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- Tanning survey finds evidence of young customers, bad info
Researchers surveyed operators at 243 indoor tanning facilities in Missouri and found that almost two-thirds of them said they would accept preteens as customers, sometimes without needing consent from parents. Of all the respondents, 43% said there were no health risks linked to indoor tanning, while 80% said that tanning could help avoid sunburns later in life. The findings appear in the journal Pediatrics. Reuters
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- Node biopsy needed with Merkel cell carcinoma, study confirms
Sentinel lymph node biopsy may be beneficial with any primary Merkel cell carcinoma, according to a new study that analyzed 240 cases. "We felt it would be beneficial to gather data on a large group of patients to confirm and expound on what is already known about this intriguing form of skin cancer," researcher and Mayo Clinic dermatologist Jerry Brewer said. Healio/Dermatology
(2/21)
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The innovative new VEOS dermatoscopes from Canfield combine ease of use with the power of mobile imaging. VEOS HD1 and HD2 deliver crisp, bright visualization in a compact, ergonomic design. VEOS DS3 provides a complete digital dermoscopy solution with a swing away lens for overview photos, touch screen controls and dual mode lighting. Read more. |
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- Adult acne puts spotlight on phototherapy
When drugs are not an option or don't help, some dermatologists are turning to phototherapy to treat acne in adults as the condition has become more prevalent. "There's a real therapeutic need for a treatment that can be used to treat moderate-to-severe acne that doesn't involve Accutane," said Eastern Virginia Medical School dermatology professor Dr. David Pariser, who is leading a study of a photodynamic acne therapy. The Wall Street Journal
(2/25)
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Patient and procedure counts are up at Northwest Dermatology Group in Southfield MI, ever since Dr. Emily Levin added HydraFacial MD® skin rejuvenation and anti-aging treatments. For Dr. Levin and hundreds of dermatology and medical clinics, HydraFacial™ is good business—and good medicine. Click here for clinical info and to schedule a demonstration |
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- Number of laser surgery-related malpractice suits rises
Physicians were named in 146 lawsuits involving claims of cutaneous injury following laser procedures, even though doctors carried out the procedure in only 100 of the cases, according to a study. Researchers looked at malpractice claims involving laser-assisted cosmetic procedures between 1985 and 2012. Dermatologists were involved in only 21% of cases. MedPage Today (free registration)
(2/20)
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- Fund your research with a Cutting Edge Research Grant
Applications for the 2013 Cutting Edge Research Grant Program are being accepted online until July 8. Up to $100,000 will be awarded for research of specific relevance to dermatologic surgery and/or cutaneous oncology. Investigator research into evidence-based medicine, comparative efficacy research, quality studies and patient safety studies is requested. For more information and application instructions, visit asds.net/CERG.
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