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Peripheral Arterial Perfusion: Is it Adequate for Wound Healing?
Revascularization is necessary to allow healing for certain wounds, but what are the criteria for determining which patients need to see a vascular surgeon?
Journal Article, October 6, 2008
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CME
Noninvasive Diagnosis of Non-melanoma Skin Cancer: Focus on Reflectance Confocal Microscopy
Recent novel noninvasive diagnostic modalities have been developed for the management of non-melanoma skin cancer.
Journal Article, October 6, 2008
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Doing Better for Less: The Case for Organized Group Practices
Shannon Brownlee, MS, Visiting Scholar, National Institutes of Health, Washington, DC, explains how to both cut healthcare costs and improve quality.
Editorial, October 3, 2008
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CME/CE
The Astute Clinician: Filing High-Value Adverse Drug Event Reports
What information should you include in an ADE report? How is that information used?
Slide/Lecture Presentation, October 3, 2008
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Positive Patch-Test Reactions to Mixed Dialkyl Thioureas: Cross-Sectional Data from the North American Contact Dermatitis Group, 1994 to 2004
Allergic contact dermatitis from thioureas is uncommon but may result from exposure to rubber, especially neoprene.
Journal Article, October 2, 2008
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The Role of Peripheral Arterial Disease in the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Foot Disease: When to Refer for Vascular Surgery
The common modes of presentation of patients with diabetes and foot ulcer are discussed.
Journal Article, October 2, 2008
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New Classification of Melanocytic Nevi Based on Dermoscopy
The lack of consensus among clinicians and pathologists, owing to the mixture of clinical and histopathologic features used to define the various melanocytic nevi, underscores the need for a better classification system for these benign lesions.
Journal Article, October 1, 2008
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Positive Patch-Test Reactions to Platinum Are Rare
Although contact allergy to some metals is common, patch testing for allergy to platinum is rarely performed.
Journal Article, September 30, 2008
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Patient Perceptions of 595 nm Pulsed Dye Laser Through Glass Compression in the Treatment of Thick Port Wine Stains and Superficial Venous Malformations
This study evaluates patient's perceptions of pain and effectiveness of a novel way to treat port wine stains.
Journal Article, September 30, 2008
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Has iPLEDGE Been Successful?
Now that the bugs have been ironed out, how successful has the iPLEDGE program been?
Expert Viewpoint, September 30, 2008
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CME/CE
Communicating Drug Risks to Patients
Besides legal concerns, there are many positive reasons to inform patients about the effectiveness and safety of the drugs they are taking.
Clinical Review, September 30, 2008
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CME/CE
Techniques for Lip Augmentation and Rejuvenation
Dr. Nowell Solish reviews 3 cases that illustrate how to augment and rejuvenate the lip and perioral area.
Clinical Case, September 30, 2008
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CME/CE
Summer AAD 2008: Psoriasis
AAD Summer Meeting: Treatment paradigms for psoriasis are constantly evolving. What can we look forward to in the coming years?
Conference Coverage, September 30, 2008
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Summer Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
Read clinically focused coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Conference Coverage, September 30, 2008
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Contact Allergy from Vitamins in Cosmetic Products
A report on 3 cases of allergic contact dermatitis due to vitamins in cosmetic creams.
Journal Article, September 29, 2008
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Review and Expert Opinion on Prevention and Treatment of Infliximab-related Infusion Reactions
Infliximab is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, ankylosing spondylitis and plaque-type psoriasis. The objective of this article is to present a guideline for the management of infliximab-related infusion reactions, based on the best available evidence.
Journal Article, September 29, 2008
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Skin Substitutes in Burn Care
Burn survivors often require skin grafting, but are there viable options to the patient's own skin? Limitations and benefits of currently available products are reviewed.
Journal Article, September 29, 2008
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CME
Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment Options in Metastatic Melanoma
What are the treatment options for a patient who had years of excessive exposure to the sun but is surprised to learn that he has metastatic melanoma?
Clinical Case, September 29, 2008
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Atopic Dermatitis, Patch Testing, and House Dust Mites: A Brief Review
The association between house dust mites and atopic dermatitis has long been a contested issue in both dermatology and allergy/immunology. The authors present a thorough review of the dissenting scientific evidence and expert opinions on this controversial topic.
Journal Article, September 26, 2008
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Efficacy and Tolerability of Biologic and Nonbiologic Systemic Treatments for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
The authors perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials reporting efficacy of systemic treatments approved for moderate-to-severe psoriasis by means of the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI).
Journal Article, September 26, 2008
