by Physician Resources | Apr 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Although US students who report a disability have a lower chance of matching into a residency overall, some specialties—including dermatology—are more likely to match students with disabilities. Researchers say these specialties can be models for others. ...
by Physician Resources | Apr 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
It may not match the strength of drug therapies, but new research suggests that enjoying time in nature can have direct beneficial effects on the body’s inflammatory processes. According to a study from Cornell University researchers, more frequent positive contact...
by Physician Resources | Mar 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Donald A. Glass II, MD, PhD, FAAD is the recipient of the first-ever Sanofi and Regeneron Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Mid-Career Award. The award was bestowed by the Dermatology Foundation (DF) and the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) to support Dr. Glass’...
by Physician Resources | Feb 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Workplace violence (WPV) in the healthcare setting, though well documented, is not commonly discussed. According to a new report from Canopy, more than 10% of all hospital staff in every role–nurses, physicians, and non-medical staff–were impacted by WPV...
by Physician Resources | Feb 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Doctors tasked with diagnosing skin diseases using images of a patient’s condition do not perform as well when the patient has dark skin. While dermatologists accurately characterized about 38 percent of images overall, they were accurate for only 34 percent of images...
by Physician Resources | Feb 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Preventative and early maintenance treatments continue to grow and are driving demand for cosmetic procedures, results of the latest survey from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) reveal. And while “tweakments” remain popular,...
by Physician Resources | Jan 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Rates of self-reported burnout and depression have decreased among physicians in the US, according to findings from Medscape Physician Burnout & Depression Report: “We Have Much Work to Do.” With 49% of doctors saying they are burned out and 20% saying they...
by Physician Resources | Jan 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
BRAF mutations linked to aggressive melanomas have been shown to induce rat heart tissue growth in vitro, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach to rebuilding human heart muscle after a heart attack. Duke University researchers studied neonatal rat heart cells...
by Physician Resources | Jan 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Co-workers who send texts or emails during video calls may be judged as unprofessional, but new research suggests they may actually benefit the workplace. Previous research has shown that actions like using social media or texting during another conversation could be...
by Physician Resources | Dec 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Physical activity is related to increased size of brain areas important for memory and learning, a new, international study reveals. An analysis of MRI brain scans from 10,125 people found that those who regularly engaged in physical activities such as walking,...
