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American Society of Dermatologic Surgery announces winners of writing competition The American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) has announced the winners of its 2014 Young Investigators Writing Competition. The annual contest aims to recognise research conducted by younger ASDS members and the winning manuscripts will be published in Dermatologic Surgery, the official journal of ASDS. The 2014 winners included Dr Andrea F Chen, who conducted research into Mohs micrographic surgery; Dr Daniel P Friedman, who wrote a report into the aesthetic treatment of abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue; and Dr Jared Jagdeo, whose manuscript discussed the inhibition of keloid fibroblast proliferation. As well as publication in the journal, winners receive free registration for the ASDS Annual Meeting, including a travel and accommodation bursary. “Research is an important mission at ASDS,” said ASDS president Dr George J. Hruza. “The Young Investigators Writing Competition is just one of our many efforts to foster, support, develop and encourage investigative knowledge in dermatologic surgery.” Poll
New poll reveals Glasgow most honest about aesthetic procedures A new poll of 200 patients from cities around the UK has found that Glasgow is the UK’s most open city when admitting to undergoing aesthetic treatment to partners. Conducted by The Good Surgeon Guide, the survey further revealed that Londoners were the least likely to admit to having cosmetic surgery, with Manchester second least likely. Bristol was announced as the second most honest city in the poll, highlighting no geographical split in terms of honesty trends regarding the procedures. Edinburgh placed third, further showing that the higher rates of people telling their partners about procedures was not isolated to the Scottish region. Christiana Clogg, managing director at The Good Surgeon Guide, said, “We were fascinated by the results of this poll which show that attitudes and openness about cosmetic surgery vary from region to region.” She added, “It’s clear that, for many, cosmetic surgery is still a private and personal choice and not something that a partner should necessarily know about. This is often the case with smaller procedures like liposuction and fillers.” App
New app launched to identify skin issues A free app launched as ‘Skinstamatic’ is working with dermatologists to analyse images of skin issues posted by consumers. The medical information technology company behind the app, SkinPhotoTextMatch Inc, claims to be the first to use the gamified collective intelligence engine (GCIE) of a Professional Board of Advisors (consisting of board-certified dermatologists, dermatology residents and dermatology physician extenders) to identify a variety of skin conditions in submitted photos. Once posted, the board indicates what they collectively believe are the top two skin conditions that best identify the image, whilst the app then directs users to the nearest available clinics for confirmation. The app further provides information on these conditions, and refers users to WikiskinAtlas, a skin textbook created by Skinstamatic’s board of dermatologists. The app then invites users to join forums and blog discussions to enhance their understanding of the skin condition.
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Steve Joyce, director of marketing and business development at Healthxchange Pharmacy Tell us about the new Healthxchange Academy The new training academy in Manchester has been developed to deliver CPD-accredited product and business training using the latest technology and dedicated clinical facilities. It forms part of our comprehensive programme of training for products like the Obagi® skincare range, INTRAcelTM RF microneedling and the AQUALYX® fat dissolving solution. Why are you focusing on training? Lifelong learning, quality training, outstanding facilities, leading products, patient care and a commitment to CPD are the cornerstones of our new Academy. These areas underpin professional standards upheld by the industry; not least the need for doctors to show CPD as part of their revalidation. Our training and ongoing support gives delegates the means to be successful commercially and clinically, developing and refining their skills to offer patients more choice and improved treatment outcomes. What makes your training different? Take our award winning Obagi® products for example; we run workshops which cover the fundamentals of skin health, explaining how Obagi® works, how it is integrated into treatment protocols and identifying where Obagi® should be used clinically once introduced into your practice. However, we also offer further advanced training in specific areas of the Obagi® range which gives attendees hands-on experience using the products and can learn the art of patient consultations, combining Obagi® with other treatments in your clinic, marketing advice and consultation days. How do you see the future of aesthetic training? As more practitioners undertake training to fulfil CPD needs or learn about new treatments and technologies, the standard of training will continue to improve as providers develop syllabuses which better reflect the needs of medical professionals. With technological advances, more content will be delivered online and via interactive channels such as video, animations, and simulators. As we move from chalk to computer to virtual reality, the underlying core values of relevant, engaging, CPD approved training will endure. This column is written and supported by
Reproduced from Aesthetics | Volume 2/Issue 3 - February 2015