Cardiff University Dermoscopy Course – Apply now for 2012
AN INTRODUCTION TO DERMOSCOPY
Online Distance-Learning Course
The Cardiff Dermoscopy course is in it’s 8th successful year and are now accepting applications for the March programme.
The Introduction to Dermoscopy Course is designed specifically for physicians who are involved in the care of dermatology patients with skin lesions, who are interested in the management of benign and malignant skin lesions, or who wish to learn about dermoscopy to improve their skill in the diagnosis of melanoma.
This programme aims to develop competency in using the dermatoscope to:
- differentiate melanocytic skin lesions from non-melanocytic skin lesions;
- differentiate malignant skin lesions from non-malignant skin lesions; assist in the early diagnosis of melanoma;
- assist in management decisions relating to pigmented skin lesions;
- assist in the diagnosis of some non-melanocytic skin lesions.
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KEY INFORMATION
Places are limited and so early application is recommended. The course is delivered entirely online and no travel to Cardiff (or elsewhere) is required at any point during the course. The course will be assessed by a final online examination and successful participants will receive a certificate of completion. To be eligible for the course you must be a practising physician.
HOW TO APPLY
www.dermatology.org.uk and click on ‘Dermoscopy’ to access the online application form.
For more information call 029 2074 5388/4155
Duration: 12 weeks
Intakes: March & September each year
Cost: £995 (subject to final confirmation)
Schuco launch Medical Z garments range
Schuco are proud to announce a UK distribution partnership with Medical Z.
Established over 25 years ago Medical Z are Europe’s largest manufacturer of scar management products, priding themselves on achieveing positive results and optimum wound healing in all patients. Schuco will be offering the Medical Z range for post surgical compression garments including the popular ZBra as well as custom made burns garments and scar management gels and will feature these products as the main dispaly at the BAPRAS summer scientific meeting in Newcastle on the 11th-13th July and at this years BAD exhibition in Birmingham 3rd-5th July.
ZBra
Plastic surgery garments: A wide variety of cosmetic surgery procedures require scientifically calibrated pressure therapy. For example, in the case of liposuction, there is formation of post-operative edema; an effect called “waves” that may also appear. In these cases a calculated compression is necessary to minimize the effects while allowing all muscular movement.
Liposuction garments
Plastic surgery garments – Medical Z offer a large array of garments available in different sizes as well as two different fabrics: CoolMax and standard line both giving the required pressure for post surgical procedures. CoolMax is a revolutionary fabric that is more breathable and comfortable than any other garment available today. It is embedded with a moisture management system that pulls moisture to the outer layer of fabric and dries quickly. The fabric is specifically engineered with a four channel fiber system that allows air to easily permeate the garment. CoolMax fabric is ideal for post operative garments since these garments are recommended to be worn 6 to 8 weeks immediately following the surgery.
CoolMax technology
Custom burns garments:Medical Z’s custom made burn garments are made up of the most cost effective fabric that lasts and are compatible with oils and lotions. The customised pressure garments made especially for burn victims are lighter, cooler and smoother. Medical Z understand that no two patients are alike so have developed their range to offer custom garment choices that fit every patients needs maximising comfort.
Scar management gels: Medigel Z Technology.
Various studies have shown the effectiveness of polymers to prevent the formation of scars. Medigel is a combination of triblock co-polymer and H1 Class mineral oil. Originally devised for the treatment of scars for burn victims, Medigel now has a wider range of usage for surgeries that includes aesthetics, orthopedics and podiatry. Utilizing the same technology used for Medigel Z, The Medipatch Gel Z was introduced. One of the advantage of is self-adhesiveness for repetitive applications. In addition to it’s scar treatment properties.
Cesarpatch
For more information on Medical Z garments or to request a visit from your local account manager call the Schuco team on 020 8368 1642 or email info@schuco.co.uk
Schuco Managing Dircetor welcomes 2012
New for 2012 Managing Director, Anthony Hubbard will be be writing a short quarterly blog introducing our followers to the Schuco team, outlining key events and meetings that have taken place and that are due to take place and promises to bring you exclusive insights into the latest advances in technology that we are working on!
Anthony Hubbard
We start 2012 in fine form having had a good year in 2011 even though we have been competing in a tough and changing market. We have had to re-shape ourselves as our customer base and customer requirements have been changing almost constantly for the last 12 to 18 months.
This ability to be flexible and to alter our product mix has helped us tremendously during this period and we are now well placed to take full advantage of the way that patient and customer services in our main dermatology market are looking to deliver new and improved services.
We have again been approached by a number of manufacturers who are looking for Schuco to be their UK and Ireland distributor. The fact that we are now regularly being sought after to be a delivery partner speaks volumes for our approach to products, manufacturers, customers, patients , networking and stakeholder management.
Whilst we accept that 2012 will present us with big challenges, we feel that we have already shaped our business strategy to be able to deliver better products and services this year to our customers, old and new. We are branching out into a number of new market areas and have some exciting new products to introduce during the year. You’ll need to keep your eye on our website, contact your account manager or get hold of the Edition 56 Catalogue, when it’s launched, to see what’s happening!
We are just finalising our attendance at events this year, but it is worth mentioning that we will be supporting regional events as well as national conferences. Perhaps a few of you will want to ensure that you meet us at one of the following events:
- Primary Care Training Academy
- American Academy of Dermatology
- The Karen Clifford Skin Cancer Charity (Skcin) Annual Ball
- British Society of Dermatological Surgeons
- British Association of No Scalpel Vasectomists
- Association of Surgeons in Primary Care
- Primary Care 2012
- British Association of Dermatology AGM
- British Association of Dermatology Nurses AGM
- BAPRAS
- Institute of Medical Imagers
- European Association of Dermatology and Venerology
- Combined Services Plastic Surgery Society
- Dermatology Continuing Professional Development Society
We will also be supporting regional patient support events too.
Primary Care 2011
Meet Our Team (Part 1)
When you telephone the office, you are most likely to speak to:
Matthew Birt – who is our fist point of call for customer enquiries and quotes.
- Matthew
Kirsty Dungate – our Sales and Marketing Manager
Kirsty
Diane Warne – for Hyfrecator servicing and account enquires.
Diane
DermLite Connection Kit for iPhone 4 / 4S
iPhone 4 connection kit
Finally, you can use the functional power and optical beauty of the DermLite you already know & own to take digital images with your iPhone by sliding this exclusive case to your iPhone 4 /4S and threading the 28 mm adapter ring onto your DermLite II or DLIII.
Conveniently, the DermLite iPhone case leaves all iPhone jacks and buttons accessible and is no bulkier than most consumer-grade cases. Add its superior scratch and impact protection to the list of reasons why you can keep it attached to your iPhone all the time, even when you are not doing dermoscopy.
To disconnect the two simply unscrew the DermLite or slide the phone from the case.
- connected to DermLite DL3
Each DermLite Connection Kit for iPhone 4 / 4S comes with 3Gen’s 5-year warranty, includes an iPhone 4 / 4S snap case and 28 mm adapter ring.
Compatible with iPhone 4 / 4S, any DermLite II or DL3.
The iPhone connection kit for the iPhone 4 / 4S is only £45 excl.VAT.
To order call 020 8368 1642 or email sales@schuco.co.uk
Merry Christmas
On behalf of the Schuco team I would like to wish all of our followers a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Delboy joins the Schuco Christmas Party
It may be slightly early but……….. Merry Christmas!
This year the Schuco team were joined by the one and only Mr Derek Trotter.
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- Kung Fu joins Trotters independent traders
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- Au Revoir Sweetheart
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- The Schuco team with Delboy
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- Doctor! Doctor!
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- Del and Di talk accounts!
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- Del keeps his eye on the time before Ginger turns into a pumpkin
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- Flat caps and curly hair
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- Santa’s grotto
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- Pink is definitely James’ colour
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- Dancing “Schuco style”
Cardiff Dermatology Event
Schuco were pleased to launch some exclusive new products at the event including the Schuco Cryospray, Dermoscopy the Essentials: Second Edition and the newly refined DL3 dermatoscope. All of which received a welcome introduction.
At the event Schuco celebrated the world’s leading digital imaging specialists FotoFinder’s 20th anniversary by running a free prize draw to win a handyscope that allows you to turn your iPhone into a digital dermatoscope. The draw proved immensely popular with over 165 entries on the Friday afternoon before the live draw at the Presidents Dinner that evening. The second prize was a copy of Dermoscopy the Essentials: Second edition and the ever popular Schuco Bear.
MD Anthony Hubbard with winning Doctor
Schuco would like to thank Dr Richard Motley, Dr Maria Gonzalez and Ruth Williams for another great meeting and our extended thanks to everyone that visited us at the event, everyone who made a purchase and everyone who entered this year’s prize draw. We hope you found the event as enjoyable and educational as we did and look forward to seeing you again next year.
Schuco's Anthony & Kirsty with Dr Motley and wife Ruth
To find out more about the Cardiff University online dermatology course visit www.dermatology.org.uk and click on “Dermoscopy” to access the online application form or for more information call the Cardiff University team on 029 2074 5388/4155
Colin Rigby joins Schuco
- Colin Rigby
In a time where we are seeing national cutbacks leading to reduced support and personal service, Schuco remain committed to providing the highest level of assistance from education and product knowledge to continued product support and customer service. As a result, Schuco are pleased to announce that we are to expand our services in Scotland and are proud to introduce Colin Rigby as our new Scottish representative.
Colin has over 20 years business experience covering training and development, technology and medical equipment and consumables. From the creation of learning centres in hospitals and sourcing and creating material from consultants to being managing director of Primary Care Supplies for 8 years. This exposure to both NHS, Private and Occupational health clients enables Colin to bring with him a wealth of experience to enhance Schuco’s position as the leading Skin Technology company. You will find Colin to be a lateral thinker, finding new ideas and opportunities whilst being focused on the bigger picture. Colin fully believes in the integrity of the
sales cycle and its process enhances both organisational and client satisfaction and retention utilising a consultative approach. Away from business Colin is married to Christina with 4 children and is currently Vice President of Stewart’s Melville FP Rugby club in addition to being responsible for the clubs commercial activities. When not involved with the children or rugby you can find Colin making some noise playing the bagpipes! Colin was delighted to be awarded Fellowship of the Institute of Sales and Marketing and also Chartered Management Institute in 2011.
With Colin’s knowledge and expertise we aim to ensure that existing customers and all new customers in Scotland remain up to date with all of the latest advances in Skin technology.
Please feel free to contact Colin directly either via email – colin.rigby@schuco.co.uk or by phone, mobile 07875 322 516
Calling all Cardiff Dermoscopy students!
- FotoFinder’s handyscope
FotoFinder, the worldwide leaders in digital dermoscopy, are celebrating their 20th anniversary and to mark the occasion Schuco will be giving away
a FotoFinder handyscope to one lucky delegate at this year’s Dermoscopy Continuing Professional Developments Society (DCPDS) event in Cardiff (25 & 26 November).
The handyscope coverts your iPhone into a digital dermatoscope. With 20x magnification and cross polarisation your high quality images can be securely stored on a password protected app along with relevant patient information.
For your chance to win visit the Schuco stand and complete a FotoFinder entry card. The winner will be drawn at random before the final lecture on Saturday 26th November by Professor Guiseppe Argenziano.
Please note: iPhone is not supplied, FotoFinder app required. The winner must collect the prize in person. If the winner is not present at the time of the draw, the prize will be redrawn. Prize Draw is not open to employees of Schuco or Cardiff University or to MSc/Diploma in Clinical Dermatology students.
Emergency and Military Tourniquet evaluation
In an evaluation of two tourniquet systems for the control of prehospital lower limb hemorrhage conducted by The journal of trauma injury, infection and critical care (September 2011 publication) the Emergency and Military tourniquet (EMT) manufactured by Delfi Medical proved more successful against its competitor the Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) in the control of arterial blood flow when applied mid-thigh.
- The Emergency and Military Tourniquet
The article states that hemorrhage remains the main cause of preventable death on the modern-day battlefield. More powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (or IED’s as they are more commonly known) have accounted for approximately one-third of all coalition deaths since the war in Afghanistan began and are responsible for a dramatic increase in proximal limb injuries. As a result all serving British and American soldiers serving in Afghanistan were issued with CAT windlass tourniquets for application to themselves or an injured comrade immediately after a traumatic limb injury.
The detailed evaluation concludes that the CAT tourniquet is ineffective in controlling arterial blood flow when applied a mid-thigh level. The EMT was successful in a significantly larger number of participants.
To read the clinical abstract please click here: http://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/Abstract/2011/09000/An_Evaluation_of_Two_Tourniquet_Systems_for_the.14.aspx
To read the entire article can be found here:TCCC Taylor Two Tourniquet Systems J Trauma 2011
For more information on the Emergency and Military tourniquet view: EMT
