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Role of Photodynamic Therapy as an Emerging Modality for the Treatment of Acne
Photodynamic therapy is an exciting new option for the treatment of acne, but is it efficacious?
Medscape Dermatology, December 2008
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Long-term Use of Topical Retinoids for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Topical retinoids have been used to treat acne since the 1970s, but are they safe and effective?
Medscape Dermatology, December 2008
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Physicians Are Talking About: Email Communications With Patients
This column address the issues involved in email communications between physicians and their patients as discussed on Medscape Physician Connect.
Medscape Family Medicine, December 2008
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The End of Peer Review and Traditional Publishing as We Know It
Peter Frishauf, MS, founder of Medscape, discusses the possible end of medical journals.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, November 2008
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Advances in Nonsurgical Options for Facial Rejuvenation -- Dermal Fillers: An Expert Interview With Tiffani Hamilton, MD
Dr. Hamilton presents a historical overview of dermal fillers, and an in-depth perspective on setting patient expectations, treatment, safety considerations, and patient follow-up visits.
Medscape Dermatology, November 2008
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Integrating Dermatology and Cosmetic Dermatology Practice: An Expert Interview With William Philip Werschler, MD
Dr. Werschler presents an expert's perspective on fundamentals of integrating dermatology and cosmetic dermatology practice, setting patient expectations, and treatment strategy.
Medscape Dermatology, November 2008
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Evaluating Red Scaly Patches With the Dermatoscope
Can the dermatoscope potentially replace skin biopsies in the evaluation of red scaly patches?
Medscape Dermatology, November 2008
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CA-MRSA: How Should We Respond to Outbreaks?
Health Commissioner Emeritus of the Virginia Department of Health answers the question: "How should we respond to outbreaks of CA-MRSA?"
Medscape Infectious Diseases, November 2008
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Ablative Fractional Resurfacing: The Best of Both Worlds?
Can ablative fractional resurfacing for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acne scarring offer impressive results without significant adverse effects?
October 2008
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Beyond a Dying Private Health Insurance Industry: A Hidden Solution in Plain View
John Geyman, MD, Professor Emeritus of Family Medicine, University of Washington, explains what will happen when the American health insurance industry dies.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, October 2008
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Lower Eyelid and Tear-Trough Rejuvenation: Benefits and Safety
Dr. Kane talks about injectable dermal fillers for rejuvenation of lower eyelid and tear-trough deformities, with a focus on patient selection, treatment approach, patient monitoring, and safety.
Medscape Dermatology, October 2008
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A Call to Arms (and Noses): Influenza Vaccination of Healthcare Workers
Do data suggest that vaccination of healthcare workers prevents infection in their patients? Lisa Maragakis, MD, MPH, discusses recent evidence in her video blog.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, October 2008
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Has iPLEDGE Been Successful?
Now that the bugs have been ironed out, how successful has the iPLEDGE program been?
Medscape Dermatology, September 2008
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Throwing Out Your Medical Trash--Doing it Right! Medicine Matters from Sandra Fryhofer, MD
Dr. Sandra Fryhofer offers tips on discarding unneeded medications and asks how you're getting rid of those unused drugs.
Medscape Internal Medicine, September 2008
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A Market for Compassion: Single-Payer Health Insurance
Prajwal Ciryam, second-year MD/PhD student at Northwestern University and Co-Founding Member of Health Care for All Illinois, explains why an American single-payer system is right.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, September 2008
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Hand Hygiene: How Can We Improve?
Lisa Maragakis, MD, reviews in her videoblog the serious challenges of measuring and improving hand hygiene compliance in the healthcare setting.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, September 2008
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Sun, Pigmentation, Genetic Variations, and the Risk for Skin Cancer
The authors discuss important new papers reporting on the relationships of genetic markers to risk for skin cancer.
Medscape Genomic Medicine, August 2008
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Why Should I Report an Adverse Drug Event?
Individual clinicians can play a vital role in detecting potentially serious adverse drug events -- and the safety of our drug supply depends on them.
Medscape Pharmacists, August 2008
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When Your Patients and In-laws Ask Whether They Should Receive the Shingles Vaccine
In his most recent videoblog, Paul Auwaerter, MD, discusses the shingles vaccine and its implications for inquiring patients, in-laws, and healthcare providers.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, August 2008
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Retooling for an Aging America
Harvey V. Fineberg, MD, President, Institute of Medicine, Washington, DC, discusses the impact of the "baby boomer" generation on medicine.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, August 2008
