SMJ articles in the category "Dermatology"

Original Article

Optimizing the Dermatologic Formulary at a Free Clinic

Objectives: Free clinics provide care to underserved populations nationwide. The Birmingham Free Clinic offers dermatology care and operates an onsite dispensary. Little is known about specialty care services and medication optimization in the free clinic setting. This study analyzed dermatologic diagnoses and medication distribution patterns to optimize the dermatologic formulary…

Posted in: Dermatology 3 Drugs 6

Original Article

Skin Biopsies and Diagnostic Outcomes at a Multisite Family Medicine Residency Network

Objectives: Physicians other than dermatologists evaluate nearly 60% of all skin diseases, and 22% of these physicians are family physicians. Dermatology education is therefore an important aspect of Family Medicine training. Dermatologic procedural training in Family Medicine residency is not standardized, however, so family physicians graduate with highly variable skills….

Posted in: Dermatology 3 family practice 6 resident education 9

Review Article

Diabetes Mellitus and the Skin: Recognition and Management of Cutaneous Manifestations

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a heterogeneous condition characterized by hyperglycemia as a consequence of defects in insulin secretion and variable degrees of insulin resistance. DM is the most common endocrine disorder in the United States, affecting 9.3% of the population (29.1 million people) in 2014. Skin disorders are present in…

Posted in: acanthosis nigricans 2 Dermatology 3 diabetes mellitus 37
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