Apps for skin cancer delay diagnosis

Consumers who use smartphone applications to analyze suspicious lesions or moles are at risk of having inaccurate diagnoses and delayed treatments, results of a new study indicate. » More

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Group complains 'Jersey Shore' promotes tanning

The Skin Cancer Foundation has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission regarding what it calls the "dangerous" promotion of indoor tanning on the MTV show "Jersey Shore."
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INTERNATIONAL FAT GRAFT EXPO – FEBRUARY 21-23, 2013 – LAS VEGAS, ARIA HOTEL

Learn Everything you need to know about fat and stem cells.
All Courses lead by distinguished International Faculty showing clinical application of techniques with video session in the meeting.
Visit www.fatgraftforum.com to register today!

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76,690

Estimated number of new cases of melanoma that will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2013

Source: CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians

Can you afford to miss this meeting?

The Business of Medicine Summit (Philadelphia, Feb 23-24 2013) is a CME-CERTIFIED meeting focused on the practical aspects of running a successful practice. Presented by nationally-recognized experts, topics will include practice management, electronic health records, risk management, healthcare reform and health policy, reimbursement, corporate tax structure, and many other topics focused on supporting today's and tomorrow's physicians and medical practices.Visit: www.bizmedicine.org

Laser resurfacing clears photodamage, AKs

A fractional resurfacing technique that uses a 1927 nm nonablative thulium laser reduces the number of facial actinic keratosis and provides noticeable clearance of photodamage, results of a recent study indicate. » More

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Physicians' online behavior warrants investigation

State medical boards have a high consensus regarding the likelihood of investigations for some online behaviors by physicians, according to a recent study. » 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 HIPAA rules complicate compliance

• 5 problems with meaningful use

• Protect patient data from 'spear phishing'

• Reinforce your worth to your patients

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