Skin & Allergy News articles from October 2007

Skin & Allergy News archives from October 2007

Common cancer myths debunked.(Cutaneous Oncology)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ZURICH -- Recent advances in cancer genetics have fueled the push for targeted therapeutics--and are standing the field of oncology on its head, Dr. Levi A. Garraway said at the annual meeting of the European Society...

UV exposure and gender unrelated to rosacea risk: new findings go against common beliefs.(News)(ultraviolet light)
October 1, 2007... ZURICH -- New insights into the nature of rosacea have emerged from the first large epidemiologic study conducted since precise definitions with clearly defined diagnostic criteria were issued for this common skin disorder. "In contrast to...

Medicare to stop paying for 'preventable' errors.(News)
October 1, 2007... In a continuing effort to link payments to quality, Medicare will soon stop paying hospitals for certain conditions and infections acquired after admission. The change was mandated by Congress under the Deficit Reduction Act and will go...

Case of the month.(Case study)
October 1, 2007... The patient was born at 28 weeks' gestational age by spontaneous vaginal delivery to an 18-year-old mother with no history of spontaneous abortion or prenatal infections. At birth, he had extensive skin lesions and severe breathing problems...

Provider proximity affects melanoma.(News)
October 1, 2007... Increased travel distance to reach a diagnosing provider among patients with melanoma was associated with a significantly greater Breslow tumor thickness at diagnosis, a new study has found. Access to health care can be influenced by a...

Average base recruitment salaries offered in 2006-2007.(VITAL SIGNS)
October 1, 2007... Average Base Recruitment Salaries Offered In 2006-2007 Dermatology $318,000 Pediatrics $159,000 Ob.Gyn. $247,000 Otolaryngology $312,000 Neurosurgery $527,000...

Antioxidants may raise women's skin cancer risk.(News)
October 1, 2007... The use of antioxidant supplements was associated with a higher incidence of skin cancers in women but not in men, suggesting that "regular intake of such nutrients... may be associated with harmful effects," said Dr. Serge Hercberg of the...

Drug-related lupus rises with anti-TNF agent use.(News)
October 1, 2007... BARCELONA -- Nearly 100 cases of drug-induced lupus have been reported in patients treated with anti-tumor necrosis factor agents, Dr. Manuel Ramos-Casals said at the annual European Congress of Rheumatology. "As these drugs are being used...

First smallpox vaccine since 1931 approved by the FDA.(News)
October 1, 2007... The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new smallpox vaccine, ACAM2000, for active immunization against smallpox in individuals determined to be at high risk for smallpox infection. The vaccine also could be used to immunize populations...

Metformin regimen found to quell acne in polycystic ovary syndrome.(News)
October 1, 2007... TORONTO -- A 6-month treatment regimen of metformin can help reduce the prevalence and degree of acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, according to Dr. Susanne Tan and her colleagues. The researchers treated 100 women with...

Number of uninsured Americans increasing.(News)
October 1, 2007... The number of Americans without health insurance reached 47 million last year, up from 44.8 million in 2005, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The percentage of individuals without health insurance also rose from...

2008 board exam dates announced.(News)
October 1, 2007... The American Board of Dermatology has announced 2008 examination dates. The in-training examination for dermatology residents is scheduled for April 17, 2008, and will be administered online at dermatology residency training centers in the...

Guidelines aim to elevate PDT for skin cancer.(News)
October 1, 2007... AMSTERDAM -- Topical photodynamic therapy has advanced to the point at which it ranks alongside other first-line therapies for actinic keratoses, Bowen disease, superficial basal cell carcinoma, and thin nodular basal cell carcinoma, according...

PDT may also be used to prevent skin ca in organ recipients.(News)(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... AMSTERDAM -- Topical photodynamic therapy is emerging as a potentially valuable tool for prevention of nonmelanoma skin cancer in organ transplant recipients and other immunosuppressed individuals, speakers said at a satellite symposium held in...

'You're doing great'.(Under My Skin)(doctors' comments to patients)
October 1, 2007... Aunt Bessie was beaming. She stopped by my office after her physical with her doctor on the third floor. "I got a good report!" she exclaimed. "Dr. Wax was delighted with my x-ray, and she just couldn't get over how the swelling in my ankles...

Extend cosmetic offerings to medical patients.(Guest Editorial)
October 1, 2007... We dermatologists, as the experts of the skin, can offer cosmetic procedures as appropriate to individual medical patients. Expansion of dual services to more patients, however, might require adjusting staff training, scheduling, and office...

Vacationing responsibilities.(Guest Editorial)(making on-the-spot dermatological diagnoses)
October 1, 2007... As dermatologists, we are trained to recognize and treat a multitude of diseases in the patients who come to us for such service. In fact, with many of the conditions we see, we can make the diagnosis at a glance. What do we do when we see such...

Best practices in: emerging treatment options for postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) arises from an acquired increase in cutaneous pigmentation secondary to an inflammatory process. The condition occurs in people of all races and ethnic groups but has a greater prevalence and incidence...

How about hybrid health care?(Guest Editorial)
October 1, 2007... What is the best way to provide care for the nearly 47 million individuals in the United States who lack health insurance? Divergent viewpoints were presented earlier this year by Dr. Kevin Grumbach and Dr. Robert Moffit (SKIN & ALLERGY...

Accounts receivable in action.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... Months ago our 35-person group practice read with great interest Dr. Joseph S. Eastern's article ("How to Slash Accounts Receivable," Managing Your Dermatology Practice, December 2005, p. 73). He suggested obtaining a credit card "imprint"...

Quality gains at physicians' expense.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... The presentation of the initial findings from the Medicare Physician Group Practice Demonstration was certainly an interesting take on the results ("CMS Incentives Yield Quality Gains, Demo Shows," August 2007, p. 66). I found it of...

Long before lasers: lepers in Leviticus.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... The Book of Leviticus describes in detail what a leper would have to do to purify himself ("Monkey See," Under My Skin, August 2007, p. 17). The point Dr. Alan Rockoff makes resonates, because even in biblical times, a person who was...

This doctor missed his calling.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... I, too, had the comedy bug in the late 1980s while I was between internal medicine and dermatology residencies ("The Doctor Will Laugh With You Now." The Rest of Your Life, August 2007, p. 58). I was debugged, however, when one night I...

Cut first, ask questions later.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... Once again I am forced to write a letter to the editor regarding the issue of dermoscopy and total body photography ("Dermoscopy, Total Body Photos Advance Melanoma Diagnosis," July 2007, p. 46). That article states that "there is...

First SCC calls for change in immunosuppression.(Cutaneous Oncology)
October 1, 2007... AMSTERDAM -- The appearance of a first squamous cell carcinoma in an organ transplant recipient is an appropriate time to discuss revising the immunosuppressive regimen to prevent subsequent skin cancers, Dr. Sylvie Euvrard said at the 11th...

Metastasizing cancer cells face harsh conditions.(Cutaneous Oncology)
October 1, 2007... TORONTO -- "Survival of the fittest" might be the best way to explain the genetic and molecular machinery behind cancer metastasis. Researchers believe that overexpression of some genes in melanoma and other cancers allows some cells to...

Gleevec may be effective for mucosal melanomas.(Cutaneous Oncology)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- Is Gleevec a reasonable therapeutic choice for melanoma? The question has gotten a fair bit of research attention over the last few years, and for a few specific types of melanoma the outlook is cautiously optimistic, Dr....

American adults' beliefs about sun exposure.(DATA WATCH)(Table)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... American Adults' Beliefs About Sun Exposure Sun exposure is health. 47% Skin type protects from sun exposure. 37% Because of climate where they live, residents don't need to worry about skin cancer. ...

Malignant excisions are becoming more common.(Cutaneous Oncology)
October 1, 2007... LOS ANGELES -- The proportion of skin excisions for malignant lesions relative to benign lesions increased between 1993 and 2002, Dr. Marta J. Van Beek said at the annual meeting of the Society for Investigational Dermatology. That finding...

Actinic keratoses: reclassification spurs debate.(Cutaneous Oncology)
October 1, 2007... AMSTERDAM -- Recent European guidelines classifying actinic keratoses as in situ squamous cell carcinoma came under fire in a panel discussion at the 11th World Congress on Cancers of the Skin. "Since our histopathologist started calling...

Australian study shows high turnover of actinic keratoses.(Cutaneous Oncology)(Report)
October 1, 2007... AMSTERDAM -- The natural history of actinic keratoses involves high turnover and far greater lability than generally recognized, according to a first-of-its-kind study. "When you count three or four AKs on a person at time zero and come...

Some topical polyphenols may have a role in AK treatment.(Cutaneous Oncology)
October 1, 2007... CORONADO, CALIF. -- Topical red wine, green tea, and caffeine polyphenols may play a role as chemopreventive agents for actinic keratoses and photodamaged skin, results from a small pilot study suggest. The first part of the study was...

Anticancer agents causing unbearable skin toxicity.(Cutaneous Oncology)
October 1, 2007... CORONADO, CALIF. -- The side effects associated with epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors can be so awful that several cancer patients have told Dr. Jonathan Cotliar that they would rather die than continue taking them. "That's...

Immunostaining helps classify extramammary Paget disease.(Cutaneous Oncology)
October 1, 2007... AMSTERDAM -- A panel of immunohistochemical stains, including human epidermal growth factor receptor 2/neu and CDX2, is useful in distinguishing extramammary Paget disease that is limited to the skin versus the subset of secondary extramammary...

Restylane versus Juvederm bout ends in a draw.(Aesthetic Dermatology)
October 1, 2007... PHOENIX -- A 10-patient experiment comparing Juvederm with Restylane revealed little difference between the two hyaluronic acid fillers, Dr. Seth L. Matarasso reported at a clinical dermatology conference sponsored by Medicis. Half of each...

Future of dermasurgery in danger, expert says.(Aesthetic Dermatology)(Ronald Moy)
October 1, 2007... CORONADO, CALIF. -- Over the next two decades, dermasurgery will transform into a field in which noninvasive treatments and nonsurgical approaches rule the day, Dr. Ronald Moy predicted at the annual meeting of the Pacific Dermatologic...

Efficacy varies among options for surgical scar revision.(Aesthetic Dermatology)
October 1, 2007... TORONTO -- Scar revision can be a challenge for dermatologists. Many patients who are dissatisfied with their postsurgical result expect immediate improvement. Others request topical treatments recommended by a friend or the Internet....

Parabens.(Cosmeceutical Critique)
October 1, 2007... Preservatives are necessary components in most, if not all, cosmetics and skin care products. Without preservatives these items would, in short order, become infiltrated by various bacteria, molds, and fungi. Parabens (alkyl esters of...

MRSA muddles antibiotic choice in skin infections.(Infectious Diseases)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is now the most common cause of serious skin and soft-tissue infections in many communities throughout the United States, Dr. Mark Lebwohl said at the American Academy of Dermatology's...

Take a culture to confirm pediatric tinea capitis: almost a quarter of children were found to have scale; however, 'most scalps that scale are not tinea capitis.'.(Infectious Diseases)
October 1, 2007... MAUI, HAWAII -- Because tinea capitis in children can be mistaken for a number of different diseases, Dr. Sheila Fallon Friedlander urged physicians, "I want you to culture." "Classically, people have thought that you look for hair loss...

Valacyclovir as good as Acyclovir for prevention of ocular herpes.(Infectious Diseases)
October 1, 2007... Once-daily oral valacyclovir is as good as twice-daily oral acyclovir for preventing the recurrence of eye disease caused by herpes simplex virus, according to a recent study. In a randomized, controlled trial, Dr. Elisabetta Miserocchi of...

Can optic neuritis after varicella go untreated?(Infectious Diseases)
October 1, 2007... A 6-year-old boy developed unilateral optic neuritis following a varicella infection, but the neuritis improved spontaneously with only symptomatic relief provided, investigators reported. Some clinicians advocate the early use of steroids...

Herpes involving CNS poses diagnostic challenge.(Infectious Diseases)
October 1, 2007... ASPEN, COLO. -- A negative cerebrospinal fluid polymerase chain reaction test for herpes simplex virus does not rule out neonatal herpes with central nervous system involvement, Dr. April Palmer said a conference on pediatric infectious...

Child immunization rates show growth.(Infectious Diseases)
October 1, 2007... Immunization coverage in 2006 for children aged 19-35 months held steady for most recommended vaccines and grew for several types, but more recent recommendations in coverage for adolescents aged 13-17 years have not yet reached the same levels...

Histoplasmosis pericarditis common in endemic regions.(Infectious Diseases)
October 1, 2007... ASPEN, COLO. -- Think of histoplasmosis pericarditis when encountering pericarditis in a patient who has been in an endemic area, Dr. Matthew Zahn said at a conference on pediatric infectious diseases sponsored by Children's Hospital, Denver,...

Nail base needs close attention in car door injury.(Pediatric Dermatology)
October 1, 2007... STANFORD, CALIF. -- Think of tuff fractures, which commonly occur when a child's finger is crushed in a car door, like toe fractures, advised Dr. Bernard W. Dannenberg at a recent pediatric update sponsored by Stanford University. "You can...

Starting with warts, the questions parents ask: Dr. Sheila F. Friedlander uses the 'triple whammy': salicylic acid, salicylic bandage, and then duct tape.(Pediatric Dermatology)
October 1, 2007... MAUI, HAWAII -- Questions that are commonly asked of pediatric dermatologists by parents range from how to get rid of warts to what to do about community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections, reported Dr. Sheila F....

Human papillomavirus prevalence highest in 20- to 24-year-olds.(DATA WATCH)
October 1, 2007... Human Papillomavirus Prevalence Highest in 20- to 24-Year-Olds 14-19 39.6% 20-24 49.3% 25-29 27.8% 30-39 27.3% 40-49 23.9% 50-59 20.2% Note: Data are for sexually active females. Source: Centers for Disease...

Scalp nevi in children rarely warrant excision.(Pediatric Dermatology)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- Scalp nevi in young children almost always are benign and seldom warrant excision, Dr. Jean Bolognia said at the American Academy of Dermatology's Academy 2007 meeting. Despite the absence of medical necessity, many...

Worrisome hemangiomas require intervention.(Pediatric Dermatology)
October 1, 2007... CORONADO, CALIF. -- "Some of the most painful and troublesome hemangiomas I've taken care of are those in the genital area," Dr. Sheila Fallon Friedlander said at the annual meeting of the Pacific Dermatologic Association. "They are extremely...

Hemangiomas: closely monitor, classify, and look beyond skin.(Pediatric Dermatology)
October 1, 2007... TORONTO -- Closely observe a baby with a hemangioma in the first few weeks to months to monitor for any progression, and be cautious with laser treatment, Dr. Alfons Krol said at the annual conference of the Canadian Dermatology Association....

Atralin Gel, Allegra ODT.(New & Approved)
October 1, 2007... Atralin Gel (tretinoin gel, 0.05%, Coria Laboratories Ltd.) The Food and Drug Administration approved Atralin (tretinoin) Gel, 0.05%, for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients aged 10 years and older. * Recommended...

Vitiligo may be first sign of localized scleroderma.(Pediatric Dermatology)
October 1, 2007... CHICAGO -- When facing a child with localized scleroderma, be wary if the scleroderma is linear, especially if it is on the face or on a limb where it crosses a joint, Dr. Amy Gilliam said at the annual meeting of the Society for Pediatric...

Options limited for comorbid psoriasis, hepatitis C.(Psoriasis)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- Psoriasis is difficult to treat on its own, so adding hepatitis C into the mix makes it a real clinical headache, Dr. Mark Lebwohl said at the American Academy of Dermatology's Academy 2007 meeting. "A lot of people have...

Assess psoriasis patients' social support, self-esteem.(Psoriasis)
October 1, 2007... TORONTO -- Consider asking young women with psoriasis about self-esteem and their social support to ensure an optimal quality of life. Relying solely on results of the Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaire may be insufficient, Renita...

Adiposity, weight gain are strong risk factors for psoriasis in women.(Psoriasis)(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... Increased adiposity and weight gain are strong risk factors for the development of psoriasis in women, according to a recently published study. This suggests that weight loss may be a potential target for the prevention and management of...

High-dose etanercept found to be safe in long-term study.(Psoriasis)(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... Psoriasis patients who took high-dose etanercept had the same rate of adverse events as did those who took placebo in a clinical trial of the longest continuous exposure to the drug in psoriasis patients to date, reported Dr. Stephen Tyring and...

Cream combo cleared rare acrodermatitis in patient.(Psoriasis)
October 1, 2007... VIENNA -- A 75-year-old woman with acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau affecting both feet responded completely to a month of daily treatment with combination calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate cream, Dr. Dimitris Sotiriadis reported at...

Pyridoxine does not prevent hand-foot syndrome.(Dermatologic Therapy)(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... CHICAGO -- Pyridoxine does not prevent hand-foot syndrome in cancer patients on capecitabine-based chemotherapy, the investigators of a randomized controlled trial reported at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. ...

Exploration into skin and nail treatments: Part I.(Dermatologic Therapy)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- A variety of skin and nail conditions can be treated effectively and economically with treatments that are off label, specially compounded, or simply unfamiliar--and care in coding can help ensure you are properly reimbursed for...

Act fast with possible toxic epidermal necrolysis.(Dermatologic Therapy)
October 1, 2007... VIENNA -- The crucial clinical concerns in managing severe drug reactions are very early diagnosis, withdrawal of the offending medication, and institution of appropriate supportive care, Dr. Peter S. Friedmann said at the 16th Congress of the...

Be familiar with the major offenders in drug reactions.(Dermatologic Therapy)
October 1, 2007... PALM BEACH, FLA. -- Although more than 700 drugs can cause skin eruptions, dermatologists should be familiar with the most likely culprits and how to manage the adverse reactions they can cause, Dr. James Q. Del Rosso said at the annual meeting...

Tacrolimus comes out on top for treating atopy.(Atopic Dermatitis)(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- Tacrolimus ointment is more effective than pimecrolimus cream in treating adults with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, results from a randomized, blinded, multicenter trial indicate. A total of 281 study patients were...

Long-term use of tacrolimus for AD flares found to reduce relapse risk.(Atopic Dermatitis)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- Long-term use of tacrolimus ointment was effective in managing atopic dermatitis and preventing disease flares in a group of adults and children, Dr. Alan B. Fleischer said in a poster presented at the American Academy of...

Web use may be reason for eczema patient's steroid fear.(Atopic Dermatitis)
October 1, 2007... TORONTO -- A common fear of corticosteroid use and heavy reliance on the Internet for research are among the findings of a large online survey about eczema awareness, treatment, and quality of life, Isaiah J. Day said at the annual conference...

Stop anti-TNF therapy 4 weeks before surgery.(Across Specialties)
October 1, 2007... BARCELONA -- The risk of serious postoperative infection is reduced by more than 60% in patients with rheumatoid arthritis undergoing anti-tumor necrosis factor-[alpha] (TNF-[alpha]) therapy if they stop their drug 4 weeks before surgery, Will...

Abatacept partly disrupts vaccine response.(Across Specialties)(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... BARCELONA -- The first study to evaluate the response to pneumococcal vaccination in patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving abatacept found that modulation of T-cell costimulation by this agent did not completely inhibit the humoral...

Steroids may limit RA functional capacity.(Across Specialties)
October 1, 2007... BARCELONA -- Rheumatoid arthritis patients who use corticosteroids frequently over the long term can maintain a low disease activity state but suffer deterioration of their functional capability, Dr. Eiichi Tanaka reported at a poster session...

Obesity on the rise in more than half of states.(Across Specialties)
October 1, 2007... Adult obesity is on the rise in 31 states, and no states have experienced a drop in obesity, according to a study from Trust for America's Health. Mississippi topped the list of the fattest states, with the highest adult obesity rates for...

Diabetes education tool stimulates discussion.(Across Specialties)
October 1, 2007... CHICAGO -- Health care professionals are trying a new tack to better engage patients in the self-management of their disease. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Healthy Interactions Inc. are launching an initiative centered on a...

Fitness levels are low in newly diagnosed diabetes patients.(Across Specialties)
October 1, 2007... NEW ORLEANS -- Physical activity and fitness levels are low in individuals with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes, compared with reference populations, Kate J. Fitzsimons reported in a poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American...

Tanning knowledge disparity.(Policy & Practice)
October 1, 2007... White Hispanic teens perceive themselves to be at lower risk for skin cancer than white non-Hispanic teens, and thus take fewer precautions, according to a study of students at a public high school in Miami-Dade County. Hispanics are the...

OTC anti-aging products reviewed.(Policy & Practice)(over the counter)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Consumers are increasingly looking for a fountain-of-youth-in-a-bottle, but it still does not exist, despite the proliferation of such claims, according to a review of over-the-counter "anti-aging" products in the July/August issue of Aesthetic...

Nanoparticles in sunscreens.(Policy & Practice)
October 1, 2007... The nonprofit environmental group Friends of the Earth wants nanoparticles removed from sunscreens, saying that the substances don't boost effectiveness, and that they may be harmful. The group noted that most consumers won't even know which...

NIH lupus research plan.(Policy & Practice)
October 1, 2007... Government scientists recently outlined their plans for future research in lupus. The goals include laying the foundation for lupus prevention, identifying disease triggers, defining target organ damage mechanisms, understanding autoantibodies,...

Yes, you should accept credit cards.(Managing Your Dermatology Practice)
October 1, 2007... I continue to receive questions on the benefits of conventional mail billing versus keeping patient credit card numbers on file, an idea first proposed in this column almost 2 years ago. (If you missed the original December 2005...

Medicare targets infusion fraud.(Practice Trends)
October 1, 2007... Medicare officials have launched a 2-year demonstration project aimed at preventing infusion fraud schemes in South Florida, where medical fraud has been on the rise. Under the project, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is...

Tiered plans cut drug use, but enrollees spend more.(Practice Trends)
October 1, 2007... Cost-containment strategies, such as tiered drug plans, reduce overall prescription drug utilization and increase the use of generics, according to an analysis of prescription drug use by Medicare-eligible retirees. But even with decreased...

Bringing grace to patients at the end of life.(The Rest of Your Life)
October 1, 2007... Death is not often discussed among b physicians, but after Dr. Pauline W. Chen's critically acclaimed book "Final Exam: A Surgeon's Reflections on Mortality" (New York: Knopf, 2007) hit bookstores, many physicians approached her, eager to share...

Final self-referral rule reverts to earlier policy.(Practice Trends)
October 1, 2007... In issuing the third phase of the final regulations implementing the physician self-referral rule, also known as the Stark law, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has returned to a stance it held in the first phase. The Stark...

Geriatrician shortage bodes ill for care of elderly.(Practice Trends)
October 1, 2007... WASHINGTON -- The number of physicians choosing to specialize in geriatrics will not be anywhere near enough to meet the needs of the elderly patients of the future, Dr. Christine Cassel said at a meeting jointly sponsored by the American...

Technology drives success of 'connected health'.(Practice Trends)(Company overview)
October 1, 2007... When Dr. Joseph C. Kvedar founded a program in telemedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1995, his first digital camera cost around $1,200 and had about as much sophistication as today's average cell phone camera. That early...

Aesthetic products for U.S. market.(Products)
October 1, 2007... The signature facial and body treatment products of the French company Institut Esthederm are now for sale in the United States. The products include gels and creams for moisturizing and foams and gels for cleansing. For more information, call...

Software makes reminder phone calls.(Products)
October 1, 2007... The ReminderPro software uses a PC running Windows XP or 2000 and a standard telephone and interfaces with existing practice management systems, electronic medical record systems, hospital records management, and electronic schedulers to...