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    Hundreds of laws take effect  Jul 1, 2009
    The Academy of Dermatology reported in 2007 that more than 25 percent of teenage girls have used tanning salons three or more times in their lives. Other studies have put the number at about one in three. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Bath in diluted bleach relieves kids' eczema  Jun 30, 2009
    "This is a study that was based on the fact that we've known for many years that diluted solutions of bleach can be antibacterial," says Amy Paller, professor and chair of dermatology at the medical school and the senior investigator of the study ... Robert Brodell, a professor of internal medicine and dermatology at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, says dermatologists have been using the treatment for about 20 years, but this is the first scientific study on the topic. (USA Today)

    Lexington native joins Westford pediatric practice  Jun 30, 2009
    His interests include well child care, musculoskeletal disorders, dermatology, and adolescent medicine. For more information visit www. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Beauty prep and products for a sunny day  Jun 28, 2009
    Products that use the minerals zinc oxide or titanium dioxide which are physical sunblocks instead of those that absorb UV light are less likely to stir up those conditions, according to Bank, founder of The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery. Zinc and titanium are commonly referred to as chemical-free blocks and have some anti-inflammatory properties as well as some anti-bacterial ones so they tend to work well for both skin-type extremes the sensitive and the acne prone, he... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Jackson, death by showbusiness...  Jun 27, 2009
    And rumours from LA grew steadily worse, as he failed to turn up to rehearsals, appeared at a dermatology clinic carrying a bag labelled Skin Cancer (which seemed to be more of a photo op than an actual health complaint) and then postponed his opening shows for the vaguest of reasons. As famous last words go, This is it has a certain iconic ring to it, but Michael Jackson s final recorded public utterances are actually less edifying and a great deal more disturbing. (The Drudge Report)

    Dermatologist rips drug as murder defense  Jun 27, 2009
    Mr. Mullarkey began his Accutane treatment in April 2007 at Allegheny Dermatology Associates in Monroeville, where he was seen by physician's assistant Dayna Turrill, who testified yesterday. Ms. Turrill testified that Mr. Mullarkey never reported depression or any other psychological side effects, and after initial problems with headaches, Mr. Mullarkey's dosage was cut in half and he seemed fine. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Health: Smog could be toxic for your skin  Jun 26, 2009
    The study was published in the June 18 issue of the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Also in msnbc. (MSNBC -- Environment)

    Lumenis' High Speed LightSheer(R) Duet(TM) Featured on ABC's Good Morning America Health as the New Gold Standard for Laser Hair Removal  Jun 25, 2009
    "Five years of research led to the development of Lumenis' LightSheer Duet, which offers a high value hair removal solution with unprecedented speed and comfort that benefits both physicians and patients. These benefits have resulted in a very high demand for this exciting new product, in spite of current challenging economic conditions. Clinicians using the new LightSheer Duet report this system reduces hair removal treatment times up to 75% and vastly improves patient comfort, essentially... (PR Newswire)

    A Woman with a Blistering Cutaneous Eruption  Jun 25, 2009
    Dr. Jordan M. Cummins (Dermatology): A 79-year-old woman was admitted to the burn unit of this hospital because of a blistering cutaneous eruption ... From the Departments of Dermatology (M.M.A.) and Pathology (M.H.), Massachusetts General Hospital; and the Departments of Dermatology (M.M.A.) and Pathology (M.H.), Harvard Medical School. (New England Journal of Medicine)

    New theraplex SA FACIAL PEEL Shows True Colors at Cosmetic Boot Camp  Jun 24, 2009
    "I was glad to see the new theraplex SA FACIAL PEELs at the recent Cosmetic Boot Camp," said Vic A. Narurkar, MD, Chief of Dermatology at California Pacific Medical Center. "I use salicylic acid peels on patients with all skin types because they're effective, easy to administer, have an excellent safety record, and there's virtually no patient down time.". (PR Newswire)

    New Study Says Purported Melanoma Epidemic is Vastly Overstated  Jun 23, 2009
    British Journal of Dermatology study blames physician misdiagnosis as the likely cause of apparent uptick in melanoma cases. WASHINGTON, June 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A newly released study in the June 2009 British Journal of Dermatology that reviews data from a 13-year period in the eastern United Kingdom has concluded that the much-hyped melanoma "epidemic" is unlikely to be real ... "For years the Dermatology and sun-scare community -- typically people who are positioned to make a profit... (PR Newswire)

    Topical Application Of Chemotherapy Drug May Improve Appearance Of Aging Skin  Jun 23, 2009
    A study in Cosmetic Dermatology explores a variety of new ingredients in. (Sep. (Science Daily)

    Your Health: Sweating can be big stuff  Jun 22, 2009
    Pariser, who is president of the American Academy of Dermatology, says sweaty hands can be especially vexing: He has met lawyers who ruin documents with their wet hands, and one police officer whose hands were so sweaty he could not fire a gun ... Nearly 3% of Americans say they sweat too much, according to a study published in 2004 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ... He reported his findings in May in the dermatology journal. (USA Today -- News)

    Bisbee, SV hospital administrators weigh in on national health care discussion (3)  Jun 22, 2009
    Using dermatology as an example, Dickson said: There is no dermatologist in Cochise County who will take on new Medicare patients or AHCCCS/Meidcaid patients. This problem is the result of basic supply and demand and will not be resolved by federal edicts or programs. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Botox Appears to Ease Depression Symptoms  Jun 21, 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)

    Sunburn Treatment for Mild to Sever...  Jun 21, 2009
    The Web site, Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates, in an article adapted from the American Academy of Dermatology, titled, "The Sun and Your Skin Guidelines for Care" states, "Most people discount the risk of getting a sunburn on a cloudy or overcast day when the sun is not shining brightly. However, on these foggy, cloudy, or slightly overcast days, a sunburn can be induced when sunlight is scattered by atmospheric conditions. Up to 80% of UV rays can 'penetrate' through the clouds.". Particularly... (Suite101.com)

    People on the Move: June 15  Jun 20, 2009
    Since then, she has directed strategy and execution of communications programs for nationwide pharmaceutical product launches and patient advocacy communications campaigns, spanning the women s health research, oncology, dermatology, infertility, contraception and cardiology categories. She became executive vice president of client services in early 2007, and today counsels health industry, hospitals, medical professional societies and third-party organization clients of Spectrum. (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    New Skin Cancer Patch: Possible Alternative To Surgery  Jun 19, 2009
    Scientific Paper 158: P. Gupta, A. Malhotra, S. Saxena, S. Gupta, G.P. Bandhopadhyaya, M. Venkatesh, U. Pandey, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Department of Dermatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi; and Board of Radiation and Isotope Therapy (BRIT) Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Mumbai; "Radionuclide therapy of basal cell carcinoma with Phosphorus-32 skin patch," SNM's 56th Annual Meeting, June 13 17, 2009. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)

    Test Detects Molecular Marker Of Aging In Humans  Jun 18, 2009
    Along with Sharpless, study co-authors from UNC Lineberger are laboratory technician Chad Torrice, postdoctoral researchers Yan Liu, Hyunsoon Cho and Christin Burd, and UNC Lineberger members Dr. Hanna Sanoff, assistant professor of medicine, Dr. Nancy Thomas, associate professor of dermatology, and Dr. Joseph Ibrahim, alumni distinguished professor of biostatistics at UNC's Gillings School of Global Public Health. This work was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health, the... (Science Daily)

    Beware of bikini wax mishaps  Jun 18, 2009
    "Pubic hair is there for a reason to protect the sensitive skin and mucous membranes in the genital region," explains Linda K. Franks, M.D., an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the New York University School of Medicine ... "Pubic hair is there for a reason to protect the sensitive skin and mucous membranes in the genital region," explains Linda K. Franks, M.D., an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the New York University School of Medicine ... Prevent... (MSNBC -- Health)

    Fearful of skin cancer and the sun's damaging rays, some fitness fanatics are heading inside  Jun 18, 2009
    All sun damage is damaging, said Dr. Barbara Gilchrest, professor of dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine ... According to the American Academy of Dermatology, excessive sun exposure, especially severe blistering sunburns early in life, can promote melanoma development. (Boston Globe)

    About Caribbean Medical Schools  Jun 18, 2009
    5 undergraduate GPA in the Caribbean to high board scores en route to highly competitive residencies in plastic surgery, radiology, or dermatology. Foreign medical school students have to work very hard just like their US counterparts to get into a competitive residency. (Suite101.com)

    Special Libraries Association honors Elsevier  Jun 18, 2009
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Elsevier with the American Academy of Dermatology. Journal of the American College of Surgeons Elsevier with the American College of Surgeons. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)

    Get your health care over the phone  Jun 18, 2009
    Moca and ClickHealth have transformed mobile phones into medical tools to provide aid in the fields of cancer, cataracts, dermatology, surgery, and medical emergencies. The landscape of medicine in underdeveloped countries is forever changed. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)

    Anti-cancer cream 'reverses signs of ageing'  Jun 17, 2009
    Patients with pre-cancerous actinic keratoses can expect younger-looking skin as a side effect of the treatment, Archives of Dermatology reports. The US authors warn some will seek to capitalise this cosmetic effect. (BBC News -- Health)

    Chemo treatment may remove wrinkles as well  Jun 17, 2009
    Until now, however, no one had ever formally tested that observation in a rigorous clinical trial, says Dana Sachs of the University of Michigan, author of the study in this week's Archives of Dermatology ... The cream appears to work as well as a light chemical peel, but not as well as a more intensive peel, says David Leffell, a dermatology professor at the Yale School of Medicine, who wasn't involved in the new study. (USA Today)

    Psoriasis Raises Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, Death  Jun 17, 2009
    The cardiovascular disease calculations included effects of known risk factors such as obesity, smoking, diabetes and high blood cholesterol, said study co-author Dr. Robert S. Kirsner, vice chairman of dermatology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The team reports the finding in the June issue of the Archives of Dermatology ... However, the data are only suggestive, noted Dr. Joel M. Gelfand, medical director of the University of Pennsylvania's department of dermatology... (MEDLINEplus)

    Chemo Drug May Help Sun-Damaged Skin  Jun 17, 2009
    The study, funded by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, was published in the June issue of the journal Archives of Dermatology. "For patients in whom a course of topical fluorouracil is indicated for the treatment of actinic keratoses, there will likely be the additional benefit of a restorative effect from sun damage; this may provide further motivation for these patients to undergo the rigorous treatment," concluded Dr. Dana L. Sachs, of the University of Michigan Medical School, and... (MEDLINEplus)

    New State of the Art Dermatology Center in Plano TX  Jun 17, 2009
    Dr. Bryan Selkin, the Chief Dermatologist of the Dermatology Center of Plano will be relocating his practice to a brand new state of the art location at 5044 Tennyson in Plano. Dr. Bryan Selkin will operate the new practice under the name, Center for Dermatology and Cosmetic Laser Surgery ... (PRWEB) June 17, 2009 -- Dr. Bryan Selkin, the Chief Dermatologist of the Dermatology Center of Plano will be relocating his practice to a brand new state of the art location at 5044 Tennyson in Plano. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Common skin cancer drug smoothes wrinkles: study  Jun 16, 2009
    "The drug has been around for many years," said Dr. Dana Sachs of the University of Michigan, whose study appears in the Archives of Dermatology. Sachs said it has been used for four decades to treat actinic keratoses, which appear as a scaly or crusty bump on the skin. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)

    National Psoriasis Survey reveals its devastating impact on quality of life  Jun 16, 2009
    What many people don't realize is that its effects are devastating and can have an enormous physical and emotional impact on patients' lives," says Dr. Wayne Gulliver, a leader in dermatology in Newfoundland and Labrador. "Additionally, psoriasis can be associated with many common chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes, which may significantly shorten the patient's life. The results of the SKIN survey help validate the need for more effective... (Canada Newswire)

    Psoriasis associated with cardiovascular disease  Jun 16, 2009
    WASHINGTON, June 15 (Xinhua) -- The skin disease psoriasis is associated with atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque in the arteries, characterized by an increased prevalence of ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral artery disease and an increased risk of death, according to a report in the June issue of Archives of Dermatology. Psoriasis affects nearly 2 percent to 3 percent of the world's population, including 7 million Americans, according to background information in the... (Xinhuanet, China)

    Cool beauty products beat the heat  Jun 16, 2009
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    Faculty of Translational Medicine boosts support for biomedical researchers  Jun 6, 2009
    Sharon Jones, a research nurse in dermatology and one of the new Faculty members said, 'This new initiative is exciting for research nurses like me ... Dr Katie Lacy, a Clinical Research Consultant within the BRC's dermatology theme said, 'The new Faculty will add support to an already flourishing research environment. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)

    Lower Levels Of Key Protein Influence Tumor Growth In Mice  Jun 6, 2009
    In addition to Giaccia, other Stanford researchers involved in the work include postdoctoral scholar Denise Chan, PhD; graduate student Tiara Kawahara; and associate professor of dermatology Howard Chang, MD, PhD. The study was funded by a Silicon Valley Community Fellowship, the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)

    Turkey mourns a secular saint  Jun 5, 2009
    As a doctor specializing in dermatology Saylan also took a special interest in Turkey's leprosy sufferers. She founded the Leprosy Relief Association and Foundation in the 1970s and was a founding member of the International Leprosy Union. (Asia Times Online)

    Photos: Tommy & Thalia Mottola Honored at 7th Annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala  Jun 5, 2009
    Gala sponsors include FedEx Express, Pollo Campero, The Gutierrez Family, International Dermatology, VISA International, Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, Tony & Sandy Tamer, Fahad Al-Rashid The "M" Point, ARASCAPE Inc., Mercedes Benz of Miami, Universal Music Latino, Eventus, Amna Healthcare, Univision Radio, Stephen James Associates, Office of the Mayor of Miami-Dade County, AT&T, Leon Medical Center, Inktel Direct, DDB, MillerCoors, Fiji Water, Car Factory Outlet, cocktails courtesy of Grey... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Skin lesion leads to new cancer forms  Jun 4, 2009
    "We found some interesting things," said Dr. Martin Weinstock, the paper's lead author and professor of dermatology and community health at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. During the study, the researchers looked at 169 patients who had a high risk for skin cancers. (India Times, India)

    Wait times to see doctor are getting longer  Jun 4, 2009
    The survey measured average appointment wait times in family practices as well as four specialties: cardiology, dermatology, obstetrics/gynecology and orthopedic surgery. The survey found that, on average, wait times have increased by 8. (USA Today)

    Promising antimicrobial attacks virus, stimulates immune system  Jun 4, 2009
    In a paper appearing online June 4 in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Michael Howell, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, and his colleagues demonstrated that the synthetic compound CSA-13 can kill vaccinia virus in cell cultures and in mice. Additionally, they showed that CSA-13 stimulates cells to produce their own antimicrobial proteins. (EurekAlert!)

    Jody Johnson: Natural sunscreen the whys and hows  Jun 3, 2009
    This was a conclusive result from a study done by Sheldon Pinnell, M.D., Chief of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C.. Optional added ingredients are zinc oxide, almond oil flaxseed oil and green tea extract (powder or liquid). (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)

    Discover Good People Making Bad Mistakes -- A Thoughtful and Entertaining Look At Causes of Misperception and Conflict  Jun 3, 2009
    He is Assistant Editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, editor of the Journal of Dermatological Treatment, and chief medical editor of Skin & Aging. Feldman founded the Medical Quality Enhancement Corporation and its website, designed to help patients give doctors feedback so that doctors can enhance the quality of care they offer. (Primezone Releases)

    Zap! Wrinkles And Sun Spots Be Gone  Jun 2, 2009
    To combat the fine lines and brown spots that began to appear on her face with age, she sought help at the University of Michigan Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Center where she received a new, non-surgical skin resurfacing treatment using a fractionated carbon dioxide laser ... Previous laser treatment for wrinkles and other textural issues like acne scarring used to create significant wounding, says Jeffrey Orringer, M.D., director of the U-M Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Center. (Science Daily)

    Promote Vitamin D Testing for Public Joint Canadian Tanning Association urges Canadian Cancer Society  Jun 1, 2009
    "We are asking the Canadian Cancer Society to work in conjunction with the Canadian Dermatology Association during Sun Awareness Week June 8-14 to encourage and perform a simple blood spot test for vitamin D alongside skin cancer screenings performed that week," says JCTA Executive Director Steve Gilroy. "We are concerned overzealous warnings regarding sun exposure and the use of sunscreen have resulted in the unintended consequence of vitamin D deficiency. An initiative encouraging vitamin D... (Canada Newswire)

    To Spread, Skin Cancer Attacks Immune Dendritic Cells  Jun 1, 2009
    The work was led by Michelle Lowes, an assistant professor of clinical investigation in the Laboratory for Investigative Dermatology at Rockefeller University, and John Carucci, associate professor of dermatology and director of Mohs Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College ... Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2009; DOI. (Science Daily)

    SUNSCREEN NOT JUST SPF  Jun 1, 2009
    president of the American Academy of Dermatology ... "Waterproof" (there's no such thing because all sunscreens wash, rub or sweat off) and "sunblock" (these products screen but do not block the sun's rays), says Henry Lim, chairman of the department of dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Dearborn, Mich. (USA Today)

    Sun-related health risks you should know about  Jun 1, 2009
    The big safe tanning mythGenetic tests indicate that it may not be possible to elicit a tan without simultaneously producing mutations within DNA, says David E. Fisher, chief of the department of dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital ... Twenty percent of people ages 18 to 39 report recently visiting a tanning bed, according to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Tanning addictsare still soaking up sun  Jun 1, 2009
    Women feel like it's OK to get sun for just a day or two, just on weekends, says Francesca J. Fusco, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City ... Studies have shown that getting an occasional blistering sunburn can be more dangerous than having a steady tan with regard to the risk of melanoma, the most dangerous kind of skin cancer, says Jody A. Levine, co-director of Plastic Surgery & Dermatology of NYC. But that's not a rationale for... (MSNBC -- Health)

    Enjoying the view from the top of the class  May 31, 2009
    Study/career interest: Biology and medicine (dermatology). Favorite quote for inspiration: Try not to become a man of success, rather a man of value. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Skin cancer is colorblind -- no 'free pass'  May 31, 2009
    "Race is very important because not all skin is the same," said Dr. Susan Taylor of The Skin of Color Center, a dermatology group focusing on the needs of patients of color ... The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against both deep-penetrating UVA rays and burn-causing UVB rays. (CNN -- Health)

    Family Practice Physician MD J-1 Visa Eligible!  May 31, 2009
    The medical specialties represented on our medical staff include Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, ENT, Emergency Medicine, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, Cardiology, Dermatology, Urology, Podiatry, Radiology, and Pathology. Centrally located from most large cities of Louisiana and (2) hours from Jackson, Mississippi. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Unexpected Bacterial Diversity On Human Skin  May 29, 2009
    "We selected skin sites predisposed to certain dermatological disorders in which microbes have long been thought to play a role in disease activity," said study coauthor Maria L. Turner, M.D., senior clinician in NCI's Dermatology Branch. The researchers extracted DNA from each sample and sequenced the 16S ribosomal RNA genes, which are a type of gene that is specific to bacteria. (Science Daily)

    Nuvilex Gets Update from CK41 on purEffect(TM) Launch Plan  May 29, 2009
    Nuvilex is an emerging healthcare consumer products company with a portfolio of aesthetics, dermatology, environmental and nutraceutical products. The company's focus is on developing, licensing and commercializing healthcare products that address the health needs of consumers worldwide. (PR Newswire)

    The beauty prep for a sunny day  May 27, 2009
    Products that use the minerals zinc oxide or titanium dioxide - which are physical sunblocks instead of those that absorb UV light - are less likely to stir up those conditions, according to Bank, founder of The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery. Zinc and titanium are commonly referred to as "chemical-free" blocks and have some anti-inflammatory properties as well as some anti-bacterial ones so they tend to work well for both skin-type extremes - the sensitive and the acne... (AZCentral -- Style)

    Dr. Lawrence A. Norton, 78; specialized in dermatology  May 27, 2009
    Several years into treating patients as a general practitioner, Dr. Lawrence A. Norton set aside the comfort of an established office in a small town and returned to school, where he specialized in dermatology ... Along with running his practice in Wellesley Hills for 27 years, Dr. Norton was a clinical professor of dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine ... He had served as vice president for the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Dermatological Association, and was... (Boston Globe)

    Tanning teens hear cancer warning  May 27, 2009
    In 2005, she and a group of medical students and dermatology faculty from the medical schools of St. Louis University and Washington University in St. Louis created SPOTS.. The program has trained nearly 200 medical and public health students from St. Louis University and Washington University to talk to teens about how tanning can be deadly, what skin cancer looks like and how to properly use sunscreens and sunless tanning lotions. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Be Stylish While Protecting Skin  May 26, 2009
    It still is but Susan Y. Chon, M.D., assistant professor in M. D. Andersons Department of Dermatology, explains how the hottest trends from the spring/summer 2009 runway shows also can provide skin cancer prevention and maximize clothings sun protection power. Sunglasses. (Newsmax)

    Tanning a colorful new idea in parties  May 26, 2009
    David M. Pariser, president of the American Academy of Dermatology, says the most effective products available for safe tanning are sunless or self-tanning products that contain dihydroxyacetone (DHA) as the active ingredient. DHA has been used in cosmetic preparations for almost 30 years and was approved for cosmetic use by the FDA in 1973. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Yumans have greater risk for skin cancer  May 25, 2009
    "People should avoid the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when its rays are the most powerful, and if they are going to be out in the sun, they should apply sunscreen 20 minutes before they go outside. Luchetti also said that the sunscreen should be no less than an SPF 30, and should protect from both UVA and UVB rays. It should be reapplied every two hours, and even more frequently when a person is swimming. She recommended wearing protective clothing like hats, sunglasses and long-sleeved shirts.... (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    7 Easy Pieces Give Shelter From the Sun  May 24, 2009
    "It's not like the usual tanks or short skirts," says Dr. Susan Chon, an assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, which published an article about summer fashion and sun safety in its May newsletter. "The trends on the runway this year offer a lot more skin coverage than in previous seasons," Chon says. (ABC News)

    Keller joins Aylesoworth Dermatology  May 23, 2009
    Aylesworth Dermatology, SC is pleased to announce the addition of Stephanie Keller, P.A.-C to the practice. Stephanie will be seeing new patients as well as established patients at the Rhinelander location at 550 E. Timber Dr. Her areas of expertise include medical dermatology such as acne, psoriasis, inflammatory diseases, warts, and minor surgical procedures such as skin biopsies and mole removal ... Keller joins Aylesworth Dermatology, SC with an excellent work background and education. (Forest Republican, WI)

    Botox Appears to Ease Depression Symptoms  May 22, 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)

    Online System Could Cut Referrals to Dermatologists  May 22, 2009
    The study appears in the May issue of the Archives of Dermatology. "Telemedicine using e-mail or Web sites holds promise for enhancing communication, especially in the area of dermatology, which is visual in nature," said Nina Eminovic of the University of Amsterdam ... The dermatologists determined that 39 percent of the in-person consultations were preventable in the teledermatology group compared with 18. (MEDLINEplus)

    Flip-Flops and Baseball Caps Raise Cancer Risk  May 22, 2009
    However, flip-flips and baseball caps could pose a hidden health risk from skin cancer, said Dr. Anthony Peterson, assistant professor of medicine, dermatology, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Ill. Most skin cancers occur on the parts of the body that are repeatedly exposed to the sun, said Peterson, who is also director of Loyolas dermatology division. (Newsmax)

    Why Eczema Often Leads To Asthma  May 21, 2009
    D., professor of developmental biology and of dermatology. "So when we found that the skin of mice with an eczema-like condition produced a substance previously implicated in asthma, we decided to investigate further. We found that the mice also suffered from asthma-like responses to inhaled allergens, implicating the substance, called TSLP, as the link between eczema and asthma.". (Science Daily)

    Quest PharmaTech Announces 2009 Financial and Operational Results  May 20, 2009
    The Company also engaged Loewen Ondaatje McCutcheon Limited to provide financial advisory services in connection with various business development opportunities; - Received a `No Objection Letter' from the Therapeutic Product Division of Health Canada to initiate an 18-patient Phase I clinical trial for Prostate Cancer treatment using SL052; - Continued to make clinical progress in the development of SL017 for dermatology applications by announcing encouraging results for the Phase I clinical... (Canada Newswire)

    Disruption Of Immune-system Pathway Key Step In Cancer Progression, Study Shows  May 20, 2009
    Other Stanford researchers who contributed to the work include postdoctoral scholars Rebecca Critchley-Thorne, PhD; Ning Yan, PhD; Andrea Miyahira, PhD; research assistant Diana Simons; associate professor of surgery Frederick Dirbas, MD; associate professor of surgery Denise Johnson, MD; associate professor of dermatology Susan Swetter, MD; professor of medicine Robert Carlson, MD; associate professor of medicine George Fisher, MD; assistant professor of radiation oncology Albert Koong, MD; and... (Science Daily)

    Sound Surgical Technologies LLC Places 1,000th VASER Lipo System Amongst Strong Patient Demand  May 19, 2009
    Sound Surgical Technologies placed its 1000th system with Dr. Tess Mauricio of Scripps Ranch Dermatology and Cosmetic Center in San Diego, CA. ... Dr. Mauricio has trained and worked with world renowned leaders in the field of dermatology, and is an internationally acclaimed authority in cosmetic dermatology, body contouring, and laser treatments. (PR Newswire)

    Young pay unexpected price for 'healthy' tan  May 18, 2009
    According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA), melanoma is the No. 1 form of cancer in young adults ages 25-29 and the second most common cancer for ages 15-29 ... Dr. Darrell Griffin of Southeast Missouri Dermatology in Farmington warns that tanning beds, in addition to increasing your chance of skin cancer also causes aging in the skin ... The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) opposes indoor tanning and supports a ban on the production and sale of indoor... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Skin Cancer: How to Spot It, How to Prevent It  May 18, 2009
    Dermatologist Anjali Chuttani, MD, who is affiliated with Norwood Hospital, practices at Dermatology Associates, 95 Chapel St., Norwood, 781-762-5858. Loading commenting interface. (Medfield Press, MA)

    Best foot forward  May 18, 2009
    " The North Dakota native reached Augusta through a connection with Dr. Wittenberg. Her residency director at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Tampa Bay, Fla., knew him. "He got me a spot up here with the intention of staying for a year," she said. That was 25 years ago. She said she's never been a political person, unlike Dr. Kinney. "It has been an advantage to have someone with their finger on the pulse of what is going on," she said. Dr. Ottinger sees about 25 patients a day. Coming from a... (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Ginger Quells Cancer Patients' Nausea From Chemotherapy  May 17, 2009
    D., M.P.H., assistant professor of Dermatology and Radiation Oncology at Rochester's James P. Wilmot Cancer Center. The research will be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in the Patient and Survivor Care Session on Saturday, May 30, in Orlando, Fla. (Science Daily)

    Ginger Eases Chemo Nausea  May 16, 2009
    "There are effective drugs to control vomiting, but the nausea is often worse because it lingers," said lead author Julie L. Ryan, assistant professor of dermatology and radiation oncology at Rochester's James P. Wilmot Cancer Center. "Nausea is a major problem for people who undergo chemotherapy and it's been a challenge for scientists and doctors to understand how to control it," said Ryan, a member of Rochester's Community Clinical Oncology Program Research Base at the Wilmot Cancer Center. (Newsmax)

    Senetek PLC Investor Hotline Goes Live  May 16, 2009
    The company's extensive research collaborations have resulted in a strong pipeline of patented compounds and products with broad therapeutic applications and a leading presence in dermatology. Senetek collaborates with established specialty pharmaceutical companies in the final development and marketing of its proprietary products, most recently resulting in the development of kinetin, the best-selling anti-aging product sold in the North American physician market. (PR Newswire)

    Senetek PLC Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results  May 16, 2009
    In March, the Company launched Pyratine XR(TM) at the 67th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology ... The company's extensive research collaborations have resulted in a strong pipeline of patented compounds and products with broad therapeutic applications and a leading presence in dermatology. (PR Newswire)

    Ginger Eases Nausea From Chemo  May 16, 2009
    "Ginger at a daily dose of 0.5-to-1 gram significantly aids in the reduction of chemotherapy-related nausea on the first day of chemotherapy, and reduced nausea will lead to improved quality of life in many cancer patients," said study author Julie Ryan, an assistant professor of dermatology and radiation oncology at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester, said during a Thursday teleconference highlighting research that will be presented later this month during the... (MEDLINEplus)

    STUDY:  Ginger relieves chemo nausea  May 15, 2009
    Although drugs such as Kytril can prevent vomiting, they don't always relieve nausea, says author Julie Ryan, assistant professor of dermatology and radiation oncology at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Ginger, however, reduced patients' nausea levels by half, according to the study, funded by the National Cancer Institute. (USA Today)

    BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Announces Presentation of Forodesine Data at the 45th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology  May 15, 2009
    "This Phase 2 trial further shows the safety and efficacy of an oral PNP inhibitor, forodesine, for CTCL patients of all stages who have failed standard therapies," said Madeleine Duvic, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Dermatology, Deputy Chairman, Department of Dermatology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. "We believe these data further support the clinical utility of forodesine as a treatment for CTCL and are encouraged by its safety and efficacy profile in this study," said Dr. William P.... (PR Newswire)

    Waits grow longer to see Hub doctors  May 15, 2009
    But when surveyers called, some dermatology and family practice offices said they couldn't get an appointment for a year. The survey did not address whether delays hurt patients, or why Boston is generally worse than other cities. (Boston Globe)

    Interview with Dr Susan Taylor  May 15, 2009
    However, in her 4th year after studying dermatology, she found a greater interest in dermatology. After a residency in internal medicine, she continued on in a residency of dermatology as well, becoming board certified in both ... Taylor enjoyed how dermatology had many depths to the specialty with surgical and cosmetic procedures, plus the flexibility of caring for all ages. (Suite101.com)

    Medical school assistant professor arrested on molestation charges  May 14, 2009
    Jerome Aronberg, assistant professor of clinical medicine in the school's dermatology division, is charged with four counts of statutory sodomy, one in the first degree and three in the second degree ... According to his Web site, , Aronberg has practiced dermatology in Clayton since 1976 at the same office, which is on the 100 block of North Meramec Avenue ... Aronberg, 65, earned his bachelor's and medical degrees from the University in 1967 and 1971, respectively, before completing his... (Washington University Student Life, MO)

    Fungal Nail Disease  May 14, 2009
    From the Bristol Dermatology Centre, Bristol Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom ... Address reprint requests to Dr. de Berker at the Bristol Dermatology Centre, Bristol Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals Bristol, Bristol BS2 8HW, United Kingdom, or at david. (New England Journal of Medicine)

    Health care for patients, not insurers  May 13, 2009
    For example, a month and a half after my dermatology appointment, I saw my family doctor, who practices in the same clinic. This brilliant, caring physician, known among his peers as a "doctor's doctor," spent as much time with me as had my dermatologist (who, don't get me wrong, is also a superb physician); yet his bill was only $110, later reduced to $80. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)

    Melanoma And Pregnancy: What Every Woman Needs To Know About The Risks, Prognosis  May 13, 2009
    At the recent 67th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, dermatologist Marcia S. Driscoll, MD, FAAD, clinical associate professor of dermatology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, presented evidence concerning the prognosis for women who become pregnant after surviving melanoma and for those who develop melanoma during pregnancy. Over the years, there has been ongoing controversy concerning the effect of hormones on melanoma, said Dr. Driscoll. (Science Daily)

    Put primary care doctors at the center of reform  May 12, 2009
    Historically, medical students have sought to enter more lucrative branches, such as dermatology and surgery. This trend continues today. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

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