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Dermatologists don't believe drug firm gifts jeopardize ethics

Physicians must be certain that patients provide video consent

Dermatologists responsible for raising bar in cosmetics, cosmeceuticals

DALLAS - The list of fillers for facial volume augmentation is long and growing, but in choosing among the many options, the most important thing for users to keep in mind, said Arnold W. Klein, M.D., is: "It's not what you use, but how you use it."

DALLAS - Guideline development can optimize management of dermatologic surgery patients with special needs, Clark C. Otley, M.D., said at the annual joint meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.

MUNICH - While primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas must be clearly separated from non-Hodgkin's B-cell lymphomas with secondary cutaneous involvement and from cutaneous B-cell pseudolymphomas, "from the truly clinical and prognostic point of view, low-grade lymphomas are one disease," according to Nicola Pimpinelli, M.D., at the annual meeting of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

MUNICH - Dermatologists now have a clinical case that supports the loss of heterozygosity theory for rare Type 2 form of segmental types of autosomal dominant (AD) skin disorders, Peter Itin, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

The Alliance of Medical Societies strongly endorsed legislation to stem a fee reduction of 5.4 percent included in the 2002 schedule released in November by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

NUTLEY, N.J. - An FDA-approved program is offering a "smart" way to prevent pregnancies during isotretinoin (Accutane) use.

DALLAS - Knowing the different types of wound dressings available and their indications is important, but being able to assess wounds and determine whether the healing is proceeding well is an even more critical skill, Gregg M. Menaker, M.D., said at the annual joint meeting of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery/American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Oncology.

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), the medicine of choice for treatingcutaneous anthrax as well as other forms of the disease, can cause adversedrug reactions in both the central nervous system and the peripheral nervoussystem, according to studies in The Journal of Pharmacotherapy

No amount of balm soothes my sore, chapped lips. Any ideas?

Can certain foods make me more likely to break out?

Dallas - Dermatologic surgery can be safely performed in an outpatient setting without a significant risk of infection, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Chicago - Regional "spot checking" for antibiotic resistance in populations of patients with community-acquired impetigo may be in order, Patricia M. Mertz, B.A., said at the annual meeting of the Society for Investigative Dermatology.

Frankfurt, Germany - The idea of losing one's beauty may hold more power over the idea of losing one's health. That is what the Association of European Cancer Leagues believes as they use this weapon in their ongoing battle to convince young women to stop smoking.

Dallas - N-2-butylcyanoacrylate glue (GluStitch) is a useful substitute for cuticular sutures in facial surgery, John W. Skouge, M.D., said at the joint meeting of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.

Dallas - Manual superficial epidermasanding is a new surgical procedure that clears over 90 percent of multiple actinic keratoses (AK) with significantly less morbidity than the use of topical 5-fluorouracil, Herbert M. Janklow, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Anaheim, Calif. - Increasing resistance to over-the-counter head lice remedies will prompt more patients to turn to dermatologists for the treatment of pediculosis capitis, or head lice, Craig G. Burkhart, M.D., M.S.P.H., said.

Q. I am very concerned about the stock market, and I am consideringselling all of my holdings. Does it make sense to sell now before the marketgoes much lower?

Teleconferencing can take some practice to be effective, but in thelong run it will save your organization a tremendous amount of time andmoney. In order to help make teleconferencing a pleasant and productive experience,it is useful for us to have a good understanding of teleconference etiquette.Here are 14 tips:

Even before the atrocities in New York and at the Pentagon, teleconferenceswere becoming increasingly common in medicine, industry, and even for familyget-togethers. Now that travel is being curtailed, teleconferencing is likelyto play an even larger role in our lives - and you may be asked to leada teleconference. Here's how to succeed:

Dallas - Three novel variations of the island pedicle flap broadenthe dermatologic surgeon's options for reconstruction of facial cutaneoussurgery wounds, Tri H. Nguyen, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the AmericanCollege of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.

Dallas - A recent technique modification has made the "winchstitch" an even easier and more controllable method for achieving intraoperativetissue expansion to facilitate closure of large, high-tension wounds, JacquesMichael Casparian, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Collegeof Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.

Iowa City, Iowa - With the incredible growth in popularity of herbal medicines and supplements, dermatologists need to discuss their use with all patients, especially those who are about to undergo a dermatologic surgical procedure. Being aware of any herbal products the patient is taking prior to surgery can be just as important as knowing about prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Modality has antibacterial activity against P. acnes and an independent,potent anti-inflammatory effect

Study confirms that certain conditions are direct result of acne treatment;call on whether patient should continue drug should involve ophthalmologist

Other meetings postponed in immediate wake of attacks

Results of epidemiological studies presented at theannual meeting of the Society for Investigative Dermatology do not supporta causal relationship between isotretinoin use and treatment for depression.

Tuesday, September 11th, began as a perfect day. I ate a healthy breakfast,worked out, and felt the pleasure of the late summer sun as I walked mydog before leaving for my office. I had no idea how quickly the day woulddeteriorate into an emotional hell