Skin & Allergy News articles from May 2007

Skin & Allergy News archives from May 2007

Melanoma screens going high tech.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

Fractional ablative [CO.sub.2] laser displays safety and efficacy: FDA approval for photodamage expected.(Dermatologic Surgery)
May 1, 2007

Atopic dermatitis center is first with family focus.(Clinical Rounds)(Website overview)
May 1, 2007

Longest follow-up on infliximab shows sustained psoriasis response.(News)
May 1, 2007

FDA approves first avian flu 'stopgap' vaccine.(News)
May 1, 2007

Griseofulvin recalled after glass fragments found.(News)
May 1, 2007

Imatinib could boost systemic scleroderma tx.(News)
May 1, 2007

FDA proposes new limits on advisers' conflicts: any expert with financial interests of $50,000 or more in a company could not review its products.(News)
May 1, 2007

FDA expands oversight of postmarketing drug safety.(News)
May 1, 2007

Sleep drug labels to address adverse reactions.(News)
May 1, 2007

FDA warning ties linezolid use to mortality from catheter infections.(News)
May 1, 2007

Allergies to other drugs may predict penicillin allergy.(News)
May 1, 2007

Getting the red out.(red spots)(Disease/Disorder overview)
May 1, 2007

Do physician bloggers compromise patient privacy? Sophisticated bloggers can conceal patient identity.(Point/Counterpoint)
May 1, 2007

Do physician bloggers compromise patient privacy? Blogging about patients is never safe or acceptable.(Point/Counterpoint)
May 1, 2007

Ethics in cosmetic laser treatments.(Guest Editorial)
May 1, 2007

Corrections.(Correction notice)
May 1, 2007

Conflicts of interest affect care.(Guest Editorial)
May 1, 2007

Serving in Afghanistan: my story.(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2007

Psoriasis CV risks trigger shift to systemic therapies.(Dermatologic Therapy)
May 1, 2007

Think risk-benefit when choosing psoriasis tx.(Dermatologic Therapy)
May 1, 2007

First mechanical treatment for head lice being tested in the U.S.(Dermatologic Therapy)
May 1, 2007

MRSA treatment begins at the skin.(Dermatologic Therapy)
May 1, 2007

Plantar wart patients satisfied with bleomycin.(Dermatologic Therapy)
May 1, 2007

Topical antifungals: some oldies are still goodies.(Dermatologic Therapy)
May 1, 2007

More topical lidocaine means more dermatitis.(Dermatologic Therapy)
May 1, 2007

Coffea arabica and CoffeeBerry extract.(Cosmeceutical Critique)
May 1, 2007

Antibiotic regimen still works for granuloma inguinale.(Dermatologic Therapy)
May 1, 2007

New moisturizers emerge for atopic dermatitis.(Dermatologic Therapy)
May 1, 2007

Novel moisturizer, cleansers score well in atopic dermatitis trials.(Dermatologic Therapy)
May 1, 2007

Careful regimen crucial to isotretinoin's success.(Dermatologic Therapy)
May 1, 2007

Antiwrinkle topicals tested head to head.(Dermatologic Therapy)
May 1, 2007

Consider a mucosal block to numb lips quickly.(Dermatologic Surgery)
May 1, 2007

Complications with fillers, botox injections can be avoided.(Dermatologic Surgery)
May 1, 2007

Expert tips can improve results with Radiesse.(Dermatologic Surgery)
May 1, 2007

Botox and injectable fillers appear safe for darker skin.(Dermatologic Surgery)
May 1, 2007

Think zinc for persistent red, scaly hands or feet.(Clinical Rounds)(Disease/Disorder overview)
May 1, 2007

Melanoma detection often snares indolent disease.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

Melanoma in young adults: paradox is regained.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

Screening could reduce colorectal cancer deaths by 50%.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

Trends in other GI cancers tracked.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

Amputation rate drops with coordinated care.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

Dubious diagnostic criteria impede Charcot's foot tx.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

Lack of causal link found between obesity, venous disease.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

Fungus distinguishes chronic rhinosinusitis and allergic sinusitis.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

Antibiotic prescribing for rhinosinusitis outpaces bacterial infection incidence.
May 1, 2007

Diagnosis of angioedema is often delayed.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

FACIT-Fatigue scale valid in psoriatic arthritis.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

TNF-[alpha] inhibitors may raise coccidioidomycosis risk.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

HBV reactivation seen with biologic treatment.(immunosuppressive therapy reactivates hepatitis B virus )
May 1, 2007

Plan B access not yet reducing pregnancy rate.(Clinical Rounds)(Clinical report)
May 1, 2007

Contraceptive rod efficacy in obese still unknown.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

Location, location, location: think biopsy for pigmented vulvar lesions.(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Consider nontreatment of anogenital HPV infection.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

Psoriasis in children differs from adult disease.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

New criteria debut for classifying juvenile systemic sclerosis.
May 1, 2007

Pediatric skin diseases strongly affect life quality: atopic dermatitis has a greater negative impact on children than do asthma, epilepsy, or diabetes.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

Atopy risk cut in infants fed partially hydrogenated formula.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

Metronidazole caused encephalopathy in teen boy.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

YAZ, Olux, Humira, Cymbalta.(New & Approved)
May 1, 2007

Most celiac disease patients remain undiagnosed.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

Long-lived parents pass CV benefits to children.(cardiovascular)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Medical therapies can stabilize Peyronie's disease.(Disease/Disorder overview)
May 1, 2007

Lack of consensus surrounds treatment of TEN.(toxic epidermal necrolysis)
May 1, 2007

Ciclesonide shows efficacy in perennial allergic rhinitis.(Clinical Rounds)(Clinical report)
May 1, 2007

Fluticasone furoate helps seasonal rhinitis.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

Controller drugs cut ED visits by intermittent asthma patients.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

Administration mix-ups occur with new vaccines: confusion has involved meningococcal; tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis; and adult zoster vaccines.
May 1, 2007

More evidence points to need for second varicella shot.(Clinical Rounds)
May 1, 2007

AAD announces 2008 officers.(David M. Pariser, Evan R. Farmer elected at American Academy of Dermatology)
May 1, 2007

Botox top procedure again.(Policy & Practice)
May 1, 2007

ASDS report on tissue tightening.(American Society for Dermatologic Surgery)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

CMS extends NPI deadline ...(Policy & Practice)
May 1, 2007

And form CMS-1500 deadline.(Policy & Practice)
May 1, 2007

Changing MD demographics.(physicians)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007

Bundled pay for care coordination proposed.(Practice Trends)
May 1, 2007

Quality improvement efforts give mixed results.
May 1, 2007

Physicians ask for federal incentives to fund EMRs.(Practice Trends)
May 1, 2007

Tips to say 'I'm sorry' for unanticipated outcomes.(Practice Trends)
May 1, 2007

Personal health record remains elusive goal.(Practice Trends)
May 1, 2007

For some, electronic medical record system is a necessity.(Practice Trends)
May 1, 2007

When a close friend is the patient.(The Rest of Your Life)
May 1, 2007

Quick screen tests patients' health literacy.(Practice Trends)
May 1, 2007

Fast adaptation aided surgeons in Afghanistan.(Practice Trends)
May 1, 2007