Global Dermatology and Telemedicine, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics , E-Book


Book Description

This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Victoria Williams and Carrie Kovarik, will cover a number of important topics in Global Dermatology and Telemedicine. This issue is one of four each year selected by long-time series Consulting Editor, Dr. Bruce Thiers. Topics discussion include, but are not limited to: Patterns of Skin Disease in the Context of a High Prevalence HIV Population in Botswana; Telemedicine and Community Health Projects in Asia; Utilizing Technology for Dermatology Care in Tajikistan: A Health Systems Perspective; Community Outreach Projects to Increase Dermatology Education and Access to Care in Argentina; Challenges and Successes of Dermatology Training Programs in Africa; Developing an Electronic Platform for Global Dermatology Mentorship and Collaboration; Novel Diagnostics for Kaposi Sarcoma and Other Skin Diseases in Resource Poor Settings; Implementing a Locally Made Low-Cost Intervention for Wound and Lymphedema Care in Western Kenya; Challenges of Managing Skin Disease in Migrants and Refugees; Factors Affecting Quality of Life for People Living with Albinism in Botswana; and Integration of Management Strategies for Neglected Tropical Diseases Affecting the Skin




Global Dermatology and Telemedicine, an Issue of Dermatologic Clinics, Volume 39-1


Book Description

This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Victoria Williams and Carrie Kovarik, will cover a number of important topics in Global Dermatology and Telemedicine. This issue is one of four each year selected by long-time series Consulting Editor, Dr. Bruce Thiers. Topics discussion include, but are not limited to: Patterns of Skin Disease in the Context of a High Prevalence HIV Population in Botswana; Telemedicine and Community Health Projects in Asia; Utilizing Technology for Dermatology Care in Tajikistan: A Health Systems Perspective; Community Outreach Projects to Increase Dermatology Education and Access to Care in Argentina; Challenges and Successes of Dermatology Training Programs in Africa; Developing an Electronic Platform for Global Dermatology Mentorship and Collaboration; Novel Diagnostics for Kaposi Sarcoma and Other Skin Diseases in Resource Poor Settings; Implementing a Locally Made Low-Cost Intervention for Wound and Lymphedema Care in Western Kenya; Challenges of Managing Skin Disease in Migrants and Refugees; Factors Affecting Quality of Life for People Living with Albinism in Botswana; and Integration of Management Strategies for Neglected Tropical Diseases Affecting the Skin




COVID-19 and the Dermatologist, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics, E-Book


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This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Esther Freeman and Devon McMahon, will focus on COVID-19 and the Dermatologist. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Bruce Thiers. Topics discussed in this issue include but are not limited to Covid-19 as it pertains to Dermatology Residency, Race in Dermatology, Dermatology Practice changes, Global Health Dermatology, Dermatologic Morphologies, Teledermatology, Dermatology Immunology, Occupational dermatology, Biologics, In-Patient Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, Registry Update, Dermatopathology, and Effect of COVID-19 on Delayed Skin Cancer Services. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on COVID-19 and the Dermatologist, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.




Teledermatology


Book Description

This book offers a comprehensive and the foundational structure for all healthcare professionals developing, practicing, and performing research in teledermatology. The chapters of this book examines the field of teledermatology and will include: platforms and practice models, the impact of COVID-19, the telehealth and mobile teledermatology industry, the effect on healthcare accessibility, equality, specialty referrals and no-show rates, cost effectiveness, implementation, regulations and reimbursement, practice guidelines, outcomes for skin lesions, inflammatory dermatoses, inpatient consultations and pediatrics, research utilization, education, image quality and artificial intelligence, global and international efforts as well as patient and physician satisfaction. Chapters are authored by leaders in the field of dermatology and teledermatology. The goal is for the reader to become knowledgeable and proficient within field of teledermatology to increase patient access, manage skin disease and develop beneficial outcomes via electronic consultations. Teledermatology: A Comprehensive Overview is a must-have resource for dermatologists, dermatology academic and hospital leadership, hospital administrators, and telehealth programs.




Dermatology in Rural Settings


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This book addresses the maldistribution of health care between people in dense cities and more rural areas. This proactive resource provides solutions that will motivate dermatologists to make a difference, including free rural clinics and incentives to attract dermatologists to the aforementioned areas. Comprehensive yet concise, the book encompasses not only the logistics of the healthcare issues, including location, incentive, and set up of facility but includes insight into the effectiveness of teledermatology, a practice more commonly utilized due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Additionally, chapters examine the relationship between economic viability and quality of care, as well as government incentives and political action to mitigate this issue. Unique and timely, Dermatology in Rural Settings is an invaluable resource for dermatologists, resident dermatologists, and academic physicians interested in rural and urban health.​




Teledermatology


Book Description

Teledermatology allows a dermatologist to diagnose a wide range of conditions via the communications industry, thus allowing a specialist to review a patient's condition from miles away while minimizing time and travel. This book focuses on the practical aspects of teledermatology implementation while providing a comprehensive treatment of the topic. Discussions include: business models and reimbursement issues; the current status of teledermatology research; the integration of teledermatology into dermatology residency training programs; ethical considerations; confidentiality issues; and the “art of teledermatology.” It explores the technical aspects of teledermatology and describes the differences between live interactive techniques and store and forward techniques. It provides both novice and seasoned teledermatologists with comprehensive and practical information. Many of the chapter authors are among the world experts in teledermatology and have developed successful and viable programs. The knowledge presented here is based on the lessons they have learned in the course of teledermatology development.




Hair, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics, E-Book


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This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Neil S. Sadick, will cover a number of key topics related to Hair. This issue is one of four each year selected by longtime series Consulting Editor, Dr. Bruce Thiers. Articles in this issue include: Clinical patterns of hair loss in men: Is DHT the only culprit?; Understanding causes of hair loss in women; New diagnostic tools to evaluate hair loss; FDA approved treatments for hair loss; Frontal fibrosing alopecia: is it the new epidemic?; Scarring alopecia: diagnosis and new treatment options; Central centrifugal alopecia: challenges and treatments;Alopecia areata: new treatment options including JAK inhibitors; Trichoceuticals; Platelet-rich plasma and cell therapy: the new horizon in hair loss treatment; Energy-based devices for hair loss; Follicular unit extraction for hair transplantation: an update; Automated devices for hair transplantation; and Combination approaches for combatting hair loss.




Allergic Contact Dermatitis,An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics - E-Book


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This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Christen M. Mowad, will cover a number of important topics related to Allergic Contact Dermatitis. This issue is one of four each year selected by longtime series Consulting Editor, Dr. Bruce Thiers. Topics discussion include, but are not limited to: Occupational Contact Dermatitis; Considerations When Performing Pediatric Allergic Contact Dermatitis; The Importance of Education When Patch Testing; The Concern Over Implants and Metal Patch Testing; Atopic Dermatitis and Allergic Contact Dermatitis; Allergen of the Year; Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Healthy and Chronically Inflamed Skin; Systemic Contact Dermatitis; Fragrance Allergy; and Plant Allergic Contact Dermatitis, among others.




Telemedicine in Dermatology


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Written by leading teledermatologists and telemedicine experts, this hands-on guide addresses the practical needs of the many emerging teledermatology services worldwide. It covers the medical and technical prerequisites for such services as well as the photographic imaging essentials. It also illustrates the performance of teledermatology by means of clinical examples, discusses teledermatology in underdeveloped countries, and presents specialized methods of teledermatology. The impact of telemedicine on the doctor-patient relationship is explored, and the advantages that accrue from improving access to expert knowledge are explained. In addition, quality assurance, legal assumptions, economic aspects, and the future horizons of such health care services are all considered. A comprehensive appendix provides information on training opportunities, sample protocols, consent forms, information sheets, references, and relevant web links.




Telemedicine and Teledermatology


Book Description

Telemedicine, the practice of transferring medical data using interactive audio, visual and data communication systems, is fast becoming indispensable in modern medicine, healthcare and education. This volume reviews the rapidly expanding and changing field of telemedicine in general with a special focus on teledermatology. As well as presenting historical and technological aspects, the book also describes several of the many fields of application in detail - one of them being teleteaching which already forms an essential part of medical training. Another major issue in telemedicine is the discussion of legal and ethical aspects of teleconsulting. Further contributions acquaint the reader with the various possibilities of telemedicine such as telemedicine for the family doctor, teleradiology, applications in surgery, telepathology, telecardiology, telemedicine in oncology and ophthalmology, and telepsychiatry. The particular aspects of teledermatology are discussed in detail in a separate section. All healthcare professionals from the medical practitioner to the pharmacist, healthcare manager, nurse or technician will find this compilation of up-to-date data valuable reading. The detailed discussion of teledermatology makes it indispensable for the dermatologist.