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Dermatologist-Recommended Soaps for Your Skin Condition
If your skin is overly dry, itchy or breaking out, you may have a skin condition. You may be able to treat your skin problem with over-the-counter remedies. Find out which products are effective and which ones are useless.Contributor: Madison WhitfieldPublished: Sep 06, 2010
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - September 6, 2010 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs

Topical Silicone Gel for Burn Scars
I have read the studies the promote the use of silicone sheets for scar treatment. I know the claims Mederma and other silicone gel scar treatments make. What do I tell my patients? “It doesn’t matter what you use. It matters that you use it. Mederma is non-scented and less greasy than Vit E or cocoa butter. If that will entice you into doing your dailyscar massage, then use it.” For most scars, I will stand by the above. Burn scar are characterized by an increasing occurrence of redness, thickness, stiffness, pain, and itching, and a disturbance in pigmentation and surface ...
Source: Suture for a Living - September 6, 2010 Category: Plastic Surgeons Tags: burns scars article review Source Type: blogs

A complete summary (probably TMI) about my time at the human #microbiome meeting #HMP2010
Well, I am writing this on my flight heading back from St. Louis after going to the "Human Microbiome Research Conference" I have already posted some summaries of the meetings Day 1 and Day 2 and will soon do one about Day 3. And you can find out more about the meeting from multiple other sources such as here, here, here and here. But what I thought I would do here is give some of the story behind the meeting - why I went and what it was like behind the scenes, at least for me. Note - I know this is very long - but hopefully it will give people a feel both for some of the science, some of...
Source: The Tree of Life - September 5, 2010 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Jonathan Eisen Tags: metagenomics microbes meetings evolution human microbiome Source Type: blogs

A complete summary (probably TMI) about my time at the human #microbiome meeting #HMP2010
Well, I am writing this on my flight heading back from St. Louis after going to the "Human Microbiome Research Conference" I have already posted some summaries of the meetings Day 1 and Day 2 and will soon do one about Day 3. And you can find out more about the meeting from multiple other sources such as here, here, here and here. But what I thought I would do here is give some of the story behind the meeting - why I went and what it was like behind the scenes, at least for me. Note - I know this is very long - but hopefully it will give people a feel both for some of the science, some of...
Source: The Tree of Life - September 4, 2010 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Jonathan Eisen Source Type: blogs

What is Seborrheic Dermatitis and How is it Treated?
If you have red patches with white or yellow flakes on your skin, you might think it is just dry skin, but it is likely that it is seborrheic dermatitis.Contributor: Bridget Ilene DelaneyPublished: Sep 03, 2010
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - September 3, 2010 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs

Itchy Bottom? Pre-Moistened Wipes Can Cause A Rash
Itchy behinds are part of my everyday. It shouldn’t be part of yours. Itching on your bottom is usually a minor annoyance, but it can be debilitating. A patient of mine was unable to work because his derrière itching was so intense. A common cause of itching bottom, called pruritus ani, is allergic contact dermatitis. Places where your skin transitions from outside to inside, such as the lips or the anus, are susceptible to dermatitis because your skin’s barrier is limited in these locations. Without a thick layer of keratin, irritants on the outside easily get into your skin. Moist toilet tissues, such as baby wipes...
Source: Better Health - September 3, 2010 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: DrJeffreyBenabio Tags: Better Health Network Health Tips True Stories Allergic Contact Dermatitis Anus Baby Wipes Dermatology Derriere Dr. Jeff Benabio Itcy Bottom Kathon CG Keratin MCI/MI Methylchlorisothiazolinone/Methylisothiazolinone Moist Toilet Source Type: blogs

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation on Behalf of Shareholders of Allergan, Inc. | Business Wire
September 02, 2010 08:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation on Behalf of Shareholders of Allergan, Inc. BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against Allergan, Inc. (“Allergan” or the “Company”) (NYSE:AGN) concerning possible breaches of fiduciary duty or other violations of law by the Company’s board of directors. Allergan is a multi-specialty healthcare company, eng...
Source: PharmaGossip - September 3, 2010 Category: Pharma Commentators Source Type: blogs

Has Your Home Aging Skin Treatment Been Disappointing?
Have you found yourself getting frustrated over the lack of improvement you have seen from the aging skin treatment you’ve been using? This is not a unique experience I can assure you, because literally millions of people feel exactly the same way you do. The problem lies in the fact that the cosmetic companies aren’t giving their customers the effective, high quality ingredients they need. Most of the wrinkle reducing formulas on the market are primarily synthetic, save for the errant natural ingredient appearing here and there. These are the products that are typically built around the inclusion of livestock deri...
Source: Skin MD - September 2, 2010 Category: Dermatologists Authors: the Editor Tags: Anti Aging Anti Wrinkle Dermatology Natural Skin Care Skin Care Ingredients Skin Care Products Skin MD Blog Skin Treatments Abundance Anti Aging Skin Backbone Collagen Elastin Compounds Coq10 Cosmetic Companies Cynergy Enzy Source Type: blogs

There is a hurricane coming
It is so exciting! It will be a big rainy, stormy day and then we can all compare beach erosion. Unless you live on the beach in which case, you need to move out for a few days. Or your boat is in the water and is in an unprotected area and yo need to move it out of the way. (If you aren't sure, ask people who have had to helicopter their boats out of the marshes back to the harbors after the storm surge.)We are watching continually updated storm projections including the famous 'spaghetti' plot (I'm not kidding - that's the technical term) where all the computer models of the storm track are put on top of each other - and...
Source: Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog - September 1, 2010 Category: Cancer Tags: weather distractions Source Type: blogs

It's never easy....
The life of a general surgeon is one fraught with contingency, soul-crushing doubt, unexpected disaster, and overwhelming stress. I wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy. Fortunately, I was brainwashed to a sufficient degree during residency such that I actually don't mind my job. One of the reasons general surgery is so tough is that it is nearly impossible to map out your week according to a strict schedule. Maybe at some point in a career, when you're the established, Big Kahuna of the group, you can load up your work week with elective breast biopsies, hernia repairs and lap choles and leave the middle of the night disa...
Source: Buckeye Surgeon - August 31, 2010 Category: Surgeons Source Type: blogs

A Dermatology Visit: 10 Tips To Get The Most Out Of It
Having a high-quality doctor’s visit takes effort on your doctor’s and yours. Here are 10 tips to get the most out of your next visit with a dermatologist: 1. Write down all the questions you have and things you want to discuss with me. Be sure to list any spots you’d like me to check or any moles that have changed. Have a loved one lightly mark spots on your skin they are concerned about. 2. Know your family history: Has anyone in your family had skin cancer? What type? Patients often have no idea if their parents have had melanoma. It matters. If possible, ask before seeing me. 3. Know your history well: Have...
Source: Better Health - August 31, 2010 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: DrJeffreyBenabio Tags: Better Health Network Health Tips Acne Alopecia Dermatologist Dermatology Doctor's appointment Dr. Jeff Benabio Family Health History Hair Loss melanoma Skin Cancer Skin Problems Skin Spots Successful Doctor's Visit Source Type: blogs

QuikClot goes Japanese
WALLINGFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Z-Medica Corporation, a medical device company developing innovative hemostatic agents, today announced that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Nihon-Kohden, Japan's leading manufacturer, developer and distributor of medical electronic equipment . The agreement allows Nihon-Kohden the exclusive right to distribute Z-Medica’s QuikClot line of hemostatic agents to hospital, military and law enforcement markets throughout Japan. The companies have been working together since early 2009 to obtain regulatory approval. Such approval for the sale of Z-Medica’s full line...
Source: Medical Hemostat - August 29, 2010 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hemostatguy at gmail.com (hemostat guy) Source Type: blogs

Acne Scar Reduction Therapy with Herb Extracts
Aside from modern methods to eliminate scarring from your face as promoted by many medical clinics such as dermabrasion and laser resurfacing therapy which will cost you a lot of money, you can still reduce and cure your acne scars with herb extracts.Contributor: mijakuPublished: Aug 25, 2010
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - August 25, 2010 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs

Medical Practices For Sale
by stevenpromed (Posted Wed Aug 25, 2010 4:39 pm)California Family/Urgent Care Practice For SaleSan Joaquin County, CAAsking Price $150,000Ref#MD968This practice has been established for 40 years (12/03 with current seller). The office is located in a free-standing building off a main street. The practice includes 2,500 square feet of office space with 5 exam rooms, reception/waiting room (seats 15), Dr. office, businessoffice, lab, and 3 restrooms. The rent is $2,500/month triple net. The lease terminates in 12/13 with 2 (5 year) renewable options. The seller is selling to focus on opthamology practice.Gross Income:2010 $...
Source: Med Student Guide - August 25, 2010 Category: Medical Students Source Type: blogs

EMR Technology Experiences Growing Pains: Resistant Doctors, Computer Glitches, and Unrealized Benefits
Last week I had my first visit with my new primary care doctor. I picked him based on recommendations (plus he’s one of the few that accepts my insurance), and also because he seemed to be an eager adopter of electronic medical records (EMR). On his website, there was a portal for making appointments on-line, asking questions of the doctor and staff by e-mail and once a registered patient, I could also use a secure system to access my medical records. With EMRs being portrayed as key drivers of quality and savings in health reform, I felt encouraged by my new doctor’s embrace of the technology. But when he greeted me i...
Source: Health Beat - August 24, 2010 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Naomi Freundlich Source Type: blogs

Organic Beauty Products: 5 Things You Should Know
“All natural. Certified organic. Made from natural ingredients. Pure botanicals. Chemical free.” You might guess I’m standing in the farmers market. Nope. I’m in the “Health and Beauty” aisle at Target. The ubiquitous all-things-natural trend has overtaken the cosmetic industry. How do you know what’s real and what’s marketing hype? Here are five things you should know about organic beauty product labels: 1. Labels that say “natural ingredients” or “botanicals” are not certified organic. These statements are not regulated. Most natural ingredients used in beauty products are actu...
Source: Better Health - August 24, 2010 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: DrJeffreyBenabio Tags: Better Health Network Health Tips All Natural Allergic Reaction Allergy And Immunology Botanical Chemical Free Cosmetic Industry Cosmetic Products Dermatology Environmentally-Friendly Green Products Health and Beauty Natural Ingr Source Type: blogs

Access Dermatology
The best resource for dermatologists and health professionals working in Dermatology departments. The latest papers, articles, lectures, interviews, image bank and much more. Additional resources can be found in the Health Information category of the Highlight HEALTH Web Directory.
Source: Highlight HEALTH - August 24, 2010 Category: Medical Scientists Source Type: blogs

Access Dermatology [Highlight HEALTH Web Directory]
The best resource for dermatologists and health professionals working in Dermatology departments. The latest papers, articles, lectures, interviews, image bank and much more. Additional website resources can be found in the Health Information category of the Highlight HEALTH Web Directory.
Source: Highlight HEALTH - August 24, 2010 Category: Medical Scientists Source Type: blogs

How to Find a Dermatologist to Treat Acne
Need to find a dermatologist to treat your acne? Locating a licensed dermatologist to help you get rid of pimples and blackheads from your skin, demands extensive research, qualified recommendations and a serious plan.Contributor: MiMi AbneyPublished: Aug 23, 2010
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - August 23, 2010 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs

Radiation Dermatitus? and more....
WARNING: Much of this post is to be read at your own discretion. If it bothers you to read about the countless female problems then maybe you should pass on this one. It is a very honest and personal post of problems I am dealing with and fighting this horrible disease called Cancer. I know for a fact that I am not the only person in this world that has this particular problem. No matter what my husband is right there by my side fighting this with me; he does everything he can to ensure that I survive each day as we approach them. I know that I have him worrying practically constantly because...
Source: ShoppingKharma: What comes around goes around - August 22, 2010 Category: Cancer Authors: Shopping Kharma Source Type: blogs

Eye Wrinkle Cream Reviews are Filled with Hype!
Eye wrinkle cream reviews generally don’t give you enough information about what is necessary for truly repairing the issues surrounding the formation of lines, skin slackening, bags, and dark circles. What you get is mostly a sales pitch, when what you need is pertinent information about the ingredients, how they work, and any possible side effects these ingredients could have. Let me give you an example. One of the latest fads when it comes to “repairing” lines and wrinkles around the eyes is compounds that temporarily paralyze the muscles to lessen the affects of making facial expressions. This does nothing to a...
Source: Skin MD - August 20, 2010 Category: Dermatologists Authors: the Editor Tags: Anti Wrinkle Skin Care Ingredients Skin Care Product Reviews Skin Care Tips Skin MD Blog Anti Aging Products Capillary Permeability Coenzyme Q10 Collagen Compounds Dark Circles Elasticity Eye Wrinkle Cream Facial Expressions Fi Source Type: blogs

Monthly update
Another month and another manual upload of 600 plus records. TRIP actually imports more records than that, the majority come via automatic methods.In addition to the monthly upload we've completely revamped (due to URL changes) the following sites:Diabetes UKBritish Thoracic SocietyBritish Association of DermatologyBritish Society for RheumatologyEuropean Association of UrologyWashington University Division of Emergency Medicine Journal ClubA busy month, but well worth the effort.
Source: Liberating the literature - August 20, 2010 Category: Technology Consultants Source Type: blogs

The myth of the ‘base tan’
This article first appeared in the September 2010 issue of ShopSmart, on newsstands now. Take a look at some things that can make you more likely to get melanoma and find out how to check your skin for melanomas. For more news and tips, "like" us on Facebook and sign up for our mobile Health Alerts.
Source: Consumer Reports Health Blog - August 20, 2010 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: ConsumerReports.orgConsumer Reports Health Blog Tags: Beauty & personal care Safety Source Type: blogs

Rapid Melanoma Diagnosis with Help from Image Processing Algorithms
Researchers from Missouri University of Science and Technology have received a patent for "Automatic Detection of Critical Dermoscopy Features for Malignant Melanoma Diagnosis." The system relies on taking close-up photos of suspected lesions using a specialty built device. These are then processed on a computer that grades the presence of various image characteristics and comes up with a total score that suggests potential melanoma. Moss and his fellow researchers use photographs taken with a device called a dermatoscope. The scope contains a magnifier, a light source and a transparent plate, which is placed on skin coat...
Source: Medgadget - August 17, 2010 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Michael Source Type: blogs

Study Finds Women Who Drink Beer are More Likely to Develop Psoriasis
BBC News reports that a new study in the Archives of Dermatology links women beer drinkers with an increased psoriasis risk. The study followed 82,000 female nurses. The study found women who drank five or more beers a week doubled their risk of psoriasis. In the study, researchers said they observed a 72% increased risk of psoriasis in women who drank more than 2.3 alcoholic drinks per week compared with non-drinkers. For women who drank five glasses of beer per week their risk of developing psoriasis was 1.8 times higher again. This was a large study so the connection between women beer drinkers and psoriasis could ...
Source: HealthNewsBlog.com - August 16, 2010 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Tags: skin psoriasis women-beer-drinkers Source Type: blogs

I've been avoiding my health
So now its time for an update on how I am doing. First of all, my back hurts, all the time, and it doesn't matter if I am sitting, standing, walking, or lying down. It hurts. Sometimes it hurts all across my upper back. Sometimes it hurts sharply in a specific place. The only difference is that if I move around, it hurts less in some areas and if I sit down, I can ice it. Currently I am waiting for my back doctor to call me back to find out the next steps - either an office visit or more needles. I do want to talk to him about trying acupuncture.This week I see by my therapist and my meds therapist. They are the ones that ...
Source: Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog - August 16, 2010 Category: Cancer Tags: health Source Type: blogs

Can Too Much Sun Kill You?
As skin cancer and melanoma become an unfortunate medical dominance, scientists, doctors, and dermatologists scurry to determine what causes this. In the United states, 8,650 deaths were caused by melanoma in 2009, the most serious version of skin cancer.Contributor: Roberto M.SedyciasPublished: Aug 15, 2010
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - August 15, 2010 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs

Interesting Internet Intersections #2 : Electro dermal testing, ecology, pulse and more!
Discussion of the use of electro-dermal testing (like MORA) on the Deepest Health forums A fantastic article about ecology and Chinese medicine by Dr. Leon Hammer Medigogy (formerly known as TCM TV, among other names) an online webinar company who have hosted diverse speakers on Chinese medicine including Heiner Fruehauf have now made their online archives free. You just have to sign up for an account! This is an incredible resource! A recent book getting a lot of advance praise from people I trust is Pulse Diagnosis in Early Chinese Medicine: The Telling Touch (University of Cambridge Oriental Publications) — ...
Source: Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine - August 13, 2010 Category: Alternative Medicine Practitioners Authors: Eric Tags: Blogging Products & Materials The profession arnaud versluys heiner fruehauf internet leon hammer MORA pulse webinar websites Source Type: blogs

A Story Of Online Care Without OpenNotes
Next in our series on my experience with OpenNotes, a project sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Pioneer Portfolio. This item has nothing to do with OpenNotes itself –- it’s what I’m seeing now that I’ve started accessing my doctor’s notes. In short, I see the clinical impact of not viewing my record as a shared working document. Here’s the story. ______ In OpenNotes, patient participants can see the visit notes their primary physicians entered. Note “primary,” not specialists. I imagine they needed to keep the study design simple. So here I am in the study, going through life. Fi...
Source: Better Health - August 13, 2010 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: DavedeBronkart Tags: Better Health Network Health Policy Opinion True Stories Dermatology Doctor's Notes Doctor-Patient Communication E-Patients Family Medicine General Medicine Help Patients Help Themselves Internal Medicine Internet-Based Medicine Source Type: blogs

4 ways to calm your skin
Everyone wants that summer glow, but sun and heat can be hard on skin, upping your risk for sunburn, breakouts, age spots, and irritation. And if you have rosacea, dermatitis, or acne, the elements aren't the only threat to your skin's health. With that in mind, our ShopSmart staffers suggest these four steps to help you put your best face forward—no matter the weather: 1. Wear sunscreen daily. "Sunscreen is your power ingredient since the sun makes everything worse," New York city dermatologist Amy Wechsler, M.D., says. Plus, the buildup of sun damage over several years can be...
Source: Consumer Reports Health Blog - August 11, 2010 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: ConsumerReports.orgConsumer Reports Health Blog Tags: Beauty & personal care Healthy living Products Source Type: blogs

Social Media in Health and Medicine: Medlibs Round 2.7 [Highlight HEALTH]
Conclusion That concludes this month’s edition of MedLib’s Round. Past and future hosts can be found on the MedLib’s Round blog carnival index page. If you’d like to follow along with MedLib’s Round every month, subscription options are available: you can follow by email or RSS feed. An aggregated feed of credible, rotating health and medicine blog carnivals is also available. The Health and Medicine Blog Carnival Mashup can also be followed on Twitter @BioMedCarnivals, FriendFeed (BioMedical Carnivals) and Facebook (BiomedCarnivals). Are you a Twitter user? Tweet this! References Mobile Access 2010. Pew Int...
Source: Highlight HEALTH - August 11, 2010 Category: Medical Scientists Source Type: blogs

What's Up With Teen Stars Getting Plastic Surgery?
There is an interesting article in Popeater.com about the trend of more and more teen stars having plastic surgery. The most recent obvious example is singer Charice, who reportedly received Botox injections to thin her lower face. My comments are featured in the article, along with those of Dr. Grant Stevens, a well-known and respected plastic surgeon. While Charice's doctor, Dr. Vicki Belo, is called a "plastic surgeon," she's actually a dermatologist.For the Popeater article on teen plastic surgery and its Hollywood connections, click here. Thanks for reading.Michigan-based Plastic SurgeonAnthony Youn, M.D.Share
Source: Celebrity Cosmetic Surgery - August 8, 2010 Category: Plastic Surgeons Authors: Dr. Tony Youn Source Type: blogs

My molars are backwards.
Because, really, nobody cares what I ate for lunch (hot dogs) and work has been blessedly boring lately, I thought I would share some interesting personal information with the entire world.(Here I had meant to put some cute pictures of Max, but my memory card was full, so none of them transferred. Take it as read that you're seeing Max with his new harness, lying on the dining room floor, paws up in the air as he asks for belly rubs.)Ten Odd Anatomical Quirks Jo Has:10. I have no antecubital vein on my right arm. This has been verified by my doc, who says it's not all that unusual. Apparently, some people just don't develo...
Source: Head Nurse - August 5, 2010 Category: Nurses Authors: Jo Source Type: blogs

Drug To Treat Spider Veins: Asclera Now FDA-Approved
The FDA recently (March 2010) approved Asclera (poliocanol) injection for the treatment of small spider veins (tiny varicose veins less than 1 millimeter in diameter) and reticular veins (those that are 1 to 3 millimeters in diameter). Asclera is a detergent sclerosant and produces endothelial damage through interference with the cell’s surface lipids.and acts by damaging the cell lining of blood vessels. This causes the blood vessel to close, and it is eventually replaced by other types of tissue. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Suture for a Living*
Source: Better Health - August 5, 2010 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: DrRamonaBates Tags: Better Health Network News Research Asclera Blood Vessels Cosmetic Surgery Dermatology FDA Food and Drug Administration Plastic Surgery Poliocanol Spider Veins Varicose Veins Vascular Surgery Source Type: blogs

Neutrophils and Dermatology
On Thursday, July 29, I visited Mayo Clinic to assess Cycle 31 of pomalidomide (CC-4047). Still stable. IgG was up about 3.5%, and M-spike went from 1.0 to 1.1 g/dL. But we've been here before. In February, IgG was a little bit higher than it was Thursday, and M-spike was 1.1 just last May. The numbers may have a slight upward trend, but they do seem to bounce around on their way up. I'll not worry this time. Maybe next time. Neutrophils: My neutrophil count was 930 cells per microliter, just below the threshhold. They won't give me a new bottle of 28 pomalidomide capsules for the next cycle until neutrophils go above 10...
Source: Myeloma Hope - August 4, 2010 Category: Cancer Tags: neutrophils pomalidomide Source Type: blogs

Power Of The Press: News Story Prompts Journal Study Changes
In an unusual move, a journal has actually gone in and changed a previously-stated conclusion of a previously-published paper. This follows a Reuters Health story that raised questions about the study. Reuters reports: “A journal editor has scrubbed a line supporting the use of a L’Oreal-Nestle tanning pill from the conclusion of a company-sponsored study. The edits come days after a Reuters Health story about serious shortcomings in the report. Dr. Tanya Bleiker, editor of the British Journal of Dermatology, which published the study, told Reuters Health this week by e-mail she had changed the conclusion of th...
Source: Better Health - August 4, 2010 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: GarySchwitzer Tags: Better Health Network News Opinion Research British Journal of Dermatology Critical Reporting Gary Schwitzer HealthNewsReview.org Inaccurate Studies Journal Articles Journal Study Changes L'Oreal-Nestle Medical Journals Previousl Source Type: blogs

Cultural Practices Affecting the Skin
I learned of this article (full reference below) via a tweet from @MDLinx last week Cultural practices affecting the skin of children: Current Opinion in Pediatrics http://bit.ly/dbKdNJ #GM #mdlinx Thanks to friends I was able to obtain a pdf copy of the article which I would recommend to anyone who see children (pediatricians, family doctors, ER doctors, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, nurses, etc). The article reviews cultural practices that present with dermatologic manifestations in the pediatric population. Most of us have had minimal exposure to these cultural practices. This can lead to misun...
Source: Suture for a Living - August 4, 2010 Category: Plastic Surgeons Tags: cultural practices article review medicine skin Source Type: blogs

How the Health Insurance Industry Saved Obamacare
Why Big Health Insurance Supported Obamacare, Part III Podcast: As we have seen, the fact that the health insurance industry was going to support healthcare reform after the 2008 elections was a foregone conclusion. The question was: How would the insurance industry support healthcare reform? When the time came, the support the insurance industry gave to President Obama’s efforts to reform healthcare followed four simple rules: 1) Do not actively oppose Obamacare. In stark contrast to its behavior during the Clinton’s effort to reform healthcare in 1993-94, this time the insurance industry never engaged its ...
Source: The Covert Rationing Blog - August 2, 2010 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: DrRichRichard N. Fogoros Tags: Weird Fact About Insurance Companies Source Type: blogs

Doctors hiring scribes because of electronic medical records
by Douglas Perednia, MD I was visiting with my physician colleague Debbie the other day, which is always a pleasure. She is, by far, one of the best dermatologists I know. She had purchased an electronic medical record (EMR or EHR) a year or two ago and I asked her how it was going. “Pretty well,” she said, “but I’ve had to start using a scribe. It’s just too inefficient any other way. I was losing too much time and money.” Of course she’s also losing money by hiring a scribe, but Debbie is very persistent and always wants to do the right thing. This is one reason why her patients and I admire her so much. Th...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - August 2, 2010 Category: Family Physicians Authors: Kevin Tags: Health IT and EMR newtag Source Type: blogs

16 things you didn't know about me
I am jumping on the latest fad band wagon - I have seen several other posts on this so its my turn.1. I do not like crawly things. I like to garden, I like organic vegetables but they should not have house guests.2. I am not a cancer survivor. I am a person with cancer or even someone touched by cancer. All I survived is a bunch of doctor appointments (still on going - so maybe I am a work in progress).3. I do not color my hair. My friends are jealous. Both my siblings have way more gray hair than I (not that I mention it to them much). My hair dresser thinks I have a way to go before being gray. I was gray briefly after c...
Source: Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog - August 2, 2010 Category: Cancer Tags: secrets Source Type: blogs

I miss people who once needed no electronics (iphone)
Found this poignant message on a recycling container on Södermannagatan in Stockholm last week (the only rainy morning after weeks of drought):
Source: Biomedicine on Display - August 1, 2010 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Thomas Tags: general Source Type: blogs

About Little Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Dermatitis herpetiformis is a complication of damage to the skin and cause severe inflammation in the affected body part. Sensitive skin damaged by burns, eczema and dermatitis, eczema herpeticum only affect people of all ages.Contributor: Charoline DiazPublished: Jul 30, 2010
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - July 30, 2010 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs

Jock Itch: How To Get Rid Of It
I’ve been seeing a lot of jocks lately. The anatomical area, not the athletes. Summertime means heat and humidity, sports, and itchy groins. Jock itch is a general term for an itchy rash in the groin. Heat, sweat, and skin rubbing on skin can leave the area looking like you slid into second base, groin first. There are three main causes of an itchy groin. Classic jock itch is caused by a fungus, the same fungus that causes athlete’s foot. This fungus often causes a red scaly rash on the inner thighs. It tends to be dry and can have bumps or pimples. The fungus is often spread from your feet or from contaminated sports ...
Source: Better Health - July 30, 2010 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: DrJeffreyBenabio Tags: Better Health Network Health Tips Athlete's Health Bacterial Infection Dermatology Erythrasma Fungal Infection Irritated Skin Itchy Rash Jock Itch Moist Skin Ringworm of the Groin Sports Medicine Tinea Cruris Yeast Infection Source Type: blogs

What to do if your doctor quits and leaves medicine
by Jan Gurley, MD The news that Dr. Marcus Conant has quit practicing medicine is a blow to healthcare here in the Bay Area. And a sad symbol of all that is wrong with healthcare – and in particularly, the way we treat primary care practitioners – in America today. It would be hard to find a doctor more symbolic of the best of medicine than Marcus Conant – a man willing to devote his life to caring for people who, at the time, no one wanted to care for, a person who is a powerful advocate for not only his patients, but for all those affected by a devastating and stigmatizing disease, and a practitioner willing to dev...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - July 29, 2010 Category: Family Physicians Authors: Kevin Tags: Patient care Primary care newtag Source Type: blogs

What to do about Breast Acne?
Whenever I am looking for solid, scientific information on a particular beauty product or ingredient I check out the Beauty Brains. This is a fantastic blog that focuses on all sorts of beauty questions, all from a scientific point of view. In this post, they tackle the problem of breast acne.Some suggestions for treating breast acne include benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid peels, the AFA Clay Peel, and topical antibiotics like Clindamycin. Be sure to visit your medical aesthetician or dermatologist if this is a problem for you.Photo credit: Beauty BrainsThanks for reading.Michigan-based Plastic SurgeonAnthony Youn, M.D.Share
Source: Celebrity Cosmetic Surgery - July 28, 2010 Category: Plastic Surgeons Authors: Dr. Tony Youn Source Type: blogs

The Skinny on Dermatology: A Few Common Medical Procedures
When we think “dermatologist”, we may only think about a specialist who consults her patients on facial skin problems, like acne. But the dermatologist provides a wide array of services having to do with skin, scalp, hair, and nails, and performs various medical procedures. Here are a few of the most popular. 1. Hair transplantation When a patient is confronting the often debilitating prospect of hair loss, dermatologists may opt to perform a cosmetic procedure known as hair transplantation. The way it works is that the dermatologist will remove skin containing hair follicles and surgically attach it to skin ...
Source: Skin MD - July 26, 2010 Category: Dermatologists Authors: the Editor Tags: Dermatology Medi Spa Treatments Skin MD Blog Skin Science Skin Treatments Abnormal Tissue Beard Hair Benign Growths Birthmarks Currettage Diseased Tissue Electrodesiccation Facial Skin Hair Follicles Hair Transplantation Lase Source Type: blogs

Sunscreen News: Vitamin A Might Be OK (At Least For Today)
A few weeks back, we told you to watch out for sunscreens containing retinyl palmitate, a form of vitamin A that the Environmental Working Group (EWS) warns could actually increase your chance of skin cancer. But the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery is saying that the research is inconclusive, and shouldn’t be used to guide consumers away from use of sunscreens on the market. “Are you going to make a decision that could impact your — or your kids’ — future by allowing yourself to get skin cancer and wrinkle and age prematurely based on some information from a lab study on animals in E...
Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3 - July 26, 2010 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Briana Rognlin Tags: LIVE dermatology Retinyl Palmitate skin skin-cancer SPF sunscreen vitamin A Source Type: blogs

Compendium of Online Pathology Resources
Below, you’ll find a list of links to some excellent Pathology-related websites from professional organizations, to study cases, to blogs. These are all sites that I’ve found useful over the past three years as a resident at Albany Medical Center, and, hopefully, they can be of use to you as well! (Note: none of the following links are sponsored; I just like them.) Obviously, this list is far from comprehensive, and if you have more links that you find useful, please post them as a comment below, as I’m sure we are all always looking for additional great online resources! Organizations: College of Amer...
Source: pathtalk.org - July 23, 2010 Category: Pathologists Authors: Karl Robstad Tags: General Links Online Resources Source Type: blogs