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- New sunscreen labeling rules go into effect June 18
The makers of sunscreen and cosmetics that contain sunscreen are launching newly labeled products to comply with FDA regulations. Sunscreens labels will list active ingredients, and the "broad spectrum" label will be reserved for products that pass a test showing they protect against both ultraviolet-A and ultraviolet-B rays. Though some cosmetics contain sunscreen, dermatologic surgeon Neil Sadick said people should use enough sunscreen daily to fill a shot glass. The Wall Street Journal
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- Consider atypical pathogens in nonresponsive infections
Mycobacterium massiliense is an emerging pathogen that should be suspected in skin and soft tissue infections that do not respond to antibiotics, according to a case study presented at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery's 2011 meeting. The pathogen is resistant to some chemicals used to sterilize surgical instruments and has been traced to contaminated medications, footbaths, spa beds, tattoo dyes and surgical marking pens, the study authors said. Dermatology Times
(4/2012)
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- Senators press CMS to finalize sunshine law by June
Sens. Herb Kohl, D-Wis., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, wrote a letter to CMS Acting Administrator Marilyn Tavenner asking the agency to release its final rule on the Sunshine Act no later than June so partial collection of data can begin. The legislation mandates that payments made by drug and medical-device firms to doctors and other health care providers be reported to the CMS. MassDevice.com (Boston)
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Help prevent skin cancer in your community
The ASDS 2012 Choose Skin Health free skin cancer screening program is now underway! This valuable service emphasizes the importance of monitoring skin health for early signs of skin cancer and reinforces that as a dermatologic surgeon, you are the expert on the health and beauty of the skin. As an ASDS volunteer screener, ASDS will provide you with the forms, tools and samples you need. Sign up now, and compete with your colleagues to be named the top volunteer screener in your region!
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