Gay Is Okay With APA-Forum Honors Landmark 1973 Events

Article Abstract:

Psychiatrists marked the 25th anniversary of the de-classification of homosexuality as a mental disorder at the American Psychiatric Association (APA) annual meeting in June, 1998. The movement to delete homosexuality from the official list of mental disorders began at the APA's meeting in San Francisco in 1970, which was marked by demonstrations by gay and antiwar protesters. Psychiatrists were already redefining what it means to be normal or not normal. In 1973, the APA's board of trustees voted in favor of deleting homosexuality from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a move that was supported by a majority of psychiatrists.

Science and technology policy, Homosexuality, American Psychiatric Association

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New and Emerging Dermatologic Therapies Presented at Conference

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Doctors and researchers discussed the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in March. The increase in new drugs has caused an increase in drug-induced skin disorders. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are widely used and consequently many patients develop a skin reaction to those drugs. Kidney dialysis, heart valve replacement, and stem cell/bone marrow transplantation can also affect the skin. The American Cancer Society wants to reduce the incidence and mortality rate of malignant melanoma.

Skin diseases

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Advances in Pediatric Dermatology: Specialist Training to Internet Atlas

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Highlights in pediatric dermatology from the American Academy of Dermatology's annual meeting in 2001 are reviewed. Topics include hemangiomas, Kawasaki disease, toxic shock syndrome, antibiotic resistance, atopic dermatitis, skin cancer, gene therapy, and a pediatric dermatology atlas on the Internet.

Research, Pediatric dermatology

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