JDD Buzz Series | AI in Dermatology Residency Applications: A Program Director’s Perspective
AI in dermatologyApplicants for dermatology residency programs are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to write or enhance their personal statements, according to a study published in the May Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. Is this ethical? Should applicants disclose AI usage? What role, if any, should AI have in applications for programs, positions, and grants? I interviewed Marjorie Mo …
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From the JDD Podcast Vault | Thin Skinned: Topical Steroid Safety and Legal Landmines
topical steroidWelcome to another installment of "From the JDD Podcast Vault" series! This week, we’re digging into a truly cautionary tale with the episode: Thin Skinned: Topical Steroid Safety and Legal Landmines, hosted by Dr. Adam Friedman and featuring the ever-insightful Dr. Raj Chovatiya. “Just put some salve on it.” Sounds harmless enough, right? But let’s pause and ask — what could possibl …
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Nivolumab Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
NivolumabNivolumab, a programmed death-1 (PD-1) immune checkpoint inhibitor, is a cornerstone in the evolving field of immuno-oncology. Originally developed for advanced cancers, nivolumab functions by blocking PD-1–mediated immune suppression, thereby enhancing T-cell–mediated antitumor responses. In dermatology, its relevance has grown not only because of its utility in melanoma treatment and cutaneo …
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Patient Buzz Series: Tightened Rules Could Impact Marines With PFB
pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB)The U.S. Marine Corps’ tightened shaving rules could impact its service members with pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), according to NBC News. Guidance issued in March says that a service member may be discharged from the Marines if PFB persists within a year while under a four-part treatment plan. Previously, Marines with PFB resistant to topical treatment were able to receive temporary or perman …
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