Aesthetic Products for U.S. Market
The signature facial and body treatment products of the French company Institut Esthederm are now for sale in the United States. The products include gels and creams for moisturizing and foams and gels for cleansing. For more information, call 800-710-1018 or visit
Software Makes Reminder Phone Calls
The ReminderPro software uses a PC running Windows XP or 2000 and a standard telephone and interfaces with existing practice management systems, electronic medical record systems, hospital records management, and electronic schedulers to deliver specific reminders to particular patients. For more information on the software, contact JulySoft at 800-350-7693.
Medical Image-Sharing System
VivaNet, a dermatology-specific telemedicine server, allows dermatologists who use VivaScope confocal imagers to share the images with other dermatologists or pathologists through the Internet. Once they are saved, pictures taken using VivaScope can be transferred and stored on a secure server for access by other authorized medical practitioners for review and consultation. For more information, contact Lucid Inc. by visiting
Cornstarch-Based Bug Spray
Off! FamilyCare Smooth & Dry is a cornstarch-based insect repellant designed to dry quickly and feel comfortable on the skin. The aerosol spray contains 15% DEET to help protect against mosquitoes as well as gnats, ticks, biting flies, chiggers, and fleas for up to 6 hours. For more information, contact the S.C. Johnson company by visiting
Seborrheic Dermatitis Regimen
Xolegel Duo is a new combination treatment regimen for seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, face, and body. Xolegel Duo consists of a gel for the skin, Xolegel (ketoconazole 2%, USP), and a shampoo for the scalp, called Xolex (zinc pyrithione 1%). The two products are made by Barrier Therapeutics. For more information, visit
Antioxidant Sunscreen
Environmental Defense Sunscreen is an SPF 30 lotion that provides UVA and UVB protection and is suitable for all skin types. The lotion's active ingredients are a zinc oxide compound (Z-COTE MAX) and Parsol MCX. In addition, green tea extract, caffeine, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and Ceramide 3 (a plant-derived lipid) add antioxidants and moisture to the skin. For more information, contact Skin Medica by visiting
Antimicrobial Cream
Silcryst, a prescription antimicrobial cream containing NPI 32101, is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial wound-care cream containing nanocrystalline silver. Clinical trials involving more than 600 adults showed that the cream was an effective barrier against Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant S. aureus) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. For more information on the product, go to
Nutritional Care Supplements
Juvio's Rejuvionate nutritional care products promote good health at a cellular level. The Green Perfection Powder and Green Perfection Capsules combine 78 ingredients including vitamins, minerals, plant extracts, and antioxidants. For more information on the nutritional care products, or to order the products, go to
Combination Diabetes Pill Approved
Combination tablets containing sitagliptin, a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, and metformin have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration as an adjunct to diet and exercise for adults with type 2 diabetes. The tablets are marketed by Merck & Co. as Janumet. For more information, visit
Free Web-Supported EMR
GlaceEMR 2.0 is a free-of-charge electronic medical record system that is certified by the Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology. The system is manufactured by Glenwood Systems LLC, based in Connecticut. For more information, visit