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October 6, 2010 Sign up Forward Archive Advertise News for and about dermatologic surgeons   Healthy, Beautiful Skin  Liver spots can mimic melanoma Seborrheic keratoses, or liver spots, are benign, superficial skin growths that are light brown to dark brown or black, writes Minnesota dermatologist Dr. Frank Bures. They are often mistaken for warts or moles and can be irregularly shaped and itchy. Biopsy is sometimes necessary to distinguish seborrheic keratoses from melanoma. Winona Daily News (Minn.) (10/3) Study: Laptop heat can cause discoloration but skin damage is rare Having a computer on the lap for extended periods of time can lead to skin discoloration from the heat but incidences of skin damage are rare, according to a report in Pediatrics. Researchers focused on a 12-year-old boy whose left thigh became discolored after using his laptop to play computer games for about two hours per day. Internet Week (10/4) Other News Too young for Botox? WFOR-TV (Miami-Fort Lauderdale) (9/30) Study: Milk enriched with whey protein may help treat acne NutraIngredients (9/29)   Tools of the Trade  Scientists find a potential genetic pathway for skin cancer Researchers from the Mayo Clinic, Translational Genomics Research Institute and Arizona Cancer Center identified a gene that was absent in early-stage and advanced forms of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. They say the findings may someday help determine patients' genetic risk for developing cSCC and indicate whether the skin cancer could become aggressive and spread. The Arizona Republic (Phoenix) (10/3) Experimental melanoma drug shows promise An experimental skin cancer drug showed promising survival data in a midstage trial, with overall survival of 12.4 months for more than 50% of patients with advanced melanoma, according to manufacturer ZymoGenetics. Reuters (9/29), American City Business Journals/Seattle (9/29) Other News Scientists work to find additional therapeutic uses of Botox Reuters (10/4)   Perfecting Your Practice  CCHIT approves 33 EMR products for provider use The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology approved 33 new products that meet the government's "meaningful use" guidelines for health care IT financial incentives. Physicians and hospitals that purchase these products will be eligible for the incentives enacted as part of health care reform. The Hill/Healthwatch blog (10/1) Social media helps warm the health care industry's image Health care providers are beginning to overcome social and regulatory uncertainty and embrace social media for marketing, outreach and awareness. "Social media allows an institution to create a warm, human face from what some people see as a cold, distant organization," said Mark Ragan, CEO of Ragan Communications. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Social Media (10/5) Other News Study: Most physicians can't connect smartphones to EMRs American Medical News (subscription required) (10/4)   ASDS News  Dermatologic Surgery October Table of Contents The table of contents for the October issue of Dermatologic Surgery can be viewed here. State of the Art Cosmetic and Reconstructive Anatomy Course and Cadaver Lab in Miami The ASDS invites you to attend the State of the Art Cosmetic and Reconstructive Anatomy Course and Cadaver Lab in Miami on Dec. 4 and 5. This educational symposium is designed to provide a comprehensive review of advanced techniques for combined treatments in cosmetic and reconstructive dermatologic surgery. Thought leaders in the fields of anatomy and dermatologic surgery will share their expertise on procedures and treatments for optimal primary and post-reconstructive cosmetic outcomes. This course provides essential knowledge for dermatologic surgeons who treat cancer patients and perform reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. This interactive, live CME activity combines lecture, discussion and a five-hour hands-on cadaver lab. Get more information here. Learn more about ASDS -> Find a dermatologic surgeon  |  Why choose a dermatologic surgeon?  |  Join ASDS 2011 ASDS Annual Meeting   SmartQuote  Folks today have ... got this idea that self-respect means 'I am a terrific person. I am wonderful. Me, me, me.' That's not self-respect; that's vanity." --Bessie Delany, American dentist and civil rights pioneer     Subscriber Tools       Print friendly format | Web version | Search past news | Archive | Privacy policy Advertise Account Director:  Meryl Harold (202) 407-7828   Read more at SmartBrief.com A powerful website for SmartBrief readers including: Industry Home Readers' Choice Search Archive Grab our News Widget Get this RSS Feed       Recent ASDS Skin Source SmartBrief Issues: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Wednesday, September 15, 2010     Lead Editor:  Adam Gaub       Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 1100 H ST NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005     © 1999-2011 SmartBrief, Inc.® Legal Information