Ranking the dermatology programs based on measurements of academic achievement

Wu, Jashin J.; Ramirez, Claudia C.; Alonso, Carol A; Berman, Brian; Tyring, Stephen K.

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“…These findings underscore the multifaceted nature of BCC etiology, influenced by various environmental and lifestyle factors. 4,7,9,11,16 BCC exhibits a higher prevalence among the elderly population, with the majority of cases in our patient cohort falling within the age group of 50 years and older. This proclivity among elderly individuals can be attributed to several factors.…”

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“…These methods tend to be time-consuming expensive, and come with the potential for various side effects. 4,7 Nonsurgical treatments, encompassing immunomodulator topical therapy or chemotherapy, or even photodynamic therapies, generally exhibit fewer and less risky side effects. Nevertheless, they share certain drawbacks, including being time-consuming, cumbersome to apply, uncomfortable, and often associated with lower and less reliable efficacy rates.…”

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“…Cytology enables early detection, particularly before resorting to conservative treatments like cryotherapy or topical interventions, making it particularly relevant in cases involving debilitated patients or situations where a punch biopsy may not be the most appropriate choice. In fact, some researchers have even asserted that the cytological findings associated with BCC are pathognomonic, underscoring the reliability of this method for precise diagnosis in such cases 7,8 Cytodiagnosis of BCC holds remarkable promise for dermatologists, offering a convenient, cost-effective, and rapid means of diagnosis within an outpatient context. This technique proves particularly valuable when considering destructive therapeutic interventions, although it may not provide differentiation between specific tumor subtypes.…”

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“…Perhaps the optimal utilization of cytodiagnosis is achieved when performed by a skilled dermatologist or pathologist on-site, thereby reducing the likelihood of insufficient material for diagnostic sampling, which would otherwise hinder the acquisition of further necessary materials. 4,5,7 At present, a range of treatment options is available for this condition, including topical therapies, intralesional medication, x-ray, chemotherapy, surgery, and laser. Every treatment method has its unique advantages and risks, and they offer different rates of cure.…”

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Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma

Khalil,

Enezei,

Aldelaimi

et al. 2024

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is one among the most prevalent malignant neoplasms that has exhibited a notable surge in global incidence over recent decades. This slow-growing malignancy is typified by its localized invasiveness while demonstrating an exceedingly rare metastatic proclivity. It predominantly afflicts the sun-exposed skin of aging individuals, with a heightened predilection for the maxillofacial region. Scraping cytology offers numerous benefits, including the potential for an earlier diagnosis and the absence of scarring, as opposed to a biopsy. The cytodiagnosis of BCC proves to be straightforward with various techniques, making it highly advantageous in an outpatient environment as a swift diagnostic method when planning a surgical excision. Our study sought to scrutinize the clinicopathological facets of BCC within the maxillofacial region. We compared advanced cytological techniques for diagnosis, including scraping, scratching, and imprinting using Papanicolau and Diff-Quick stains. In addition, we evaluated the therapeutic effectiveness of diode lasers operating at wavelengths of 940nm and 980n. A retrospective analysis was undertaken, encompassing facial BCC lesions smaller than 2.5 cm in diameter that underwent treatment through diode laser ablation between September 2021 and August 2023 at Ramadi Teaching Hospital and a private clinic in Ramadi City, Iraq. Among the cohort of 48 patients with BCC, a majority (58%) were 50 years of age or older, with a predominance of males (62%). The mean duration of lesion existence exceeded 4 months. The anatomical region most commonly involved was the middle 1/3 of the face, accounting for 34% of cases. Intriguingly, the therapeutic approach of diode laser ablation yielded exceptional esthetic and functional outcomes, which were consistently observed throughout the follow-up period post-healing. The occurrence of complications following diode laser ablation was relatively infrequent. This investigation revealed that cytological examination is easily conducted, eliminating the need for local anesthesia, saving time, being more cost-effective than a conventional biopsy, and delivering swift diagnoses. The process of smear-taking for cytology is well-tolerated, inflicting minimal trauma or discomfort on the patient. BCC predominantly afflicts elderly males and most frequently affects the middle third of the face. Notably, nodular BCC emerged as the prevailing histological subtype. The use of diode laser ablation exhibited a commendable track record, producing exemplary functional and esthetic outcomes over a 6-month follow-up period.

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Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma

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Enezei,

Aldelaimi

et al. 2024

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

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Medical School and Residency Influence on Choice of an Academic Career and Academic Productivity Among US Neurology Faculty

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Lee²,

Bell³

et al. 2011

Arch Neurol

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To evaluate the effectiveness of medical schools and neurology training programs in the United States by determining their contribution to academic neurology in terms of how many graduates choose academic careers and their respective influence on current medical knowledge through bibliometric analysis. Design, Setting, and Participants: Biographical information from current faculty members of neurology training programs in the United States was obtained through an Internet-based search of departmental Web sites. Collected variables included medical school attended, residency program completed, and current academic rank. For each faculty member, ISI Web of Science and Scopus h-indices were also collected. Results: Data from academic neurologists from 120 training programs with 3249 faculty members were collected. All data regarding training program and medical school education were compiled and analyzed by the institution from which each individual graduated. The 20 medical schools and neurology residency training programs producing the greatest number of graduates remaining in academic practice and the mean h-indices are reported. More medical school graduates of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons chose to enter academic neurology practice than the graduates of any other institution. Analyzed by residency training program attended, New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia University), Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minnesota), and Mount Sinai Medical Center (New York, New York) produced the most graduates remaining in academics.Conclusions: This retrospective, longitudinal cohort study examines through quantitative measures the academic productivity and rank of academic neurologists. The results demonstrate that several training programs excel in producing a significantly higher proportion of academically active neurologists.

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