Where do dermatologists find themselves falling in their assessment of the healthcare reform legislation in the U.S.? On Call found dermatologists who place themselves in each of the camps, as well as a group that wishes someone could explain what the legislation actually does.
Clinicians need to keep in mind possible differential diagnoses that mimic rosacea when they see patients who exhibit symptoms that appear to suggest the disease, according to the director of the Bikowski Skin Care Center.
The biopsy is a major revenue source for dermatology practices, emphasizing the need for correct biopsy billing practices. Dermatology practices tend to make mistakes in two key areas: basing their billing on intent, and in misrepresenting services.
The ad beckons all to use skincare products developed specifically to work with your genes. Just take the wooden stick out of the pouch, rub it vigorously inside your mouth, rinse the stick in the vial of magic liquid, seal and mail to the company. In about three weeks, you will receive in the mail a box of skincare products developed specifically for your unique genetic makeup.
Niacinamide can be an effective treatment for the inflammation related to rosacea, according to Helen M. Torok, M.D. The etiology of rosacea is unknown, although research has shown that symptoms are exacerbated by factors that trigger innate responses, such as the release of cathelicidin antimicrobial peptides.
Radiofrequency (RF) technology has come a long way since its inception in aesthetic medicine. The EndyMed Pro (EndyMed Medical) is a new RF device using 3DEEP technology that appears to set itself apart in the way it delivers RF energy. The new technology was presented at the 68th annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
A recent study documenting addictive behavior in indoor tanners suggests physicians must change their tactics in addressing such individuals, say study authors and a dermatologist.
Dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Ellen Marmur, M.D., knows skin cancer. She performs about 1,000 skin cancer surgeries a year as chief of the division of dermatology and cosmetic surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York. But when a suspicious lesion showed up on her nose, she did not want to think the worst.
A device for performing in-office electron radiation therapy (DermaBeam with Mobetron, IntraOp Medical) allows dermatologists to offer an entire gamut of skin cancer treatment modalities, and better meet the varying needs of individual patients.
2010 marks the 25th anniversary of three pioneering skin cancer prevention programs launched by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).
Dr. Cellulite prides himself on the fact that he is the only dermatologist performing mesotherapy cellulite treatments in his area. He uses a technique called "lipodissolve." He, like most healthcare practitioners doing this technique, uses a substance called deoxycholate. He advertises that this technique is both safer and more effective than liposuction.
Organized medicine, including groups representing dermatologists, has long fought for medical liability reforms that would limit jury-granted noneconomic awards for pain and suffering and include provisions to keep frivolous (but potentially costly) cases out of court. Their pitch: Effective reform would reduce medical malpractice costs, including insurance, and make it possible for many physicians who can't afford skyrocketing premiums to continue their practices.
Rosacea is a fairly common inflammatory skin condition that can prove challenging to treat. Current therapeutic strategies empirically target the signs and symptoms of the disease, because the details of its pathophysiology have not yet been completely understood.
Recent trial data show that a new lower-dose regimen of imiquimod proves effective in the treatment of actinic keratosis (AK) and allows patients to treat much larger surface areas of clinical as well as subclinical lesions. Study results were recently presented at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Although recent vitamin D research suggests that higher vitamin D levels might improve some health outcomes, these data are largely inconclusive and sometimes contradictory, dermatologists say. Moreover, they continue to recommend oral supplementation rather than intentional sun exposure for those interested in elevating their levels.
Keeping good closures from going bad requires not only thorough patient education and surgical planning by the physician, but also patient adherence to pre- and post-surgical instructions, according to an expert who spoke at the 68th annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
National report - Several new sun-protection products have recently entered the market, including sunblocks with increased SPF ratings, oral sunblock agents and sunscreens with antioxidants.
Cleveland - Three years ago, when a Cleveland Clinic colleague approached Allison T. Vidimos-Stultz, R.Ph., M.D., about whether any one of the 25 dermatologists in her local practice would want to go on a medical mission to Honduras, she replied, “Could I go?”
If you have any of your money invested in bonds - treasuries, corporates or municipals - you already know that the rules for buying and selling bonds are constantly changing.
As an attorney and a consultant to thousands of physicians across the country, we are constantly astounded by the attitudes of physicians regarding the sale of their medical practices. Most often, we hear the complaint that doctors do not feel they can sell their practice for any significant value.
London - Results of a new study suggest that people with vitiligo may have natural protection against skin cancer, BBC News reports.
Toronto - Results of several studies suggest that the new compound NT 201 improves treatment of blepharospasm and cervical dystonia by at least 25 percent, according to news source Docguide.com.
Barcelona, Spain - Doctors here performed what they are calling a successful face transplant on a Spanish man in his 30s, All Headline News reports.
Aliso Viejo, Calif. - Valeant Pharmaceuticals, based here, will acquire Vital Science Corp., a Toronto-based manufacturer of over-the-counter dermatology products, news source Socaltech.com reports.
Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Academy of Dermatology has announced the results of its election of new officers for terms to begin in 2012.
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When treating patients with undiagnosed eating disorders, early recognition of dermatologic signs improves prognosis and helps dermatologists avoid æsthetic treatments intended to address such patients' unrealistic perceptions, according to an expert.
Thorough planning provides the best approach to recognizing, managing and preventing complications when performing æsthetic procedures, an expert says.
Using confocal imaging (or reflectance confocal microscopy, RCM), the VivaScope (Lucid) is proving to be a useful tool in the differentiation and diagnosis of cutaneous lesions.
Because dog-ears behave predictably, physicians can use a structured algorithm to prevent, minimize and repair them when necessary, the algorithm's developer says.
