Volume 19 - Issue 2 - February 2011
Cover Story
01/31/2011
As more is learned about the disease, physicians must now consider life-threatening comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, as well as the risks of the treatments, making the dilemma of choosing appropriate therapy even more complex.
As more is learned about the disease, physicians must now consider life-threatening comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, as well as the risks of the treatments, making the dilemma of choosing appropriate therapy even more complex.
As more is learned about the...
01/31/2011
The Dermatologist
02/05/2011
Are you a good colleague? This month, applied medical anthropologist John-Henry Pfifferling poses questions you should ask yourself. Consider this scenario: Your senior colleague says, “You should be busier, “or “You should be doing the cases...
Are you a good colleague? This month, applied medical anthropologist John-Henry Pfifferling poses questions you should ask yourself. Consider this scenario: Your senior colleague says, “You should be busier, “or “You should be doing the cases...
Are you a good colleague? This...
02/05/2011
The Dermatologist
02/02/2011
Complementary & Alternative Medicine Acai for Great Skin? Sarah L. Taylor, MD, MPH, DABFM This darling of the media has been hailed for its anti-aging properties. While it does contain anti-oxidants, Dr. Taylor finds no evidence that this...
Complementary & Alternative Medicine Acai for Great Skin? Sarah L. Taylor, MD, MPH, DABFM This darling of the media has been hailed for its anti-aging properties. While it does contain anti-oxidants, Dr. Taylor finds no evidence that this...
Complementary & Alternative...
02/02/2011
The Dermatologist
01/31/2011
Rick Fried, who is both a clinical psychologist and a dermatologist, offers his perspective and tips to help physicians please their cosmetic patients and keep them satisfied. Cosmetic patients are fundamentally seeking what nearly all of us...
Rick Fried, who is both a clinical psychologist and a dermatologist, offers his perspective and tips to help physicians please their cosmetic patients and keep them satisfied. Cosmetic patients are fundamentally seeking what nearly all of us...
Rick Fried, who is both a...
01/31/2011
The Dermatologist
Column
Chief Medical Editor Message
02/02/2011
An inside look at dermatology issues from our Chief Medical Editor Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD The Evolution of Continuing Medical Education
An inside look at dermatology issues from our Chief Medical Editor Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD The Evolution of Continuing Medical Education
An inside look at dermatology...
02/02/2011
The Dermatologist
Chief Medical Editor Message
02/02/2011
This month we introduce a new feature series — Treating Rare Fungal Infections.The intent of this series is to utilize the resources from the Graham dermatopathology library at Wake Forest to recreate Dr. James H. Graham’s lectures on deep...
This month we introduce a new feature series — Treating Rare Fungal Infections.The intent of this series is to utilize the resources from the Graham dermatopathology library at Wake Forest to recreate Dr. James H. Graham’s lectures on deep...
This month we introduce a new...
02/02/2011
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Spotlight
02/02/2011
Perspectives Spotlight on: Jeanine Downie, MD In dermatology, we are fortunate to have many insightful practitioners and great teachers and mentors. Some are bright stars in our special universe — others unsung heroes. All of these colleagues...
Perspectives Spotlight on: Jeanine Downie, MD In dermatology, we are fortunate to have many insightful practitioners and great teachers and mentors. Some are bright stars in our special universe — others unsung heroes. All of these colleagues...
Perspectives Spotlight on:...
02/02/2011
The Dermatologist
Department
Research in Review
02/02/2011
In discussing treatment of dry skin in this month’s handout, husband-wife dermatologists Bill Danby and Lynne Margesson make it clear that whether it’s caused by weather, housework or skin disease, without treatment it can lead to infection,...
In discussing treatment of dry skin in this month’s handout, husband-wife dermatologists Bill Danby and Lynne Margesson make it clear that whether it’s caused by weather, housework or skin disease, without treatment it can lead to infection,...
In discussing treatment of dry...
02/02/2011
The Dermatologist
Clinical Tips
02/02/2011
As dermatologists we all have our individual styles of practice and favorite areas of dermatology on which we prefer to focus. But we all share one thing in common: We have a strong desire to improve our skills. Getting input from colleagues...
As dermatologists we all have our individual styles of practice and favorite areas of dermatology on which we prefer to focus. But we all share one thing in common: We have a strong desire to improve our skills. Getting input from colleagues...
As dermatologists we all have...
02/02/2011
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
01/31/2011
Taken from the 4th annual postgraduate course and workshop in medical mycology-dermatomycology, July 27-30, 1979, Newport Beach, CA. Dr. James H. Graham was the former head of dermatopathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology and...
Taken from the 4th annual postgraduate course and workshop in medical mycology-dermatomycology, July 27-30, 1979, Newport Beach, CA. Dr. James H. Graham was the former head of dermatopathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology and...
Taken from the 4th annual...
01/31/2011
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
01/31/2011
Recent research, news and treatment trends.
Genentech’s RG7204 Shows Survival Benefit in Phase III Metastatic Melanoma Patients
A Phase III clinical study (BRIM3) of Genentech’s RG7204 (PLX4032) showed a significant survival benefit in...
Recent research, news and treatment trends.
Genentech’s RG7204 Shows Survival Benefit in Phase III Metastatic Melanoma Patients
A Phase III clinical study (BRIM3) of Genentech’s RG7204 (PLX4032) showed a significant survival benefit in...
Recent research, news and...
01/31/2011
The Dermatologist
