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Julie Morse's Blog – August 2017 Archive (8)

Sunbathers, Don’t Forget to Eat Your Tomatoes

Scientists have drawn an unusual link between tomatoes and skin cancer. Through experimentations with mice, researchers at Ohio State University found that tomatoes effectively diminish skin cancer tumors. Their findings were recently published in Nature.



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Added by Julie Morse on August 24, 2017 at 6:00pm — No Comments

What’s the Connection Between a Late Dinner and Skin Cancer?

Enjoying a midnight snack has its consequences. Acid reflux for one, but a new study from the O’Donnell Brain Institute and University of California at Irvine has found that eating late at night can also increase the risk of sunburn and skin cancer.



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Added by Julie Morse on August 24, 2017 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Where Are All of the Pediatric Dermatologists?

Around 3 out of 10 children see a pediatrician for a dermatologic issue. However, the shortage of pediatric dermatologists makes it difficult for kids who struggle with skin conditions to get the proper care they need.



Pediatric dermatology is still getting its footing in medicine. The International Society of Pediatric Dermatology was only founded in 1972, and the…

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Added by Julie Morse on August 17, 2017 at 9:44pm — No Comments

Dermatology Might Have No Other Option but to Join Forces With Medi-Spa Industry

As the medi-spa industry continues to expand, dermatologists have no choice but to compete with their aesthetic procedures. According to Ogilvy CommonHealth, a healthcare think tank, there’s a rising demand for dermatologists to integrate anti-aging and skin cancer prevention…

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Added by Julie Morse on August 17, 2017 at 9:39pm — No Comments

Coca Cola is the Latest Fad in the Self-Tanning Craze

The self-tanning industry is experiencing a monumental boom. According to Statista, self-tanning products are expected to generate around 1 billion dollars by the end of 2017. However, recently, the trend to give skin that instant…

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Added by Julie Morse on August 14, 2017 at 2:16pm — No Comments

First of Its Kind Skin Cancer Drug Developed in Cuba

Researchers in Cuba have released Heberferon, a drug formulated to eliminate non-melanoma skin cancer at any stage. With only six months on the market, the drug has already brought relief to more than 400 Cuban residents. According to…

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Added by Julie Morse on August 14, 2017 at 2:10pm — No Comments

Watch Out For These 5 Dermatology Drugs

Five dermatology drugs are expected to become heavy hitters in the pharmaceutical industry. According to a recent Global Business Intelligence (GBI) report, revenue from the dermatology market is expected to increase from $19.8 billion in 2016 to…

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Added by Julie Morse on August 7, 2017 at 7:05pm — No Comments

Worst Case Scenario: Angry and Protesting Patient

Hell hath no fury like a disgruntled patient. Bozena Ginalski was served with a temporary restraining order after protesting and taunting Eric Schweiger, MD, a dermatologist who she claims botched her facial treatments.



Schwieger has 26 offices throughout New York City. On July 14, Ginalski protested with a sign near his Murray Hill location that read “Beware of…

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Added by Julie Morse on August 7, 2017 at 7:04pm — No Comments

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