From the ODAC Poster Hall | Chronic Urticaria Exposure During Residency
Chronic urticaria is a common dermatologic condition, yet according to a recent survey, one in five clinicians deviates from known management guidelines. Researchers at the George Washington University (GWU) School of Medicine and Health Sciences Department of Dermatology surmised that the lack of confidence in workup and management of chronic urticaria and lack of adherence to guidelines may stem …
Chronic urticaria is a common dermatologic condition, yet according to a recent survey, one in five clinicians deviates from known management guidelines. Researchers at the George Washington University (GWU) School of Medicine and Health Sciences Department of Dermatology surmised that the lack of confidence in workup and management of chronic urticaria and lack of adherence to guidelines may stem … Continue reading "From the ODAC Poster Hall | Chronic Urticaria Exposure During Residency"
Physician burnout is pervasive in medicine. A Stanford Medicine-led study of U.S. physicians conducted in 2023 and 2024 found nearly half experienced at least one symptom of burnout. While the broader conversation may raise burnout as a concerning issue, the lived experience of physicians tells a different story. Despite the fact burnout is so prevalent, the demands on physicians remain unchanged: … 
Children with dermatologic conditions, ranging from eczema to psoriasis to hidradenitis suppurativa, are benefitting from advances in biologic therapy with several FDA-approved treatment options. However, real-life clinical experience reveals biologic therapy is not always initiated when prescribed. In addition, even when biologic therapy is initiated, adherence is often not maintained. Therefore, …