Alternative staging system improves SCC distinction

A proposed alternative staging system for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) improves the prognostic discrimination of tumors, results of a recent study suggest. » More

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Gene in eye melanomas indicates good outcome

A mutated gene in melanoma tumors of the eye may predict a positive prognosis, according to recent research. » More

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The world's Premiere Multi-Specialty Aesthetic Conference.

The only time of year four specialties join forces to achieve the best in aesthetic education. Join us for the 9th annual meeting: June 26th – 30th, The Bellagio Resort Hotel, Las Vegas.
Visit: www.vegascosmeticsurgery.info/2013

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368,000

Estimated number of hospitalizations related to MRSA annually

Source: Pew Health Group

Microneedle RF device improves acne

A microneedle radiofrequency (RF) device was as effective for acne vulgaris as a carbon dioxide (CO2) fractional laser, but with less downtime, according to findings from a recent study. » More

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MRSA prevalence rises at outpatient derm clinic

Relative proportions of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the S. aureus isolates rose by 17 percent in three years at an outpatient dermatology clinic, and methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (MSSA) increased its antibiotic resistance during that time, results of a recent study indicate. » More

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Join physicians from around the country to address the most pressing economic issues facing office-based practices at The Business of Medicine 2nd Annual Summit, Feb. 23-24 in Philadelphia. Attendees can earn up to 15 CMEs.

Topics feature:
• Payment Reform/Models
• Patient Centered Medical Homes, ACOs
• EHRs and Medicare's Meaningful Use Incentives
• Reimbursement strategies
• Risk Management
• Corporate Tax Structure
• Building practice efficiencies

» To register go to bizmedicine.org

The 2013 summit is sponsored by The Jefferson School of Population Health and the Institute for Continuing Healthcare Education, in consultation with the American College of Physicians, and in partnership with Dermatology Times and Medical Economics.

New Job Opportunities

AZ • Company Confidential

CA • Lenore M Sikorski

CO • Integrated Dermatology

CT • Griffin Hospital

CT • Integrated Dermatology

DC • Integrated Dermatology

FL • Dermatology & Laser Institute of SW Florida

FL • Hawthorne Clinic & Research Center

FL • Integrated Dermatology

FL • Siperstein Dermatology

FL • Skin Cancer Center of Central Florida