Volume 17 - Issue 9 - September 2009
Column
Chief Medical Editor Message
09/09/2009
Here in our 11th Annual Light and Laser Surgery issue, our Light and Laser Therapies Review, starting on page 24, offers highlights of new research and treatment trends, including approaches to stretch marks, cellulite, postoperative bruising...
Here in our 11th Annual Light and Laser Surgery issue, our Light and Laser Therapies Review, starting on page 24, offers highlights of new research and treatment trends, including approaches to stretch marks, cellulite, postoperative bruising...
Here in our 11th Annual Light...
09/09/2009
The Dermatologist
Chief Medical Editor Message
09/09/2009
Healthcare reform is big news and is likely to affect doctors, insurers and drug companies. Cost control and improved access — two goals that aren’t entirely compatible — are major driving forces. In the healthcare reform debates, insurers...
Healthcare reform is big news and is likely to affect doctors, insurers and drug companies. Cost control and improved access — two goals that aren’t entirely compatible — are major driving forces. In the healthcare reform debates, insurers...
Healthcare reform is big news...
09/09/2009
The Dermatologist
Legal Ease
09/09/2009
Like many of us — both inside medicine and out —attorney-dermatologist Noah Scheinfeld is mulling over the prospect of healthcare reform. ___________________________ Healthcare reform is the word of the day. The legal framework for it will...
Like many of us — both inside medicine and out —attorney-dermatologist Noah Scheinfeld is mulling over the prospect of healthcare reform. ___________________________ Healthcare reform is the word of the day. The legal framework for it will...
Like many of us — both inside...
09/09/2009
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
09/08/2009
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...
09/08/2009
The Dermatologist
Department
Derm Dx
09/09/2009
PATIENT PRESENTATIONA 50-year-old man presented with painful purple toes. Earlier that day, all of his toes were asymptomatic and normal in color. He said he noticed that the right great toe and left second toe were tender and discolored...
PATIENT PRESENTATIONA 50-year-old man presented with painful purple toes. Earlier that day, all of his toes were asymptomatic and normal in color. He said he noticed that the right great toe and left second toe were tender and discolored...
PATIENT PRESENTATIONA...
09/09/2009
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Cosmetic Clinic
09/08/2009
Highlights and pearls from the June 2009 Cosmetic Bootcamp Meeting in Aspen, CO. ________________________
Highlights and pearls from the June 2009 Cosmetic Bootcamp Meeting in Aspen, CO. ________________________
Highlights and pearls from the...
09/08/2009
The Dermatologist
Coding and Billing
09/08/2009
As our coding expert explains, the key to the correct application of the codes for nurse or medical assistant visits, including the 99211 code, lies mainly in knowing what not to bill.
As our coding expert explains, the key to the correct application of the codes for nurse or medical assistant visits, including the 99211 code, lies mainly in knowing what not to bill.
As our coding expert explains,...
09/08/2009
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Research in Review
09/08/2009
A review of how PDT works and a look at evolving applications and approaches. __________________________
A review of how PDT works and a look at evolving applications and approaches. __________________________
A review of how PDT works and a...
09/08/2009
The Dermatologist
09/08/2009
Recently, a State Medical Board referred a physician with a series of patient complaints to our Center for Professional Well-Being. As part of our initial assessment, we enlisted the help of his nurse, whom we asked to time how quickly he...
Recently, a State Medical Board referred a physician with a series of patient complaints to our Center for Professional Well-Being. As part of our initial assessment, we enlisted the help of his nurse, whom we asked to time how quickly he...
Recently, a State Medical Board...
09/08/2009
The Dermatologist
09/08/2009
The authors discuss treatment options, efficacy, possible complications and patient selection.
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The demand for cosmetic procedures in the past decade is rapidly increasing. Data from the American Society for...
The authors discuss treatment options, efficacy, possible complications and patient selection.
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The demand for cosmetic procedures in the past decade is rapidly increasing. Data from the American Society for...
The authors discuss treatment...
09/08/2009
The Dermatologist
