Mary J. Tucker

Laser for Body Contouring Tied to Cholesterol DropAfter 2 weeks, mean levels fell 19 mg/dL.

Proper Nutrition, Exercise Help Prevent CancerA new, major report supports treating overweight and obesity like smoking, as an avoidable cause of cancer.

Employees Cash in by Kicking Smoking HabitThe employer benefit would be increased productivity due to fewer employees taking smoking breaks.

Ongoing Pediatric Study Confirming Tacrolimus' SafetyPatients with atopic dermatitis sought.

New Cancer Drug Linked to Hand-Foot SyndromeSorafenib is used off label for melanoma.

Scleroderma Patients Need Annual PAH ScreeningIncreased age at scleroderma onset is a major risk factor, and in patients over 60 that risk doubles.

Patients Prefer Autoinjection Pen Over SyringeIncrease odds of success and facilitate ease of use by training patients to use the autoinjection pen.

Options Abound for Individualizing Rosacea CarePatients with rosacea should be educated about sun protection, trigger factors, and skin and eye care.

Partial Closures May Yield Better Results Post MohsPreliminary data suggest that partial closures may be associated with a reduced risk of infection.

Zoster Vaccination Faces Medicare Payment GapPart D drug benefit is not designed to cover the cost of immunization in a physician's office.