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NEW PRODUCTS

Taclonex Available by Prescription for Treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris
Taclonex (calcipotriene 0.005% and betamethasone dipropionate 0.064%), a once-daily ointment for the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris in adults, is now available for prescription in the United States. More

First Treatment Guidelines for Diabetic Peripheral Pain Announced
Consensus guidelines for the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, authored by the American Society of Pain Educators, have been published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings. More

National Healing Corporation Receives National JCAHO Certification
National Healing Corporation, Boca Raton, FL, has earned the Gold Seal of Approval for health care quality. More

New CPT and HCPCS J Codes Released by the AMA and CMS
As of January 1, 2006, the American Medical Association has released 2 new current procedural terminology (CPT) codes that are relevant to the application of OASIS products from HEALTHPOINT. More

Clinical Results for Diabetic Neuropathy Drug Trial Presented
Results of a Phase I human clinical trial of SB-509, the company's ZFP Therapeutic (zinc finger DNA-binding protein transcription factor [ZFP TF]) for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy have been announced. More

SkinMedica Reports Positive Findings for HydroGel Technology
Positive results were reported in 2 Phase III clinical trials evaluating Desonate (desonide) HydroGel 0.05%, a low-potency topical steroid formulated in a proprietary alcohol-free, aqueous gel delivery vehicle to treat atopic dermatitis. More

Soriatane Study Shows Effectiveness in the Treatment of Plaque-Type Psoriasis
Phase IV clinical study results evaluating the long-term efficacy of a lower dosage of Soriatane (acitretin) indicate that the low-dose regimens were effective and well tolerated over a 6-month period in the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque-type psoriasis in adults. More

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Clinical Symposium on Advances in Skin & Wound Care
Mark your calendars now and plan to join us at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL, September 28 to October 1, 2006, for the 21st Annual Clinical Symposium on Advances in Skin & Wound Care: The Conference for Prevention and Healing. More

FROM THE PAGES OF ADVANCES IN SKIN & WOUND CARE

Earn CME/CE credit by reading the peer-reviewed, continuing education article in the March 2006 issue of Advances in Skin & Wound Care and taking the test.

• Identification and Treatment of Different Types of Lymphedema
  Susan Simmons Holcomb ARNP,BC, PhD

BONUS CONTENT
Be sure to take advantage of these bonus articles from our sister journals at Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. By accessing this content through your eNews link, you can read the articles free of charge.

• WOUND & SKIN CARE: Assessing venous ulcers and venous insufficiency
  Linda Galvan RN, APN, CWOCN, BSN
• WOUND & SKIN CARE: Using compression therapy for venous insufficiency
  Linda Galvan RN, APN, CWOCN, BSN

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