Volume 16 - Issue 7 - July 2008
Chief Medical Editor Message
09/04/2008
It seemed to be about time to get a new car.The old one, a Dodge minivan, had served the family well. But with 135,000 miles on it, it was beginning to show its age. It wasn’t entirely reliable, and additional safety features are now...
It seemed to be about time to get a new car.The old one, a Dodge minivan, had served the family well. But with 135,000 miles on it, it was beginning to show its age. It wasn’t entirely reliable, and additional safety features are now...
It seemed to be about time to...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Coding and Billing
09/04/2008
As dermatologists we used to be quite lucky to have several “multiple surgery reduction exempt” codes for many years. Unfortunately, they all have disappeared one by one.
The most recent insult with the greatest economic impact was the...
As dermatologists we used to be quite lucky to have several “multiple surgery reduction exempt” codes for many years. Unfortunately, they all have disappeared one by one.
The most recent insult with the greatest economic impact was the...
As dermatologists we used to...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
Various procedures have been used for breast reduction. However, traditional techniques have led to significant breast scarring. These concerns have led to the emerging use of liposuction of the breast either as a primary or...
Various procedures have been used for breast reduction. However, traditional techniques have led to significant breast scarring. These concerns have led to the emerging use of liposuction of the breast either as a primary or...
Various procedures...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Derm Dx
09/04/2008
A 26-year-old Hispanic patient presented with a lifelong history of stubs growing off of both of his little fingers.
A 26-year-old Hispanic patient presented with a lifelong history of stubs growing off of both of his little fingers.
A 26-year-old Hispanic patient...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Chief Medical Editor Message
09/04/2008
Have you ever wondered what kind of educational handouts your colleagues might be using that would be beneficial to your patients, as well?
It was with this question in mind that Senior Editor Ellen Meyer set about to create a new column,...
Have you ever wondered what kind of educational handouts your colleagues might be using that would be beneficial to your patients, as well?
It was with this question in mind that Senior Editor Ellen Meyer set about to create a new column,...
Have you ever wondered what kind...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
New Hampshire dermatologist William Danby and his wife and colleague Lynne Margesson are happy to give their patients handouts for a number of very good reasons that benefit both these busy dermatologists and their information-overloaded...
New Hampshire dermatologist William Danby and his wife and colleague Lynne Margesson are happy to give their patients handouts for a number of very good reasons that benefit both these busy dermatologists and their information-overloaded...
New Hampshire dermatologist...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Allergen Focus
09/04/2008
In 1997 the Food and Drug Administration gave indication to the Thin-layer Rapid-Use Epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) test for use as a “valuable,” first-line screening tool in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Many dermatologists...
In 1997 the Food and Drug Administration gave indication to the Thin-layer Rapid-Use Epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) test for use as a “valuable,” first-line screening tool in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Many dermatologists...
In 1997 the Food and Drug...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Issues in Dermatology
09/04/2008
A recent Wall Street Journal article reported this:“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to allow drug companies to give doctors information about unapproved uses of prescription drugs.”1 Physicians, and perhaps...
A recent Wall Street Journal article reported this:“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to allow drug companies to give doctors information about unapproved uses of prescription drugs.”1 Physicians, and perhaps...
A recent Wall Street Journal...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
09/04/2008
Dr. Henry Foong graduated with an M.B.B.S. degree from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. His dermatology training was received at the University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, and at the Department of Dermatology,...
Dr. Henry Foong graduated with an M.B.B.S. degree from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. His dermatology training was received at the University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, and at the Department of Dermatology,...
Dr. Henry Foong...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Cosmetic Clinic
09/04/2008
There are many reasons it is imperative to obtain photographs to document the before and after appearance of cosmetic dermatology patients, as most of us who practice this specialty have learned first-hand. Virtually all of us have...
There are many reasons it is imperative to obtain photographs to document the before and after appearance of cosmetic dermatology patients, as most of us who practice this specialty have learned first-hand. Virtually all of us have...
There are many reasons...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
