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Conversations With Dr Barankin: Dr Alexa Kimball

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC

Alexa B. Kimball, MD, MPH

06/28/2021

In this episode, Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC, catches up with Alexa B. Kimball, MD, MPH, who shares what she enjoys most about her career. Dr Barankin is a dermatologist in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is author-editor of 7 books in dermatology and is widely published in the dermatology and humanities literature. Dr Kimball is president and chief executive officer of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc, and a professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School in Cambridge, MA.

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Addressing Comorbidities in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

06/10/2022

Coleen Stern , MA;

A prevalent and chronic disease, atopic dermatitis can negatively affect quality of life. Recognizing the atopic and nonatopic comorbidities of this condition can have a positive impact on long-term disease management.

A prevalent and chronic disease,...

06/10/2022

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Drug Reimportation

09/04/2008

For all of the lengthy efforts made to educate and track patients who take isotretinoin (Accutane) to prevent pregnancies, and consequently, severe birth defects, it’s hard to believe that this drug can be so easily imported from other...

For all of the lengthy efforts...

09/04/2008

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Dupilumab Add-on Maintenance Treatment For Children With Atopic Dermatitis

07/21/2022

Jessica Garlewicz ;

The Dermatologist met with Mercedes Gonzalez, MD, an investigator in the randomized, placebo-controlled pivotal trial, to discuss dupilumab's recent approval.

The Dermatologist met with...

07/21/2022

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Coding and Billing

This coding expert answers common coding
questions to help you run a more efficient practice.

09/04/2008

W hen it comes to billing and gauging account receivables, what benchmarks and formulas are best to follow? This month, I’ll discuss some easy ways to measure your success in these areas so that you can keep things on track in your practice....

W hen it comes to billing and...

09/04/2008

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Fibrinogen-Like Protein 1 Is a Promising Biomarker of Psoriasis Severity and Lipid Metabolism

09/08/2022

Researchers aimed to compare the tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), IL-6, IL-17, IL-10, and FGL1 serum levels between patients with psoriasis and healthy control individuals.

Researchers aimed to compare the...

09/08/2022

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Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Management

11/11/2024

Riya Gandhi , MA;

1. What alternative therapies does Dr Swanson suggest for children who have difficulty adhering to topical treatment regimens?a) Antibioticsb) Injectable or oral medicationsc) UV light therapyd) Homeopathic remedies2. According to Dr Swanson,...

1. What alternative therapies...

11/11/2024

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Test Your Knowledge: The Immunology of Alopecia Areata

11/04/2024

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Long-Term Safety of Risankizumab

10/18/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

What were the primary findings regarding the long-term safety of risankizumab?

What were the primary findings...

10/18/2024

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Barriers to Mental Health Support

10/10/2024

Riya Gandhi , MA;

What was the first barrier to mental health support for patients with atopic dermatitis identified in the NEA survey?

What was the first barrier to...

10/10/2024

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QUIZ: Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis: Nonsteroidal Topical Therapies

09/15/2024

Riya Gandhi , MA;

1. According to Dr Linda Stein Gold, how do nonsteroidal topical therapies compare to traditional steroid-based treatments for managing psoriasis and AD?a) They are less effective but safer.b) They are as effective as mid-potency steroids and...

1. According to Dr Linda Stein...

09/15/2024

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QUIZ: Topical PDE-4 Inhibitors For Atopic Dermatitis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, and Psoriasis

08/10/2024

Riya Gandhi , MA;

What strategies did Dr Merola emphasize for atopic dermatitis?

What strategies did Dr Merola...

08/10/2024

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contact dermtitis + Neck + Eczema + rash

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QUIZ: Patient Experiences in Contact Dermatitis and Patch Testing

07/14/2024

What is a common challenge for patients during the patch testing week?

What is a common challenge for...

07/14/2024

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Quiz: Barrier to Mental Health Support in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis

05/30/2024

Riya Gandhi , MA;

According to a recent interview with Jessica Johnson, MPH, what is a significant barrier to seeking mental health support among patients with atopic dermatitis?

According to a recent interview...

05/30/2024

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Quiz: Atopic Dermatitis Spotlight

05/06/2024

Riya Gandhi , MA;

Which class of medications received a "general thumbs up" in the latest guidelines for atopic dermatitis management due to their efficacy and low cancer risk?

Which class of medications...

05/06/2024

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True or False: Basal Cell Carcinoma on Vermilion Lip

05/01/2024

Is basal cell carcinoma on the vermilion lip a distinctly rare phenomenon, sparsely documented in existing literature?

Is basal cell carcinoma on the...

05/01/2024

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