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Answering the call - with etiquette
November 1st 2001Even before the atrocities in New York and at the Pentagon, teleconferenceswere becoming increasingly common in medicine, industry, and even for familyget-togethers. Now that travel is being curtailed, teleconferencing is likelyto play an even larger role in our lives - and you may be asked to leada teleconference. Here's how to succeed:
Innovations bring added versatility to island pedicle flaps
November 1st 2001Dallas - Three novel variations of the island pedicle flap broadenthe dermatologic surgeon's options for reconstruction of facial cutaneoussurgery wounds, Tri H. Nguyen, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the AmericanCollege of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.
Refined 'winch stitch' wields better tissue expansion
November 1st 2001Dallas - A recent technique modification has made the "winchstitch" an even easier and more controllable method for achieving intraoperativetissue expansion to facilitate closure of large, high-tension wounds, JacquesMichael Casparian, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Collegeof Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.
Popular herbs could hinder derm surgery outcomes
November 1st 2001Iowa City, Iowa - With the incredible growth in popularity of herbal medicines and supplements, dermatologists need to discuss their use with all patients, especially those who are about to undergo a dermatologic surgical procedure. Being aware of any herbal products the patient is taking prior to surgery can be just as important as knowing about prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Physician responsibility doesn't flinch in dire times
October 1st 2001Tuesday, September 11th, began as a perfect day. I ate a healthy breakfast,worked out, and felt the pleasure of the late summer sun as I walked mydog before leaving for my office. I had no idea how quickly the day woulddeteriorate into an emotional hell
Lack of trust in staff could hurt bottom line
October 1st 2001How much do you trust your staff? Why does it matter? Trust affects thebottom line - the way you treat employees is the way they will treat patients.If it's acceptable that a company or manager need not keep promises, youcan almost guarantee employees won't be keeping promises to patients either.
California passes law for coverage of cancer trials
October 1st 2001Sunnyvale, Calif. - Skin cancer patients as well as others withdifferent types of the disease can now afford to participate in clinicaltrials that may save their lives because the state requires insurance companiesto pay for the routine costs of treatment during the trials.
Studies identify angiogenesis in photodamage development
October 1st 2001Washington - Studies conducted in laboratory animals point toa critical role for the cutaneous vascular system in the pathogenesis ofUV-induced skin damage and the possibility of targeting angiogenesis inhibitionas a strategy for preventing photodamage, Kiichiro Yano, Ph.D., said atthe annual meeting of the Society for Investigative Dermatology
Retinoic acid metabolism inhibitor causes less irritation
October 1st 2001Washington - A series of cutaneous pharmacology studies conductedwith a selective retinoic acid metabolism inhibitor suggest this novel compoundhas the potential for treating a variety of retinoid-responsive dermatologicdiseases but with the advantage of causing less irritation compared to retinoicacid, Gerard J. Gendimenico, Ph.D., said at the Society for InvestigativeDermatology meeting.