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Teaming up: Vascular anomaly centers focus on multidisciplinary approach
August 20th 2008Chicago - The concept of too many cooks in the kitchen does not apply to treating vascular anomalies. In fact, experts say, even dermatologists often need to tap into the expertise of multidisciplinary centers that focus on vascular anomalies and other "orphan" skin diseases in order to offer optimum care - especially for their pediatric patients.
Cipher announces U.S. distribution and supply agreement with Ranbaxy for CIP-ISOTRETINOIN
August 8th 2008Mississauga, Ontario - Cipher Pharmaceuticals announces it has entered into a distribution and supply agreement with Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited for Ranbaxy to market, sell and distribute CIP-ISOTRETINOIN in the United States, MarketWatch reports.
California legislators defeat bill requiring proof of minimum lead levels in lipsticks
August 5th 2008Sacramento, Calif. - The California Assembly’s Committee on Health has defeated a bill that would have required manufacturers - including lipstick-makers - to prove that their products contain no more than “an unavoidable trace of lead,” CosmeticsDesign.com reports.
Study makes case for renewed interest in carbon dioxide laser resurfacing
August 5th 2008Ann Arbor, Mich. - New research suggests that a form of laser cosmetic surgery first used two decades ago - but which has since fallen out of favor - could make a comeback in treating facial wrinkles, London’s Daily Mail reports.
Opponents square off in online debate over whether sun exposure causes melanoma
August 5th 2008London - The issue of whether sun exposure is a major cause of melanoma is the subject of two opposing articles published July 22 on bmj.com, the Web site of the British Medical Journal, HealthDay News reports.
PhRMA survey offers insights on doctors’ prescription-drug decision-making process
August 5th 2008Washington - More than 90 percent of physicians base their drug-prescribing decisions on multiple sources of information, according to a new survey conducted by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), PRNewswire reports.
Column: Feeling the crunch: Unstable market affects home buyers, remodelers
August 1st 2008The subprime mortgage crunch is rippling through our economy in a variety of different ways. Many homeowners are postponing plans to sell until the market stabilizes; others, with hopes for trading up to a bigger home, are opting to stay put, turning instead to remodeling or enlarging.
Column: Weighing the options: Protecting your assets during a medical malpractice crisis
August 1st 2008You don't need to read another article telling you how terrible the malpractice crisis is. You already know that lawsuits are on the rise, jury awards are out of control, malpractice premiums are escalating to the point of being unaffordable, and the practice of medicine as we know it is severely threatened.
Photodynamic therapy and skin cancer: Technique effective in treating AK, SCC and BCC
August 1st 2008There is increasing evidence demonstrating that photodynamic therapy is effective in the treatment of actinic keratosis, Bowen's Disease (squamous cell carcinoma in situ), as well as superficial and nodular basal cell carcinoma.
HIPAA: Deadlines impact Mohs labs
August 1st 2008For Mohs surgical practices, the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires special attention to dry-erase boards used to track cases and to the possibility of patients overhearing discussions about slides and specimens, an expert says.
Athletic skin afflictions: Sports cause inflammation, traumatic events and fungal infections
August 1st 2008A wide variety of athletic pursuits can result in various skin problems, ranging from fungal conditions to inflammatory issues. Some can easily be mistaken for other skin conditions, and physicians should make themselves aware of what to look for.