Jul 1, 2009
By:Bill Gillette
The results of a recent study showing that blood levels of vitamin D are decreasing among Americans have rekindled the debate over how best to obtain vitamin D
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Jul 1, 2009
By:John Jesitus
Although dermatologists see theoretical benefits in newer sunscreens with sun protection factors (SPFs) of up to 100 or more, some say the higher numbers confer no practical advantages over properly used products with lower ratings.
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Jul 1, 2009
By:Catherine Radwan
With the rate of skin cancers on the rise among the general population, public health organizations, doctors and state lawmakers are mounting increasing efforts to regulate use of tanning salons by young people.
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May 27, 2009
Prague, Czech Republic — The International Society of Dermatology presents the Castellani-Reiss award to Sigfrid Muller, M.D., current ISD interim president, according to a press release.
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May 27, 2009
Prague, Czech Republic — The International Society of Dermatology (ISD) is formalizing a Community Dermatology Task Force to address the nead to provide basic dermatologic care to those in need, according to a press release.
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Apr 1, 2009
By: Allison Tsai
Today's dermatologists and the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) face many challenges, the biggest being healthcare reform, said incoming President David M. Pariser, M.D., at the academy's annual meeting. "It is a far different world from that of our fathers. ... In their time, practicing dermatology meant a pretty straightforward interaction between patient and physician," he said. "But things have changed, including a new emphasis on politics that cannot be ignored.
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Apr 1, 2009
By:Bill Gillette
Skin conditions ranging from hives and eczema to malignant neoplasms are a major reason why soldiers are being evacuated from Iraq and Afghanistan for treatment — and sometimes unnecessarily, a recent study suggests.
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Apr 1, 2009
By:John Jesitus
As iPLEDGE begins its fourth year, dermatologists say they and their patients have accepted it despite occasional problems.
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Mar 1, 2009
By:John Jesitus
National report — Busy dermatologists say that new Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association (PhRMA) give-away guidelines reflect many policies they already had adopted.
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