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04/10/2013: Mass General Dermatology Media Coverage
Browse the latest local and national news articles featuring stories from basic research to innovative breakthroughs in cosmetic dermatology.
03/08/2013: BRAF inhibitor treatment causes melanoma cells to shift how they produce energy
A multi-institutional study has revealed that BRAF-positive metastatic malignant melanomas develop resistance to treatment with drugs targeting the BRAF/MEK growth pathway through a major change in metabolism. The findings suggest a strategy to improve the effectiveness of currently available targeted therapies.
01/18/2013: Concert raises funds for children with disfiguring birthmarks
Nearly $15,000 was raised during the third annual Vietnam Vascular Anomalies Center Benefit Concert, hosted by the MGH Department of Dermatology and the Wellman Center for Photomedicine and held at the Goethe Institut Boston.
10/31/2012: Unexpected factor contributes to melanoma risk in red-haired, fair-skinned individuals
The elevated risk of melanoma among people with red hair and fair skin may be caused by more than just a lack of natural protection against ultraviolet radiation. Resarchers at the MGH Cutaneous Biology Research Center and Cancer Center have found that the type of skin pigment predominantly found in red-haired, fair-skinned individuals may itself contribute to the development of melanoma.
09/28/2012: ¡Soy Latino! MGH community honors Gonzalez awardees
Olga Campos, RN, and Dulce Cardona-Rivera, are this year's recipients of the Ernesto Gonzalez Award for Outstanding Service to the Latino Community.
07/17/2012: Massachusetts General Hospital Ranked #1 in the Nation on U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll
Massachusetts General Hospital has moved into the number one spot on the 2012-13 U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Hospitals” list.
05/25/2012: 2012 Research Scholars announced
The second group of MGH Research Scholars – recipients of unrestricted five-year grants to support innovative investigations – was announced at the hospital’s Research Advisory Council (RAC) annual meeting on May 11.
01/27/2012: Concert benefits Vietnam children’s clinic
THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN will have a new lease on life thanks to the $13,000 raised during the MGH Department of Dermatology’s recent benefit concert in support of the Vascular Anomalies Center in Vietnam, which provides free treatment for youth with disfiguring birthmarks.
11/13/2011: Newly identified gene mutation adds to melanoma risk
A major international study has identified a novel gene mutation that appears to increase the risk of both inherited and sporadic cases of malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer. The identified mutation occurs in the gene encoding MITF, a transcription factor that induces the production of several important proteins in melanocytes, the cells in which melanoma originates.
06/10/2011: Women's health fair a success
MGH Hotline 6.10.11 From free blood pressure checks to massage therapy gift certificate raffles, booths at "An Ounce of Prevention," a day-long women's health fair May 11 in the Bulfinch Tent, provided attendees with resources and information for living a long and healthy life.
05/13/2011: BHCHP honors Ernesto Gonzalez, MD
MGH Hotline 5.13.11 Ernesto Gonzalez, MD, a clinician, investigator and educator in the MGH Department of Dermatology, was honored April 25 with the Jim O'Connell Award from the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP).
03/11/2011: In General:Department of Dermatology
In General awards and honors
01/14/2011: MGH concert benefits free clinic in Vietnam
MGH Hotline 01.14.11 STRAINS OF SAINT-SAËNS, Bruch and Beethoven filled the Goethe Institut Boston on Dec. 4, as the MGH Department of Dermatology hosted a benefit gala and concert to raise funds for the Vascular Anomalies Center in Vietnam.
10/14/2010: Molecular switch controls melanin production, may allow true sunless tanning
Discovery of a molecular switch that turns off the natural process of skin pigmentation may lead to a novel way of protecting the skin – activating the tanning process without exposure to cancer-causing UV radiation.
05/14/2010: There’s No Safe Tan
Thinking about heading to an indoor tanning salon this spring? An expert from Mass General’s Department of Dermatology says “think again.”
04/19/2010: Patients with acne may get electronic follow-up care
Follow-up visits conducted via a secure Web site may result in similar clinical outcomes as in-person visits among patients with acne, according to a report from investigators at the Massachusetts General Hospital/Partners HealthCare Center for Connected Health.
12/15/2009: Smaller is Better for Finger Sensitivity
People who have smaller fingers have a finer sense of touch, according to new research in the Dec. 16 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. This finding explains why women tend to have better tactile acuity than men, because women on average have smaller fingers.
07/13/2009: Avoiding the dangers of sun exposure
David Fisher, MD, PhD, chief of Dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital, offers advice on how to avoid long-term photo damage from sun exposure.
01/19/2009: Virtual communities may provide valuable support for psoriasis patients
Online support communities appear to offer both a valuable educational resource and a source of psychological and social support for individuals with psoriasis, according to a report from the Center for Connected Health at Partners HealthCare System.
10/01/2012: Fall/Winter2012-2013 Dermatology Newsletter
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Brief articles and updates discussing the types of birthmarks, over the counter acne products, caring for dry skin, and what to do about brown spots.
05/12/2012: Spring/Summer 2012 Dermatology Newsletter
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Read brief articles advances in the treatment for melanoma, sun protection, caring for minor cuts and scrapes, and breakthroughs in cosmetic dermatology.
10/15/2011: Fall 2011 Winter 2012 Dermatology Newsletter
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Mass General Dermatology Newsletter, Volume 3.: Read brief articles related to sun protection, itch, psoriasis, and reversing sun damage.
09/01/2011: MGH Fund Update Summer 2011
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The MGH Fund Update is a publication for supporters of the MGH Fund, Mass General's fundamental resource for providing life-saving patient care, advancing biomedical research, and creating healthcare solutions in our community and around the globe.
04/01/2011: 2011 Spring Summer Dermatology Newsletter
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Spring and Summer 2011: MGH Dermatology Newsletter. Read brief articles focused on maintaining healthy skin, sun protection, and the latest advances in treatments for skin conditions.
09/15/2010: 2010-2011 Fall/Winter Dermatology Newsletter
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Read brief articles focused on maintaining healthy skin and the latest advances in treatments for skin conditions.
06/04/2013: June Dermatology Grand Rounds Lecture
Grand Rounds Lectures are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month - physicians from the Dermatology Community are welcome
05/31/2013: Special Lecture at Wellman Center of Photomedicine
Wellman Center of Photomedicine: Special Lecture
05/21/2013: May Dermatology Grand Rounds: Live Patient Viewings and Case Discussion
Patients that you think would be appropriate for live patient viewing, please send an email to DermGrandRounds@partners.org
05/21/2013: June Dermatology Grand Rounds: Patient Viewing & Case Discussion
Patients that you think would be appropriate for live patient viewing, please send an email to DermGrandRounds@partners.org
05/21/2013: Wellman Lecture Series
Wellman Center Lecture Series: Chris Xu, PhD
05/07/2013: May Dermatology Grand Rounds Lecture
Grand Rounds Lectures are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month - physicians from the Dermatology Community are welcome
05/07/2013: May Melanoma Lecture Series
" Managing Pigmented Lesions in the Pediatric Population"
04/16/2013: April Dermatology Grand Rounds: Patient Viewing and Discussion
Patients that you think would be appropriate for live patient viewing, please send an email to DermGrandRounds@partners.org
04/12/2013: Wellman Center Lecture Series
“The Art of Falling Apart: Exploiting Nanomaterial Disassembly for Health Sciences”
04/09/2013: Wellman Center Lecture
“Selective Cryolysis of Sebaceous Glands”
04/02/2013: April Dermatology Grand Rounds Lecture
Grand Rounds are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month - physicians from the Dermatology Community are welcomed
04/02/2013: Wellman Center Lecture Series
Wellman Center Lecture Series
03/19/2013: March Dermatolology Grand Rounds Live Patient Viewing
Patients that you think would be appropriate for live patient viewing, please send an email to DermGrandRounds@partners.org
03/14/2013: 12th Annual Momtaz Lecture
Robert Stern, MD guest speaker on the topic of "Photomedicine"
02/19/2013: February Grand Rounds: Live Patient Viewings
Patients that you think would be appropriate for live patient viewing, please send an email to DermGrandRounds@partners.org
02/12/2013: Wellman Lecture Series
Lecture: Total Radiosynthesis: A paradigm shift in molecular imaging"
02/05/2013: February Dermatology Grand Rounds Lecture
Grand Rounds are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month - physicians from the Dermatology Community are welcomed
01/23/2013: The Morphing of MGH: Architecture Reflects Changing Patterns of Care
The Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation Lecture Series Presents "The Morphing of MGH: Architecture Reflects Changing Patterns of Care"
01/15/2013: January Grand Rounds Live Patient Viewings
Patients that you think would be appropriate for live patient viewing, please send an email to DermGrandRounds@partners.org
01/15/2013: Wellman Center Lecture Series
January Wellman Center Lecture: “Problems and Current State of Keratoconus Detection”
12/18/2012: December Dermatology Grand Rounds: Live Patient Viewing
Patients that you think would be appropriate for live patient viewing, please send an email to DermGrandRounds@partners.org
12/04/2012: December Dermatology Grand Rounds Lecture
Grand Rounds are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month - physicians from the Dermatology Community are welcomed
06/12/2012: Wellman Lecture Series
June Wellman Lecture Series in Landsdowne Conference Room, Landsdowne St. Boston" The Origins and Evolution of Controlled Drug Delivery Systerms (DDS)"
Hensin Tsao, MD recommends what you can do to protect your family from melanoma
Hensin Tsao, MD, Director of Mass General's Melanoma and Pigmented Lesion Center explains how family history, genetic risks and personal health history can all affect your risk of melanoma, and what steps you should take to detect it at an early, treatable stage.
Welcome to the Department of Dermatology
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Challenge Your Psoriasis
You may be eligible to participate in a research study of an investigational medication
Celebrating 200 Years: 1811 - 2011
Since 1811, people have counted on Mass General for answers, innovations and medical leadership. As our third century dawns, we remain ready to serve.
Dermatology, Laser and Cosmetic Center
Mass General's Dermatology, Laser and Cosmetic Center's depth of experience is unmatched. Only board-certified dermatolgists perform procedures.
