics and biological anti-aging sciences. The company's diverse and powerfully branded product line also includes LashFusionXL, LiftFusion, GlowFusion and PureFusion and is available in over 40 countries worldwide. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Giving to charity? Oct 16, 2009
Steele's Web site described him as "a respected dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic surgeon. " It said he received his medical degree from the University of Iowa and is Board-Certified having received Dermatology and MOHS micrographic surgery training in the residency program at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Customers had mixed reactions at the Chevron station where Steele bought the winning ticket. (The Palm Beach Post)
Skin cells may provide early warning for cancer risk elsewhere in body Oct 16, 2009
"It's a great idea, scientifically; the question is, 'Is it there clinically?'" said Douglas Brash, professor of therapeutic radiology, genetics and dermatology at Yale School of Medicine. "This is interesting enough that someone should look to see whether it is clinically reliable.". (EurekAlert!)
Race not reported in over 50 percent of randomized clinical trials for cardiovascular disease Oct 14, 2009
NYU Langone Medical Center is internationally renowned for excellence in areas such as cardiovascular disease, pediatrics, dermatology, neurosurgery, imaging, urology, cancer care, rehabilitation, plastic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, transplant surgery, infertility, and women's health. For more information on NYU Langone Medical Center, visit. (EurekAlert!)
Psoriasis: A Nuisance or a Deadly Disease? Oct 14, 2009
This is called the Koebner phenomenon, said Dr. Mark Lebwohl, chairman of the Department of Dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Mount Sinai Hospital. Outbreaks are usually triggered by environmental factors like skin injuries; cold weather, infections, such as strep throat; bad reactions to medications; and even stress. (Fox News)
Skin Cancer Can Be Inherited Oct 13, 2009
SOURCE: Journal of Investigative Dermatology, September 2009. Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
Studies: Skin cancer can be hereditary Oct 12, 2009
BEIJING, Oct. 12 (Xinhuanet) -- Choosing your relatives carefully could be helpful in preventing skin cancer, according to new studies in Journal of Investigative Dermatology, media reported on Monday. One study found that having an identical twin with melanoma increased a person's own risk of developing the disease much more than having a fraternal twin with this type of skin cancer. (Xinhuanet, China)
Additional embezzlement charges filed against Ramy Oct 12, 2009
The superseding charges include three new charges of embezzlement of healthcare funds intended for Graham Dermatology Center, P.C. and Silver Leaf Dermatology, Rose Rock Bank. The new charges state that beginning in or about September 2006, and at all times relevant to the indictment, Rita Ramy was an employee of Dr. Graham s Dermatology clinics in Enid and Edmond ... The filing states Ramy did knowingly and willfully embezzle, steal, without authority convert to her own use and intentionally... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
How to achieve 'planned patienthood' Oct 9, 2009
(CNN) -- During his dermatology rotation as a medical student, a professor proclaimed to Dr. Paul Konowitz that there were two dermatologic problems you especially never wanted to develop. Konowitz can't remember the name of the first one, but the second one was pemphigus vulgaris, an autoimmune disorder where painful blisters appear on mucous membranes throughout the body. (CNN)
Bitter pill for Atlanta: 200 more pharma jobs lost Oct 9, 2009
Stiefel s relocation to Research Triangle Park next year will consolidate the dermatology product-maker s Georgia and Florida operations into a single location, said Bill Humphries, president of dermatology for Stiefel ... Masino now downplays the loss, saying Stiefel was well-known primarily within the dermatology space. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
In Health Care Today, It's Electronic All the Way Oct 6, 2009
Teleconferences to bring in specialists for consultation in such fields as dermatology, neonatal care, surgery and psychotherapists. Electronic scales for heart patients that trigger an alert to a nurse if the patient's weight increases dramatically. (MEDLINEplus)
Cancer and Teen Tanning: Where's the Regulation? Oct 4, 2009
The study was published in the September issue of the journal Archives of Dermatology and was led by researchers at San Diego State University. Investigators trained five female college students to pose as fair-skinned, 15-year-old first-time tanners and had them call tanning salons to inquire about services. (Time.com)
Ill effects of the sun not overemphasized Oct 4, 2009
WE HAVE practiced dermatology for more than 30 years in this community, and were therefore delighted to see Dr. Patrick Neu-statter's recent column address the important issue of sunshine and vitamin D and the skin ["Is sunshine a safe source of vitamin?" Sept. 27. But we were surprised to read his conclusion: "My personal bias is that some UV light/sun is not so harm-ful--and its ill effects may have been overemphasized.". (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Wilmington company to present at investors forum Oct 3, 2009
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an integrated dermatology pharmaceutical company committed to improving people's health and confidence through its quality dermatological treatments. DUSA markets and continues to develop its Levulan Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) technology platform, which is a treatment for the pre-cancerous skin lesions known as Actinic Keratoses (AK). (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Cosmetic pioneer Oct 2, 2009
Doctor turns to dermatology, removes wrinkles, varicose veins ... When Dr. Susan Van Dyke moved to Arizona in the early 1980s, there was no such thing as cosmetic dermatology ... After Van Dyke completed residency in internal medicine at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, she opted to pursue a career in dermatology rather than family practice. (AZCentral -- Business)
Valeant Pharmaceuticals buys Private Formula Int. Oct 1, 2009
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International said Wednesday it will buy Private Formula International Holdings Pty Ltd., a skin care company, to boost its dermatology portfolio. Valeant will pay $69 million and issue 162,500 shares of Valeant stock. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Nevermind milk: Who's got vitamin D? Oct 1, 2009
However, the American Academy of Dermatology does not necessarily agree. The organization states that a person s source of vitamin D should not be obtained from unprotected exposure to ultraviolet radiation. (UCD Advocate, CO)
P&G cleared to sell drug business Oct 1, 2009
Warner Chilcott s (NASDAQ: WCRX), U.S. operations are headquartered in Rockaway, N.J. The drugmaker focuses on women s health and dermatology. The parent firm is based in Ardee, Ireland. (Columbus Business First, OH)
LA BioMed study finds higher survival rate among intoxicated trauma patients Oct 1, 2009
"Given these findings, more research is needed to determine if there is some role for alcohol in the management of trauma patients. ### Copies of the study, "Elevated Blood Alcohol Level May Be Protective of Trauma Patient Mortality," may be obtained by contacting Laura Mecoy, , 310.546.5860. About LA BioMed Founded in 1952, LA BioMed at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is one of the country's largest nonprofit independent biomedical research institutes. It conducts biomedical research, trains young... (EurekAlert!)
Vitamin D May Improve Melanoma Survival Sep 30, 2009
"Although avoiding sunburn is very important in order to prevent melanoma, it is also important to avoid becoming deficient in vitamin D," said Dr. Julia A. Newton-Bishop, a dermatology professor at the University of Leeds in England and a study co-author ... SOURCES: Julia A. Newton Bishop, M.D., professor, dermatology, University of Leeds, England; Adit Ginde, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor, surgery, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine; Sept. 14, 2009, Journal of Clinical... (MEDLINEplus)
What would Jesus do? (303) Sep 30, 2009
"This response is consistent with critics who complain that the administration and congressional Democrats have yet to explain how, even with the current number of physicians and nurses, they can cover more people and lower the cost at the same time.The only way, the critics contend, is by rationing care giving it to some and denying it to others. That cuts against another claim by plan supporters that care would be better.IBD/TIPP's finding that many doctors could leave the business... (Boerne Star, TX)
FDA approves Centocor psoriasis drug Sep 26, 2009
Dr. Mark Lebwohl, a study investigator and a professor and chairman of the department of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, said clinical studies showed seven out of 10 patients receiving Stelara achieved 75 percent skin clearance after two doses, and they maintained that response for one year with continued treatment. Most Read Stories. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
The 'O' Starts To Stand For 'Omnipresent' Sep 25, 2009
The maker of women's health and dermatology products injected a strong dose of optimism into its prospects with its recent pact to buy Procter. 09/24/2009 08:13 PM ET. (Investors Business Daily)
How to Get Rid of Dark Circles Unde... Sep 25, 2009
Grossman R. The role of dimethylaminoethanol in cosmetic dermatology. Am J Clin Dermatol. (Suite101.com)
Irish Drugmaker Sees Growth In P&G Acquisition Sep 25, 2009
The maker of women's health and dermatology products injected a strong dose of optimism into its prospects with its recent pact to buy Procter & Gamble's () global prescription drug arm for $3 ... The maker of women's health and dermatology products injected a strong dose of optimism into its prospects with its recent pact to buy Procter. (Investors Business Daily)
Teens Have Too Much Access to Tanning Beds Sep 24, 2009
"Exposure to UV radiation from indoor tanning lamps has been linked with both melanoma and squamous cell cancer, and first exposure before age 35 years may increase melanoma risk by as much as 75 percent," write researchers Latrice C. Pichon, PhD, MPH, of San Diego State University and colleagues in the Archives of Dermatology. Researchers say the popularity of indoor tanning with adolescent girls in recent years may also be behind a recent increase in melanoma rates among U.S. women aged 15-39. (CBS News)
In lust for lashes, few bat an eyeat strange risks Sep 24, 2009
Based on collective experience, people with crystal clear blue eyes dont develop the iris pigmentation, says Dr. Arielle Kauvar, clinical associate professor of dermatology at New York University School of Medicine. The people who are susceptible to it are individuals with brown eyes or hazel eyes or greenish-blue eyes. (MSNBC -- Health)
Tanning May Up Skin Cancer Risk for Palest Kids Sep 24, 2009
The number of moles a person has is among the strongest risk factors for developing melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, so the findings suggest that parents of these children should take extra care to protect them from the sun's rays, Dr. Lori A. Crane of the University of Colorado in Denver and her colleagues conclude in a report in the Archives of Dermatology ... SOURCE: Archives of Dermatology, September 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Botox Appears to Ease Depression Symptoms Sep 24, 2009
"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)
AROUND THE GLOBE: Health care country-by-country Sep 23, 2009
Health care around the globe - USATODAY.com. Search hundreds of franchises and business opportunities to find the one that is right for you. (USA Today -- Money)
Nationwide Study Examines Youth Access To Indoor Tanning Sep 23, 2009
22, 2009) Many indoor tanning businesses require parental consent for teenagers to use their facilities, but most would allow young tanners more than the government-recommended amount of exposure during the first week, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Facilities with specific state laws regarding parental consent or accompaniment were more likely to require these steps. (Science Daily)
Tanning May Be Associated With Moles In Very Light-skinned Children Sep 23, 2009
22, 2009) Very light-skinned children without red hair who tan appear to develop more nevi (birthmarks, moles or other colored spots on the skin) than children who do not tan, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. See also. (Science Daily)
Many Teens Circumvent Tanning Bed Laws Sep 23, 2009
The findings are published in the September issue of Archives of Dermatology ... In another study in the September issue of Archives of Dermatology, researchers from University of Colorado found that tanning is associated with a proliferation of nevi, or moles and other skin discolorations, in non redheaded, very fair-skinned children ... D., professor, public health, San Diego State University, San Diego; September 2009 Archives of Dermatology. (MEDLINEplus)
Laws Do Little to Discourage Tanning Teens Sep 23, 2009
com in the wake of a study published in the Archives of Dermatology this week, showing that, despite laws, researchers posing as 15-year-olds who had never tanned could, over the phone, get permission to tan at a few salons across the country without parental consent ... "As a medical professional subject to intense regulation, it is amazing that the tanning industry is allowed to deliver intensive ultraviolet light to minors with a minimal amount of oversight and enforcement," said Dr. Seth J.... (ABC News)
Nanoparticle-based Erectile Dysfunction Therapy Shows Promise Sep 21, 2009
Dr. Friedman developed the nanoparticles with his son Adam Friedman, M.D., chief resident in the division of dermatology of the department of medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, The University Hospital and Academic Medical Center for Einstein. "The response time to the nanoparticles was very short, just a few minutes, which is basically what people want in an ED medication," adds Dr. Davies. (Science Daily)
Framingham Schools to launch five-year skin cancer study Sep 17, 2009
With that knowledge, doctors could possibly identify and treat cancers at an earlier stage of development, said Alan Geller, an associate professor of dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine. The study, funded with a grant from the National Institutes of Health, will monitor the development of moles on eighth-graders who volunteer for the study, he said. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Is There Really a Skin Cancer Epidemic? Sep 17, 2009
91, the authors report in the British Journal of Dermatology ... SOURCE: British Journal of Dermatology, September 2009. (Newsmax)
Following the Hedgehog to New Cancer Therapies Sep 17, 2009
From the Departments of Dermatology (A.A.D.) and Internal Medicine (M.T.), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
Ranbaxy's prospects now looking up after recovering from forex losses Sep 14, 2009
The company has received product approvals in Canada and US. It has also acquired brands in dermatology and pain management segment in India. CONCERNS. (India Times)
Vanderbilts 100 Oaks clinics touted for convenience, comfort Sep 12, 2009
This includes women s health, the breast center, dermatology, adolescent medicine, medical infusion, multiple sclerosis and pediatric allergy clinics. Pages: 1. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology Sep 11, 2009
Journal of Investigative Dermatology ... Welcome to Journal of Investigative Dermatology ... 251* 1/43 in Dermatology. (Nature News Service)
Allergan's Wrinkle Drug Botox May Help Migraine Sufferers, Studies Say Sep 10, 2009
The drug, a purified form of the poison , is administered by doctors as an injection, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. It is approved for treatment to smooth wrinkles in facial skin by temporarily paralyzing the muscles underneath. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
REGURIN(R) XL (trospium chloride) Once Daily Tablets Now Available in the UK for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder Sep 8, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. LONDON, September 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Regurin(R) XL (trospium chloride), a once-daily, prolonged-release capsule to treat patients with overactive bladder (OAB) has been launched in the UK. Regurin(R) XL provides rapid, significant and consistent improvements in the symptoms of OAB1 and has a reduced potential for central nervous system (CNS) side effects(2-7). (PR Newswire)
Local team whips up bruise creams Sep 6, 2009
Jeff Parks of Parks Dermatology Center in Ormond Beach came up with the idea for a treatment. Jack Surrette, former executive vice president at Hawaiian Tropic sun care, worked with him develop a formula with a third-party supplier. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Spoiled cats, dogs Sep 6, 2009
The ju$tification: We haven t diagnosed chemical sensitivities in dogs yet, says Dr. Heather Peikes of Animal Allergy and Dermatology in Chelsea ... The ju$tification: We haven t diagnosed chemical sensitivities in dogs yet, says Dr. Heather Peikes of Animal Allergy and Dermatology in Chelsea. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
BUSINESS NOTES Sep 6, 2009
Mass is the administrator at Cascade Medspa and Laser Centre, Dermatology Professionals and Dr. Kurtis Waters, a position she has been in since October 2007. Lakes Vybe hosts High Ropes challenge. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Inhibition Of Key Inflammatory Protein, Reduced Radiation Toxicity In Zebrafish Sep 5, 2009
D., professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. "We suspect that these agents may radiosensitize due to inhibition of these other targets.". (Science Daily)
Dr X: the mystery man of medicine Sep 4, 2009
Yes, Modern Medical Balwyn, in Whitehorse Road, has the following line-up: Dr Kroschel for sports medicine and pediatrics; Dr Szabo for men's health and diabetes; Dr Nguyen for women's health and preventative medicine; and a ''Dr X'' for dermatology and allergies. Hang on, what's that. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
