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Articles in July 2006 issue of Skin & Allergy News

• AHIC calls for pilot tests on secure messaging.(Practice Trends)
  by Schneider, Mary Ellen
• Test again if MRSA cultures show antibiotic discordance.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Johnson, Kate
• Multiple vaccines pose minimal risk.(CLINICAL CAPSULES)
• Probiotic displaces pathogenic bacteria.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Goldman, Erik
• Medication vehicles may drive contact dermatitis.(Dermatologic Therapy)
  by Jancin, Bruce
• Laser treatment didn't make nevi more malignant.(Dermatologic Surgery)
  by Mahoney, Diana
• HPV vaccine approved for females 9-26 years old.(News)
  by Mechcatie, Elizabeth
• Prescribing down as derms' iPLEDGE angst continues: FDA chief hears complaints from senators.(Dermatologic Therapy)
  by Kilgore, Christine
• My sentiments exactly.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
  by Robertson, Rick
• Dividing the house of medicine.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
  by Frankenfeld, Eric
• Onychocryptosis: a hazard of biologic therapy.(clinical reports)(Clinical report)
  by Walsh, Nancy
• WHO moves to standardize clinical trial info.(Practice Trends)
  by Wachter, Kerri
• AMA to urge extended flu vaccination season.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Ault, Alicia
• Steroids may raise fibrillation risk.(CLINICAL CAPSULES)
• Azilect, Cesamet.(NEW & APPROVED)
  by Mechcatie, Elizabeth
• Trial finds azithromycin ineffective for pityriasis rosea.(Dermatologic Therapy)
  by Finn, Robert
• Depth, site differ for two nonmelanoma cancers.(Dermatologic Surgery)
  by Tucker, Miriam E.
• Target 65-year-olds to make zoster vaccine cost effective.(News)
  by Rollins, Jane Neff
• Tailor cosmesis to patients of color.(Dermatologic Surgery)
  by Boschert, Sherry
• Ketek's role in hepatic events under investigation.(News)
  by Ault, Alicia
• Self and nonself.(Under My Skin)
  by Rockoff, Alan
• Case of the month.(cases of cutaneous Rosai Dorfman disease)(Disease/Disorder overview)
  by Bates, Betsy
• Study identifies health goals of psoriasis patients.(Practice Trends)
  by Goldman, Erik
• New Smoking cessation drug outperforms others.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Kirn, Timothy F.
• Face transplant surgeon recounts procedure.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Boschert, Sherry
• Four signs can chart eye tumors.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Moon, Mary Ann
• Persimmon.(COSMECEUTICAL CRITIQUE)
  by Baumann, Leslie S.
• 5-FU cream for BCC: elderly and scar-avoidant may benefit most.(Dermatologic Therapy)
  by Jancin, Bruce
• Should physicians communicate with patients via e-mail? Yes, but be careful.(Point-Counterpoint)
  by Epstein, Ron
• New topical antifungal penetrates nail plate.(News)
  by Goldman, Erik
• Health history tool is available online.(FYI)(Brief article)
• Patient registries improve quality at modest cost.(Practice Trends)
  by Schneider, Mary Ellen
• Chronic migraine treatment tied to nickel allergy.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Jancin, Bruce
• Turmeric induces apoptosis in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Goldman, Erik
• Acne Tx may spur systemic immunologic changes.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Goldman, Erik
• Imiquimod's 3-year data for basal cell Ca look promising.(Dermatologic Therapy)
  by Boschert, Sherry
• Should physicians communicate with patients via e-mail? E-mail offers advantages.(Point-Counterpoint)
  by Sherger, Joseph
• Bystander vaccine for melanoma activates T cells.(News)
  by MacNeil, Jane Salodof
• ABD exams schedule.(FYI)(American Board of Dermatology)(Brief article)
• Tinted sunscreen.(PRODUCTS)
• Clinton, Obama pitch patient safety legislation.(Practice Trends)
  by Schneider, Mary Ellen
• Varicella vexes children with poor immunity.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Boschert, Sherry
• Organ recipients don't realize skin cancer risk.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Bates, Betsy
• Scleroderma sans skin involvement not all that rare.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Jancin, Bruce
• Chemopreventive tretinoin dose can be increased: lower dose may not stave off BCCs and SCCs; irritation caused by higher dose proves transient.(Dermatologic Therapy)
  by Goldman, Erik
• Provide patients with realistic expectations.(Guest Editorial)
  by Narurkar, Vic A.
• Protein correlates with melanoma thickness.(News)
  by Goldman, Erik
• Measuring quality could narrow racial care gap.(Practice Trends)
  by Schneider, Mary Ellen
• Keflex 750-mg tablets.(PRODUCTS)
• ICD-10 fraud concerns.(Policy & Practice)
  by Ault, Alicia
• Interpretation a challenge with dual-energy scan.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Finn, Robert
• Vaginal gel safe and effective for contraception, HIV prevention.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Lowry, Fran
• Acydovir cuts postherpetic neuralgia in pilot study.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Moon, Mary Ann
• Regular infusions tied to lasting infliximab success.(Dermatologic Therapy)
  by Boschert, Sherry
• HSAs a 'viable option' for the uninsured.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
  by DeLollis, Michael V.
• Panel issues interim immunization criteria for mumps outbreak.(News)
  by Tucker, Miriam E.
• When can I retire?(Managing Your Dermatology Practice)
  by Eastern, Joseph S.
• Vital signs.(top 10 drugs prescribed)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
• Foaming glycolic wash.(PRODUCTS)
• Sunscreen ads fail to reach men.(Policy & Practice)
  by Ault, Alicia
• Hemangiomas need treatment early; if at all.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Splete, Heidi
• Medroxyprogesterone use increases obese teens' weight, insulin levels.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Mahoney, Diana
• Coffee may improve psoriasis treatment response.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Goldman, Erik
• CNTO 1275 for psoriasis holds steady in phase II.(Dermatologic Therapy)
  by Boschert, Sherry
• The perils of pay for performance.(Guest Editorial)
  by Fitzgerald, Faith
• Policy issues limiting genomics implementation: 'Gene Dean" says Congress has repeatedly failed to act on a bill to guarantee nondiscrimination.(News)
  by Goldman, Erik
• Call for hearing on tanning beds.(Policy & Practice)(Brief article)
  by Ault, Alicia
• Help patients plan for surgery.(FYI)
• Psoriasis biologics coverage in CA.(Policy & Practice)
  by Ault, Alicia
• Steroids, retinoids may impair children's bones.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Finn, Robert
• 1- and 3-year data rank extended-regimen OC: more breakthrough bleeding with 91-day regimen; other parameters comparable with traditional OCs.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Splete, Heidi
• Gestational hormone ratio tied to psoriasis relief.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Wachter, Kerri
• Resistant P. acnes prompts shift in prescribing.(Dermatologic Therapy)
  by Boschert, Sherry
• One-third of girls in the U.S. are sexually active by age 15.(News)
  by Nelson, Colin
• Health insurance, consumer ads top AMA agenda.(News)
  by Schneider, Mary Ellen
• Predictability, cost, and results favor chemical over laser peels.(Dermatologic Surgery)
• Coping with the loss of a spouse.(The Rest Of Your Life)
  by Brunk, Doug
• Neurofibromatosis booklet.(FYI)
• Wanted: docs to help craft pay for performance.(Practice Trends)
  by Frieden, Joyce
• Top 10 tips promote efficient patch testing.(Clinical Rounds)
  by Boschert, Sherry