2 CPD credits: Use of topical antibiotics in skin infections
Resistance to antibiotics is a growing problem. By Dr Beebee Meeajun, Dr...
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From January 2011 MIMS Oncology and Palliative Care will become MIMS Oncology
This is a quarterly medical journal for healthcare professionals with a special interest in women's health
This is a quarterly medical journal for GPs with a special interest, GPs, nurses or consultant dermatologists
Struma ovarii is one of the highly specialised forms of benign germ cell tumours
Four presentations of skin conditions - diagnosis, differential diagnoses and management
Clinical
Managing leg ulcers in the community
Specialised clinics can enhance healing rates and improve patients' quality of life....
1 CPD credit: Skin lesions of the external ear
The clinical history is essential information when referring patients with lesions of...
Management of chickenpox in pregnancy
Chickenpox in pregnancy poses a serious risk to mother and fetus. By...
1 CPD credit: Skin manifestations of major tropical infections
Disorders of the skin can provide valuable clues to underlying systemic infection....
1.5 CPD credits: Diagnostic developments in pemphigus vulgaris
Significant advances have been made in the management of PV. By Dr...
PVL Staph aureus, an emerging pathogen
PVL-SA infection may be a factor in commonly seen skin conditions. By...
1 CPD credit: MIMS Dermatology Guide to Acne: Differential diagnosis in patients with acne
Accurate diagnosis is essential in the treatment of this common condition. By...
Management of dermatomyositis
The aim is to improve muscle strength and skin manifestations. By Dr...
1 CPD credit: Diagnosis and treatment of impetigo in children
Recognition of the different clinical presentations is important. By Dr Hui Min...
Opinion
Biologics in the treatment of psoriasis
Research continues to expand the range of biologics available. By Dr Anthony...
Expert Opinion: Skin cancer and the two-week wait referral
Is the two-week wait referral system improving diagnosis rates in skin cancer?
The role of biological agents in the management of psoriasis
The range of biologics for the treatment of psoriasis is growing and...
Acne and psychiatric disorders
The psychological sequelae of acne are often not recognised. By Dr Anthony...
The psychological sequelae of common skin conditions
Skin conditions are common, affecting all ages and races. However, the psychological...
The role of the GP with a special interest in dermatology
Training as a GPSI is an excellent way to experience new professional...
The challenge of training to become a GPSI in dermatology
With this issue you will also find the MIMS Dermatology Guide to...
MIMS Dermatology Guide to Eczema: Introduction
Welcome to the MIMS Dermatology Guide to Eczema. The next supplements will...
New guidance on GP management of skin cancer
Guidelines now relate specifically to the management of skin cancer in the...
Guidance on sun protection should be as clear as daylight
In the previous issue, we published the first of our series of...
Education
10-minute consultation: management of vaginal discharge in a teenager
A sensitive approach will allow a teenager to overcome her reticence and...
Management of urinary incontinence in women
A focused patient assessment can help to avoid more invasive procedures.
The Inside Edge
At-a-glance selections from recent journals
Pictorial case studies
Four presentations of skin conditions - diagnosis, differential diagnoses and management
The Inside Edge
At-a-glance guide to recent journal articles
Case study - when a high PSA result has been missed
Our panel of experts considers practical and ethical questions that can occur...
End of life experiences in minority ethnic groups
End of life care should be tailored more specifically to reflect ethnic...
The Inside Edge
At-a-glance selection from the latest journals
News
Childhood eczema and parental expectations
Parental expectation and practice in childhood-onset eczema has been explored by researchers...
Vitamin D and chronic plaque psoriasis
Lack of vitamin D is more common in patients with chronic plaque...
Computer-aided skin lesion analysis in melanoma
Computer-aided digital skin lesion analysis can improve biopsy sensitivity for melanoma, US...
Treatment of rosacea
A combination gel may improve the telangiectasia component of rosacea
Biopsy of non-healing leg ulcers
Systematic biopsy of chronic leg ulcers not responding to three months or...
British Association of Dermatologists biologics register update
A web-based UK register of biological and conventional therapy for psoriasis was...
Testosterone and female scalp hair loss
Doubt has been cast on the presumed role of testosterone in driving...
Seasonal affective disorder
Scientists have developed an unusual way of treating seasonal affective disorder, caused...
Acne treatment and pharyngitis
The risk of pharyngitis is greatly increased by oral antibiotic treatment for...
Corticosteroids in pregnant women
Pregnant women should be given mild to moderate topical corticosteroids when such...
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