Volume 17 - Issue 6 - June 2009
Column
Chief Medical Editor Message
06/15/2009
This month’s cover story profiles The Eczema Center at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego. This standalone facility that sits adjacent to the hospital is dedicated to providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary clinical care to pediatric...
This month’s cover story profiles The Eczema Center at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego. This standalone facility that sits adjacent to the hospital is dedicated to providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary clinical care to pediatric...
This month’s cover story...
06/15/2009
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
06/15/2009
In dermatology, we are fortunate to have many of our profession’s innovators and great teachers still among us. This column was created so that we may gain insight from these practitioners and learn more about them. Some are bright stars in...
In dermatology, we are fortunate to have many of our profession’s innovators and great teachers still among us. This column was created so that we may gain insight from these practitioners and learn more about them. Some are bright stars in...
In dermatology, we are fortunate...
06/15/2009
The Dermatologist
06/15/2009
When I was in residency, we talked not about compliance, but of “refractory disease,” “outpatient treatment failure” and “tachyphylaxis.” Dermatology textbooks didn’t mention adherence to treatment or how to measure it; for the most part,...
When I was in residency, we talked not about compliance, but of “refractory disease,” “outpatient treatment failure” and “tachyphylaxis.” Dermatology textbooks didn’t mention adherence to treatment or how to measure it; for the most part,...
When I was in residency, we...
06/15/2009
The Dermatologist
06/15/2009
Yes, the good news is that something can be done, but you won’t find it online or in U.S. health food or department stores. A friend of mine is 7 months pregnant and is horrified by the stretch marks on her abdomen. She read on the internet...
Yes, the good news is that something can be done, but you won’t find it online or in U.S. health food or department stores. A friend of mine is 7 months pregnant and is horrified by the stretch marks on her abdomen. She read on the internet...
Yes, the good news is that...
06/15/2009
The Dermatologist
06/15/2009
Pediatricians and family practitioners are likely to be the first to see young patients with troubling skin conditions and can often respond quickly with a number of effective therapies. However, as pediatric dermatologist Tor Shwayder makes...
Pediatricians and family practitioners are likely to be the first to see young patients with troubling skin conditions and can often respond quickly with a number of effective therapies. However, as pediatric dermatologist Tor Shwayder makes...
Pediatricians and family...
06/15/2009
The Dermatologist
06/15/2009
Research highlights and trends in treating pediatric dermatology conditions.
TRENDS IN PEDIATRIC S. AUREUS HEAD AND NECK INFECTIONS
Seeking to evaluate the epidemiologic manifestations of pediatric Staphylococcus aureus head and neck...
Research highlights and trends in treating pediatric dermatology conditions.
TRENDS IN PEDIATRIC S. AUREUS HEAD AND NECK INFECTIONS
Seeking to evaluate the epidemiologic manifestations of pediatric Staphylococcus aureus head and neck...
Research highlights and trends...
06/15/2009
The Dermatologist
Department
Derm Dx
06/15/2009
PATIENT PRESENTATION
A 29-year-old left-handed man presented for evaluation of hyperpigmented patches and resolving erythema on the right flexor wrist and dorsal hand; the hand also had residual desquamation at the sites of prior blisters....
PATIENT PRESENTATION
A 29-year-old left-handed man presented for evaluation of hyperpigmented patches and resolving erythema on the right flexor wrist and dorsal hand; the hand also had residual desquamation at the sites of prior blisters....
PATIENT PRESENTATION
A...
06/15/2009
The Dermatologist
SDPA Feature
06/15/2009
The relationship between a supervising physician and his or her physician assistant (PA) is a dynamic one that must be built on trust, mutual respect and inter-dependency. An ideal relationship is one that develops over many years, as such a...
The relationship between a supervising physician and his or her physician assistant (PA) is a dynamic one that must be built on trust, mutual respect and inter-dependency. An ideal relationship is one that develops over many years, as such a...
The relationship between a...
06/15/2009
The Dermatologist
Coding and Billing
06/15/2009
What you and your staff need to know about lesion measurement and how to differentiate the various size categories described by the dermatology CPT codes for surgical procedures to avoid over-coding or undercharging. Many dermatologic...
What you and your staff need to know about lesion measurement and how to differentiate the various size categories described by the dermatology CPT codes for surgical procedures to avoid over-coding or undercharging. Many dermatologic...
What you and your staff need to...
06/15/2009
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
06/15/2009
Three cases seen by a busy dermatologist illustrate how to make a correct diagnosis and direct management for patients affected by these genetically inherited conditions.
Three cases seen by a busy dermatologist illustrate how to make a correct diagnosis and direct management for patients affected by these genetically inherited conditions.
Three cases seen by a busy...
06/15/2009
The Dermatologist
