This June, learn dermoscopy in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, right outside scenic Grand Teton National Park.
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Treating psoriasis to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Montreal Heart Institute via Bioscience Technology
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A clinical study co-led by the Montreal Heart Institute and Innovaderm Research shows a new treatment for psoriasis could be associated with a significant decrease in vascular inflammation, a major risk factor of cardiovascular disease. The goal of the study was to show a treatment to reduce skin inflammation in psoriasis patients could be associated with a decrease in vascular inflammation.
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Genes define ageless skin; now nanoparticles provide hope
International Business Times
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The quest for the ultimate anti-aging skin solution has now found its magic in scientifically developed nanoparticles obtained from shrimp, lobster, squid and octopus. While the search continues for the best anti-aging remedy, a group of scientists have also set their observations on gene markers for long-term skin regeneration.
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Adult acne on rise as women age, hormones kick in
ABC News
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 Doctors say adult-onset acne is on the rise in women over the age of 25, as well as those well into their 40s and 50s. One self-reported survey from the University of Alabama, published in 2008, found acne affects more than 50 percent of women between the ages of 20-29 and more than 25 percent between the ages of 40-49.
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Botox used for severe overactive bladders
KNSD-TV
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When you think of Botox injections, you probably think of getting rid of unwanted wrinkles around the eyes or forehead. But recently, the Food and Drug Administration approved using the injections for something else: overactive bladder. Botox can now be used to help patients with neurological conditions who suffer from severe incontinence.
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Medical schools shift focus to team-based care
American Medical News
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As the nation shifts toward more team-based care and the medical home model, medical schools are working to provide graduates with the skills needed to use these approaches in a changing healthcare system. Interprofessional training is offered or being developed at several schools. One group's goal is to better integrate and coordinate the education of nurses, physicians, dentists, pharmacists and other professionals to provide more collaborative care.
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Nursing Outlook: The nurse education imperative
The Future of Nursing
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Healthcare organizations, educational institutions and others are looking intently at the case for advancing nursing education as outlined in the Institute of Medicine report, "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health." "The nurse education imperative
," a guest editorial in Nursing Outlook, outlines the growing need for nurses educated at the bachelor of science in nursing level and describes the benefits to healthcare organizations of supporting education progression.
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Connecticut weighs 'nurses only' medication policy for seniors
Kaiser Health News
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Connecticut, like every state trying to reduce healthcare spending, is looking closely at how it cares for people with chronic conditions. Gov. Dannel Malloy has promised to move more than 5,000 poor and disabled patients out of nursing homes in five years. But the governor says there's an expensive obstacle in the way — state law says nurses have to give medications to people in on Medicaid living at home, and that costs a lot of money.
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Attention DNA members!
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 We all know someone who has had skin cancer or melanoma. The Dermatology Nurses' Association is a proud partner of the Outrun the Sun Race in May, a program to support skin cancer education nationwide. We are partnering with Outrun the Sun, USA Track & Field and the Independent Running Retailers Association to educate people nationwide about the importance of sun safety and skin cancer prevention. Invite your patients and colleagues to join you in the Outrun the Sun Race in May. May is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month so encourage everyone to run or walk any day in May in support of sun safety! Details and registration are available at http://raceinmay.kintera.org/.
Educating with ideas for tomorrow: WOCN Society's 44th annual conference
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 As the premier provider of wound, ostomy and continence education, the WOCN® Society is proud to announce its 44th Annual Conference in Charlotte, N.C., June 9-13. Learn from industry leaders as you develop new skills and network with fellow WOC professionals. Don't miss your chance to see how the ideas and innovations of tomorrow can help you improve and revitalize your practice, today! View the program here.
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