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In search of supplements for skin aging
October 9th 2014True scientific evidence backing the use of supplements for the prevention of skin aging and sun damage is often shady, but bright spots sometimes shine through, for example, when the science and anecdotal evidence suggest swallowing a vitamin, extract or other ingredient does make a difference in patients’ skin.
PODCAST: Using surveys to improve patient relations, part 3
September 26th 2014Dermatology Times editorial adviser Elaine Siegfried, M.D., and adherence expert Steven Feldman, M.D., talk about the development of the Dr. Score physician rating site, patient satisfaction measurements and best practices for using surveys to convey empathy as well as improve interactions with patients.
Childhood skin disease has unique challenges
September 17th 2014Therapeutics is one of the most significant challenges in pediatric dermatology. Children have been identified as “therapeutic orphans”, with few options that have FDA-approved pediatric indications. Access to new and novel treatments like biologics is especially limited. Supportive legislation, beginning with the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (bpca.nichd.nih.gov), has marked the dawn of a new era.
Front office signals first impressions
September 16th 2014When is the last time you took a good look at what your waiting area is signaling to the outside world? It is after all, the first physical impression of your clinic. Perhaps it is time to make some changes, or improve on some already excellent practices.
5 key metrics to measure physician blog success
September 16th 2014Physicians who blog have probably realized that it’s difficult to quantify and measure a blog's success. With so many different metrics available, how do you figure out which ones to focus on? Here are five key metrics that every blogging physician should pay attention to.