http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Dermatology/Article/list/40160 Dermatology newsmagazine reports latest news and trends in dermatologic procedures, therapy, technology, products and drugs through meeting coverage and interviews with top dermatologists and researchers. 2009-11-21T21:49:19Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Embryonic-Stem-Cells-Show-Potential-for-Skin-Subst/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/643215?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Human embryonic stem cells can be used to create a stratified epithelium resembling normal human epidermis, a finding that has potential implications in producing temporary skin replacement for burn patients, according to research published in the Nov. 21 issue of The Lancet. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/472009/643215/4132.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/472009/643215null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Herpes-Virus-Shedding-Studied-With-Mathematical-Mo/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/642972?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 People infected with herpes simplex virus 2 experience almost constant releases of small numbers of viruses from the neurons that host them into the genital tract, which may make prevention of person-to-person transmission difficult, according to a mathematical model of HSV-2 behavior described in a paper published online Nov. 18 in Science Translational Medicine. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/472009/642972/herpes.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/472009/642972null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Surgery-Errors-in-Veterans-Hospitals-Studied/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/642975?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Errors during ophthalmologic and orthopedic surgeries were the most common found in a study of surgery errors occurring in veterans hospitals, according to a study in the November issue of the Archives of Surgery. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/472009/642975/surgery_18058.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/472009/642975null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Qutenza-Approved-for-Post-Shingles-Nerve-Pain/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/642673?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/472009/642673null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Study-Investigates-Syndrome-Akin-to-Neurofibromato/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/642513?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 A condition recently named Legius syndrome -- associated with SPRED1 mutations -- may be difficult to differentiate from neurofibromatosis type 1 based on dermatologic findings, according to research published in the Nov. 18 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/472009/642513/genetics_59175.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/472009/642513null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Capecitabine-Linked-to-Benefit-in-Breast-Cancer-Pa/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/642174?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 A chemotherapy regimen including capecitabine is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer recurrence compared to a combination of standard drugs, according to research published online Nov. 10 in The Lancet. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/472009/642174/BREAST.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/472009/642174null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Gynecologic+Oncology/Nervous-System-Cancer-Linked-to-Cognitive-Impairme/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/642028?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Survivors of childhood central nervous system cancers are more likely to report reduced neurocognitive function resulting in lower education, employment and income in adulthood than survivors of other cancers, according to a study in the November issue of Neuropsychology. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/472009/642028/BRAINsmall.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/472009/642028null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Adolescent-Sex-and-Alcohol-Interventions-Assessed/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/641478?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 A group intervention aimed at reducing alcohol and sexual risk behaviors in adolescents in juvenile detention centers may alter risky behaviors, according to a randomized, controlled study published online Nov. 9 in Pediatrics. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/641478/45005.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/641478null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Endocrinology/Common-Infections-May-Increase-Risk-of-First-Strok/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/641482?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Exposure to five common infections potentially linked to atherosclerosis may increase the risk for first stroke, according to the Northern Manhattan Study published online Nov. 9 in the Archives of Neurology. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/641482/blood_SS36041.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/641482null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Nursing/Study-Finds-Costs-of-Quality-Programs-Burden-Pract/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/641012?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 The cost of providing data and support for health system quality-improvement programs can put a significant burden on primary care practices, and changes in the outcomes of trials are often made without being disclosed, according to two studies in the November/December Annals of Family Medicine. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/641012/doctors_59141.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/641012null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Nursing/Medical-Errors-Disclosure-Can-Help-Physicians-and-/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/641010?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Physicians are willing to share their experiences of making diagnostic errors, and analyzing them systematically helps point the way to improve future diagnoses, according to a study in the Nov. 9 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, while a second study in the same issue finds that patients give higher quality ratings when adverse events are disclosed. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/641010/40265.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/641010null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Report-Highlights-Years-Major-Cancer-Advances/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/641017?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 The year's most important clinical cancer research studies, including 15 major advances, are highlighted in a new report, "Clinical Cancer Advances 2009: Major Research Advances in Cancer Treatment, Prevention and Screening," published online Nov. 9 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/641017/29084.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/641017null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Feature+Articles/Baghdad-duty-was-dermrsquos-lsquomost-rewardingrsq/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640733?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 San Antonio — Army Capt. Christopher Collins, M.D., a staff dermatologist at Wilford Hall Medical Center, says he saw what every dermatologist sees — only worse — during his recent seven-month deployment to Iraq. 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/462009/640733null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/ACAAI-Ecallantide-Effective-for-Hereditary-Angioed/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/640670?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 In patients with hereditary angioedema, ecallantide -- a novel plasma kallikrein inhibitor -- may be an effective treatment for acute attacks, according to research presented this week at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, held from Nov. 5 to 10 in Miami Beach, Fla. 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/640670/pills_59034.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/640670null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Gynecologic+Oncology/Arthritis-Drugs-Unlikely-to-Increase-Cancer-Risk/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/640420?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Rheumatoid arthritis patients who start taking anti-tumor necrosis factor α drugs are not likely to have a higher risk of developing cancer than other groups of rheumatoid arthritis patients, according to a Swedish study in the November issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/640420/ARTHRITIS.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/462009/640420null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Markers-Can-Predict-Risk-of-Melanoma-Recurrence/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/639350?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Levels of five markers can identify patients at high risk of recurrent melanoma who could benefit from additional treatment, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/452009/639350/melanoma.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/452009/639350null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/ModernMedicine+Now/Physician-social-networking-Web-site-goes-live/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638265?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 National report - MDsConnect.net, a physician-exclusive Web site designed to offer social and professional networking, has gone live. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/638265null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/ModernMedicine+Now/AAD-launches-kid-friendly-interactive-Web-site/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638261?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is launching an interactive Web site designed to teach kids ages 8-12, and their parents, healthy habits for their skin, hair and nails, according a press release. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/638261null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/ModernMedicine+Now/Dermatologist-wins-101M-in-Floridas-first-Powerbal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638266?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Tallahassee, Fla.- William Steele, M.D., an Orlando dermatologist, is Florida's first Powerball winner, taking a lump sum of $101 million, rather than $189 million spread over 20 years, according to the Bureau News. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/638266null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/ModernMedicine+Now/ASDS-recognizes-Dr-Neil-Sadick-for-excellence-in-e/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638264?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Phoenix - The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) presented Neil Sadick, M.D., with the Excellence in Education Award for his "significant commitment time and energy to teach dermatologic surgery and promote the advancement of the specialty," according to Robert Weiss, M.D., president of ASDS. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/638264null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/October-2009-Briefing---Dermatology/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/638305?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/452009/638305null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/ASTRO-Radiotherapy-Found-to-Be-Beneficial-in-Melan/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/638658?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 In melanoma patients at high risk of regional relapse after lymphadenectomy, adjuvant radiotherapy may significantly improve regional control, according to research presented this week at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, held from Nov. 1 to 5 in Chicago. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/452009/638658/melanoma.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/452009/638658null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Mechanism-therapy-Reversing-the-effects-of-environ/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639556?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 The mechanisms that contribute to aging skin are gaining greater understanding throughout the medical field. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639556null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Exercising-caution-Follicular-melanoma-remains-unk/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639560?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Folliculotropic melanoma demands timely action, as little is known about the disease's potential aggressiveness. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639560null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Virus-a-culprit-Merkel-cell-pathogen-linked-to-up-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639564?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 The Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV), first identified in rare aggressive Merkel cell carcinoma in 2008, has now been isolated in up to a third of patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), according to a new study published online in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639564null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Cost-of-living-Plan-financial-future-with-long-ter/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639586?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Political considerations aside, President Obama's fiscal policies are likely to serve eventually as a stimulant to growth in our economy. That's why I believe that it's time to take the likelihood of long-term inflation into account as you plan your financial future. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639586null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Payer-contracting-Learn-effective-ways-to-tip-the-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639585?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Looking for ways to reverse your dermatology practice's declining reimbursements, but don't know where to start? Try going to the source, or rather, sources — the terms of your payer contracts, that is. This article suggests some key items to seek in your next contract. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639585null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Ethnic-patients-Treatment-of-global-skin-requires-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639558?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Treating ethnic patients requires special considerations and sensitivity. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639558null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/The-root-of-it-all-Geriatric-patients-face-hair-sc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639582?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Geriatric patients seek help most commonly for seborrheic dermatitis and postmenopausal itchy scalp. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639582null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Skin-cancer-amp-aging-Elderly-patients-need-specia/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639570?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 All patients should receive equal treatment for skin cancer, but there are important considerations when treating the elderly. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639570null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Hand-eczema-Oral-alitretinoin-can-clear-difficult-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639584?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 According to new data, oral alitretinoin can clear severe chronic hand eczema. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639584null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Greek-to-me-Pomegranate-extracts-popular-in-mythol/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639573?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 The science behind pomegranate extract in topicals and genomics in developing cosmeceuticals 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639573null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Lip-reconstruction-Larger-wounds-may-require-two-s/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639557?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Island pedicle flaps and advancement flaps are the mainstay of lip reconstructive surgery, but some wounds will still need something more inventive. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639557null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Ustekinumab-Stelara-First-in-class-human-monoclona/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640142?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 New biologic: Ustekinumab (Stelara) was approved on September 25, 2009, for the treatment of adult patients aged 18 years or older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/formulary/452009/640142null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/The-politics-of-healthcare-reform/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639568?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Even if one accepts that healthcare costs are rising at an unsustainable rate, why is there such a current rush to find the "magic" solution to the problem, when it is such an important issue? I believe the one-word answer to this question is this — politics. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639568null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Recognizing-DM-Desmoplastic-melanoma-frequently-mi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639580?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Because desmoplastic melanoma lacks a definitive clinical presentation, dermatologists often misdiagnose the disease. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639580null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Embracing-diversity-New-skin-type-system-addresses/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639563?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 As the presence and diversity of ethnic skin of color (SOC) continue to grow worldwide, an expert says a more comprehensive skin-type classification system will help dermatologists predict these patients' response to dermatologic procedures. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639563null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Spelling-relief-Advocates-of-medical-malpractice-r/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639569?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 As the healthcare reform debate unfolds, most of the headlines have focused on whether there would be a "public option" and, to a lesser extent, how the various proposals would affect Medicare, including patients and providers. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639569null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Slow-motion-Mohs-surgeons-tackle-difficult-to-dema/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639571?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 One Mohs surgeon is successfully using the "slow Mohs" technique to treat rare melanomas that are large, invasive and amelanotic. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639571null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Cyber-reality-Online-forums-can-compromise-a-physi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639588?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Dr. Marketing is horrified by the notion that anybody can say anything on the Web. He seeks legal help. What can he do to stop such behavior? 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639588null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Scratching-the-surface-Causes-of-itching-in-geriat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639555?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Diagnosing itch in the elderly requires looking beyond dry skin as the culprit. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639555null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Crash-course-Seasoned-derms-offer-newbies-advice-o/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639567?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Are dermatologists coming out of residencies prepared for dealing with the challenges of running a practice? We asked dermatologists around the country if they think young physicians are prepared to make business decisions. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639567null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/EHR-shopping-Tips-to-help-you-find-the-best-system/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639576?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 For dermatologists considering an EHR purchase, experts offer the following tips: 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639576null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Evaluating-EHRs-Cost-frustration-temper-advantages/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639561?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 With the Obama administration's 2014 goal for national electronic medical record (EMR) adoption looming, dermatologists who have taken the plunge say the systems carry hefty costs and require steep learning curves. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639561null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Physicians-profile-Dermatologist-professor-earns-r/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639559?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Earlier this year, 200 colleagues attended a surprise 75th birthday dinner for Martin C. Mihm Jr., M.D. The fact that colleagues from around the world gathered to celebrate his birthday is no surprise. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639559null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Managing-dry-skin-Cold-weather-low-humidity-among-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639579?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Older patients are encouraged to moisturize and avoid contributors to dry skin. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639579null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Curbing-recurrences-Combination-treatments-help-pa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639583?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Recurrent genital herpes infections can be challenging to treat, and patients' quality of life decreases as frequency of relapses increases. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639583null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Fighting-alopecia-Hair-loss-demands-systematic-app/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639578?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 When addressing hair loss, a systematic approach can minimize frustrations for physicians and patients alike. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639578null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Female-hair-loss-Low-level-laser-therapy-effective/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639590?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Low-level laser therapy for female pattern hair loss is safe and effective, one expert says. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639590null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Protecting-hair-Novel-formulation-halts-chemothera/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639589?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 A novel approach that involves using a special formulation of calcitriol proves to impart protection against chemotherapy-induced alopecia. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639589null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Injectable-complications-Biofilm-phenomenon-is-amo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639581?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 As the popularity and options for injectable fillers increase, so does the need for awareness and prevention of complications. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639581null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Group-practice-pitfalls-New-financial-threats-dema/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639574?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 If you think medicine is a difficult business today, you are about to face your largest financial challenge ever. There is an approaching confluence of events that could have a significant financial impact on most doctors, unless you do something to protect yourself. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639574null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/The-future-is-now-Nanotechnology-creates-promising/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639577?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 A topical gel containing tretinoin nanoparticles is proving as effective as available tretinoin products. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639577null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Cutaneous-clues-Specific-dermatologic-conditions-c/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639565?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Cutaneous manifestations of metabolic syndrome aid dermatologists in appropriate diagnosis. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639565null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Mirror-mirror-Seniors-can-safely-undergo-cosmetic-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639562?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Health status, not age, should determine the appropriateness of cosmetic surgery. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639562null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/CertifyingEHR-AAD-takes-lead-on-dermatology-specif/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639572?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Because commercially available EHR systems have largely ignored the needs of dermatology practices, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has taken a lead role in the creation of dermatology-specific EHR certification criteria, sources say. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639572null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Going-molecular-Translational-research-brings-basi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639587?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Translational research is delivering exciting results in the battle against BCC as well as pachyonychia congenita. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639587null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Tears-of-joy-Novel-onion-extract-cream-offers-prot/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639575?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Use of onion extract cream to treat post-surgical scars improves the appearance of scars after surgery. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639575null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Just-say-no-Drug-interactions-must-be-evaluated-be/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639566?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Elderly patients take numerous medications, requiring careful consideration before treatment. 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/639566null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Endocrinology/Overweight-Patients-May-Have-Effect-on-Doctors-Att/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/637641?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Physicians have lower respect for patients with high body mass index, which may have an impact on patient care and outcomes, according to a study published online Sept. 18 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/442009/637641/manstomachsmall.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/442009/637641null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Majority-of-Americans-Within-Two-Hours-of-a-Burn-C/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/637058?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Seventy-nine percent of Americans are within two hours of an American Burn Association-verified care center, but access varies considerably by region and state, according to a study in the Oct. 28 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/442009/637058/evac_copter_59198.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/442009/637058null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/ACG-Bowel-Disease-Linked-to-Non-Melanoma-Skin-Canc/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/636876?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 In patients with inflammatory bowel disease, the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer may be elevated, especially in those receiving the thiopurine class of medications, according to research presented this week at the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting, held from Oct. 23 to 28 in San Diego. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/442009/636876/skincancer.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/442009/636876null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Nursing/Medical-School-Enrollment-Continues-to-Expand/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/636706?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Almost 18,400 students enrolled in medical school in the United States in 2009, a 2 percent increase over the previous year, but even more expansion is needed to meet future demand for physicians, according to an Oct. 20 report from the Association of American Medical Colleges. 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/442009/636706/doctor_59133.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/442009/636706null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Rough-Microdermabrasion-May-Be-Better-for-Skin-Rem/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/636216?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Using a coarse-grit hand piece to conduct microdermabrasion prompts sun-damaged skin to remodel itself in a process similar to wound healing, and may be more effective in dermal remodeling than medium-grit use, according to a study in the October issue of the Archives of Dermatology. 2009-10-23T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/432009/636216/sun.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/432009/636216null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Gynecologic+Oncology/Neonatal-Outcomes-Examined-in-Cancer-Pregnancies/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/636218?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Pregnancies in women with cancer tend to have good outcomes overall, but have been associated with high rates of induced labor and newborn admission to a neonatal intensive care unit, according to a study published online Oct. 19 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2009-10-23T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/432009/636218/hospital_room.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/432009/636218null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Nursing/Some-Hospital-Staff-Predicted-to-Be-Infection-Supe/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/636100?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Hospital staff such as therapists and radiologists who are in contact with all patients have the potential to be superspreaders of infection if they fail to wash their hands regularly, according to a study published online Oct. 19 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/432009/636100/18313.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/432009/636100null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Managed+Care/Sources-Find-Different-Numbers-of-Active-Physician/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/635632?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Estimates from U.S. Census Bureau surveys find fewer older physicians remaining active compared with the American Medical Association Physician Masterfile data, according to research published in the Oct. 21 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. 2009-10-21T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/432009/635632/doctor_40312.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/432009/635632null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Medical-Resident-Skin-Cancer-Exam-Training-Evaluat/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/635636?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Medical students and residents do not get consistent access to training in how to conduct a skin cancer examination, and need more education on how to look for skin cancer during routine medical examinations, according to a study published in the October issue of the Archives of Dermatology. 2009-10-21T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/432009/635636/skincancer.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/432009/635636null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/ACR-Gleevec-Found-Promising-for-Systemic-Sclerosis/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/635119?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 In patients with systemic sclerosis, treatment with imatinib mesylate (Gleevec) may be a safe and effective therapy, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting, held from Oct. 17 to 21 in Philadelphia. 2009-10-19T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/432009/635119/54184.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/432009/635119null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Managed+Care/FDA-Launches-Drug-Disposal-Advice-Web-Page/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/634741?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched a new Web page for consumers to educate them on the safe disposal of certain medicines that can be dangerous or even fatal if they end up in the wrong hands. 2009-10-16T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/422009/634741/fdalogo.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/422009/634741null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/HPV-Vaccines-Effect-on-Genital-Wart-Rates-Studied/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/634833?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 There has been a significant decline in the number of cases of genital warts since 2007 when Australia introduced vaccination against four strains of the human papillomavirus for girls aged 12 to 18 years and young women under the age of 26, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in Sexually Transmitted Infections. 2009-10-16T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/422009/634833/syringe_59094.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/422009/634833null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Research+Briefs/Studies-shows-skin-cancer-can-be-inherited/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634452?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 New York — Several studies published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology suggest that skin cancers run in families, Reuters reports. 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/422009/634452null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Case-Gradually-enlarging-plaque-on-hand/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633206?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Consider porokeratosis if there is an annular plaque with a thin, thready, scaly border. 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/geriatrics/412009/633206null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Psoriasis/Organ-Donor-Family-Consent-Request-Protocols-Compa/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/633186?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Organ donation using collaborative requesting instead of routine requesting by a patient's clinician may not provide increases in consent rates, according to an unblinded, multi-center, randomized controlled trial performed in the United Kingdom published Oct. 8 in BMJ. 2009-10-09T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/412009/633186/consent_18260.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/412009/633186null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Managed+Care/Health-Care-Disparities-Among-States-Found-to-Be-W/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/633184?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Increasing health care costs and growing disparities in coverage among U.S. states point to the urgent need for national health care reform, according to an Oct. 8 state-by-state report card from the Commonwealth Fund Commission, a private foundation supporting research on the health care system. 2009-10-09T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/412009/633184/stethoscope_MIC004ML.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/412009/633184null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Herpes-Zoster-Infection-May-Increase-Risk-of-Strok/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/633062?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 The risk of stroke is higher in people who have had a herpes zoster infection than in those with no history of the disease, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in Stroke. 2009-10-09T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/412009/633062/BRAINsmall.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/412009/633062null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Nursing/Medical-Students-Want-More-Practice-of-Medicine-Tr/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/632397?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Medical students in the United States perceive that they are not getting enough training in the practice of medicine, particularly in medical economics, according to a study in the September issue of Academic Medicine. 2009-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/412009/632397/doctor_59133.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/412009/632397null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Managed+Care/Roundtable-Discussion-Tackles-Health-Care-Reform/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/632395?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 The health care payment system, the role of consumers in responsible health care spending, and the use of comparative-effectiveness research were topics covered in a roundtable discussion with several health economics experts published in the Oct. 8 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. 2009-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/412009/632395/caduceus_MIC002ML.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/412009/632395null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/E-newsletter/Melanoma-drug-breaks-new-ground/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631177?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 New York ? Scientists are heralding Plexxikon?s experimental melanoma drug as a "breakthrough" after it successfully shrank patients? tumors in a clinical trial, according to onemedplace.com. 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/402009/631177null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Managed+Care/Effectiveness-and-Cost-Help-to-Make-Coverage-Decis/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/632028?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Countries using evidence-based cost-effectiveness and effectiveness to help make drug coverage decisions show how these factors can successfully support decision making and can also be adapted to the specific conditions of other countries, according to a study in the Oct. 7 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/412009/632028/money.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/412009/632028null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/E-newsletter/Dates-deadlines-listed-for-2010-exams/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631186?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 National report ? The American Board of Dermatology (ABD) has listed the dates for 2010 examinations. 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/402009/631186null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/E-newsletter/Vitamin-D-may-increase-chance-of-melanoma-survival/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631180?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Leeds, England ? Higher levels of Vitamin D are associated with thinner lesions and a lower rate of relapse in melanoma patients, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/402009/631180null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/E-newsletter/Leo-regains-US-rights-from-Warner-Chilcott-for-der/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631184?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 International report ? Leo Pharma, Denmark, is paying $1 billion in cash to reacquire U.S. rights held by Warner Chilcott for the company?s psoriasis portfolio and dermatology pipeline, Pharma Times reports. 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/402009/631184null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/E-newsletter/FDA-approves-Stelara-for-treatment-of-psoriasis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631173?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Horsham, Pa. ? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the biologic Stelara (ustekinumab, Centocor Ortho Biotech) for the treatment of adult patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy, according to a Centocor press release. 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/402009/631173null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Burns-Often-Send-Children-to-the-Emergency-Room/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/631425?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 U.S. emergency rooms treat more than 120,000 pediatric burn injuries each year, and children under 6 years of age may be especially likely to sustain serious injuries, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in Pediatrics. 2009-10-05T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/412009/631425/boyhospital_18194.jpg http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlenewsfeed/modernmedicine/412009/631425null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Doing-the-laser-tissue-tango-Understanding-relatio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632459?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Regardless of the physician's skill and experience, complications can arise with laser surgery. Knowing how to deal with them lessens problems for the doctor and patient, experts say. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/412009/632459null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Psoriatic-nails-Persistent-condition-presents-trea/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632465?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 When psoriasis is restricted to the nails, it creates a dilemma for doctor and patient, an expert says. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/412009/632465null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Social-networking-Implement-popular-Internet-trend/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632467?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 As a physician, I am starved for time. Social networking sites allow me to get the medical information I need quickly and efficiently. I can chat with other colleagues on cases, as well as learn about new products and services coming down the pike. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/412009/632467null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Its-all-in-the-song-Patients-music-motivate-doctor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632473?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 David Kingsley, M.D., interacts with 60 to 70 patients a day at his bustling Kearney, Neb., general dermatology practice. He thrives, he says, because he loves the work and the people. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/412009/632473null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Cosmetic+Dermatology/Tried-and-true-Properly-used-chemical-peels-provid/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630730?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Sewickley, Pa. — Chemical peels can be used safely and effectively for a broad range of indications and in patients of all skin types, but achieving success depends on proper skin preparation and matching the peel depth to the indication, says Suzan Obagi, M.D., director of the UPMC Cosmetic Surgery & Skin Health Center, Sewickley, Pa., and assistant professor of dermatology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/402009/630730null HTML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Inflammation-Individuals-with-darker-skin-more-pro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632475?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 A recent study showed that individuals with darker skin appear to have greater chronic subclinical inflammation in the stratum corneum, compared to those with lighter skin. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/412009/632475null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Making-adjustments-Policy-provision-could-reduce-a/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632444?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 This month, the agency will complete its review of comments submitted regarding the adjustments. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/412009/632444null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Conservative-investing-Certificates-of-deposit-off/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632451?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 If you're of a conservative bent, you probably have some of your savings invested in bank certificates of deposit (CDs). If so, you're already well aware of the poor rates that CDs are paying these days. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/412009/632451null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Living-up-to-the-hype-Fractional-resurfacing-makes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632457?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Fractional resurfacing is in high demand, and physicians who have adopted this technology early say it is living up to the hype. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/412009/632457null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Working-together-Synergistic-antioxidant-combinati/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632462?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 A combination of three potent antioxidants proves to be very efficient in the treatment of wrinkles and other signs of aging and photoaging. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/412009/632462null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Acne-therapy-How-far-have-we-really-come/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632463?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Acne therapy is and has always been an important part of every dermatology practice. Whether we are accustomed to treating infantile acne, teenage acne, adult acne or even the Aesthetic complications of acne, therapy for acne is a complicated issue. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/412009/632463null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Eyes-wide-open-Patients-physicians-embrace-eyelash/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632454?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 The new eyelash growth product Latisse (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03 percent, Allergan) is gaining a strong following among patients and their doctors. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/412009/632454null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Targeting-melanoma-Researchers-study-tumor-specifi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632460?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center are among those studying a new antigen in hopes of developing a vaccine against melanoma 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/412009/632460null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Preventing-complications-Knowledge-of-fillers-anat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632442?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 Soft tissue augmentation with injectable fillers is not without risk, but these events are usually treatable when they occur. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/412009/632442null XML http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Vitamin-D-Study-shows-intake-does-not-affect-melan/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632458?contextCategoryId=40160&ref=25 The intake of vitamin D does not influence the risk of developing melanoma, a study shows. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/412009/632458null XML