Skin & Allergy News articles from May 2003

Skin & Allergy News archives from May 2003

Human collagen may spur switch. (No Skin Tests Required).
May 1, 2003... Two recently approved dermal fillers that contain human collagen reportedly handle the same way and provide similar cosmetic results as their bovine collagen-based counterparts Zyderm and Zyplast, but whether their cosmetic effects last longer...

Campaign would protect surgery in derm offices: new legislation may restrict surgery to hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers. (AAD Initiative Unveiled).
May 1, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO -- Dermatologists managed 82% of nearly 2 million cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer captured in Medicare claims data between 1988 and 1999, performing a wider range of surgical treatments than any other specialty, according to a...

Medicare payments could drop by 4.2% in FY 2004: Congress left underlying fee formula intact. (Preliminary Analysis).
May 1, 2003... The fee schedule giveth, and the fee schedule taketh away. That's the lesson many dermatologists may be about to learn. Last year, Herculean efforts by physicians and the organizations that represent them resulted in a 1.6% increase in the...

Case of the month.
May 1, 2003... Nonpruritic, palpable purpura on the right leg of this 45-year-old Middle Eastern man was accompanied by conjunctival inflammation with a proliferative response and an intermittent cough. His chest x-ray looked normal. What's your diagnosis?....

FDA issues black box language on Lindane for lice, scabies. (Use for Head Lice Called Infrequent).
May 1, 2003... The Food and Drug Administration in March added strong new safety warnings to Lindane that could effectively end the pediculicide's use on most children, one expert said. Lindane, a second-line treatment for head lice and scabies, is...

Funds may be few for procedural dermatology fellowship programs. (No Billing Allowed).
May 1, 2003... STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLO. -- The new subspecialty of procedural dermatology certainly enhances the recognition of surgery in dermatology but funding for its fellowships may be difficult to find. Currently physicians in the Mohs surgery...

FDA wants bar coding on drugs, blood products to reduce errors. (May Cut Errors by 50%).
May 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration wants to require bar codes on the packaging of prescription drugs, blood, and blood products, a change officials say will dramatically reduce the estimated 770,000 medication errors that occur...

HIPAA rules could hinder office-based research. (Privacy Standards).
May 1, 2003... ARLINGTON, VA. -- The now-active privacy rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act may make it more difficult and risky to conduct office-based research. The privacy rules regarding the use and disclosure of patient...

Oral tazarotene shows promise for psoriasis care. (Phase III Trial Results).
May 1, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO -- Promising trial data suggest that dermatologists may soon have a new, nonbiologic weapon against psoriasis that may be particularly useful as a combination agent with methotrexate, cyclosporine, phototherapy, or even the...

Be ready to spot smallpox adverse reactions. (Mild Reactions are Common).
May 1, 2003... CHICAGO -- With adverse reactions to smallpox vaccine making headlines and with more than 25,600 health care workers vaccinated so far, it's important for clinicians to understand and be able to recognize adverse reactions to the inoculation,...

Lymphoma risk no higher in TNF-blocker users than in general RA population. (Report Presented to FDA Panel).
May 1, 2003... SILVER SPRING, MD. -- The risk of lymphoma associated with currently available tumor necrosis factor-[alpha] inhibitors doesn't appear any higher than it is in the general rheumatoid arthritis population, according to postmarketing surveillance...

Autoimmune research to be coordinated. (Federal Plan).
May 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- Autoimmune disease research is likely to benefit significantly from greater coordination across specialties under a new federally mandated plan. Members of the National Institutes of Health Autoimmune Disease Coordinating...

Infection control key to limiting spread of SARS. (Travel History Essential for Diagnosis).
May 1, 2003... Standard infection control precautions may have been key in minimizing the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome in the United States, said Dr. Irwin M. Berlin, chief of pulmonary critical care at Elmhurst (N.Y.) Hospital Center. ...

Remember that it's not about you. (Under My Skin).
May 1, 2003... My friend Steve, a shrink attuned to emotional barometers, sensed that mine was down. "Why so glum?" he asked. "I just took off a voice mail from a woman chewing me out for being an incompetent ignoramus," I said. "Remember," said...

The secret to job satisfaction. (Guest Editorial).(Editorial)
May 1, 2003... It's clear from recent studies that physicians are much less satisfied with their lot now than they were 10 years ago. Why is that? Malpractice insurance concerns, longer hours, and the need to see more patients in less time are often...

Correction.
May 1, 2003... In "Treatment Protocol for Community-Acquired MRSA" (March 2003, p. 4), the reference to Bacriban should have been to mupirocin (Bactroban Nasal).

Bioterror: are we truly ready? (Guest Editorial).(Editorial)
May 1, 2003... My experience with the nation's first anthrax case taught me that we must better prepare our medical systems to respond to bioterrorism. Only through extensive training can we become prepared. Most communities are ill prepared to handle a...

Saving the safety net. (Guest Editorial).(Editorial)
May 1, 2003... Politicians have long debated the need to fix our health insurance system. But if we are to meaningfully address the present crisis in health care costs, access, and quality, we must be willing to directly challenge the very underpinnings of...

Insights into mutations may revolutionize Metastatic melanoma Tx. (Targeted Therapy).
May 1, 2003... MAUI, HAWAII -- Metastatic melanoma may be on the verge of a therapeutic renaissance made possible by recent insights into the key role BRAF mutations play in the deadly skin cancer, Dr. Hensin Tsao said at the annual Hawaii dermatology seminar...

Two studies show progress made in melanoma immunotherapy. (Melanoma Vaccine).
May 1, 2003... ASPEN, COLO. -- Two recent studies suggest that immunotherapy shows real promise in the treatment of melanoma, Dr. Gerald Krueger said at a clinical dermatology seminar sponsored by Medicis. Both studies make use of the fact that "our...

Combine Carac, cryotherapy for AK. (Sequential Therapy).(actinic keratoses)
May 1, 2003... MAUI, HAWAII -- Sequential cryotherapy followed by 5-fluorouracil cream 0.5% is a highly attractive combination for patients with actinic keratoses, Dr. James E. Turner said at the annual Hawaii dermatology seminar sponsored by the Skin Disease...

Physicians go nuts over promising anti-IgE drugs. (Protection Against Peanut Allergy).
May 1, 2003... DENVER -- An experimental anti-IgE drug that for the first time provided patients with peanut allergy some protection against the development of anaphylaxis may or may not be shelved, as scientists from three companies negotiate its fate. ...

Abandon antibiotics in battle against P. acnes. (Acne Therapy).
May 1, 2003... ST. JULIAN'S, MALTA -- Physicians should consider a return to benzoyl peroxide and retinoin for acne treatment because systemic and topical antibiotics--the preferred treatment for acne therapy--are becoming less and less effective and are...

Bexarotene tames hand dermatitis. (Stable Remissions, Acceptable Tolerability).
May 1, 2003... MAUI, HAWAII -- Bexarotene 1% gel appears to be a highly effective and surprisingly well-tolerated therapy for chronic severe hand dermatitis, Dr. Jon Hanifin said at the annual Hawaii dermatology seminar sponsored by the Skin Disease Education...

Tacrolimus okay for chronic use in severe AD. (Also Used on Mild Atopic Dermatitis).(atopic dermatitis)
May 1, 2003... DENVER -- Tacrolimus ointment quickly and persistently improved atopic dermatitis and appeared to be safe in 4,396 patients with severe disease and in 404 patients with mild disease, investigators reported in-two poster presentations at the...

UVB may speed effect of alefacept therapy in moderate, severe psoriasis. (Combination Therapy).
May 1, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO -- Interim results from a small, open-label study may provide an early glimpse into how the revolutionary but pricey new biologic therapies for psoriasis may be combined with traditional psoriasis treatments for boosts in cost...

Oral pimecrolimus shows few side effects. (Psoriasis Treatment).
May 1, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO - A preliminary, dose-ranging psoriasis study is generating hope that an oral form of pimecrolimus may prove to have the efficacy of cyclosporine without its crush of potentially severe side effects. Pimecrolimus is a...

Acitretin is a 'turtle' that wins the race. (Oral Retinoid Therapy).
May 1, 2003... MAUI, HAWAII -- Acitretin is prescribed more off-label than on, and for good reason--it works far better in off-label situations, Dr. John Koo said at the annual Hawaii dermatology seminar sponsored by the Skin Disease Education Foundation. ...

Psoriasis biologics will sharpen selectivity in Tx. (Infusions, Subcutaneous Injections).
May 1, 2003... ST. JULIAN'S, MALTA -- With the advent of effective new biologic agents, selectivity has replaced serendipity in psoriasis treatment research, Dr. Christopher Griffiths said at an international symposium sponsored by the European Academy of...

Pimecrolimus quells AD in infants. (Safe and Fast Acting).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Pimecrolimus cream 1% appears to quickly and safely reduce atopic dermatitis in infants and young children, said Dr. Vincent C. Ho of the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, and his associates. In the placebo-controlled, double-blind...

New rosacea gel may outperform metronidazole. (Azelaic Acid).
May 1, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO -- The first new treatment approved for rosacea in 10 years--azelaic acid gel 15%--was shown to be significantly more effective than metronidazole for treating patients with mild to moderate rosacea, Dr. Boni Elewski reported at...

'Bumper crop' of new antiretrovirals promising for HIV. (Overcoming Resistance Trend).
May 1, 2003... BOSTON -- A protease inhibitor, a human monoclonal antibody and a peptide fusion inhibitor are among the latest in a "bumper crop" of investigational antiretroviral agents to demonstrate potent anti-HIV activity in patients with viral forms...

Cosmeceutical critique: zinc. (Dermatologic Therapy).
May 1, 2003... Beautiful, flawless skin was one of Cleopatra's trademarks. Legend has it that the queen of Egypt used zinc and other natural trace elements from the Dead Sea as part of her daily skin care regimen. Throughout history, zinc has been used in...

Substitutes sought for contact allergen added to minoxidil. (Alternative Vehicles Improve Results).
May 1, 2003... MAUI, HAWAII -- The use of topical minoxidil to treat hair loss will be enhanced by the anticipated removal of propylene glycol-a potent contact allergen--from the formulation, Dr. Maria K. Hordinsky said at the annual Hawaii dermatology...

'Penlac weekend' maintains onychomycosis gains. (Helps prevent Relapse).
May 1, 2003... MAUI, HAWAII -- The "Penlac weekend" is a worthwhile ongoing component of any onychomycosis treatment regimen, Dr. William P. Werschler said at the annual Hawaii dermatology seminar sponsored by the Skin Disease Education Foundation. ...

AAD speakers string together surgical pearls. (Botox and Biopsies).
May 1, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO -- Dermatologic surgeons were treated to a cornucopia a] surgical pearls presented by their peers and experts in the field at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology From new gadgets to insightful tips, the...

Researchers seek the mechanism behind Botox's effect on migraine. (Optimal Dose Unclear).
May 1, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO -- Figuring out how botulinum toxin type A dissipates the pain of headaches is important to the refinement of the treatment and determining which patients would benefit most, said Dr. Jean Carruthers. Her latest study and...

Photosensitizer/laser combos destroy lesions. (Photofrin & Levulan).
May 1, 2003... ST. JULIAN'S, MALTA -- Photodynamic therapy is emerging as an excellent treatment for both cancerous and precancerous skin lesions, yielding good clinical response rates and generally good cosmetic results, Dr. Nathalie Zeitouni said. The...

Unusual Mohs defects inspire creative closures. (Ellipses and Island Grafts).
May 1, 2003... STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLO. -- In many repairs of Mohs surgery defects, a simple elliptical closure will do the job, but a significant portion of the time dermatologic surgeons will have to dig into their bag of tricks to find a closure with a...

Skin grafting method may help repigment resistant vitiligo. (Grown on Laserskin).
May 1, 2003... ST. JULIAN'S, MALTA -- Grafting of cultured autologous keratinocytes and melanocytes grown on Laserskin can successfully repigment even large areas of achromatic skin in patients with vitiligo, Dr. Andrea Andreassi said at an international...

Work out the kinks in Mohs surgery specimens. (Expert Advice).
May 1, 2003... STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLO. -- Imagine a Mohs surgery tissue specimen without blood, hemorrhage, cartilage, calcifications, sutures, cuts, nicks, or tears. Now come back to reality and understand that there are no "ideal specimens"--all...

Mnemonic IDs herbs that raise bleeding risk. ('A Few Gs').(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... COLORADO SPRINGS -- "A few Gs" is a useful mnemonic for the most commonly used herbal remedies that can increase bleeding risk, Dr. Jeff Wallace said at a meeting of the Colorado chapter of the American College of Physicians. These herbal...

'Painless' derm srugery for children is possible. (Harry Potter on DVD Saves the Day).
May 1, 2003... MAUI, HAWAII -- A personal DVD player for the office surgical suite along with a copy of a Harry Potter movie is the best possible investment in pain-free pediatric surgery, Dr. Lawrence F. Eichenfield said at the annual Hawaii dermatology...

Lip augmentation requires several silicone sessions. (A Permanent Filler).
May 1, 2003... SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, NEV. -- When augmenting lips with silicone, the procedure should be done in multiple sessions, Dr. Howard Tobin said at a meeting sponsored by the Foundation for Facial Plastic Surgery and the World Society of Aesthetic...

Younger patients seek less invasive midface-lift technique. (Malar Fat Pad Lift with Suture).
May 1, 2003... SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, NEV. -- A new type of midface-lift has been technically improved and is gaining popularity in West Los Angeles and Santa Barbara even among fairly young individuals, Dr. Gregory Keller said at a meeting sponsored by the...

Don't be overly aggressive with upper lid blepharoplasty approach. (Why Sculpt Functional Structure?).
May 1, 2003... SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, NEV. -- Resist the urge to do too much with upper lid blepharoplasty, said Dr. Steven C. Dresner at a meeting sponsored by the Foundation for Facial Plastic Surgery and the World Society of Aesthetic Surgery. In upper lid...

Eye surgeons: Botox can be diluted even more. (Ophthalmologists' Experience).
May 1, 2003... SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, NEV. -- Botulinum toxin type A can be diluted more than the manufacturer recommends without compromising cosmetic results, according to Dr. Steven Dresner and Dr. Stuart Seiff, two ophthalmic plastic surgeons who spoke at a...

Flag patients' drugs, diets before derm surgery. (Thorough Background Check is Key).
May 1, 2003... STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLO. -- A good background check on a patient's diet and medications will save dermatologic surgeons from headaches wrought by risky procedures or ineffective medicines, Dr. James Q. Del Rosso said at the annual meeting of...

Substitute facial liposuction for a facelift. (Lower Risk of Damage).
May 1, 2003... SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, NEV. -- Liposuction of the face and neck using a tumescent technique can be a substitute for a facelift, without risk of nerve damage or skin irregularities, Dr. Gregory Morganroth asserted at a meeting sponsored by the...

Profilaggrin gene may drive frequent dry skin. ('A Major Surprise').
May 1, 2003... MAUI, HAWAII -- A single polymorphism in the profilaggrin gene is highly predictive of having frequent dry skin with consequent need for regular use of moisturizers, Ian R. Scott, Ph.D., reported at the annual Hawaii dermatology seminar...

Henna tattoos can trigger allergic dermatitis. (A Souvenir You Don't Want to Bring Home).
May 1, 2003... ST. JULIAN' S, MALTA -- Natural isn't always nice. As the practice of temporary tattooing with henna gains popularity, dermatologists are seeing the fallout: contact dermatitis associated with these presumably "all-natural" decorations, Dr....

Atopic dermatitis takes higher toll on child, family functioning than asthma. (Multidisciplinary Treatment Warranted).
May 1, 2003... DENVER -- Ratings of child and family functioning by parents of 44 children with atopic dermatitis indicated significantly greater impairment, compared with norms for children with asthma, Astrida Kaugars, Ph.D., said in a poster presentation...

Outpatient derm clinic attracts OCD patients. (Study of 92 Patients).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Dermatology outpatient clinics boast a clinically relevant prevalence of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder, said Dr. Naomi A. Fineberg of Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Welwyn Garden City, England, and her associates. The...

Viruses implicated in etiology of new exanthems. (Most Resolve on their Own).
May 1, 2003... MIAMI BEACH -- Prodrome symptoms and clinical presentations of skin eruptions can help prompt identification and correct diagnosis of four new exanthems in pediatric patients, Dr. Anthony J. Mancini said at a pediatric update sponsored by Miami...

Drug update: Alzheimer's disease. (Clinical Rounds).
May 1, 2003... With the recent approval of galantamine, clinicians can now choose among four cholinesterase inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. These agents appear to be most useful when started early in the disease. Their effects are...

Skin problems take toll on U.S. troops. (16% of Patient Visits).
May 1, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO -- Dermatologic conditions constituted more than 16% of 7,139 patient encounters at 12 military installations during a 3-month period of 2002 during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, but no dermatologist was deployed in...

Nail diagnosis nails killers in murder cases. (True Crime).
May 1, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO -- Dermatologic diagnosis of nail problems may do more than just reveal an underlying illness--it could help catch a killer. Case in point: Clinical examination of nails showing characteristic signs of arsenic poisoning...

Air samplers may aid air contact dermatitis Dx. (Filter for Patch Testing).
May 1, 2003... DENVER -- Filters from air samplers might be used to patch test for air contact dermatitis, Dr. Michael J. Schumacher said in a poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma, and Immunology. Air...

Vulvar carcinoma is rising. (Affecting More Young Women).
May 1, 2003... HOUSTON -- The incidence of in situ carcinoma of the vulva is increasing, and it's affecting women at younger ages, Dr. Raymond H. Kaufman said at a conference on vulvovaginal diseases sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine. Most current...

Genetic tests for group A strep infection on the horizon. (Marriage of Speed and Accuracy).
May 1, 2003... ORLANDO, FLA. -- Not following negative rapid antigen test for Streptococcus pyogenes with a traditional laboratory culture may put patients at risk for serious sequelae, Dr. Frank R. Cockerill III said at the annual meeting of the American...

Visual clues may point to PCOS. (Agne, Androgenic Alopecia).(polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) said to be underrecognized)
May 1, 2003... New YORK -- Polycystic ovarian syn drome is underrecognized but could be more widely diagnosed if clinicians were better attuned to its visual clues, including acne and hirsutism, which many patients are effective in partially hiding, Dr....

Tell parents consistency is key in fighting AD. (Many are Noncompliant).
May 1, 2003... ST. JULIAN'S, MALTA -- Atopic dermatitis in infants appears to involve a malfunction of the peripheral immune system that frequently resolves spontaneously, Dr. Kristian Thestrup-Pedersen said at an international symposium sponsored by the...

Patient resources for handheld computers. (Digital Assistance).
May 1, 2003... Overview: Many handheld computer applications are now available for personal health management. Personal medical information databases, electronic reference documents for self-education, and more elaborate disease management products may...

Facial erythema progress brings Dx into focus. (Look Beyond the Face).
May 1, 2003... DORADO, P.R. - A differential diagnosis is vital for patients with facial erythema. Although most patients can be properly diagnosed through history physical exam, and laboratory tests, sometimes the correct diagnosis eludes clinicians until...

Journalistic approach may speed Dx of rash on palms, feet. (Who, What, When, and Where).
May 1, 2003... To diagnose the cause of rash on the palms and soles of the feet in systemically ill patients, think like a news reporter. Every journalist learns to ask about the "four W's": who, what, when, and where. These four W's also compose what Dr....

Persistence pays off with Sun protection campaigns. (Australian Experience).
May 1, 2003... ST. JULIAN'S, MALTA -- Public heath education programs must be both consistent and persistent to create permanent changes in health behavior, Dr. Robin Marks said at an international symposium sponsored by the European Academy of Dermatology...

Extra time with physician helps to alleviate wait-time dissatisfaction. (Survey of Clinic Patients).
May 1, 2003... NEW ORLEANS -- More time spent with the physician was associated with increased patient satisfaction in a recent study--particularly when wait times were long, Jennifer Lessig reported at the southern regional meeting of the American Federation...

Try ten commandments to handle difficult patients. (Document Incidents).
May 1, 2003... SAN DIEGO -- Before you lose your temper with a patient, Dr. Michael F. Lubin suggests that you try this four-step procedure: 1. Tell the patient someone is paging you. 2. Go to a supply closet. 3. Place folded sheets on a gurney....

AAFP eyes standardized electronic health record. (Implementation Planned for 2005).(American Academy of Family Physicians supports affordable, standardized electronic health record)
May 1, 2003... ARLINGTON, VA. -- The American Academy of Family Physicians is building support for an affordable, standardized electronic health record that should eliminate many of the problems associated with commercial software, Dr. David Kibbe said at a...

DEA: docs' fears of Rx diversion rules are exaggerated. (Medical Errors Happen).(comments from Drug Enforcement Administration)
May 1, 2003... NEW YORK -- Many doctors are afraid that they will get into trouble with the Drug Enforcement Administration every time they write a prescription for a controlled substance, but those fears are overblown, according to one DEA official. ...

New name will give hospitalist organization a sharper focus. (Society of Hospital Medicine).
May 1, 2003... Don't call it the National Association of Inpatient Physicians anymore. The nation's largest hospitalist organization on April 1 officially changed its name to more accurately reflect the field's broader scope and rapidly growing...

Refueling SkinPAC. (Policy & Practice).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... With the 2004 election season approaching, the American Academy of Dermatology Association Political Action Committee is re filling its financial coffers. The first Annual SkinPAC Premier Reception in March raised $25,000, according to AADA...

Smallpox compensation. (Policy & Practice).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The Department of Health and Human Services is proposing legislation that would compensate public health providers and first responders who are injured by the smallpox vaccine. Introduced on behalf of HHS by Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.), chair of...

Physician income drops. (Policy & Practice).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The economic boom of the 1990s was a bust for physicians, the Center for Studying Health System Change reports. Average physician net income dropped 5% between 1995 and 1999, whereas income of other skilled professions increased 3.5%. Primary...

Disciplinary actions. (Policy & Practice).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... States out west and in the heartland did the best job of administering disciplinary actions against physicians in 2002, Public Citizen reports in its ranking of the medical boards of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Disciplinary...

More seeing ads, but not asking for drugs. (Policy & Practice).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The percentage of Americans who can remember seeing ads for prescription 'drugs has increased 47% in the past year, but the proportion that actually ask their doctors to prescribe those drugs has remained relatively steady according to the...

Medical education reform. (Policy & Practice).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The Association of American Medical Colleges has formed a new "Institute for Improvement in Medical Education" that will examine ways to reform the U.S. medical education system. Although the AAMC's previous focus has been on medical schools,...

Cleanser for rosacea. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Rosanil (sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5%) cleanser is available for rosacea. The cleanser can be used once or twice daily during the initial treatment phase. Patients should apply to wet skin and massage, waiting 10-20 seconds before...

Loprox shampoo approved. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Loprox shampoo (ciclopirox) 1% is approved for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. Available by prescription, the shampoo comes in a 120-mL size. For more information, contact Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp., 602-808-8800...

Run up the flag. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Exam room flags can be mounted outside doors to signal to physicians and staff the level of attention required. The flags extend 8 1/4 inches from the wall and are available in three-, four-, and six-flag configurations. Stat-Chek alerts in a...

Mineral-based sunscreen. (Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Cotz is a mineral-based sunscreen with an SPF of 58. Utilizing ultramicronized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide as active ingredients, the sunscreen does not contain additional active ingredients or fragrances that can cause adverse reactions....

Alavert approved. (Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Alavert (loratadine) is approved as an over-the-counter orally disintegrating tablet. It is indicated for symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, such as runny nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and itching of the nose...

Nanofiltration technology. (Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Carimune NF intravenous immunoglobulin (human) uses nanofiltration--a size-exclusion filtration method--to improve pathogen reduction. Available in sizes of 1, 3, 6, and 12 g, the product comes as a freeze-dried powder that can be reconstituted...