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Perception of Executive Order on Medicare Pay for Advanced Practice Providers: A Study of Comments From Medical Professionals
On October 3, 2019, President Donald Trump issued the Executive Order on Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nation’s Seniors, in which he...
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Prescribing Patterns of Onychomycosis Therapies in the United States
Dermatologists should consider efficacy and cost of onychomycosis therapies, as inappropriate treatment selection results in longer treatment...
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Use of 3D Technology to Support Dermatologists Returning to Practice Amid COVID-19
3-Dimensional imaging and printing technologies can be harnessed to create face coverings and face shields for the dermatology outpatient setting...
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Approximation of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Volume Using a Toothpaste Cap
Physicians and the general public may be underusing alcohol-based hand sanitizers based on the false perception that they are damaging to the skin...
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Assessment of Nail Content in the American Academy of Dermatology Patient Education Website
Nail signs and symptoms may represent a serious underlying condition, and nail content is underrepresented on the American Academy of Dermatology...
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New Insights Into the Dermatology Residency Application Process Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
We propose that the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic should serve as a call to action for dermatology to update and promote a more equitable,...
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Brilliant Green Staining of the Fingernails
Dermatologists should be aware of brilliant green, as well as its indications, common uses, and adverse effects, and should be able to...
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Utilization of a Stress Ball to Diminish Anxiety During Nail Surgery
Anxiety is commonly encountered by patients undergoing nail surgery. Squeezing a stress ball with the free hand does not interfere with the...
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Hand Hygiene in Preventing COVID-19 Transmission
Although perceived as more irritating, alcohol-based sanitizers are less likely to cause irritant contact dermatitis of the hands than handwashing...
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Analysis of Education on Nail Conditions at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meetings
Diagnosis and treatment of nail conditions are necessary competencies for board-certified dermatologists, but appropriate education often is...
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Evaluating the Impact and Educational Value of YouTube Videos on Nail Biopsy Procedures
A nail biopsy is sometimes necessary for histologic confirmation of a clinical diagnosis. YouTube has become a potential educational platform for...
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Concurrent Beau Lines, Onychomadesis, and Retronychia Following Scurvy
Beau lines, onychomadesis, and retronychia are nail conditions with distinct clinical findings. These 3 disorders may share a common...
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Transillumination for Improved Diagnosis of Digital Myxoid Cysts
Myxoid cysts are among the most common space-occupying lesions involving the nail unit. Transillumination is a valuable techique that may aid...
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Comment on “Intraoperative Electrosurgical Smoke During Outpatient Surgery: A Survey of Dermatologic Surgeon and Staff Preferences”
This letter to the editor comments on the topic of dermatologist safety while performing surgical procedures.
