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Minimally Invasive Nail Surgery: Techniques to Improve the Patient Experience
- Author:
- Jose W. Ricardo, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
A minimally invasive nail surgery technique is essential to alleviating dermatologist and patient apprehension, which may lead to greater adoption...
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Dermatology Author Gender Trends During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Author:
- Jose W. Ricardo, MD
- Kaya Curtis, BA
- April Lee, BS
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
The academic productivity of female dermatologists as last authors in dermatology clinical journals has potentially been impacted by the COVID-19...
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Utilizing a Sleep Mask to Reduce Patient Anxiety During Nail Surgery
- Author:
- Jose W. Ricardo, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Patients undergoing nail surgery frequently experience anxiety. Wearing a sleep mask diverts attention from the surgical field, thus reducing...
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Recommendations for Pregnant Members of Dermatology Health Care Teams During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Author:
- Jose W. Ricardo, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Pregnant women are at an increased risk for severe illness due to COVID-19 compared with nonpregnant women; therefore, it is important to protect...
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Utilization of a Stress Ball to Diminish Anxiety During Nail Surgery
- Author:
- Jose W. Ricardo, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Anxiety is commonly encountered by patients undergoing nail surgery. Squeezing a stress ball with the free hand does not interfere with the...