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Rosacea's gender misconceptions discussed
November 1st 2004National report - The lack of a definitive marker indicative of rosacea leads many dermatologists to debate who has, or does not have, the condition, particularly among patients with only the erythematotelangiectatic form - a form more commonly present in women, according to Mark V. Dahl, M.D.
Nonparticipating Medicare providers can reap many benefits
November 1st 2004The scenario of decreased reimbursements, increased overhead and dermatologists working harder and taking home less money is only too familiar to most of us. In the past, I have discussed methods of decreasing overhead and have avoided the topic of decreasing reimbursements, as it was one area that I thought we had little or no control.
Physicians' lack of business training threatens private practice success
November 1st 2004Newport Beach, Calif. - The courses of study required of medical students are thorough, focused and exhaustive, which they should be. It's safe to say that the vast majority of medical students graduate from their respective institutions thoroughly prepared to enter into a career that requires commitment, long hours and frequent continuing education courses to keep up with the constant advances in surgical procedures, treatments and pharmaceutical discoveries.
The next generation of dermatologists
November 1st 2004Being a member of the baby boom generation, I have read a lot about what has been written about my generation and the generations that will follow. I've read articles and heard a multitude of news stories describing the next generation as being lazy, having a "me-first attitude," being poorly motivated and having an overall hedonistic attitude about life. In fact, if you were to believe some of the information, you might conclude that our country is doomed to failure if left in the hands of this next generation.
Standard grading system introduced for rosacea
November 1st 2004Barrington, Ill. - The National Rosacea Society has introduced the first standard grading system for the study and clinical assessment of rosacea, developed by a consensus committee and review panel of 17 rosacea experts worldwide and recently published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Evaluating a physician recruiter: Consider skills, competence
November 1st 2004National report - Maybe you're looking to expand your practice by adding just the right physician. Or perhaps you're considering a move yourself, and evaluating offers from around the country. Either way, you're likely to encounter physician recruiters' along the way. And though your main concern will be the candidate or position you're considering, you should carefully judge the recruiter's own skills and competence.
Evaluating a physician recruiter: Consider skills, competence
November 1st 2004National report - Maybe you're looking to expand your practice by adding just the right physician. Or perhaps you're considering a move yourself, and evaluating offers from around the country. Either way, you're likely to encounter physician recruiters' along the way. And though your main concern will be the candidate or position you're considering, you should carefully judge the recruiter's own skills and competence.
Antibiotic resistance: Derms debate significance
November 1st 2004National report - Many dermatologists' attitudes toward antibiotic resistance can be summarized as: "I don't see it in my practice, so it's not my problem."But a growing number of practitioners are recognizing the potential significance of the problem, particularly when it comes to treating common conditions, including acne.
Cosmeceuticals: Youth in a jar?
November 1st 2004National report - Despite a long history of ambitious goals and promises of over-the-counter rejuvenation, the field of antiaging topicals remains young. Still, the science is improving, although many dermatologists contend that many claims are short on evidence.
Can stem cells turn back the clock?
November 1st 2004Boston - Stimulating the body to regenerate itself and repair the damage of aging is the latest goal of anti-aging medicine. One of the founding members of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the first president of the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine, Vincent C. Giampapa, M.D., F.A.C.S., says research shows that, if given the right conditions, stem cells in the subcutaneous layer of the skin can develop into healthier tissue and inhibit the aging process.
Product patch tests reveal potential reactions
November 1st 2004Newport Beach, Calif. - Dermatologists may need to perform both patch tests and product tests on patients to determine the potential for an allergic reaction to various cosmetics, says a presenter at the annual meeting of the Pacific Dermatologic Association.
Look to Cells, not Site, to Diagnose B-Cell Lymphoma
November 1st 2004Because morphology, bcl-2 expression and multicentricity are the strongest predictive factors in multivariate analysis of PCDLBCL, Dr. Ellis proposes that primary subdivision of PCBCL according to anatomic location be abandoned in favor of classification by centroblast/immunoblast morphology.