Dermatology

Review the recently published results of three studies that looked at atopic dermatitis in clinical practice.

A survey reveals that rheumatologists and dermatologists expect to increase their use of Centocor Ortho Biotech's Simponi .

Image researchers from RENCI and UNC are pioneering an effort to formally quantify and document melanoma in all its sizes, shapes, and severities.

Breast cancer patients are at heightened risk for a cancer that orgininates in the lining of the blood vessels, and researchers may have found a precursor.

Boston University researchers are recruiting Chron's and gastric bypass patients on which to test a fluorescent lamp capable of producing vitamin D in the skin.

DNA samples from the National Psoriasis Victor Henschel BioBank will be released for the first time for use in research, according to a press release.

A new genetic test that can detect the presence of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) was launched on Tuesday, September 15, that may enable physicians to administer early treatment, lessening joint damage and decreasing inflammation, therefore reducing symptoms.

Ever since the Surgeon General warned of the dangers associated with smoking nearly 50 years ago, special interest groups have pressed Congress to grant the FDA authority to regulate or ban tobacco products.

Personal health records, designed to help patients keep all of their medical records in one place and make it easier for doctors to access patient files, may actually lead to inaccurate information and, as a result, improper treatment, some doctors fear.

Despite better screening and better reporting, melanoma rates are on the rise in the United States. According to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, new cases of skin cancer melanoma increased by 3.1% annually from 1992-2004.

How does today’s connected, "always on" world translate to your medical practice?

How does today's connected, "always on" world translate to your medical practice?