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’Sanity Has Been Restored’: Medical Assistants Can Now Give All Shots
from the Las Vegas Review-Journal
Reversing a position it has taken publicly for weeks, the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners determined that state law allows medical assistants to administer everything from flu shots to Botox. More

Health Alert: Dermatologists Warn Farmers to Pay Special Attention to Suspicious Moles
from the American Academy of Dermatology
Farming has its share of occupational hazards, but one that may be underestimated is the danger of overexposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Dermatologists say more is at risk than developing a “farmer’s tan”; excessive exposure to UV radiation puts farmers at an increased risk of skin cancer, which can be deadly. More

Attention Skin Care Professionals
from NCEA
If you are a skin care professional and want to become more involved in legislative efforts, come to the NCEA meeting November 1-2, 2009 in San Antonio, TX–the first step is your participation! Register for meeting here.

Product Showcase:    Pellevé™ Skin Tightening System Pellevé™ is the newest innovation in skin tightening, recently FDA-cleared to treat facial wrinkles without surgery. Using radiowaves, the Pellevé system heats the deep layers of the skin, causing collagen to contract and tighten. After treatment, the skin begins to produce new collagen, improving skin firmness and resulting in a naturally refreshed appearance. To learn more please click here. Please visit us at ASDS / ASCDS Booth #718

New Alternative to Botox
from ABC – Salt Lake City
There were more than 3-million Botox procedures performed in the United States last year. Some were medical, more were cosmetic. In the future doctors predict some of that market will be split by a new drug called Dysport. More

Safety and Effectiveness of Hyaluronic Acid Fillers in Skin of Color
from the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
Two prospective studies followed up subjects with Fitzpatrick skin phototypes of IV, V, or VI for 24 weeks after dermal filler injections. In a double-blind, randomized study, subjects were injected with one of three high concentration (24 mg/mL) HA fillers (Juvéderm Ultra, Ultra Plus, and 30) in one nasolabial fold and Zyplast collagen in the other. In an open-label, randomized study, subjects received one of three low concentration (5.5 mg/mL) HA fillers (Hylaform, Hylaform Plus, and Captique) in both nasolabial folds. More

Product Showcase:    AdvancedMD Medical Billing Software for Dermatology Average practices experience 30% claims rejection. 10,000 providers use automated and updated Web-based software with the latest payer changes to reduce rejections to 5%, earning them more than $150,000 in additional profits. Demo AdvancedMD software and receive the new MGMA billing guide: "12 Potholes to Getting Paid." Learn more.

Exhibitor Spotlight
SDSS Thanks the Following for Exhibiting at the 7th Annual Meeting
Obagi Medical Products
from SDSS
Obagi provides prescription-based skincare products. Obagi Nu-Derm, Condition & Enhance, CLENZIderm MD, ELASTIderm, CRX correct sun-damage, premature aging & acne. More