Kristine Kucera, PA-C, MPAS, DHS Multiple studies have shown that the persistent, chronic inflammation associated with psoriasis increases affected patients’ risk of cardiovascular disease. This is particularly true for patients with more severe skin disease,...
As a clinical dermatologist and a dermatopathologist, Michelle Hure, MD, has a dual perspective on this important aspect of dermatology care. In this edition of the Dermalorian™ Podcast from the DEF, Dr. Hure, founder of OC Skin Lab in Orange County, CA, offers her...
In recognition of World Heart Day on September 29, the Dermatology Education Foundation (DEF) and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) speak with one voice to emphasize the significance of caregiver health and underscore the importance of healthcare...
Kristine Kucera, PA-C, MPAS, DHS A growing body of evidence has found that inflammatory skin diseases (ISDs) are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular comorbidities. Patients with psoriasis have a documented increased for certain...
Although biosimilars have technically been approved for dermatologic indications for a while, the first self-administered agents did not hit the market until this summer. Their arrival has led to a number of questions for patients, prescribers, pharmacists, and...
One of the biggest challenges for NPs and PAs working in dermatology and the practices that hire them is understanding fair and appropriate compensation strategies. In the latest episode of the Dermalorian™ Podcast from the DEF, Michelle Sullentrup, CEO of...