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The Melanoma Stem Cell Controversy ContinuesFree

Melanoma-initiating cells that express CD271 may be unaffected by antimelanoma immunotherapy.

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Cellular Angiofibromas: The Meaning of Sarcomatous Transformation

Few patients with atypia or sarcomatous changes experienced recurrent CAF.

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Less Is More!Free

The likelihood of an adverse drug reaction in older patients rose with the number of medications taken.

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Health Effects of Vitamin D: The "D"-bate Goes On

Does vitamin D deficiency itself underlie the association with cognitive decline (and other conditions), or does it reflect an unhealthy lifestyle?

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Hand in Pocket

How DNA polymerase {eta} bypasses UV-induced damage to suppress skin cancer

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Sexually-Transmitted Vaccinia

A case report of vaccinia virus infection following physical contact with a recent smallpox vaccine recipient

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Correction: Immunosuppressive Effects of Corticosteroids for Infantile HemangiomaFree

A correction to a summary published June 18, 2010

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Drunken Psoriasis

Reviewers examine a possible link between alcohol misuse and psoriasis, particularly the role of cutaneous ethanol in precipitating the disease.

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Merkel Cell Carcinoma: The Other Serious Cutaneous Tumor

MCC is associated with other cancers, particularly squamous cell carcinoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

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Polidocanol Safety

Low rates of adverse effects are reported after sclerotherapy with a drug recently approved by the U.S. FDA.

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Looking Far Afield . . .

Battery-powered cutaneous patches can deliver variable levels of medication.

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Is Fast Food Associated with Increasing Asthma Prevalence?

More-frequent burger consumption is associated with a higher prevalence of wheezing in children; consumption of fish, fruit, and vegetables might be protective.

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Denosumab Approved for Osteoporosis

Antibody suppresses bone turnover, thereby lowering fracture incidence; cost could be a concern.

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How Often Do Anal Warts Harbor High-Grade Neoplasia or Cancer?

Among men who have sex with men, high-grade lesions were frequently present within anal condylomata that seemed benign on clinical exam.

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Herpes Zoster Vaccine Is Tolerated Well but Not Disseminated WidelyFree

Financial barriers and questions about costs and effectiveness remain.

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Dermatology Editor-in-Chief

Lowell A. Goldsmith, MD
Lowell A. Goldsmith, MD, MPH
Professor Emeritus of Dermatology, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

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