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Dermatology Author Gender Trends During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Author:
- Jose W. Ricardo, MD
- Kaya Curtis, BA
- April Lee, BS
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
The academic productivity of female dermatologists as last authors in dermatology clinical journals has potentially been impacted by the COVID-19...
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Cross-sectional Analysis of Matched Dermatology Residency Applicants Without US Home Programs
- Author:
- Christopher Yeh, MD
- Amar D. Desai, MPH
- Rohan Shah, BA
- Oyinkansola Adedipe, MD
- Simran Ohri, BA
- Cindy Wassef, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
our current objective was to compare profiles of matched dermatology applicants without home programs vs those with home programs.
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Polyurethane Tubing to Minimize Pain During Nail Injections
- Author:
- Debra K. Lee, BSA
- Julianne M. Falotico, BA
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Clenching a length of polyurethane tubing with the teeth during nail injections is a safe and cost-effective strategy that may decrease anxiety...
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A “Solution” for Patients Unable to Swallow a Pill: Crushed Terbinafine Mixed With Syrup
- Author:
- Rhiannon C. Miller, BA
- Fludiona Naka, MD, MPH
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Because oral terbinafine is now formulated only as a tablet, there is a barrier to treatment of superficial fungal infections in patients who are...
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Dermatology Articles in Preprint Servers: A Cross-sectional Study
- Author:
- Michelle J. Chang, BA
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
We sought to analyze characteristics of dermatology manuscripts in preprint servers and assess preprint publication policies in top dermatology...
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Nail Changes Associated With Thyroid Disease
- Author:
- Angela Rosenberg, OMS-IV
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Nail findings are helpful in early diagnosis of thyroid disorders and therefore are important for dermatologist education.
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Online Information About Hydroquinone: An Assessment of Accuracy and Readability
- Author:
- Stephanie Ishack, PhD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
There is a need for dermatologists to develop online patient education materials on hydroquinone that are characterized by high-quality and up-to-...
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A Contrasting Dark Background for Nail Sampling
- Author:
- Nina Blank, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Accurate testing for onychomycosis requires procurement of ample subungal debris, which can be difficult to visually quantify.
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The Top 100 Most-Cited Articles on Nail Psoriasis: A Bibliometric Analysis
- Author:
- Shilpa Malik, MS
- Justin T. Matushansky
- Charlene Thomas, MS
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Nail psoriasis is highly prevalent in patients with cutaneous psoriasis and also may present as an isolated finding. Our objectives were to...
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Utilizing a Sleep Mask to Reduce Patient Anxiety During Nail Surgery
- Author:
- Jose W. Ricardo, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Patients undergoing nail surgery frequently experience anxiety. Wearing a sleep mask diverts attention from the surgical field, thus reducing...
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Recommendations for Pregnant Members of Dermatology Health Care Teams During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Author:
- Jose W. Ricardo, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Pregnant women are at an increased risk for severe illness due to COVID-19 compared with nonpregnant women; therefore, it is important to protect...
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Head to Toe: Recommendations for Physician Head and Shoe Coverings to Limit COVID-19 Transmission
- Author:
- Jade Conway, BA
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
In this article, we analyze the literature on pathogen transmission via hair and shoes and make evidence-based recommendations for PPE selection...
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Comparison of Dermatologist Ratings on Health Care–Specific and General Consumer Websites
- Author:
- Bukhtawar Waqas, BA
- Victoria Cooley, MS
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Dermatologists can use health care–specific sites to understand patient sentiment and learn how to improve patient experiences.
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Are There Mobile Applications Related to Nail Disorders?
- Author:
- Stephanie Ishack, PhD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
The role of mobile applications (apps) for patient education is expanding, with little inquiry evaluating the quantity and quality of nail...
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Onychomycosis: New Developments in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Antifungal Medication Safety
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Onychomycosis is the most prevalent nail condition worldwide and has a significant impact on quality of life. Therefore, it is...