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N95 respirator reuse possible with UVGI
June 11th 2020In part two of our interview with Iltefat H. Hamzavi, M.D., he delves into the data from a recent article investigating the use ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) as a method to disinfect N95 respirators for reuse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dermatologists on New York City's COVID-19 frontlines
June 10th 2020Eighteen residents and fellows in the throes of their dermatology training volunteered at the frontlines of overwhelmed Bronx-based hospitals during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, gaining a crash course in crisis medicine and infectious diseases.
Method allows reuse of N95 respirators during COVID-19
June 9th 2020In part one of our video interview with Iltefat H. Hamzavi, M.D., he discusses how ultraviolet germicidal irradiation is used in dermatology and how it can be used to disinfect N95 respirators to facilitate reuse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
DermYoung, Eden MedSpa launch campaign to help NYC first responders
May 27th 2020DermYoung and Eden MedSpa announce the launch of their “Together We Are Love, Together We Will Heal,” campaign which aims to provide NYC first responders with facials and take-home skincare kits for those experiencing skin damage and irritation due to PPE usage.
How dermatologists can stay informed during the pandemic
May 25th 2020In part two of our interview with Amy Paller, M.D., she describes how she is staying informed about the latest COVID-19 research as it relates to the field, and shares some resources other dermatologists may find helpful during this crisis.