FE ATURE
NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL'S
YORKTOWN IMAGING SITE PROVIDES A COMPLETE
SOLUTION FOR WOMEN'S IMAGING 06
Northern Westchester Hospital's Yorktown Imaging brings
an uncommon level of expertise to bear in screening for and
diagnosing breast cancer. That expertise, combined with advanced
technology and compassion for women, creates a uniquely
empowering breast-imaging experience that promotes peace
of mind.
SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION:
DERMATOLOGY
STUDY FINDS THOROUGH SKIN SELF-EXAMS
RARE AMONG MELANOMA PATIENTS 16
Researchers who discovered that many melanoma patients do
not perform e•ective skin self-exams say physicians can ta ke
steps to address that and thus encourage early detection.
SPECI A L CL INICA L SECT ION:
DERMATOLOGY
WHETHER THE SUBJECT IS SKIN CANCER OR PSORIASIS, THE FIELD OF
DERMATOLOGY IS FRAUGHT WITH CHALLENGES • AND POPULATED WITH
PROVIDERS WHO ARE MEETING THOSE CHALLENGES WITH ADVANCED TREATMENTS.
THIS SECTION, WE EXAMINE THE WORK OF SOME EXPERTS IN THIS DISCIPLINE.
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ADDRESSING AN INFORMATION GAP ON BREAST
RECONSTRUCTION 18
In exploring breast reconstruction with surgeons, candidates
for the procedure are far more likely to discuss advantages
than disadvantages, a recent study indicates.
DEPARTMENTS
FINANCE 5
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 12
BUSINESS OF MEDICINE 14
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 19
UPCOMING CME EVENTS 20
LOCAL NEWS 21
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