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Spelling relief: Advocates of medical malpractice reform urge action now
November 1st 2009As the healthcare reform debate unfolds, most of the headlines have focused on whether there would be a "public option" and, to a lesser extent, how the various proposals would affect Medicare, including patients and providers.
The politics of healthcare reform
November 1st 2009Even if one accepts that healthcare costs are rising at an unsustainable rate, why is there such a current rush to find the "magic" solution to the problem, when it is such an important issue? I believe the one-word answer to this question is this - politics.
Crash course: Seasoned derms offer 'newbies' advice on the business side of medicine
November 1st 2009Are dermatologists coming out of residencies prepared for dealing with the challenges of running a practice? We asked dermatologists around the country if they think young physicians are prepared to make business decisions.
Virus a culprit? Merkel cell pathogen linked to up to a third of SCC tumors
November 1st 2009The Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV), first identified in rare aggressive Merkel cell carcinoma in 2008, has now been isolated in up to a third of patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), according to a new study published online in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
Embracing diversity: New skin type system addresses procedures for treating skin of color
November 1st 2009As the presence and diversity of ethnic skin of color (SOC) continue to grow worldwide, an expert says a more comprehensive skin-type classification system will help dermatologists predict these patients' response to dermatologic procedures.
Evaluating EHRs: Cost, frustration temper advantages of electronic health record systems
November 1st 2009With the Obama administration's 2014 goal for national electronic medical record (EMR) adoption looming, dermatologists who have taken the plunge say the systems carry hefty costs and require steep learning curves.
Physician's profile: Dermatologist, professor earns respect for innovative research
November 1st 2009Earlier this year, 200 colleagues attended a surprise 75th birthday dinner for Martin C. Mihm Jr., M.D. The fact that colleagues from around the world gathered to celebrate his birthday is no surprise.
FDA approves Stelara for treatment of psoriasis
October 6th 2009Horsham, Pa. ? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the biologic Stelara (ustekinumab, Centocor Ortho Biotech) for the treatment of adult patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy, according to a Centocor press release.
Social networking: Implement popular Internet trend into your daily practice
October 1st 2009As a physician, I am starved for time. Social networking sites allow me to get the medical information I need quickly and efficiently. I can chat with other colleagues on cases, as well as learn about new products and services coming down the pike.