Medical economics
Diversity gaps persist in dermatology workforce pipeline
Diversity gaps persist in the dermatology workforce pipeline, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in JAMA Dermatology.
Nov 16, 2022
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Medical research
Prior diagnoses influence dermatopathologists' interpretations
When interpreting melanocytic skin biopsy specimens, knowledge of a prior diagnosis sways dermatopathologists to make more and less severe diagnoses and can also sway them from a correct to an incorrect diagnosis, according ...
Aug 17, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Highlighting the challenges of melanoma diagnosis
QIMR Berghofer researchers have found that nearly a third of melanomas picked up during routine skin checks may not be harmful.
Jun 7, 2022
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Medical economics
Physician assistants commonly employed in dermatology
Many physician assistants (PAs) are employed in dermatology, with a larger annual increase seen for PAs in dermatology versus other specialties, according to a research letter published online May 4 in JAMA Dermatology.
May 4, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
More body surface area clearance with psoriasis tied to better quality of life
Greater skin clearance among psoriasis patients is associated with greater improvements in quality of life, according to a letter to the editor published in the June issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
May 24, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Community-based study links skin rashes to COVID-19
Previous studies conducted in hospitals reported that COVID-19 patients presented with unusual skin rashes. This study, which is published in the British Journal of Dermatology, analyzed information provided by 336,847 individuals ...
Mar 15, 2021
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Health
Most patients find teledermatology appointments suitable alternative to office visits
The majority of dermatology patients surveyed find telehealth appointments to be a suitable alternative to in-person office visits, according to a survey study from researchers at the George Washington University (GW) Department ...
Jan 25, 2021
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Inflammatory disorders
Patients with psoriasis shoulder substantial psychological burden
(HealthDay)—Patients with psoriasis have a considerable psychological burden, according to a study published online Dec. 22 in The Journal of Dermatology.
Dec 28, 2020
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Health
Study identifies need for disaster preparedness training for dermatologists
The dermatology community is inadequately prepared for a biological disaster and would benefit from a formal preparedness training program, according to a study from the George Washington University (GW). The article is published ...
Jan 30, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Telehealth increases primary care physicians' accurate diagnosis of skin conditions
Fewer than 10% of dermatologists practice in rural areas, according to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. That means primary care physicians (PCPs) are often relied upon to diagnose skin cancers in areas ...
Dec 12, 2019
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