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Dermatologist turns sterilized wraps into face masks with high filter efficiencyA third-year resident in the department of dermatology at the University of California, Irvine has kicked off a passion project turning discarded sterilization wrap into face masks with a high filter efficiency. She hopes these will fill a need as well as reserve N95 masks and surgical masks for those procedures that they are designated.
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Antibiotic resistance mattersAntibiotic resistances are on the rise and as such, it behooves dermatologists to use antibiotics only when necessary and in combination with topical agents wherever possible in order to help stop this alarming trend.
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Make outsourcing work optimally for you and your medical practiceA dermatology practice is a hotbed of activity. In addition to the clinical care you provide, there is staff to manage in carrying out your orders, supplies to use, bills to be sent and money to be tracked. The complexity of a practice makes outsourcing - using outside firms to handle work you would normally perform in-house - appear quite appealing.
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Spring cleaning-for your walletSpring cleaning isn’t just for housework. It’s also a good time to clear away financial records, review what’s working, and change what isn’t.
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Combining correct laser device with type of acne scar boosts clearanceAcne scars are potentially socially debilitating lifelong reminders of the condition. Fortunately, modern laser therapy allows dermatologists to offer their patients hope for improvement. Prior to initiating laser therapy for acne scars it is important to consider the types of scars encountered.
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An In-depth Guide to a Medical Practice's Legal and Tax OptionsWe sit down with the experts to determine what legal and tax factors come into play when deciding on the best corporate structure for a dermatology practice.
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Acne management: Controversies and challengesEvidence from recently published papers provides insight to address some common questions pertaining to the safe use of certain acne medications. Learn more
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Emerging therapies beyond lasersNext-generation therapies explore solutions other than laser treatments, and are less invasive, safer and require less downtime.
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Risankizumab outperforms ustekinumab in psoriasis trialThe IL-23 inhibitor risankizumab was superior to ustekinumab in a phase two trial of adult patients with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis, researchers report. (©FreeBirdPhotos/Shutterstock.com)
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Connecting Skin Diseases and COVID-19Patients with skin conditions may be more likely to contract the disease but less likely to become severely ill.
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The evolution of skin cancerLearn about the most important surgical and medical advancements in skin cancer treatments as they developed over time.
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Patient dosing begins for Phase 2 study of new topical gel for atopic dermatitisThe first patient has been dosed in the phase two study of PR022 (hypochlorous acid, Realm Therapeutics), a topical gel treatment for patients with atopic dermatitis.
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Suneva acquires Spear product lineSuneva Medical has acquired a new product line, including worldwide rights to Refissa (tretinoin 0.05 percent), from Spear Pharmaceuticals.
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Organize your life with these five YouTube channelsLife today pulls you in too many directions. From work demands, relationships, family obligations, household chores, social media, paying bills, to grocery shopping-it never ends. It can be difficult to keep all these to-dos-and the stress that comes with them-in check. These five YouTube channels can help you cut through clutter and organize your life.
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Evaluating Job Opportunities: Financial Factors to Consider“Given the difference in state taxes, the bottom-line difference for the physician could be in 6 figures—every year! Compounded with even a conservative growth rate, this could mean millions of dollars of difference over a career.”
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Dermatologist wins $101M in Florida's first PowerballTallahassee, 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.
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Saving for retirement without sacrificing lifestyleThis is an excellent question because it relates to current lifestyle as well as future planning. You used the word sacrifice and, since you only go around once, why would anyone want to needlessly diminish the quality of life that they could currently enjoy? Your question brings up significant issues, which call into question the very premise of traditional financial planning.
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New device treats nonmelanoma skin cancerA new energy-based device delivering ultrafast pulses of high amplitude electrical energy to nonthermally preferentially clear targeted cell rich lesions is proving to be a very useful treatment modality for a number of benign dermatologic lesions.
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Fine tuning dosing schedules of targeted agents may improve responses in melanomaChanging the schedule of targeted therapies has been shown to improve the response rate in a mouse model of melanoma.
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Trial compares NMSC destructive techniquesA recent study showed that curettage and cryotherapy, and electrodesiccation and curettage are two techniques that have comparable cure rates. The study’s findings highlight the efficacy and reliability of these treatment approaches for minimally invasive cutaneous carcinomas.
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Eyes wide open: Patients, physicians embrace eyelash growth productThe new eyelash growth product Latisse (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03 percent, Allergan) is gaining a strong following among patients and their doctors.
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Wealth Strategies for Today’s Physician: David Mandell, JD, MBA, Shares Insights from New PlaybookThe latest publication from OJM Group provides 7 core strategies for dermatologists looking to meet their financial goals.
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Periorbital Rejuvenation: Comprehensive Assessment and Product Choice Are Key to ResultsWith a wide range of aesthetic options available, clinicians can create a personalized approach to addressing age-related changes around the eye to give patients the natural-looking results they desire.
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New column will simplify laser choices, useAre you confused about lasers? Are you afraid to admit that you don't know the difference between "Q- switched" and "pulsed dye"? You are not alone and we are here to help "shed the light" on the confusing array of lasers and light devices.
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When is the right time to retire?Norman Levine, M.D., discusses the potential benefits and pitfalls of retiring from dermatology.
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Know elements for Web site successSecurity is the most critical component. Does the e-mail package you're considering meet the 2005 HIPAA guidelines for patient privacy and security? And does the hosting company have the ability to safely share files between two or three offices?
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Investigating unusual facial hyperpigmentation in darker skinThe hyperpigmentation, in contrast to melasma, often had blurry or ill-defined borders that seemed to fade into the patient's skin color.
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What's your Web site doing for you?As more consumers hop onto the World Wide Web to search for information about healthcare, it's simply a must for dermatology practices to have Web sites.
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The right tool: Lesion type determines which laser, light device is best choiceHyperpigmented lesions come in many varieties. Etiologies vary from sun exposure to trauma to inflammation, and even idiopathic origins.
