http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes The Leading Newsmagazine for Dermatologists. Dermatology Times is a newsmagazine devoted to reporting timely information on the latest trends in the dermatology market. As such, it covers new procedures; advances in therapy, new products and drugs, the latest information presented at meetings, interviews with leaders in practice, academics and research. 2010-02-09T01:45:59Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Feature+Articles/Cutest-Dog-Derms-Chihuahua-wins-1-million-for-Denv/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654963?ref=25 Denver — Dr. Papidies interacts daily with patients and staff at Dermatology Associates of Colorado, Englewood, Colo., wearing his white lab coat — and a chewed stethoscope. 2010-02-04T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/654963null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Choose-appropriate-shaving-products-for-optimum-re/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655085?ref=25 Skincare products developed for a specific purpose work best. Most companies put a lot of time and effort into formulation, and there is no doubt that shaving cream is the best product for any shave in any area in both sexes. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655085null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Derms-discuss-how-economy-impacts-their-practices-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655084?ref=25 We asked a number of doctors around the country whether they are adding procedures, therapies or equipment to their practices this year, and how those plans are being impacted by economic conditions. While some dermatologists are being cautious, others are actually using the economic challenges to plan for the future of their businesses. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655084null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Physician-may-prevail-in-suit-alleging-incorrect-u/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655070?ref=25 When physicians go beyond the directions given in a drug's package insert, it does not mean they are acting illegally or unethically. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655070null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Nickel-allergy-declines-in-European-countries-but-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655079?ref=25 Regulations in European countries are reducing the incidence of nickel allergy overseas, while the incidence continues to climb in the United States, according to the president of the North American Contact Dermatitis Group. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655079null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Haiti-earthquake-leaves-devastation-mdash-and-unce/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655076?ref=25 The devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12 has also dealt a major setback to an American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) initiative to teach local doctors to better care for their patients' dermatologic needs, say three doctors involved with the program. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655076null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Expert-says-physicians-offer-mixed-messages-about-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655074?ref=25 According to one expert, the tanning bed industry is heavily lobbied, and it is the job of dermatologist to not only recognize the health concerns associated with tanning beds, but also to give sound healthcare advice to patients regarding UV protection. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655074null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Government-outlines-objectives-for-electronic-heal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655078?ref=25 Dermatologists are one step closer to understanding how to access the electronic health record (EHR) incentive payments promised in the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Enacted in February 2009, ARRA provides incentives for physicians who demonstrate "meaningful" use of a certified EHR system. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655078null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Understanding-of-childhood-skin-issues-deepens/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655069?ref=25 Key advances in pediatric dermatology include a deeper understanding of the role of propranolol in treating hemangiomas and of the link between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and atopic dermatitis (AD), according to an expert. Meanwhile, research into other pediatric issues, including diet and acne, continues. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655069null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Taking-a-less-is-more-attitude-toward-cosmeceutica/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655083?ref=25 Patients have innumerable opportunities to mix and match anti-aging therapies, which may create more problems than they solve. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655083null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Low-risk-alternative-for-prevention-treatment-of-a/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655081?ref=25 An expert in Chinese medicines says that while botanicals have been used as folk remedies for centuries, scientists have only recently begun to test and hold them to the same rigorous standards as synthetic pharmaceuticals. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655081null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Acne-treatment-in-women-requires-detailed-history-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655087?ref=25 Strategies for treating adult female acne include taking detailed patient histories, checking for endocrine abnormalities when indicated and, in many cases, prescribing oral contraceptives also approved for acne, according to an expert. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655087null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Do-antibacterial-products-promote-or-impede-skin-h/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655067?ref=25 The current H1N1 influenza scare has hand sanitizers popping up everywhere — hotel lobbies, airports, day care centers, schools, hospital waiting rooms, office elevators and public restrooms. You can hardly enter any public building without having to sanitize your hands with this clear, alcohol-smelling liquid that turns your skin to a dry, itchy, flaky mess. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655067null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Aggressive-systemic-therapy-may-allow-greater-long/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655073?ref=25 For some atopic dermatitis patients, aggressive systemic therapy can help control pruritis. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655073null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Golimumab-shows-robust-effect-for-inhibiting-arthr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655080?ref=25 The first data from radiologic analyses in the phase 3 clinical trial of golimumab (Simponi, Centocor Ortho Biotech) for treatment of active psoriatic arthritis demonstrate the benefit of this new anti-TNF-alpha agent for inhibiting joint damage. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655080null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Experts-adjust-views-on-inflammatory-skin-conditio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655065?ref=25 Awareness of the outside-inside aspect of atopic dermatitis is creating a swing in treatment choices away from a sole reliance on immunologic therapy, such as corticoids or immunomodulators such as tacrolimus. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655065null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Skin-may-hold-key-to-predicting-cancer-risk-elsewh/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655086?ref=25 A cell biologist who has devoted much of his career to understanding the process of cancer argues that the skin may hold the key to predicting cancer risk of the colon, breast and more. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655086null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Tree-Man-fights-wart-regrowth-months-after-surgica/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655071?ref=25 Dede Koswara, the Indonesian man known worldwide as the "Tree Man," is battling a recurrence of the massive warts that have covered much of his body since he was a teenager. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655071null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Varicose-veins-factors-for-CV-must-be-evaluated-be/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655077?ref=25 Dermatologists must take special care when planning cosmetic procedures for patients with significant varicose veins, especially if those patients also suffer from CV disease. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655077null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Dermatology-PA-caseloads-knowledge-base-grow/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655082?ref=25 A recent study that ranks dermatology among the most satisfying medical specialties to practice finds agreement among dermatologists, who count the specialty's diversity, flexibility and visual nature among its charms. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655082null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/AAD-responds-to-Congress-decision-to-tax-indoor-ta/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655072?ref=25 Dermatologists celebrated a significant victory in the debate over healthcare reform as the Senate agreed to a 10 percent federal excise tax on indoor tanning services instead of a proposed tax on cosmetic surgical procedures. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655072null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Savvy-investors-must-learn-from-past-two-years-adj/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655068?ref=25 Most savvy investors understand that portfolio diversification is a key consideration in reducing some of the risk of loss in a portfolio. In historically volatile markets, mitigation of loss is not a luxury — it is a necessity. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655068null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Dermatologist-travels-to-help-HIV-positive-childre/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655066?ref=25 Dr. Ondo, clinical assistant professor of dermatology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, traveled 30 hours each way on a two-week journey to Hyderabad, near India's southeastern coast. He described the experience as interesting, memorable, and at times overwhelming. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655066null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/ErYAG-device-experiences-comeback-in-cutaneous-res/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/655075?ref=25 Erbium: yttrium aluminum garnet lasers (Er:YAG) were first introduced as bone-cutting lasers in the late 1980s. These lasers are seeing some resurgence in the cutaneous resurfacing market, with the introduction of new modified delivery methods and alternative wavelengths. 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/655075null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/Syneron-Candela-announce-merger-finalization/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654451?ref=25 Wayland, Mass. ? Officials of aesthetic-device makers Syneron Medical of Israel and Candela, based here, have announced the successful closing of their merger, according to PR-inside.com. 2010-02-02T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/654451null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/Glaxos-Stiefel-unit-to-promote-Amgens-Enbrel-in-US/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654465?ref=25 London ? The Stiefel unit of GlaxoSmithKline, based here, will promote Amgen's Enbrel (etanercept) psoriasis treatment to U.S. dermatologists, Bloomberg News reports. 2010-02-02T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/654465null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/Hundreds-of-agencies-respond-in-wake-of-Haiti-quak/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654452?ref=25 Washington ? The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reports that more than 600 organizations and institutions are working with local Haitian authorities to bring relief to victims of the recent earthquake, Medscape Medical News reports. 2010-02-02T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/654452null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/Study-Toilet-seat-dermatitis-often-misdiagnosed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654464?ref=25 Baltimore ? Toilet-seat contact dermatitis is once again afflicting American children ? and the rare condition is often misdiagnosed, causing delay in proper treatment, news source MedPage Today reports. 2010-02-02T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/654464null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Miami-City-Guide-Find-the-magic-in-Miami/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654665?ref=25 Headed for Miami for the big dermatology meeting in March? We?ve already checked out the scene for you! Take a look through our City Guide to find the best in dining, sights to see, shopping and nightlife, plus handy information on how to get around. 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/654665null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/Learn-from-the-past/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/654617?ref=25 "Getting an EHR is like getting married," says Jonathan Hager, M.D., an internist with Alexander Medical Group in Rochester, N.Y. "Once you are in one of these systems, you are in it. You've got to take the time and make sure you know what you're doing." 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/062010/654617null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/The-fairer-sex-Managing-gynecologic-dermatoses-req/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/650980?ref=25 Tampa, Fla. ? Along with knowing when and how to biopsy gynecologic dermatoses, dermatologists must address patients' anxieties regarding these problems, an expert says. 2010-01-08T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/022010/650980null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/Skin-signs-Internal-disease-can-be-associated-with/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/650942?ref=25 Bethesda, Md. ? The skin is the window to the body and often, internal disease processes can be associated with cutaneous symptoms. A number of cutaneous signs are linked to internal malignancies and the timely recognition of these signs and their associations with either genodermatoses or paraneoplastic syndromes can significantly impact the prognosis and treatment of patients. 2010-01-08T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/022010/650942null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/Medicare-payments-Dont-use-the-2009-fee-schedule/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/650373?ref=25 We are receiving a lot of calls and e-mails regarding which Medicare fee schedule dermatology practices are supposed to use starting Jan. 1. There is a lot of incorrect information floating around from various sources. 2010-01-05T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/022010/650373null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/Minorities-lag-in-melanoma-awareness/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/649978?ref=25 Miami ? Whites and Hispanics are being diagnosed with melanoma more frequently in recent years, while Hispanics and blacks continue to have advanced skin cancer at diagnosis, ScienceDaily reports. 2010-01-05T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/012009/649978null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/Scientists-decipher-cancer-genomes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/649979?ref=25 Cambridge, England ? The first comprehensive analyses of cancer genomes are complete, according to new research published in the Dec. 16 online issue of Nature, Medscape Medical News reports. 2010-01-05T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/012009/649979null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/Pruritic-symptoms-linked-to-psychological-stress/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/649980?ref=25 Kyoto, Japan ? Results of a new study suggest that frequency of pruritic symptoms is strongly associated with psychological stress, HealthDay News reports. 2010-01-05T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/012009/649980null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/Acupuncture-may-relieve-eczema-induced-itching/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/649981?ref=25 Munich, Germany ? Acupuncture may bring some relief to itching suffered by atopic eczema patients, Reuters Health reports. 2010-01-05T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/012009/649981null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Triggering-bullous-pemphigoid/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651635?ref=25 Scabies infection may be a trigger for bullous pemphigoid, and investigators plan to conduct a larger study to confirm their findings. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651635null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Psychiatric-dermatology-Delusions-of-parasitosis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651631?ref=25 Identifying precipitating events and treating patients with antidepressant Lexapro can help patients overcome delusions of parasitosis. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651631null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Dermatologist-employs-lifelong-motto-to-achieve-go/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651627?ref=25 At age 32, having just become a board-certified dermatologist, Wilma Fowler Bergfeld, M.D., was already feeling antsy about what she would tackle next. So, she set goals one lonely night at her desk, and decided that she would become the first female president of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651627null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Study-ranks-derm-specialty-among-the-most-satisfyi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651642?ref=25 A recent study that ranks dermatology among the most satisfying medical specialties to practice finds agreement among dermatologists, who count the specialty's diversity, flexibility and visual nature among its charms. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651642null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Flagellate-pigmentation-Cutaneous-manifestation-co/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651643?ref=25 Flagellate pigmentation is an uncommon and curious cutaneous manifestation commonly associated with systemic bleomycin chemotherapy. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651643null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Noninvasive-devices-for-lifting-tightening-gaining/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651638?ref=25 New devices are hitting the market with claims of skin-tightening capabilities. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651638null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Cancer-and-curcumin-Element-in-turmeric-reduces-ra/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651630?ref=25 According to preliminary data, administration of curcumin diminishes the severity of radiation dermatitis, a common adverse event in cancer patients who are receiving radiation therapy. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651630null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Face-transplant-patient-due-for-revision-surgery/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651636?ref=25 The first U.S. face transplant recipient continues to regain sensory and motor capabilities, with future revision procedures planned. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651636null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Age-management-involves-internal-external-approach/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651639?ref=25 Derms will need to take a more comprehensive approach to age management that will demand more than knowing how to inject the latest filler or toxin or dial in a laser setting. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651639null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Topical-retinoid-treatments-effective-for-brown-sp/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651644?ref=25 Topical retinoid treatment yields gradual results, but the modality can be effective for some wrinkles and depigmentation. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651644null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Avoid-personnel-problems-by-putting-a-dress-code-p/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651637?ref=25 With all of the talk about the government's EMR stimulus package, new CPT codes, and the impact of the turbulent economy, you wouldn't pick dress codes as a big concern for medical practices. But as the newest generation entering the work force starts filling positions at your dermatology practice, it won't be long before you, too, may need to establish — or update — your practice's dress code. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651637null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/New-facial-aesthetic-products-may-pose-challenge-t/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651623?ref=25 Various hyaluronic acid-based fillers are being widely used in cosmetic dermatology, and potential competitors to established products such as Botox are being investigated in trials. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651623null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Low-level-laser-irradiation-may-stimulate-prolifer/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651625?ref=25 A new study supports speculation that exposure to low level laser therapy may stimulate proliferation of melanoma cells. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651625null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Editorial-Is-defensive-medicine-a-good-practice/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651641?ref=25 Recently, a 27-year-old woman consulted me about hair loss of several years' duration. She was in otherwise good health, and she proved this by showing me an impressive list of perfectly normal laboratory results indicating, among other things, that she did not have anemia or thyroid disease. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651641null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/When-are-you-held-accountable-for-relaying-botulin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651633?ref=25 Dr. Cosmetic has a thriving cosmetic dermatology practice. He treats thousands of patients each year with a variety of lasers, fillers and botulinum toxins. One year ago, he treated a patient with botulinum toxin who, after paying her bill, died in his office from a heart attack. Although saddened by the death of his patient, he was somewhat comforted by the fact that his treatment had nothing to do with her untimely death. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651633null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/When-patients-approach-politics-responding-careful/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651629?ref=25 Politics is a popular but touchy subject. We wondered whether dermatologists' patients are raising the issue of healthcare reform during visits, and, if so, how the derms are handling those questions. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651629null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Organic-skincare-products-can-mean-just-about-anyt/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651624?ref=25 At present, organic skincare products can be anything the manufacturer wants them to be. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651624null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/DermaSculpt-laser-Ablation-of-small-cutaneous-lesi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651634?ref=25 An Er:YAG laser equipped with tiny, straight and curved micron tips allows physicians to perform ablative treatments of very small and typically hard-to-reach cutaneous lesions more quickly and easily compared to traditional straight tips. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651634null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Resistant-urticaria-requires-adjunctive-treatments/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651632?ref=25 Patients with treatment-resistant chronic idiopathic urticaria may respond more successfully to antihistamine therapy augmented with dapsone or colchicine. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651632null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Congress-and-sustainable-growth-rate-formula---a-t/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651640?ref=25 Once again, dermatologists and other physicians face the prospects of huge reductions in their Medicare reimbursement rates because of the inability of Congress to resolve the problems imposed by the sustainable growth rate formula (SGR) and must count on, yet again, another temporary reprieve. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651640null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Revised-Senate-healthcare-reform-bill-would-assess/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651626?ref=25 A proposed 10 percent tax on indoor tanning services is part of a revised Senate healthcare reform bill now headed to conference committee with a House bill. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651626null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Four-money-saving-ideas-can-help-you-prepare-for-T/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651628?ref=25 As a physician, do you realize that, between income, capital gains, Medicare, self-employment and other taxes, you spend 40 percent to 50 percent of your working hours laboring for the IRS and your state? 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/032010/651628null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Taming-severe-AD-With-studies-literature-lacking-e/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647410?ref=25 Few controlled studies are available for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, so physicians must rely on experience. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647410null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Patient-statements-Its-time-to-overhaul-your-decad/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/648407?ref=25 Physicians' efforts to collect from patients are exponentially better nowadays, but patient statements haven't changed in decades: a slip of paper is popped into an envelope and mailed every 30 days. In this volatile, changing economy, it's time to overhaul your dermatology practice's approach to patient statements. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/512009/648407null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Marionette-lines-Targeting-dynamic-static-componen/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647668?ref=25 Treatment of melomental fold rhytids with both Botox and an HA filler affords long-lasting results. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647668null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Rituximab-offers-hope-Treatment-provides-steroid-s/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647402?ref=25 Six patients with corticosteroid-dependant bullous pemphigoid discontinued prednisone or tapered to a low daily dose after treatment with rituximab (Rituxan, Genentech) 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647402null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Pediatric-psoriasis-Troubling-news-for-children-wi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647407?ref=25 In September 2009, Amgen decided to withdraw application for expanded use of its biologic tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocking agent etanercept (Enbrel) in pediatric patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647407null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Zinc-a-zero-Rosacea-unresponsive-to-dietary-supple/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647414?ref=25 A recent clinical trial found that the dietary supplementation of oral zinc sulfate is ineffective in treating patients suffering from moderate-to-severe rosacea. The apparent failure of this particular clinical trial is of particular interest in that it was a near-duplicate of a 3-year-old clinical trial found in the literature, which showed that oral zinc supplementation was beneficial in the treatment of rosacea. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647414null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Advisers-earnings-How-do-those-you-trust-with-your/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647672?ref=25 The entire financial world was turned upside down during the years 2008 and 2009. Investors, executives, employees and the general public are left wondering, "Whom can I trust?" and "How will all these changes affect me?" 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647672null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Marionette-lines-Targeting-dynamic-static-componen/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/648406?ref=25 Treatment of melomental fold rhytids with both Botox and an HA filler affords long-lasting results. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/512009/648406null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Taking-aim-at-NMSC-Nicotinic-acid-receptor-potenti/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/648408?ref=25 Investigators have found that a particular nicotinic acid receptor has increased expression in later stages of SCC, indicating that this receptor may represent a target for therapy in nonmelanoma skin cancer. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/512009/648408null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Paradigm-shift-Link-discovered-between-HPV-skin-ca/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/648409?ref=25 Developments that link HPV to skin cancer could change the frontiers of medicine. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/512009/648409null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/New-device-can-see-otherwise-invisible-skin-tumors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/644552?ref=25 Be'er Sheva, Israel ? A new Israeli invention allows cancerous skin tumors to be detected and examined before they become visible to the naked eye, reports news source Haaretz.com. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/492009/644552null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/Study-PDT-reduces-recurrence-of-SCCs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/644567?ref=25 Minneapolis ? Results of a recently completed study appear to establish the efficacy of Levulan Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) in reducing the recurrence of squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) in solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs), reports PRNewswire. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/492009/644567null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/DRS-precision-Diffuse-reflectance-spectrometry-ben/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647411?ref=25 A more precise skin typing system using diffuse reflectance spectrometry is beneficial to those with intermediate skin types. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647411null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Reforms-ramifications-Will-Congress-current-emphas/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647412?ref=25 In healthcare reform discussions, there is an emphasis on primary care. We wondered what dermatologists think of this, and whether this could diminish specialty practices and/or impact patient care. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647412null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Privacy-please-HIPAA-changes-will-broaden-patient-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647413?ref=25 Dr. Privacy has been a practicing dermatologist for 30 years. He has prided himself on being computer savvy, and tries to keep abreast of the latest in legal requirements that impact his practice. Most of his patients are on a variety of managed care insurance plans. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647413null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/On-the-horizon-Gene-therapy-stem-cell-therapy-stud/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647406?ref=25 Gene and stem cell research is showing promise for the treatment of chronic wounds 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647406null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/New-Jersey-pharma-firm-sees-stocks-fall/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/644588?ref=25 Berkeley Heights, N.J. - Pharmaceutical company Genta Inc., based here, announced recently that a phase 3 drug trial for the melanoma drug Genasense showed no statistically significant benefit compared with a placebo, reports news source Foxbusiness.com. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/492009/644588null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Wound-healing-Laser-light-technologies-show-promis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647403?ref=25 The treatment of chronic wounds simulates an entire industry of products — including laser devices. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647403null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/Genes-interact-to-fight-skin-cancer/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/644547?ref=25 London ? Researchers from Cancer Research UK's Cambridge Research Institute say they have found how two genes from the same ?family? can interact to stop cancer, reports News-medical.net. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/492009/644547null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/Sol-Gel-gets-go-ahead-to-initiate-rosacea-treatmen/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/644584?ref=25 Washington - The Food and Drug Administration has acknowledged receipt of Sol-Gel's Investigational New Drug Application (IND) for DER45-EV Gel for the topical treatment of rosacea, reports Medical News Today. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/492009/644584null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Taking-aim-at-NMSC-Nicotinic-acid-receptor-potenti/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647670?ref=25 Investigators have found that a particular nicotinic acid receptor has increased expression in later stages of SCC, indicating that this receptor may represent a target for therapy in nonmelanoma skin cancer. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647670null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Paradigm-shift-Link-discovered-between-HPV-skin-ca/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647671?ref=25 Developments that link HPV to skin cancer could change the frontiers of medicine. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647671null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/On-the-mend-Fillers-toxins-market-resilient-due-fo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647666?ref=25 While the worst economic slump in decades has sharply cut into consumer demand for æsthetic products, at least one analyst says there's reason to anticipate a bounceback in the coming months. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647666null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Tried-and-true-Traditional-woundcare-dressings-sti/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647409?ref=25 Standard dressings rein in woundcare, but new research is uncovering innovative therapies for certain conditions 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647409null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Reaching-out-Dermatologist-relishes-opportunities-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/648404?ref=25 William Baugh, M.D., was a liberal arts student at Westmont College, Santa Barbara, Calif., when he first volunteered for an outreach trip to help less-fortunate people in Mexico. That decision ultimately was the springboard to a future in medicine. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/512009/648404null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Feature+Articles/Easing-the-scars/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/644962?ref=25 National report — Chandra, Jordan and Trae Berns have carried severe scars over much of their bodies since the 22-year-old triplets suffered third-degree burns in a house fire at the age of 17 months. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/492009/644962null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Customized-foundation-Color-tone-knowledge-necessa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647408?ref=25 Custom-matched self-service facial foundations are based on the concept of color and tone and requires the use of two products. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647408null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Medicare-and-fairness-Will-a-new-healthcare-reform/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647404?ref=25 It has become increasingly likely that even if Congress approves some form of healthcare reform this year or early next, it will not include significant reform of the formula on which physician Medicare payments are calculated, which is disappointing news for dermatologists and every physician who serves Medicare patients. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647404null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Skin-graft-contractions-Full-thickness-split-thick/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647405?ref=25 Many factors guide decisions on choice of appropriate closure 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647405null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Animal-melanoma-Rare-disease-variant-appears-to-be/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647665?ref=25 In humans, rare animal-type melanoma variant seems to be more bark than bite. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647665null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Reaching-out-Dermatologist-relishes-opportunities-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647664?ref=25 William Baugh, M.D., was a liberal arts student at Westmont College, Santa Barbara, Calif., when he first volunteered for an outreach trip to help less-fortunate people in Mexico. That decision ultimately was the springboard to a future in medicine. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647664null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Animal-melanoma-Rare-disease-variant-appears-to-be/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/648405?ref=25 In humans, rare animal-type melanoma variant seems to be more bark than bite. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/512009/648405null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Advisers-earnings-How-do-those-you-trust-with-your/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/648410?ref=25 The entire financial world was turned upside down during the years 2008 and 2009. Investors, executives, employees and the general public are left wondering, "Whom can I trust?" and "How will all these changes affect me?" 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/512009/648410null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/NIH-awards-grant-for-cicatricial-alopecia-study/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/644576?ref=25 Cleveland ? The National Institutes of Health has awarded Pratima Karnik, Ph.D., assistant professor of dermatology at Cleveland?s Case Western Reserve University, a grant of $1.77 million to fund a five-year study titled ?PPAR-gamma Signaling in Normal Pilosebaceous Units and in Scarring Alopecia,? reports the Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation (CARF). 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/492009/644576null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Rx-for-Medicare-SGR-fix-in-balance-as-Senate-debat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647667?ref=25 With the House and Senate attempting to advance differing visions of healthcare reform, a long-term fix for Medicare's broken sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula hangs in the balance, dermatologists say. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647667null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/Patient-statements-Its-time-to-overhaul-your-decad/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/647669?ref=25 Physicians' efforts to collect from patients are exponentially better nowadays, but patient statements haven't changed in decades: a slip of paper is popped into an envelope and mailed every 30 days. In this volatile, changing economy, it's time to overhaul your dermatology practice's approach to patient statements. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/502009/647669null XML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/Modern+Medicine+Feature+Articles/Baghdad-duty-was-dermrsquos-lsquomost-rewardingrsq/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640733?ref=25 San Antonio — Army Capt. Christopher Collins, M.D., a staff dermatologist at Wilford Hall Medical Center, says he saw what every dermatologist sees — only worse — during his recent seven-month deployment to Iraq. 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/462009/640733null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/Dermatologist-wins-101M-in-Floridas-first-Powerbal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638266?ref=25 Tallahassee, Fla.- William Steele, M.D., an Orlando dermatologist, is Florida's first Powerball winner, taking a lump sum of $101 million, rather than $189 million spread over 20 years, according to the Bureau News. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/638266null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/Physician-social-networking-Web-site-goes-live/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638265?ref=25 National report - MDsConnect.net, a physician-exclusive Web site designed to offer social and professional networking, has gone live. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/638265null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/ASDS-recognizes-Dr-Neil-Sadick-for-excellence-in-e/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638264?ref=25 Phoenix - The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) presented Neil Sadick, M.D., with the Excellence in Education Award for his "significant commitment time and energy to teach dermatologic surgery and promote the advancement of the specialty," according to Robert Weiss, M.D., president of ASDS. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/638264null HTML http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/ModernMedicine+Now/Provectus-expands-compassionate-use-for-PV-10/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638263?ref=25 National report - Provectus Pharmaceuticals has expanded its compassionate use program for PV-10, which is being developed as a therapeutic agent for metastatic melanoma and other cancers, making it available for select cancer patients in the United States, according to a press release. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatologytimes/data/articlestandard/dermatologytimes/452009/638263null HTML