Volume 18 - Issue 5 - May 2010
05/07/2010
The basement membrane zone (BMZ) in the skin is a critical interface between the epidermis and dermis and is a highly specialized structure that allows for communication between different cell types.1 Basement membranes throughout the body...
The basement membrane zone (BMZ) in the skin is a critical interface between the epidermis and dermis and is a highly specialized structure that allows for communication between different cell types.1 Basement membranes throughout the body...
The basement membrane zone (BMZ)...
05/07/2010
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
05/07/2010
In dermatology, we are fortunate to have many insightful practitioners and great teachers and mentors. Some are bright stars in our special universe — others unsung heroes. All of these colleagues have much to share from wisdom to humor to...
In dermatology, we are fortunate to have many insightful practitioners and great teachers and mentors. Some are bright stars in our special universe — others unsung heroes. All of these colleagues have much to share from wisdom to humor to...
In dermatology, we are fortunate...
05/07/2010
The Dermatologist
Chief Medical Editor Message
05/07/2010
This month, we introduce a new column, Psoriasis Solutions, by Dr. Abby Van Voorhees, an Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and Director of its Psoriasis and Phototherapy Treatment Center. Dr. Van Voorhees...
This month, we introduce a new column, Psoriasis Solutions, by Dr. Abby Van Voorhees, an Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and Director of its Psoriasis and Phototherapy Treatment Center. Dr. Van Voorhees...
This month, we introduce a new...
05/07/2010
The Dermatologist
Chief Medical Editor Message
05/06/2010
With health care reform in the public eye, there’s more attention than ever being paid to patient safety and the quality of care. Although it seems logical to tie quality to reimbursements as a means to incentivize and thereby improve medical...
With health care reform in the public eye, there’s more attention than ever being paid to patient safety and the quality of care. Although it seems logical to tie quality to reimbursements as a means to incentivize and thereby improve medical...
With health care reform in the...
05/06/2010
The Dermatologist
05/11/2010
Tips to keep employees happy and reduce employee turnover while improving productivity. As with any business, finding great employees can be one of the biggest challenges for medical offices. Between the time spent screening potential...
Tips to keep employees happy and reduce employee turnover while improving productivity. As with any business, finding great employees can be one of the biggest challenges for medical offices. Between the time spent screening potential...
Tips to keep employees happy and...
05/11/2010
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
05/11/2010
Highlights of recent news, research and treatment trends.
Highlights of recent news, research and treatment trends.
Highlights of recent news,...
05/11/2010
The Dermatologist
Derm Dx
05/11/2010
PATIENT PRESENTATION
A 68-year-old Bengali male admitted to the hospital for acute coronary syndrome was evaluated in dermatologic consultation for longstanding skin-colored 4 cm to 5 cm hyperpigmented, hyperkeratotic large round nodules...
PATIENT PRESENTATION
A 68-year-old Bengali male admitted to the hospital for acute coronary syndrome was evaluated in dermatologic consultation for longstanding skin-colored 4 cm to 5 cm hyperpigmented, hyperkeratotic large round nodules...
PATIENT PRESENTATION
A...
05/11/2010
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
05/10/2010
Which medications and procedures are safe for pregnant patients? Valerie Hanft, MD, answers questions about pregnancy-related skin issues, cosmetic procedures and over-the-counter drugs, and reviews the FDA pregnancy safety ratings for common...
Which medications and procedures are safe for pregnant patients? Valerie Hanft, MD, answers questions about pregnancy-related skin issues, cosmetic procedures and over-the-counter drugs, and reviews the FDA pregnancy safety ratings for common...
Which medications and procedures...
05/10/2010
The Dermatologist
05/10/2010
As Dr. Nasir explains, innovations in drug vehicles, like those in the vehicles we drive, are designed to deliver their goods more efficiently, comfortably, safely, and conveniently. And that can make all the difference in the effectiveness...
As Dr. Nasir explains, innovations in drug vehicles, like those in the vehicles we drive, are designed to deliver their goods more efficiently, comfortably, safely, and conveniently. And that can make all the difference in the effectiveness...
As Dr. Nasir explains,...
05/10/2010
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
05/10/2010
It’s tough on all involved, but thorough preparation and close attention to patients’ reactions can improve the conversation when informing patients of diagnoses such as melanoma.
It’s tough on all involved, but thorough preparation and close attention to patients’ reactions can improve the conversation when informing patients of diagnoses such as melanoma.
It’s tough on all involved, but...
05/10/2010
The Dermatologist
