Tofacitinib Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Welcome to our new series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, wherein we take a deep dive into the literature and guidelines to give you a quick reference on the use of new or complex therapies.  This series will become your go-to for information about dosing, potential interactions and laboratory monitoring, just to name a few.  First up: Tofacitinib. [caption id="attachment_6617" align="aligncenter" …
Pathophysiology and Management of Rosacea: Pearls from the Expert
rosaceaIf you’re a coffee drinker, you may be relieved to know that there was an inverse association between caffeine intake and risk of rosacea in a recent study.  That was a huge relief for me for sure! Unfortunately, we can’t prescribe caffeine for rosacea and call it a day. So, what works? High-yield pearls on the pathophysiology and management of rosacea are shared by Dr. Adam Friedman � …
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Cutaneous Findings – Friday Pop Quiz 4/5/2019
port wine stain A child presents with this finding seen in the image. What other cutaneous finding may, very rarely, be seen in conjunction with this lesion? A. Port-wine stain B. Granular cell tumor C. Epidermal nevus D. Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita E. Angiokeratomas To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.   Brought to you by our Brand Partner …
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Got Board Exam Questions? Derm In-Review Faculty Has Answers!
board examDuring the 16th Annual ODAC, Derm In-Review, in partnership with the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, hosted a 4-hour Board Review workshop led by Dr. Adam Friedman. Mid-way through the workshop, during a brain-break panel, faculty members and recently minted board-certified dermatologists, myself included, weighed in on questions related to Board Exam preparation. Residen …
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Claim Denials and Appeal Procedures
medical billingRecently, it was brought to my attention that some in the medical billing field refer to denials as either a hard or soft denial. I stubbornly insisted that denials are denials and need to be worked. Upon researching, soft denials are those that can still be fought or appealed while a hard denial is the end of the line, there is nowhere to go, and the claim will not be paid. How to Avoid Claim De …
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