Featured Medical Conference Highlights

  • Medical Conference Highlights From the Dermatology Seminar-at-Sea

    James Q. Del Rosso, DO, Dermatology Residency Director, Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
    The Dermatology Seminar-at-Sea, a Continuing Medical Education Course directed by Eric Baum, MD, through the Alabama Dermatology Society, was held from August 2 – 9, 2008 in Tahiti/French Polynesia.Conference Highligh topics include
    • Hormonal Therapy in Females with Acne Vulgaris
    • Drug Interactions of Clinical Significance in Dermatology
    • "Tahitian Pearls": Important Information Presented From Current Literature
    • Treatment of Rosacea and Acne
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  • Medical Conference Highlights From the 34th Annual Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology

    Written By: Pristine W. Lee, MD, Division of Dermatology, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA and Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD, Rady Children's Hospital, University of California, San Diego, Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine (Dermatology), San Diego, California
    The 34th Annual Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) was held July 9 – 12, 2008, at the Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort in Snowbird, Utah. This year, there were a number of outstanding presentations, posters and forum discussions. This brief synopsis will highlight a few of these excellent presentations and provide a glimpse into the broad expanse of topics discussed.
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Featured CME Activity

  • Innovations in Photodynamic Therapy: A CME-Certified Online Training Video

    This training video provides up-to-date information on using photodynamic therapy to treat common dermatologic conditions, including actinic keratoses, acne, sebaceous hyperplasia, flat warts, and facial rejuvenation.

    This educational activity is designed for US-based dermatologists and other US-based physicians who specialize in the treatment of dermatologic conditions.

    Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

    1. Discuss the pathophysiology and diagnosis criteria of actinic keratosis (AKs).
    2. Describe the mechanism of action of photodynamic therapy using aminolevulinic acid (ALA-PDT).
    3. Compare and contrast the safety and efficacy of ALA-PDT for treatment of AKs with other currently available therapies.
    4. Understand the incubation times necessary for the different applications of ALA-PDT.
    5. Discuss the use of photodynamic therapy using aminolevulinic acid in the treatment of acne, sebaceous hyperplasia, flat warts, and facial rejuvenation.
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Interactive Case Study

  • PERFECTING THE ART OF FACIAL REJUVENATION - Optimizing Outcomes in Patients After Weight-Loss

    This educational activity is designed for intermediate to advanced dermatologists, plastic surgeons, aesthetic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons who practice aesthetic medicine.

    Upon completing this CME-certified case study, participants should be able to:


    • Compare and contrast the safety and efficacy of available dermal fillers and neurotoxins

    • Discuss the use of hyaluronic acid fillers in combination with botulinum toxin type A to optimize patient outcomes during facial rejuvenation procedures

    • Describe proper injection techniques based on facial zones to optimize outcomes and minimize adverse events

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