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Julie Morse's Blog – February 2018 Archive (8)

Is the Cure for Vitiligo Here?

A team of researchers from Yale University have developed a possibly groundbreaking treatment plan for vitiligo. There are over 150,000 Americans with the autoimmune disease that causes white blotches on the skin. For those who try to restore their natural pigment, typical treatments like steroid creams and…

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Added by Julie Morse on February 22, 2018 at 7:04pm — No Comments

Does Our Culture Need Botox?

Fayne Frey, MD, thinks her patients should look their age. The New York-based dermatologist has been listening to her patients’ woes of aging skin for the last 25 years, and wants them to know it’s ok to have wrinkles. In an impassioned…

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Added by Julie Morse on February 22, 2018 at 6:55pm — No Comments

How to be Competitive in the Med-Spa Industry

As the medical spa market continues to grow, plastic surgeons and dermatologists have to figure out ways to stay ahead of the competition. Maintaining a thriving practice isn’t just about having the latest technology and highest prices; significant consideration for patients and diligent research are necessary for success. Here's what four physicians have to say about making…

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Added by Julie Morse on February 17, 2018 at 1:30pm — No Comments

How VisualDX is Improving EHR Processes

Electronic health record (EHR) technology is approaching new frontiers, and software developers are finding ways to make the system more versatile and streamlined. VisualDX, a medical software company that creates machine learning-based…

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Added by Julie Morse on February 17, 2018 at 1:28pm — No Comments

Why You Should Never Tattoo Your Eye

The man who invented the scleral tattoo concept, better known as the eyeball tattoo, wants to make the practice illegal. Luna Cobra, the Australian tattoo artist famous for his radical body modification techniques, has successfully tattooed the whites of many eyeballs, but says the pigmentation…

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Added by Julie Morse on February 9, 2018 at 1:16pm — No Comments

Do We Need to Change Dermatology Practices for Older Patients?

As baby boomers continue to age, their propensity for skin cancer develops. These escalating rates of skin cancer have prompted the dermatology industry to make unexpected changes. The New York Times recently published a feature detailing the ways skin…

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Added by Julie Morse on February 9, 2018 at 1:09pm — No Comments

Dermatologist Donates $50 Million for a Veterinary School

A dermatologist has contributed the largest individual donation in Oregon State University’s (OSU) history. Gary Carlson, MD, an alumnus of OSU and partner at Dermatology Associates in Westlake, California, recently made a gift of $50 million to the school’s college of veterinary medicine.



In light of the donation, the school has already changed its name to the…

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Added by Julie Morse on February 2, 2018 at 6:02pm — No Comments

Male Dermatologists Are Sued 2.5 Times More Often Than Females

A new study has found that male dermatologists are the subject of malpractice lawsuits far more often than females because women are better at communicating.



In the study published in JAMA Dermatology, the group of researchers led by April W. Armstrong, MD, associate dean for clinical research at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine,…

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Added by Julie Morse on February 2, 2018 at 5:57pm — No Comments

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