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Strep infection linked to death after liposuction at ‘spa’

Posted on: 27/05/2014 - 18:00

Four confirmed and nine suspected cases of invasive group A Streptococcus infection, including one fatality, developed after liposuction at a chain of "medical spas" in Maryland and...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

FDA approves dalbavancin for acute bacterial skin infections

Posted on: 23/05/2014 - 22:20

Dalbavancin is the first drug with a Qualified Infectious Disease Product designation to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration. On May 23, the agency approved dalbavancin (<link...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

New atopic dermatitis therapies offer alternatives to topical steroids

Posted on: 23/05/2014 - 16:25

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Fresh approaches for treating atopic dermatitis are sorely needed, and several intriguing novel therapies are under study, according to Dr. Wynnis Tom. While topical...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Watch for the skin side effects of novel melanoma therapies

Posted on: 21/05/2014 - 18:15

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – The spectacular developments in the treatment of advanced melanoma that began with approval of ipilimumab in 2011 continue to accelerate, and these advances promise to keep...

Field of Interest: Oncology

Type: News Item

Consumer Reports: Sunscreen SPF claims largely inaccurate

Posted on: 21/05/2014 - 18:15

An analysis of 20 sunscreens by Consumer Reports found that only two provided the SPF protection claimed on the label. The analysis – and rating of overall performance of those sunscreens – was...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Watch for the skin side effects of novel melanoma therapies

Posted on: 21/05/2014 - 18:15

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – The spectacular developments in the treatment of advanced melanoma that began with approval of ipilimumab in 2011 continue to accelerate, and these advances promise to keep...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Malar rash flagged by crusty lips, nasolabial sparing

Posted on: 16/05/2014 - 17:30

DESTIN, FLA. – A number of conditions are often misdiagnosed as malar rash, but certain clues can help in making the correct diagnosis, according to Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels. "One of the most...

Field of Interest: Rheumatology

Type: News Item

Malar rash flagged by crusty lips, nasolabial sparing

Posted on: 16/05/2014 - 17:30

DESTIN, FLA. – A number of conditions are often misdiagnosed as malar rash, but certain clues can help in making the correct diagnosis, according to Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels. "One of the most...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Picosecond laser makes its mark for tattoo removal

Posted on: 16/05/2014 - 14:55

PHOENIX – Three small case series reported at the annual meeting of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery reported good results using a picosecond laser for tattoo removal and explored...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Basal cell cancer incidence higher than previously reported

Posted on: 15/05/2014 - 15:10

ALBUQUERQUE – The incidence of basal cell carcinoma in northern California rose by about 13% during 1998 through 2012, according to an analysis of more than 147,000 insured patients. The steepest...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

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