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In a series of papers published today, leading researchers in the fields of melanoma research, dermatology, and cell biology call for greater regulation of the indoor tanning industry. Arguing that there may be no such thing as a safe tan, Society of Melanoma Research President David E. Fisher, MD, PhD, and colleagues accuse the industry of trying to confuse the public about the health benefits of tanning. (WebMD)
Board Certification Turns 75 Sep 19, 2008
The 24 Member Boards that make up the ABMS Board Enterprise covers over 145 medical specialties and subspecialties include: American Board of Allergy and Immunology, American Board of Anesthesiology, American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, American Board of Dermatology, American Board of Emergency Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Medical Genetics, American Board of Neurological Surgery, American Board of Nuclear Medicine,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Estrogen Cream No Match for Sun-Damaged Skin Sep 19, 2008
Decades of sun damage on the face and arms and other exposed areas seem to undermine the power of the cream, according to a study in the September issue of the Archives of Dermatology. "Despite commonly held beliefs, estrogen was not able to raise collagen when the skin was damaged by sunlight," said study author Laure Ritti;, a research investigator in the department of dermatology at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor ... "What makes a hormone a hormone is that it is made... (MEDLINEplus)
Botox Appears to Ease Depression Symptoms Sep 18, 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)
DFB Pharmaceuticals agrees to sell skin-care unit for $95 million Sep 18, 2008
The parent company of has agreed to sell its dermatology division, Ltd., to for $95 million ... Valeant has a commitment to the development and growth of its dermatology business, making it the ideal fit for Coria and its talented workforce here in Fort Worth as well as the field-based sales representatives across the country, Dorman says ... Coria sells several dermatology products, including CeraVe Skin Care Line; Cloderm Cream for the treatment of dermatoses; Akne-Mycin and Atralin for the... (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Nanomedical Approach Targets Multiple Cancer Genes, Shrinks Tumors More Effectively Sep 18, 2008
"It is a very selective and targeted approach," said Gavin Robertson, associate professor of pharmacology, pathology and dermatology, Penn State College of Medicine. "And unlike most other cancer drugs that inadvertently affect a bunch of proteins, we are able to knock out single genes.". (Science Daily)
Kelli Pedroia warning teens about melanoma Sep 18, 2008
The contest is sponsored by the Melanoma Foundation of New England, Brigham and Women s Hospital Department of Dermatology and Six Flags New England. The deadline to register for the contest is Dec. 1 and contest entries are due by Feb. 2, 2009. (Georgetown Record, MA)
More than skin deep: There's no such thing as a 'safe' suntan, researchers warn Sep 18, 2008
The authors of the three review papers leading researchers in the fields of cell biology, dermatology and epidemiology have examined the effects on skin of UV radiation, including that from indoor tanning beds ... Skin cancer is the most common malignancy in the US; the American Academy of Dermatology reports than one American dies every 62 minutes from melanoma. (EurekAlert!)
Ultrashape Introduces a Faster Treatment and Better Patient Experience at 2008 EADV Sep 17, 2008
Thirty Five Percent Reduction in Treatment Time, Shorter Intervals Between Treatments and Improved Transducer Make the UltraShape(R) Non-Invasive Fat Reduction and Body Contouring System a More Compelling Option YOQNEAM, Israel and SAN RAMON, California, September 17 /PRNewswire/ -- UltraShape, a global leader in non-invasive fat reduction and body contouring, will introduce its latest software and new transducer at the upcoming 2008 European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) annual... (PR Newswire)
Sun-damaged Skin Does Not Improve With Estrogen Treatments, Study Finds Sep 17, 2008
D., research investigator in the U-M Department of Dermatology ... The study appears in the new issue of the Archives of Dermatology ... Authors in addition to Ritti;, were: Sewon Kang, M.D., professor of dermatology; John J. Voorhees, M.D., the Duncan and Ella Poth Distinguished Professor and chair, Department of Dermatology; and Gary J. Fisher, Ph. (Science Daily)
Sun Damage Impairs Skin's Response to Estrogen Sep 17, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Sun exposure may contribute to skin aging by blunting the skin's ability to produce collagen in response to estrogen, new research published in the Archives of Dermatology suggests ... SOURCE: Archives of Dermatology, September 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Glenn Saldanha, MD & CEO,Glenmark Pharma Sep 16, 2008
We are currently the only company, among Indian and Chinese companies, with a significant presence in the dermatology, hormones and oncology segments in the US generic market. We have a strong presence in this space in the US market that dominates in generics and also have six products sold in the US that are in a category called controlled substances. (India Times)
Estrogen Treatments Dont Improve Sun-Damaged Skin Sep 16, 2008
D., research investigator in the U-M Department of Dermatology ... The study appears in the new issue of the Archives of Dermatology. (Newsmax)
Registration statement including financial report Sep 16, 2008
iii Overview We are a development stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on advancing and commercializing innovative medical dermatology products ... We plan to develop a direct sales and marketing organization to commercialize and market PEP005 Gel for AK to the dermatology community if it receives regulatory approval ... According to the American Academy of Dermatology, melanoma accounts for approximately 4% of all new cases of skin cancer each year. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Recent Valley promotions and hires Sep 13, 2008
Ryan Young, specialty and urgent care-East Valley center; Amy Rosenfeld, center for cancer and blood disorders; Thomas Walkiewicz and Rajvee Shah, division of radiology; Ronald Tee, division of dermatology; and Mark McOmber, division of gastroenterology. Hotel/Tourism. (AZCentral -- Business)
AZX100 Pre-Clinical Results Show Reduction of Fibrosis and Scarring; Human Clinical Safety Trials Continuing Sep 12, 2008
The study results are published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology advance online publication 11-Sep-2008 (DOI: 10. 1038/jid. (Primezone Releases)
HEALTH BLOG: The doctor will see you now ... Sep 11, 2008
Melanoma on the scalp or neck is much deadlier than melanoma on other parts of the body, perhaps because they are more aggressive and less likely to be diagnosed early, according to a University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, in the Archives of Dermatology. Reuters has. (USA Today -- Money)
Prologue Acquisition Update and Termination of Linkcon Business Combination Sep 10, 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)
Print edition correction: Belvedere Family Practice to close (70) Sep 10, 2008
The closing of Belvedere Family Practice does not affect other practices within BMC, including internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology or surgery and dermatology ... George Ong, MD, Dermatology. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
More of this story Sep 10, 2008 * Doctors warn of risks of contracting milkers nodule Sep 9, 2008 Spring water could 'help treat eczema when applied directly to the ... Sep 9, 2008 Do's and Don'ts of Dealing with Diaper Rash Sep 7, 2008 Nose Drops Turn Woman's Face Silver Sep 6, 2008 Some Allergy Tests Give Late Results Sep 6, 2008 Through the Woods: Poison ivy Sep 6, 2008 Healthful Hints: Ultraviolet light is systemic therapy Sep 4, 2008 5 things you didn't know about ... Werner syndrome Sep 3, 2008 HEALTH BLOG: Opening up the medicine chest Sep 2, 2008 Emeryville biotech Peplin scores $24M in funding Sep 1, 2008 Environment: Johnson unveils secret weapon in war on climate ... Aug 30, 2008 Incyte Corporation Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript Aug 30, 2008 Many with tattoos wish they could erase the ink Aug 30, 2008 GSK signs $820M drug development deal Aug 29, 2008 JID Symposium Proceedings Aug 29, 2008 The Journal of Investigative Dermatology Aug 29, 2008 Omics Gateway Aug 29, 2008 Wanted: human guinea pigs for science. Any volunteers? Aug 29, 2008 HEALTH BLOG: Digging into the latest cancer studies Aug 28, 2008 The psychosocial price of acne: $275 Aug 27, 2008 QLT announces agreement to exclusively license the Atrigel(R) Technology to Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals Inc. Aug 26, 2008 Key Allergy Gene Discovered Aug 26, 2008 Newly Uncovered Cells May Be Critical In Psoriasis Aug 26, 2008 After Fits and Starts, New Hope for Psoriasis Patients Aug 26, 2008 Medical team among 10 killed in plane crash Aug 25, 2008 10 killed in small plane crash near Moab, Utah Aug 25, 2008 • Fay forces more people to flee homes Aug 25, 2008 Ten People Killed In Utah Plane Crash Aug 25, 2008 Skin Cancer Has A Typical Odor Aug 25, 2008 10 Dead In Utah Plane Crash Aug 24, 2008 Botox Appears to Ease Depression Symptoms Aug 24, 2008 Man and girlfriend charged in standoff Aug 24, 2008 Plane Crashes Near Utah's Arches National Park, Killing 10 Aug 24, 2008 Deaths of 10 stun Cedar City Aug 24, 2008 Plane Crashes Moments After Takeoff; 10 Confirmed Dead Aug 24, 2008 Fiery Utah Crash Leaves Few Clues Aug 24, 2008 Bodybuilder's Skin 'Scarred for Life' From Steroid Use Aug 23, 2008 Research ties skin creams with cancer Aug 23, 2008 Bodybuilder scarred from steroids Aug 22, 2008 Machine 'sniffs out skin cancer' Aug 22, 2008 Anti-Aging Skin Treatments That May Work Aug 21, 2008 Sniffing out cancer Aug 21, 2008 Study Outlines Teens' Preferences And Trade-offs For Freedom From Acne Aug 21, 2008 Skin Cancer Carries Its Own Scent Aug 21, 2008 NTEC admits La Jolla Digital in acceleration program Aug 21, 2008 Scent of Skin Cancer Identified Aug 21, 2008 HIV/AIDS rate expected to keep declining in Cambodia Aug 20, 2008 Synthetic Molecules Could Add Spice To Fight Against Cancer Aug 19, 2008 German pharma makes U.S. debut in Durham Aug 19, 2008 Wrinkle Removers, Backed by Science Aug 19, 2008 Moisturizers 101: Do they cause skin cancer? Aug 19, 2008 More of this story Aug 18, 2008 Rutgers study ties skin creams to cancer Aug 17, 2008 Moisturizers boosts skin cancer risk? Aug 17, 2008 The right treatments can save your skin Aug 16, 2008 Study: Popular Moisturizers May Cause Skin Cancer | Aug 16, 2008 Stem cell group awards grants to scientists at 2 universities Aug 16, 2008 Your skin cream can lead to cancer Aug 16, 2008 Moisturizers Linked To Skin Cancer? Aug 15, 2008 Skin creams cause tumors on mice, study shows Aug 15, 2008 Discovery Health Offers the Definitive Look at Indonesia's 'Treeman' in TREEMAN: SEARCH FOR THE CURE Aug 15, 2008 New Study Links Moisturizers to Cancer Aug 15, 2008 Moisturizers Cause Skin Cancer in Mice Aug 15, 2008 Urban air pollution 'more dangerous than Chernobyl' Aug 14, 2008
The Westerly Sun in partnership with Dr. Daniella Duke of Coastal Dermatology is proud to announce the area s first Baby Boomer Exposition to be held on Sunday, September 14 from 10am to 4pm at the Mystic Hilton in Mystic, Connecticut. Unlike Senior Living Expos for the over 65 set, this expo caters to those between the ages of 44 and 62 years of age. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Bacteria in Spring Water Could Treat Eczema Sep 10, 2008
Bacteria found in thermal spring water could help treat eczema when applied directly to the skin, new research in the British Journal of Dermatology will reveal. Atopic eczema is a common skin disorder that is often accompanied by allergies and hay fever, and affects one in 10 children. (Newsmax)
She was diagnosed to be suffering from milkers nodule, an occupational illness usually affecting workers in the meat-packing industry, said Lee Ding-dar (wF), a physician at Taipei Veterans General Hospital Dermatology Department. CUTS. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
At the start of the study, published in the British Journal of Dermatology, a quarter of the patients had staphylococcus aureus on their skin, a bug commonly found in eczema patients which can cause skin infections. The levels dropped more significantly in the bacteria group. (Daily Mail)
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)
The condition, known as argyria, results from prolonged contact with or the ingestion of silver salts, Dr. Kamila Padlewska, an assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Warsaw Medical School, Poland, wrote in a paper published on. The condition is characterized by a gray or gray-black staining of the skin and mucous membranes produced by the depositing of silver particles under the skin, Padlewska noted. (Fox News)
Of the 170 allergens that had been tested in at least 50 patients, 117 had reactions that differed on day 5 when compared with days 7 to 21, the investigators report in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Only 14 allergens showed significantly higher late positive-reaction rates. (MEDLINEplus)
(Editor's note: The American Academy of Dermatology advises that while the oil that causes poison ivy rashes is easily spread the rash cannot be spread by scratching the blisters. For more visit the website. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
This is not news to dermatology. That doctor omitted the long list of other light-responsive skin conditions. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Case report: The Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology reported in 1998 that a 41-year-old man presented with erosions, ulcers and keratosis of the Achilles tendon. He was short and had features of premature aging, sclerosis of the skin on his arms and legs, and hypogonadism. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Women might be more likely to get tattoos, but they're also more likely to get them removed, at least according to a small in the latest issue of the Archives of Dermatology. Texas Tech researchers surveyed 196 people, average age 30, who came to a dermatology clinic for tattoo removal. (USA Today -- Money)
In that time, CEO Michael Aldridge left the company, and Wiggans and Bauer, who were members of Peplin s board and had worked together managing dermatology drug maker , joined the executive ranks. We hope this (cash) will take us through Phase III, Bauer said. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Environment: Johnson unveils secret weapon in war on climate change - the roof garden. London mayor announces plan to soak up rainwater; Strategy outlined to deal with heatwaves and floods. (guardian.co.uk)
We expect to present data from our topical studies at the European Association for Dermatology and Venereology in September. Based on the safety and efficacy weve seen thus far, plans are to begin a three-month topical Phase IIb study in psoriatic patients in the fourth quarter with top line data excepted later next year, most likely early in the third quarter. (Seeking Alpha, NY)
A report of a study conducted by researchers at Texas Tech University and Harvard Medical School published this summer in the American Medical Association's Archives of Dermatology said women were more likely than men to seek tattoo removal. The women cited embarrassment, negative comments and clothing problems as their motivation. (Florida Times-Union)
-based Valeant is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products in the areas of neurology, infectious disease and dermatology. GlaxoSmithKline, which has headquarters in London, employs more than 5,000 people in the Triangle. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings ... Welcome to Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings ... Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings (JIDSP) publishes peer-reviewed, invited papers relevant to all aspects of cutaneous biology and skin disease. (Nature News Service)
Journal of Investigative Dermatology ... Welcome to Journal of Investigative Dermatology ... Journal of Investigative Dermatology (JID) is the official journal of the Society for Investigative Dermatology and the European Society for Dermatological Research. (Nature News Service)
Journal:Journal of Investigative Dermatology ... Journal:Journal of Investigative Dermatology. (Nature News Service)
It s for people with moderate to severe acne, said Janet Cohen, research study coordinator at Haber Dermatology ... Janet Cohen of Haber Dermatology is pretty certain they ll get enough people for one study that s starting this month right about the time school starts back up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Women might be more likely to get tattoos, but they're also more likely to get them removed, at least according to a small in the latest issue of the Archives of Dermatology. Texas Tech researchers surveyed 196 people, average age 30, who came to a dermatology clinic for tattoo removal ... In the April issue of the Archives of Dermatology, one dermatologist argues that that mole might have been , the deadliest kind of skin cancer. (USA Today -- Money)
On average, $275 (U.S.), according to a study published in this month's Archives of Dermatology; and their parents would pay almost as much ... "Reducing the psychosocial impact of acne is considered one of the guiding principles for its clinical management," writes lead study author Cynthia Chen, a doctor with the university's dermatology department. (Globe and Mail)
Our research and development efforts are focused on pharmaceutical products in the fields of ophthalmology and dermatology. In addition, we utilize three unique technology platforms, photodynamic therapy, Atrigel(R) and punctal plugs with drugs, to create products such as Visudyne(R) and Eligard(R) and future product opportunities. (PR Newswire)
25, 2008) Together with colleagues from the Department of Dermatology and Allergy and the Center for Allergy and Environment (ZAUM) of the Technische Universit. t M. (Science Daily)
But when it comes to dendritic cell populations in the skin, Michelle Lowes assistant professor of clinical investigation in James Krueger s Laboratory for Investigative Dermatology and her colleagues have been chipping away at and describing them one by one ... Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008; DOI. (Science Daily)
Psoriasis sufferers also have higher rates of cardiovascular disease and other systemic health problems, said Dr. Jennifer Cather, a Dallas dermatologist and a member of the Baylor University Medical Center's Division of Dermatology ... "It's really changed the way we can treat psoriasis," said Dr. Lawrence Green, assistant professor of dermatology at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. "It really has made life much more tolerable for patients." ... Patients... (MEDLINEplus)
"They provided much needed dermatology care to patients who might have otherwise gone without," said the Ellsworth family, who lost two members in the crash, in a statement. It was unclear what caused the crash. (CNN -- US)
On board were employees of Southwest Skin and Cancer/Red Canyon Aesthetics al Spa, a dermatology company based in Cedar City, 200 miles to the west, who traveled to remote areas to provide treatment for skin cancer and other ailments ... Those from the company "provided much needed dermatology care to patients who might otherwise go without." ... The dermatology group had a time-share agreement for use of the plane, said CEO Dane Leavitt. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A preliminary crash report could be finished late this week or early next, Holloway said, two days after nine members of a dermatology clinic and the pilot who was flying them died in eastern Utah. Moab was one of nine regular stops for the team from Southwest Skin and Cancer/Red Canyon Aesthetics al Spa in Cedar City, a rapidly growing town of 28,000 in southwestern Utah. (Q13.com, WA)
Nyland said the victims were the founder of a dermatology clinic, members of his staff and the pilot, all from Cedar City in southwestern Utah. He identified them as pilot David White; Lansing Ellsworth; David Goddard; Mandy Johnson; Marcie Tillery, 29; Valerie Imlay, 52; Keith Shumway, 29; Dallon Ellsworth, 24; Camie Vigil, 25; and Cecilee Goddard, 25. (W-USA News, DC)
Dr. Carolyn Willis, a dermatology researcher from Amersham Hospital in Buckinghamshire, is trying to develop a cancer test using trained dogs to detect subtle changes in the odor of urine which could indicate bladder cancer, and is hoping to detect prostate and skin cancers the same way. 2007 - 2008 - eFluxMedia Tags: , Share the News. (eFluxMedia)
The victims included the director of a company with dermatology clinics in three states and staff members ... Nyland said the victims were the director of Red Canyon Aesthetics al Spa, a dermatology clinic headquartered in Cedar City, his clinic staff and the pilot ... The dermatology group had a time-share agreement with Leavitt Group for use of the plane, said chief executive officer Dane Leavitt. (CBS News)
"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)
utah Plane crash kills 10 near national park MOAB - A twin-engine plane crashed and burned near an airport not far from Arches National Park in southeastern Utah, killing the pilot and nine passengers connected with a group of dermatology clinics, an official said yesterday. The plane was engulfed in flames when emergency responders arrived Friday evening at the site about 2 miles from the Canyonlands Field airport, and there were no survivors, Grand County Sheriff James Nyland said. (Boston Globe)
On board were employees of a Southwest Skin and Cancer/Red Canyon Aesthetics & Medical Spa, a dermatology company based in Cedar City, 200 miles to the west, that traveled to remote areas to provide treatment for skin cancer and other ailments where it might otherwise be unavailable ... Those from the company "provided much needed dermatology care to patients who might otherwise go without." ... The dermatology group had a time-share agreement for use of the plane, said CEO Dane Leavitt. (Fox News)
The plane's pilot, as well as nine employees of the Red Canyon Aesthetics and Medical Spa dermatology clinic, were killed Friday night shortly after the plane took off from Canyonlands Field Airport northwest of Moab ... The plane was used as part of a time-share between the dermatology clinic and the Leavitt Group, according to Dane Leavitt, the company's chief executive officer ... Leavitt, whose brother is Mike Leavitt, former Utah governor and the U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services,... (Deseret News)
The victims, whose names were not immediately released, were the founder of a dermatology clinic, members of his staff and the pilot of the plane, a law enforcement official said. . (KWTX.com, TX)
The Grand County, Utah, sheriff said the victims include the director and employees of a dermatology company who regularly traveled to remote areas of Utah, Arizona and Nevada to provide treatment for such ailments as skin cancer that might not otherwise be available. The victims were identified as pilot David White; Dr. Lansing Ellsworth; David Goddard; Mandy Johnson; Marcie Tillery, 29; Valerie Imlay, 52; Keith Shumway, 29; Dallon Ellsworth, 24; Camie Vigil, 25; and Cecilee Goddard, 25. (Click2Houston, TX)
Dr. Peter Arne Gerber, from the Department of Dermatology at Heinrich-Heine-University in D. sseldorf, Germany, and his colleagues reported that the man came to the clinic at University Hospital D. (Fox News)
Four different brands of moisturizing creams caused tumors to form faster and larger in hairless mice that had been pre-treated with ultraviolet radiation, the Rutgers researchers reported Thursday in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. We don t know what happens in humans, said Alan Conney, who headed the study. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Dr Peter Arne Gerber, from the Department of Dermatology at Heinrich-Heine-University in Dsseldorf, Germany, said moderate amounts of the drug could cause big problems. "Usually in people taking moderate doses of the drug you see some sort of mild acne but in severe cases it can ulcerate. The acne became severely ulcerated "The doses this man was taking were within the doses that are used among bodybuilders. (BBC News)
Dr Carolyn Willis, a dermatology researcher from Amersham Hospital in Buckinghamshire, is trying to develop a cancer test using the same principles - but substituting a living sensor. Her team has trained dogs to detect subtle changes in the odour of urine which could indicate bladder cancer, and is hoping to detect prostate and skin cancers the same way. (BBC News)
The study "showed that these treatments will stimulate collagen production," Dr. Diane Berson, a dermatologist and assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Cornell-New York Presbyterian Hospital, explained on The Early Show Wednesday ... The study, which appeared in the Archives of Dermatology, looked at injectible fillers containing hyaluronic acid, among other treatments. (CBS News -- Early Show)
The resulting inventory, published online last month in the British Journal of Dermatology, contains 92 compounds, both naturally occurring and residue from soaps and other byproducts of modern living that remained on subjects' skin ... Plus, biopsy will almost certainly remain the definitive diagnostic tool for cancer for many years, said David J. Leffell, a professor of dermatology and surgery at the Yale School of Medicine. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
20, 2008) Teens report that they would pay about 275 to have never had acne, and are willing to pay considerably more to be acne-free than to have 50 percent clearance of their acne or to have clear skin with acne scars, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... Archives of Dermatology, 2008; 144 (8): 988 DOI. (Science Daily)
D., senior scientist and analytical chemist, Rohm and Haas, Philadelphia; Jean-Claude Bystryn, M.D., professor, dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, and former head, melanoma program and vaccine clinic, New York University Medical Center, New York City; Aug. 20, 2008, presentation, American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition, Philadelphia). WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have identified an "odor profile" for skin cancer, with an eye toward... (Health-Finder)
Their initial offering will focus on the dermatology specialty, with similar high-volume specialties added every nine months. We are excited to have added La Jolla Digital as our newest program company, said Dr. Hubert Zajicek, director at NTEC. La Jolla Digital s strengths are in focusing on the enhancement of the practice of medicine literally one specialty at a time. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
In research published online last month in the British Journal of Dermatology, Gallagher and collaborators sampled air above two skin sites forearm and upper back in 25 healthy male and female subjects, who ranged in age from 19 to 79. Using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry techniques, they identified almost 100 different chemical compounds coming from skin. (Newsmax)
"This is good news," English-Khmer language newspaper the Cambodia Daily quoted Mean Chhi Vun, director of the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology and STDs (NCHADS), as commenting on NCHADS' latest report. "As a program manager, I am very happy because this shows we have successfully slowed down or controlled the HIV epidemic through prevention, care and treatment," he added. (Xinhuanet, China)
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. (Sep. (Science Daily)
The transaction gives Riemser, which has 650 global employees, its first foothold in the U.S. Riemser makes products for indications including dermatology, infectious disease and cancer, but it doesn t sell any of them in America. We are the first kind of mainstay in the U.S., says Rick Patton, Riemser s vice president of sales. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
A recent review in The Archives of Dermatology concludes that three anti-aging treatments are proven clinically effective: the topical application of retinol; carbon dioxide laser resurfacing; and injection of hyaluronic acid, a moisture-retaining acid that occurs naturally in the skin ... This is an area where there s a lot of hype and not much substance, said David J. Leffell, a professor of dermatology and surgery at Yale who was not involved in the review ... Many products just refer to... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Cancer researchers at Rutgers University reported a study Thursday in the Aug. 14, 2008 issue of the Journal of Investigative Dermatology suggesting that some moisturizing creams or moisturizers may increase the odds of getting a type of skin cancer known as squamous cell carcinoma. This type of skin cancer is more common, but less risky than melanoma. (Food Consumer)
Her prize package includes the Miss Universe tiara created by Mikimoto valued at 15,000; a two-year scholarship from the New York Film Academy worth more than 100,000 to its acting or film- making programs; eveningwear gowns from Scala, designed by Sherri Hill; a trophy from Rogaska Crystal; a year-long supply of Farouk Systems products, makers of CHI, the original Ceramic Technology tools; a four-day/ three-night vacation for two, including airfare, at the Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island,... (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Four different brands of moisturizing creams caused tumors to form faster and larger in hairless mice that had been pretreated with ultraviolet radiation, the Rutgers researchers reported Thursday in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology ... The chief of dermatology at Hackensack University Medical Center said that many doctors recommend moisturizers and would question the study. (Tulsa World)
org) -- Cancer researchers at Rutgers University reported a study Thursday in the Aug. 14, 2008 issue of the Journal of Investigative Dermatology suggesting that some moisturizing creams or moisturizers may increase the odds of getting a type of skin cancer known as squamous cell carcinoma. This type of skin cancer is more common, but less risky than melanoma. (Food Consumer)
A recent study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that (sun spots, redness), in fact, drives the perception of age even more powerfully than wrinkles ... " , which is the damage to skin caused by sunlight, accounts for approximately 80 percent of wrinkles," says Tina Alster, clinical professor of dermatology at Georgetown University ... Another culprit: "The skin around the eyes is the thinnest on the body," says David E. Bank, an associate in clinical dermatology at... (MSNBC -- Health)
The report is published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Share. (Fox News)
Benjamin Yu, an assistant professor in the Division of Dermatology in the UCSD School of Medicine, who will receive $3. 06 million. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
The cancers are not melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer, they stressed in their report in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, but another type called squamous cell carcinoma ... Jonathan Rees, an expert in dermatology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, said squamous cell carcinoma was not a big health worry. (India Times, India)
The Conney study appears in the Aug. 14 advance online issue of the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. By Daniel DeNoon Reviewed by Louise Chang2005-2008 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. (CBS News)
The cancers are not melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer, they stressed in their report in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, but another type called squamous cell carcinoma. Such tumors are slow growing, highly treatable and only fatal if patients fail to have them removed. (Reuters India)
Fascinated by the Treeman case, Gaspari, chief of dermatology at the University of Maryland Medical Center, travelled to a remote part of Indonesia to meet the legendary Dede. Upon meeting him, Gaspari recognized the most incredible dermatological case he had ever come across, and made it his mission to treat -- and hopefully cure -- the Treeman. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
But while some dermatology experts believe this study may open the door to further research, most say that the study is, at best, scare science -- and at worst, just plain bad science ... A report published in the July issue of the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, which analyzed more than 20,000 cases of melanoma in people between the ages of 15 and 39, found that the incidence of melanoma in young women rose to 13. (ABC News)
His findings were published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, part of the Nature Publishing Group in Britain. Experts familiar with the study doubted its significance for humans. (Newsmax)
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