Volume 16 - Issue 3 - March 2008
Column
Chief Medical Editor Message
09/04/2008
Nearly 30 years ago, the labeling for UVA claims on sunscreens looked much the same as it does today. But all that stands to change. What Has Happened So Far
In August of last year, the FDA updated its sunscreen monograph — the...
Nearly 30 years ago, the labeling for UVA claims on sunscreens looked much the same as it does today. But all that stands to change. What Has Happened So Far
In August of last year, the FDA updated its sunscreen monograph — the...
Nearly 30 years ago, the...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
09/04/2008
Dr. David Elpern majored in comparative literature at Columbia College and earned his medical degree at New York University School of Medicine.
He was a general practitioner in a small town on Kauai, HI, for 4 years before completing his...
Dr. David Elpern majored in comparative literature at Columbia College and earned his medical degree at New York University School of Medicine.
He was a general practitioner in a small town on Kauai, HI, for 4 years before completing his...
Dr. David Elpern majored in...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Chief Medical Editor Message
09/04/2008
I came across a very interesting blog on WebMD describing the effects of money and insurance on the practice of medicine in the United States. The author, Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum, seemed somewhat pessimistic on the future of American medicine...
I came across a very interesting blog on WebMD describing the effects of money and insurance on the practice of medicine in the United States. The author, Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum, seemed somewhat pessimistic on the future of American medicine...
I came across a very interesting...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Department
Derm Dx
09/04/2008
Patient Presentation
A 56-year-old Hispanic woman presented with numerous hyperkeratotic, hyperpigmented, small, firm papules that were coalescing into symmetric plaques on the bilateral distal arms and legs....
Patient Presentation
A 56-year-old Hispanic woman presented with numerous hyperkeratotic, hyperpigmented, small, firm papules that were coalescing into symmetric plaques on the bilateral distal arms and legs....
...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Coding and Billing
09/04/2008
Global periods are important to know because you will not get reimbursed during a global period if you do any work related to the original procedure. However, even if you do an unrelated procedure during the global period, you still...
Global periods are important to know because you will not get reimbursed during a global period if you do any work related to the original procedure. However, even if you do an unrelated procedure during the global period, you still...
Global periods are...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Allergen Focus
09/04/2008
In 1997 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted an indication for the use of the Thin-layer Rapid Use Epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) test panels 1.1 and 2.1 as a valuable, first-line screening tool in the diagnosis of allergic contact...
In 1997 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted an indication for the use of the Thin-layer Rapid Use Epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) test panels 1.1 and 2.1 as a valuable, first-line screening tool in the diagnosis of allergic contact...
In 1997 the U.S. Food and Drug...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
New Discovery: A Virus That Causes a Rare Skin Cancer
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute led by Patrick Moore, M.D., M.P.H., recently reported finding a virus that they suspect causes Merkel cell...
New Discovery: A Virus That Causes a Rare Skin Cancer
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute led by Patrick Moore, M.D., M.P.H., recently reported finding a virus that they suspect causes Merkel cell...
New Discovery: A Virus...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
Biomarker Research Likely to Establish New Standards for Long-Suffering Melanoma Patients Scientists Examine Both Genetic and Non-Genetic Markers
While oncologists are struggling to find ways to prolong the lives of otherwise...
Biomarker Research Likely to Establish New Standards for Long-Suffering Melanoma Patients Scientists Examine Both Genetic and Non-Genetic Markers
While oncologists are struggling to find ways to prolong the lives of otherwise...
Biomarker Research Likely to...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
If you are a physician who is baffled by the financial management of your practice, but you are uncomfortable admitting your knowledge gap, rest assured that you are not alone. Many of your colleagues share your discomfort....
If you are a physician who is baffled by the financial management of your practice, but you are uncomfortable admitting your knowledge gap, rest assured that you are not alone. Many of your colleagues share your discomfort....
If you are a physician...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
CME Study Center
CME #134
March 2008
Skin & Aging is proud to bring you this latest installment in its CME series. This series consists of regular CME activities that qualify you for one category 1 physician credit hour. As a...
CME Study Center
CME #134
March 2008
Skin & Aging is proud to bring you this latest installment in its CME series. This series consists of regular CME activities that qualify you for one category 1 physician credit hour. As a...
CME Study Center
CME...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
