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Volume 15 - Issue 6 - June 2007

09/04/2008
DERMAL FILLERS With so many choices, selecting the appropriate filler, or fillers, for our patients can pose challenges. Of the three dermal fillers evaluated in this article, two only very recently received clearance from the FDA —...
DERMAL FILLERS With so many choices, selecting the appropriate filler, or fillers, for our patients can pose challenges. Of the three dermal fillers evaluated in this article, two only very recently received clearance from the FDA —...
DERMAL FILLERS With so many...
09/04/2008
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Derm Dx
09/04/2008
A 9-month-old female infant of Hispanic origin was referred to the clinic for evaluation of skin lesions persisting since birth.
A 9-month-old female infant of Hispanic origin was referred to the clinic for evaluation of skin lesions persisting since birth.
A 9-month-old female infant of...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
When Paul Storrs, M.D., delivered a recent presentation to members of the University of Illinois-Chicago’s dermatology department on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) new Physician Quality Reporting...
When Paul Storrs, M.D., delivered a recent presentation to members of the University of Illinois-Chicago’s dermatology department on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) new Physician Quality Reporting...
When Paul Storrs, M.D.,...
09/04/2008
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Pharmacotherapy Update
09/04/2008
Combination products containing clindamycin 1%/benzoyl peroxide 5% are commonly used for managing acne. Several studies have demonstrated the superior efficacy of the combination compared to either ingredient alone. Formerly, topical...
Combination products containing clindamycin 1%/benzoyl peroxide 5% are commonly used for managing acne. Several studies have demonstrated the superior efficacy of the combination compared to either ingredient alone. Formerly, topical...
Combination products containing...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
Skin & Aging is proud to bring you this latest installment in its CME series. This series consists of regular CME activities that qualify you for one category 1 physician credit hour. As a reader of Skin & Aging, this course is...
Skin & Aging is proud to bring you this latest installment in its CME series. This series consists of regular CME activities that qualify you for one category 1 physician credit hour. As a reader of Skin & Aging, this course is...
Skin & Aging is proud to...
09/04/2008
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Chief Medical Editor Message
09/04/2008
This morning, while using the liquid soap dispenser in the shower, I noticed how frugal and careful I was with it. Just a little is all that was needed. And I made sure not to make a mess with it. That struck me as odd because it’s the...
This morning, while using the liquid soap dispenser in the shower, I noticed how frugal and careful I was with it. Just a little is all that was needed. And I made sure not to make a mess with it. That struck me as odd because it’s the...
This morning, while using the...
09/04/2008
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Chief Medical Editor Message
09/04/2008
Does the thought of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) new Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) — or “Pay for Performance” as it has often been referred to — cause a pit in your stomach? If so, then you’re not...
Does the thought of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) new Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) — or “Pay for Performance” as it has often been referred to — cause a pit in your stomach? If so, then you’re not...
Does the thought of the Center...
09/04/2008
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Issues in Dermatology
09/04/2008
Undoubtedly, But Patients` Interests Come FirstBy Gary Goldenberg, M.D. A recent study in the Journal of Medical Ethics found that 33% of responding obstetrics/gynecology physicians thought that their decision to prescribe a drug would...
Undoubtedly, But Patients` Interests Come FirstBy Gary Goldenberg, M.D. A recent study in the Journal of Medical Ethics found that 33% of responding obstetrics/gynecology physicians thought that their decision to prescribe a drug would...
Undoubtedly, But Patients`...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
  The mainstay therapeutics for the management for atopic dermatitis have not changed significantly over the last 50 years. These consist of traditional emollients such as petrolatum and various forms of topical steroids for flare-ups...
  The mainstay therapeutics for the management for atopic dermatitis have not changed significantly over the last 50 years. These consist of traditional emollients such as petrolatum and various forms of topical steroids for flare-ups...
  The mainstay...
09/04/2008
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Practice Pearls
09/04/2008
At some point in the dermatology practice lifecycle, there will inevitably arise this thought: I wonder what a practice consultant would say about this (insert question)? Practice Performance Issues It may be during a period of...
At some point in the dermatology practice lifecycle, there will inevitably arise this thought: I wonder what a practice consultant would say about this (insert question)? Practice Performance Issues It may be during a period of...
At some point in the dermatology...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist