Skin & Allergy News articles from December 2006

Skin & Allergy News archives from December 2006

Antibody may act to halt melanoma.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... NOORDWIJK, NETHERLANDS -- A promising new strategy for arresting metastatic melanoma lies in the inhibition of a transmembrane protein known as CTLA4, Dr. Jeffrey S. Weber said at a conference on melanoma sponsored by Imedex Inc. CTLA4 is...

Trial data: sentinel nodes not always a clear prognosis; MSLT results cloud the melanoma forecast.(Clinical Rounds)(Multicenter Selective Lymphadenectomy Trial)
December 1, 2006... PALM DESERT, CALIF. -- The latest data from the landmark Multicenter Selective Lymphadenectomy Trial suggest that not all positive lymph nodes found with melanoma are significant or hold the same prognosis, Dr. John A. Zitelli said at the...

Skin signs can point to cholesterol embolism dx.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... RHODES, GREECE -- The earliest signs of cholesterol embolism often are cutaneous, and dermatologists can play a key role in identifying this under-diagnosed and potentially fatal condition, Dr. Anna Jucgla said at the 15th Congress of the...

High melanoma prevalence found in Parkinson's patients.(News)
December 1, 2006... CHICAGO -- The results of prospective screening for skin lesions in Parkinson's disease patients have suggested that melanoma may occur at a significantly higher rate in this population of patients, Dr. John M. Bertoni reported at the annual...

Melanoma classification should include genetics.(News)
December 1, 2006... NOORDWIJK, NETHERLANDS -- There is an urgent need for a new classification of melanoma subtypes that addresses the disease's complex trajectory, taking into account the interactions between ultraviolet light and genetic factors, Dr. Boris C....

New Congress portends policy changes on Medicare, uninsured.(News)
December 1, 2006... The changes in leadership brought about by the November midterm elections are likely to result in significant shifts in the way Congress approaches health policy issues, according to several experts. One change many physicians are hoping...

Voters weigh in on two key public health issues.(News)
December 1, 2006... BOSTON -- Voters in several states made their voices heard last month on public health issues ranging from smoking bans to restrictions on abortion. Public health experts offered their views on the ballot initiatives at the annual meeting...

Zoster vaccination faces Medicare payment gap; part D drug benefit is not designed to cover the cost of immunization in a physician's office.(News)
December 1, 2006... ATLANTA -- The shingles vaccine is now officially recommended for all adults aged 60 years and older, but getting it paid for under Medicare could represent a barrier for patients and physicians. At its fall meeting, the Advisory Committee...

FDA alert issued: ibuprofen may block aspirin's cardioprotection.(News)
December 1, 2006... Concomitant use of low-dose aspirin and ibuprofen may interfere with aspirin's antiplatelet effects, possibly attenuating its cardioprotective benefits, according to the Food and Drug Administration. "Platelet function tests suggest there...

CDC reports largest number of human plague cases since 1994.(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... So far this year, 13 cases of human plague have been reported in four states. This marks 2006 as the year with the largest number of reported cases in the United States since 1994. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

MRSA now leading cause of acute skin infections.(News)
December 1, 2006... Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is now the most common identifiable cause of skin and soft-tissue infection seen in patients presenting to many emergency departments. Clinicians now should reconsider standard empirical...

Detroit hospital's MRSA rate is 69%.(News)
December 1, 2006... SAN FRANCISCO -- Methicillin resistance was noted in 69% of community-acquired soft tissue infections due to Staphylococcus aureus in a single-center study of hospitalized adults in Detroit. Also, over half of the community-acquired...

New bacteriophage-laden cleaners lethal to MRSA.(News)
December 1, 2006... LISBON -- MRSA, you may have met your match. Immobilized bacteriophages offer a novel solution to the growing problem of hospital-acquired infection with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Michael Mattey, Ph.D., said at the 12th...

Perrigo's headache: company recalls 11 million bottles of store-brand acetaminophen.(News)
December 1, 2006... Perrigo Co. has voluntarily recalled approximately 11 million bottles of store-brand 500-mg acetaminophen caplets because of possible contamination with small metal fragments. To date no illnesses, injuries, or consumer complaints related...

FDA approves gene-based HIV test for laboratories.(News)
December 1, 2006... An assay that detects the RNA of HIV-1 has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, making a gene-based test for the virus available to medical diagnostic laboratories for the first time. The FDA announced in October the approval...

U.K. agency warns against long-term use of NSAIDs.(News)
December 1, 2006... The European Medicines Agency is warning physicians that prescribing high doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs over long periods of time may increase the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular events. However, the agency's...

Specialty traditions.(Under My Skin)(Traditions in Dermatology)(Column)
December 1, 2006... Several years ago, a gynecologist came in to have me treat a wart. As I retrieved my can of [LN.sub.2] spray, he asked, "Why do you use liquid nitrogen spray? Why not use a cryoprobe, the way we do?" I felt like echoing Tevye in "Fiddler on...

Health IT adoption is critical. .(information technology)
December 1, 2006... The field of medicine has been on the cutting edge of technologic innovation in many areas. For example, medical imaging technologies are state of the art and have changed the way we practice. Take a peek into any hospital surgical suite in...

Questions on valuing one's practice.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... I read Dr. Joseph S. Eastern's column about medical practice worth with great interest, but I'm curious as to what he considers a guideline for "goodwill" ("What Is Your Practice Worth?" Managing Your Dermatology Practice, October 2006, p. 66)....

Troubling news about FDA reviews.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... SKIN & ALLERGY NEWS correctly reported that, according to the Institute of Medicine's panel of experts, "many safety-related issues in recent years... have led to a lack of confidence in drug development and regulation" ("Report Faults FDA for...

Correction.(Correction notice)
December 1, 2006... The article "Total Time Will Tell When Coding for iPLEDGE Visits" (SKIN & ALLERGY NEWS, November 2006, p. 1) should have stated that the CPT code for "extended discussion with mother and patient regarding causes of acne and treatment...

PDT may have a future in chemoprevention.(Dermatologic Surgery)
December 1, 2006... LAS VEGAS -- Chemoprevention with photodynamic therapy is encouraging--the therapy increases the time it takes actinic keratoses to develop into skin cancer, according to anecdotal data and preliminary results of larger trials. ...

Intralesional cryosurgery good for deep lesions; procedure reduced scar hardness, elevation, and redness; no recurrences were reported at 18 months.(Dermatologic Surgery)
December 1, 2006... RHODES, GREECE -- A new intralesional cryosurgery technique for targeting dermal skin lesions is safe and effective for the treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars, Dr. Christos Zouboulis reported at the 15th Congress of the European...

Combo topical therapy, cryosurgery may beat excision.(Dermatologic Surgery)
December 1, 2006... RHODES, GREECE -- Combining topical immunomodulatory therapy or topical chemotherapy with cryosurgery provides an excellent alternative to excisional treatment for many skin malignancies, Dr. Paola Pasquali said at the 15th Congress of the...

Data validate some lipolysis, but not mesotherapy.(Dermatologic Surgery)
December 1, 2006... LAS VEGAS -- There are not enough data to recommend mesotherapy to patients, although some evidence supports a specific form--injected lipolysis--for localized fat reduction, according to two presentations at an international symposium on...

Ultrasound breaks up subcutaneous fat; may be liposuction alternative.(Dermatologic Surgery)
December 1, 2006... PALM DESERT, CALIF. -- An ultrasound machine does appear to reduce waist size without changing a person's weight, Dr. Karyn L. Grossman said at the annual meeting of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. The treatment produced an...

Expert shares start-to-finish thread lift pearls: procedure's success depends on identifying and correctly marking the area of facial 'descent.'.(Dermatologic Surgery)
December 1, 2006... WILLIAMSBURG, VA. -- Thread lifts produce pleasing results because the procedure corrects the downward shift of facial skin with age, something that excisional face-lifts don't address, Dr. Stephen H. Mandy said at a meeting sponsored by Skin...

Real-world comparative data place radiesse over sculptra.(Dermatologic Surgery)
December 1, 2006... TORONTO -- The injectable filler Radiesse appears to offer an edge over Sculptra when it comes to ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and patient satisfaction, Dr. Stuart Bentkover said at the annual fall meeting of the American Academy of Facial...

Experimental treatment targets SLN cells in melanoma.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... NOORDWIJK, NETHERLANDS -- Activation of dendritic cells and certain T cells in the sentinel lymph node may help block the development of micrometastases in early-stage melanoma, Dr. Berbel Sluijter said at a conference on melanoma sponsored by...

Fluoroquinolones: diabetes calls for extra caution.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... SAN FRANCISCO -- The risk for hyperglycemia in hospitalized patients treated with gatifloxacin or levofloxacin increased 112-fold if the patients were diabetic and 10-fold if the dosage was too high for their kidneys to handle, John F. Mohr,...

Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndromes can manifest on skin.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... SAN ANTONIO, TEX. -- A high level of clinical acumen is crucial to the early diagnosis of serious hypersensitivity reactions to antiepileptic drugs, Dr. Adelaide A. Hebert said at a meeting sponsored by Skin Disease Education Foundation. ...

Yearly ED visits for drug reactions estimated at 700,000.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... More than 700,000 cases of adverse drug events are treated each year in emergency departments, according to estimates based on a nationally representative sampling of U.S. hospitals. Of these, an estimated 117,000, or 1 in 6, are so severe...

Polymorphism may predict melanoma prognosis.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... NOORDWIJK, NETHERLANDS -- A specific polymorphism in the epidermal growth factor gene is significantly associated with shortened disease-free and overall survival, according to a poster presentation at a conference on melanoma sponsored by...

Nail SCC can be limited to three types.(squamous cell carcinoma )(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... MANCHESTER, ENGLAND -- Squamous cell carcinoma of the nail unit is often misdiagnosed and its painful course protracted because it can resemble conditions such as paronychia, Dr. Mohamed Alrawi said at the annual meeting of the British...

'Dusky skin' may mean congenital condition.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... MANCHESTER, ENGLAND -- Dermatologists may be in position to spot the earliest subtle signs of the potentially life-threatening condition cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita, such as neonatal dusky skin coloration and harlequin-type flush,...

Distinction urged for true atopic vs. 'atopiform' dermatitis.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... RHODES, GREECE -- The proper care and counseling of patients with eczema requires careful distinction between true atopic eczema and "atopiform" eczema, Dr. Jan Bos said at the 15th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and...

Neonatal lupus can signal more serious outcomes.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... SAN ANTONIO -- Babies with cutaneous lesions from neonatal lupus erythematosus respond well to therapy, but those with congenital heart block can experience more serious outcomes, according to a presentation at a meeting sponsored by Skin...

Histopathology of scalp nevi is typically atypical.(Clinical Round)
December 1, 2006... PORTLAND, ORE. -- Nevi on the scalp always look cytologically atypical when biopsied, Dr. Terry L. Barrett said at the Pacific Northwest Dermatological annual scientific conference. "They are funny-looking, atypical nevi histologically, and...

Multiple tattoos can increase risk of HCV.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... A new study of a large group of Texas college students has found no increased incidence of hepatitis C viral infection in those with a history of intranasal drug use, fewer than three non-ear body piercings, and/or fewer than three...

Vaccinations considered vital for HIV patients.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... WASHINGTON -- Protect HIV-infected patients from additional illness by vaccinating them against influenza, hepatitis A and B, pneumococcal disease, and tetanus-diphtheria, Dr. David H. Spach advised at the Ryan White CARE Act meeting on HIV...

Skin test independently predicts diabetes mortality.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... COPENHAGEN -- Skin autofluorescence is a strong and independent predictor of mortality in patients with well-controlled type 2 diabetes, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes....

FluLaval, dermatop emollient cream.(New & Approved)
December 1, 2006... FluLaval (influenza virus vaccine, ID Biomedical Corporation/GlaxoSmithKline) An injectable influenza vaccine approved for active immunization of adults aged 18 and older against influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and B...

Vitamin D from sun, diet cuts breast cancer risk.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... WASHINGTON -- Women who are exposed to plenty of vitamin D, especially early in life, are less likely to develop breast cancer than are women with a history of less exposure, according to data from two studies presented at the annual meeting of...

Levonorgestrel IUD gets high marks in U.S. study.(intrauterine device)(United States)
December 1, 2006... LA JOLLA, CALIF. -- American women and their physicians have given thumbs up to the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system. The verdict came in a 29-center open-label trial, the first big test for the system in the United States, Dr....

Study puts new spin on requests for sterilization.(risk of pregnancy)
December 1, 2006... LA JOLLA, CALIF. -- Women who request sterilization but do not undergo the procedure may be at high risk for contraceptive nonuse and repeat pregnancy, according to a descriptive pilot study conducted in Chicago. University of Illinois...

Spermicidal microbicide joins contraceptive armamentarium.
December 1, 2006... LA JOLLA, CALIF. -- The new spermicidal microbicide BufferGel, when used with a diaphragm, is a safe, acceptable contraceptive with efficacy that is noninferior to the Gynol II--diaphragm combination, according to a phase III multicenter study....

Short-term bacteremia therapy may be ineffective.
December 1, 2006... SAN FRANCISCO -- Patients with catheter-related Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia who were on antibiotic therapy for less than 14 days fared worse than patients who received antibiotics for 14 days or more, Dr. Helen W. Boucher reported during a...

Daptomycin bests many gram-positive infections.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... SAN FRANCISCO -- Results from a large registry of patients treated with daptomycin for a variety of gram-positive infections revealed that the overall success rate was 92%, Peggy S. McKinnon, Pharm.D., reported during a poster session at the...

Athlete's foot travels easily between spouses.(disease transmission)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... SAN FRANCISCO -- Athlete's foot and onychomycosis can be spread among family members sharing common areas, but not easily, Mahmoud A. Ghannoum, Ph.D., said at the annual Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy,...

MRSA linked to necrotizing fasciitis in Denver; do not wait for cultures: use effective antibiotics in endemic areas or you may risk severe tissue damage.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... TORONTO -- Early, empiric antimicrobial therapy for possible necrotizing fasciitis should include coverage for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in regions of the United States where the bacteria is endemic, according to Dr. Lisa S....

CA-MRSA is common in men who have sex with men.(community acquired methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
December 1, 2006... BETHESDA, MD. -- Men who have sex with men are disproportionately represented among New York City residents with community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus skin infections, according to data from one outpatient clinic. ...

Fluoroquinolone use linked to MRSA risk in hospitals.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... The use of fluoroquinolones in hospitalized patients was associated with a 2.57-fold increased risk of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization and a 2.49-fold risk of MRSA infection, results from a large single-center Canadian...

Rituximab targets complications of Sjogren's.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... Rituximab is a safe and effective treatment for the systemic complications of primary Sjogren's syndrome, judging from the findings of a small retrospective study. Although the systemic autoimmune disease is considered to be a...

TNF-[alpha] variant may raise psoriatic arthritis risk.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... Canadian researchers have taken an important step in the long-running process of identifying genetic causes of psoriatic arthritis. The analysis, which targeted polymorphisms in the tumor necrosis factor--alpha (TNF-[alpha]) gene in two...

Biologic does not increase risk of infection in RA.(Clinical Rounds)
December 1, 2006... RHODES, GREECE -- Adalimumab does not appear to increase the risk of serious infection in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, Dr. J. Kent reported at the 15th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. There was...

Centella asiatica (gotu kola).(use of herbal medicines)
December 1, 2006... Centella asiatica, popularly known as gotu kola, is a perennial herb native to swampy areas of Sri Lanka, India, South Africa, and tropical regions. A member of the family Apiaceae or Umbelliferae, this slender plant has been in use for...

Novel topical agent is safe, effective for impetigo.(Dermatologic Therapy)
December 1, 2006... RHODES, GREECE -- Retapamulin, a novel broad-spectrum topical antibacterial agent, is safe and at least as effective as fusidic acid for the treatment of impetigo, according to phase III data presented at the 15th Congress of the European...

Lactamide-MEA gel looks good for cradle cap.(monoethanolamine)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... RHODES, GREECE -- Lactamide monoethanolamine, a lactic acid-derived humectant commonly found in over-the-counter lotions and bath gels, appears to be beneficial for the treatment of cradle cap, Virginie Ribet, Ph.D., said at the 15th Congress...

Experimental drug thwarts toenail fungus.(Dermatologic Therapy)
December 1, 2006... PARIS -- An experimental antifungal drug appears to significantly reduce toenail fungal infection and encourage clear nail growth, according to a poster presented at the annual meeting of the European Society for Dermatological Research. ...

'No magic bullet' among MRSA treatments.(Dermatologic Therapy)
December 1, 2006... BETHESDA, MD. -- Physicians can choose among many therapies for treating community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections, but none are perfect, Dr. Vance G. Fowler Jr. said at an annual conference on antimicrobial...

New treatment algorithm improves clinical outcomes in MRSA cases.(Dermatologic Therapy)
December 1, 2006... SAN FRANCISCO -- An empiric antibiotic treatment algorithm for community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus skin and soft tissue infections improved clinical outcomes, according to the results of a small study. "At our...

Nitric oxide cream stems UVB-induced apoptosis.(Dermatologic Therapy)
December 1, 2006... PARIS -- Nitric oxide appears to suppress ultraviolet radiation--induced apoptosis in the skin, Dr. Richard Weller said at the annual meeting of the European Society for Dermatological Research. "Exogenous nitric oxide, in addition to what...

Long-term etanercept safe for plaque psoriasis.(Dermatologic Therapy)
December 1, 2006... RHODES, GREECE -- Etanercept was safe and well tolerated, and exhibited continued efficacy for up to 96 weeks in a recent treatment extension study of patients with plaque psoriasis, Dr. Boni Elewski reported at the 15th Congress of the...

N-acetylglucosamine reduces hyperpigmentation.(Dermatologic Therapy)
December 1, 2006... WHISTLER, B.C. -- A combination of 2% N-acetylglucosamine and 4% niacinamide significantly reduced facial hyperpigmentation in women aged 40-60 years, Dr. Alexa Kimball said at a dermatology symposium. "About a decade's worth of our...

Spironolactone is safe, effective for women's acne.(Dermatologic Therapy)
December 1, 2006... SAN ANTONIO, TEX. -- The diuretic spironolactone is inexpensive, well tolerated, and effective for most women with acne vulgaris, Dr. Steven A. Davis said at a meeting of Skin Disease Education Foundation. "This is one of the better...

Performance measures to focus on quality of care.(Practice Trends)
December 1, 2006... The National Committee for Quality Assurance is finalizing new performance measures that will look at quality of care all the way down to the physician group and even the individual physician level. The measures, which will form the...

VA health IT experience offers innovative lessons.(Practice Trends)(Department of Veterans Affairs electronic records system)
December 1, 2006... Over the last decade, health care within the Department of Veterans Affairs has transformed itself from a notorious near failure to a national model for quality improvement, leaving many asking how they can incorporate those lessons. The...

College psoriasis campaign.(Policy & Practice)
December 1, 2006... The National Psoriasis Foundation is seeking to increase awareness and knowledge about psoriasis among college students, partly because the disease usually first appears between the ages of 15 and 25 years. The College-Age Psoriasis Awareness...

Cosmetic surgeons' Calif. victory.(Policy & Practice)
December 1, 2006... A California judge has ruled that the state's Medical Board must grant equivalency status to the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS). The decision by Judge Jack Sapunor in the Superior Court of California, Sacramento County, means that...

AAD targets indoor tanning.(Policy & Practice)
December 1, 2006... The American Academy of Dermatology is launching a public service campaign on the dangers of indoor tanning using teen-centric instant-messaging shorthand. The print, television, and radio ads use language typically employed while "IM-ing."...

CMS curbs improper claims.(Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Medicare's on track in 2006 to further reduce the number of fraudulent and inappropriate claims being submitted. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reported that 4% of claims were improper in 2006, down from 5% the previous year and...

Ex-FDA chief guilty.(Policy & Practice)
December 1, 2006... Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Lester M. Crawford, D.V.M., has pleaded guilty to lying about stock he held during his tenure, in violation of federal conflict-of-interest and stock ownership rules. Dr. Crawford was charged...

McClellan accepts think tank post.(Mark McClellan joins American Enterprise Institute-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Former Medicare Chief Mark McClellan has accepted a new post as a visiting senior fellow with the AEI-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies in Washington. The new job will keep Dr. McClellan involved in health care policy issues. He...

A few beats ahead: medical device pioneers.(The Rest of Your Life)
December 1, 2006... Dr. Thomas J. Fogarty was a 4th-year student at the University of Cincinnati in 1960 when he invented the balloon embolectomy catheter, a device that would eventually transform vascular surgery. But initial acceptance was slow. Three major...

Ethics gets emphasis in some training programs; Brown University offers dermatology residents a full curriculum in biomedical ethics and professionalism.(Practice Trends)
December 1, 2006... WINNIPEG, MAN. -- Some residency programs have increased efforts to teach ethics to young dermatologists. At Brown University in Providence, R.I., and the University of Cincinnati, the increased focus on ethics grew out of the personal...

EHR adopters reveal barriers to implementation.(Practice Trends)
December 1, 2006... LOS ANGELES -- Cost is the most frequently cited barrier to adoption of electronic health records, according to two surveys presented in posters at the annual meeting of the Society of General Internal Medicine. Although electronic health...

Value-based competition: health care's future?(Practice Trends)
December 1, 2006... WASHINGTON -- Schemes measuring the quality of health care services against price will emerge in some local markets for several procedures in the next 2 years, Secretary of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt said at a meeting on health...

Beware liability pitfalls of electronic health records.(Practice Trends)
December 1, 2006... WASHINGTON -- From a liability perspective, health information technology remains a double-edged sword whose parameters still need to be spelled out, experts Said at a meeting sponsored by eHealth Initiative and Bridges to Excellence. ...

Ketoconazole available as gel.(Products)
December 1, 2006... Xolegel (ketoconazole) gel 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of seborrheic dermatitis in immunocompetent adults and children aged 12 years or older. The waterless gel is applied once daily. For more information, call Barrier...

Skin rejuvenation system.(Products)
December 1, 2006... The Palomar StarLux Pulsed Light and Laser System has three handpiece attachments, each of which targets a different layer of dermis for improving the skin's tone, texture, and laxity. The system, for use by medical and aesthetic professionals,...

Shampoo rids scalp of scales.(Products)
December 1, 2006... Salex shampoo is a prescription-strength formulation of 6% salicylic acid that helps remove scales and reduce plaque in individuals with hyperkeratotic scalp conditions. The nonsteroidal shampoo's ingredients are released in a controlled...

Absorbable Hemostat.
December 1, 2006... Arista AH Absorbable Hemostat is now available for the control of bleeding during general, cardiac, orthopedic, and other surgery. The product rapidly dehydrates blood and facilitates clot formation, and is fully absorbed within 24-48 hours. It...

Antioxidant hydrating cleanser.(Products)
December 1, 2006... A facial formulation, pHaze 41 Creamy Cleanser removes dirt and makeup without drying the skin. It contains Yucca schidigera extract, rose hip seed oil, and sunflower seed oil, which have antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties....

Assessment of patient safety.(www. physiciansafetytool.org.)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... The Physician Practice Patient Safety Assessment allows medical practices to evaluate daily processes that affect patient safety. This Web-based tool addresses medications, handoffs of patients between clinicians or locations, surgery and...