Dermatology News

Combination Cosmetic Surgeries, General Anesthesia Drive AEs

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:08:31 EST

General anesthesia, liposuction, and combination surgery account for disproportionally more adverse events in office-based surgery.

Honesty Is a Sometimes Policy for Many Physicians

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 20:06:21 EST

One in 10 physicians reports having lied to a patient within the previous 12 months; 1 in 5 did not fully disclose a medical mistake because they feared a lawsuit, according to a new study.

Individual-Mandate Foes Warn of Affordable 'Car' Act

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:34:01 EST

In a brief filed with the Supreme Court, state officials opposed to the Affordable Care Act said the individual mandate to obtain health insurance presages mandates to buy cars and other goods.

Lyme Disease Ticks Endemic in Northeast, Northern Midwest

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:26:35 EST

Field researchers have generated a detailed map that they hope will guide appropriate diagnosis and more targeted treatment for patients suspected of having Lyme disease.

Physician Groups Say 5010 Standards Hurt Cash Flow

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:55:34 EST

The president of the Medical Group Management Association is urging HHS to postpone enforcement of the new standard for electronic claims until June 30, lest some practices shut down.

'Doc Fix' Easily Covered by War Savings, Says CBO

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:18:18 EST

Freezing Medicare rates through 2022 at current level would cost $316 billion, but military pullouts in Afghanistan and other countries will free up far more money, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

Biologics, Surgery Offer New Hope in Psoriatic Arthritis

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:45:00 EST

Early, aggressive treatment may help reduce symptoms and improve joint function.

Judge Blocks 10% Medicaid Cut for Physicians in California

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:32:15 EST

In her preliminary injunction, US District Judge Christina Snyder said the rate reduction could cause too many providers to close their doors to Medicaid recipients.

HPV Vaccine Policy: At Odds With Evidence-Based Medicine?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:30:50 EST

According to a new study, there is a major discrepancy in claims regarding the safety and efficacy of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines.

Survival Odds Low for Severely Burned Children

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:35:00 EST

Burns covering 60% of a child's body represent a crucial threshold for death and complications.

No Increase in Autoimmune Conditions From Use of HPV Vaccine

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:31:42 EST

In a large population of young women aged 9 to 26 years receiving quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine, researchers found no increase in new-onset cases for 16 autoimmune conditions surveyed.

Medicaid Medical Homes in North Carolina Save $894 Million

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:38:53 EST

Something as simple as same-day appointments keeps patients healthier and out of the hospital, a medical home physician says.

No Medical Condition, Infectious Source Found for Morgellons

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:15:43 EST

Investigating the common clinical features of Morgellons, an unexplained dermatopathy, the CDC has found no environmental link and no evidence of an infectious etiology for the condition.

Nonmelanoma Lung Lesions in Melanoma Patients

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:48:47 EST

Melanoma frequently metastasizes to the lungs, but a new study finds a surprisingly high incidence of lung lesions that are not melanoma.

State of the Union Speech Long on Jobs, Short on Healthcare

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:35:09 EST

President Barack Obama lays out a vision for economic fairness but pays little attention to the state of healthcare.

Photodynamic Therapy May Remove Small Pyogenic Granulomas

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:57:48 EST

Photodynamic therapy with injected photosensitizer eliminated pyogenic granulomas of up to 1cm in a small study.

Pay for SGR Repeal With War Savings, Says Organized Medicine

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:16:52 EST

A letter to from 110 medical societies admits that war savings from military pullbacks are a "budget gimmick," but says they could retire SGR debt, which they writers consider another budget gimmick.

Number of Physicians Employed by Hospitals Snowballing

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:22:57 EST

Roughly 211,500 physicians were hospital employees in 2010, a 34% increase since 2000. The trend illustrates how medicine is turning the corner from cottage industry to big business.

Feds Target Roles of PAs and Nurses for Comparative Research

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:00:05 EST

The proposed priorities of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute are broad, but they zoom in on issues of the day for physicians.

Diluted Abobotulinum Toxin A Reduces Wrinkles Over Larger Area

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:25:28 EST

A small study comparing two concentrations of abobotulinum toxin A (Dysport) indicates that greater dilution reduces forehead wrinkles over a larger surface area of effect.