2008
Psoriasis: an opportunity to identify cardiovascular risk
Federman DG, Shelling M, Prodanovich S, Gunderson CG, Kirsner RS. Psoriasis: an opportunity to identify cardiovascular risk. British Journal Of Dermatology 2008, 160: 1-7. PMID: 19016698, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2008.08874.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiovascular risk factorsCardiovascular riskRisk factorsTreatable cardiovascular risk factorsPatients' cardiovascular riskMyocardial infarctionSevere diseaseHealth professionalsPsoriasisPatientsRiskLow qualityAssociationArthritisInfarctionAtherosclerosisInflammationMortalityFactorsPrevalenceDermatologistsDiseaseComplaints
2006
Full-Body Skin Examinations and the Female Veteran: Prevalence and Perspective
Federman DG, Kravetz JD, Haskell SG, Ma F, Kirsner RS. Full-Body Skin Examinations and the Female Veteran: Prevalence and Perspective. JAMA Dermatology 2006, 142: 312-316. PMID: 16549706, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.142.3.312.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFull-body skin examinationPrimary care providersCare providersFemale veteransSkin cancerSkin examinationRisk factorsPrimary health care clinicsVeterans Affairs Medical CenterPatient risk factorsHealth care clinicsPercent of subjectsCare clinicsClinic appointmentsCutaneous malignanciesLower incidencePatient reportsMedical CenterCancer altersScreening testPatientsCancerConvenience sampleVeteransPersonal history
2004
Full-Body Skin Examinations: The Patient's Perspective
Federman DG, Kravetz JD, Tobin DG, Ma F, Kirsner RS. Full-Body Skin Examinations: The Patient's Perspective. JAMA Dermatology 2004, 140: 530-534. PMID: 15148096, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.140.5.530.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care practitionersSkin cancerRisk factorsWest Haven Veterans Affairs Medical CenterVeterans Affairs Medical CenterPatient risk factorsPercent of participantsPatient questionnaireClinic appointmentsCutaneous malignanciesDermatology clinicExamination ratePrimary careLower incidencePatient reportsMedical CenterPatient's perspectiveCare practitionersCancer altersPatientsScreening testCancerConvenience samplePersonal historyLower rates
2002
Over-the-Counter sports supplements: What clinicians need to know
Kenkare Z, Federman D. Over-the-Counter sports supplements: What clinicians need to know. Comprehensive Therapy 2002, 28: 148-154. PMID: 12085464, DOI: 10.1007/s12019-002-0054-4.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Dermatology in primary care: Prevalence and patient disposition
Lowell B, Froelich C, Federman D, Kirsner R. Dermatology in primary care: Prevalence and patient disposition. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2001, 45: 250-255. PMID: 11464187, DOI: 10.1067/mjd.2001.114598.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care physiciansCare physiciansSkin diseasesPrimary carePrevalence of patientsRetrospective chart reviewFrequency of patientsPrimary care settingGeneral medicine clinicPrimary care providersDiagnosis of lesionsChart reviewPatient dispositionChief complaintMedicine clinicCutaneous diseaseDermatology officeCare settingsCare providersPatientsSuspect lesionsSkin careSkin problemsDiagnostic proceduresUnknown originInterpretation of Cutaneous Biopsy Specimens
KIRSNER R, FEDERMAN D. Interpretation of Cutaneous Biopsy Specimens. Southern Medical Journal 2001, 94: 461-463. PMID: 11372790, DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200105000-00001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care providersSkin biopsiesGeneral pathologistsCare providersCommon dermatologic disorderCommon skin disorderClinical-pathologic correlationCutaneous biopsy specimensDermatologic disordersBiopsy specimensHistologic interpretationHigh-quality color photographsBiopsySkin disordersDiagnostic testingClinical dermatologyLaboratory evaluationPCP scorePathologistsHistopathologyDisordersLimited trainingScoresProvidersDermatologyThe Primary Care Provider and the Care of Skin Disease: The Patient's Perspective
Federman D, Reid M, Feldman S, Greenhoe J, Kirsner R. The Primary Care Provider and the Care of Skin Disease: The Patient's Perspective. JAMA Dermatology 2001, 137: 25-29. PMID: 11176657, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.137.1.25.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care providersDermatology clinicPrimary careSkin diseasesDermatologist's abilityPatient's perspectiveCare providersSkin problemsVeterans Affairs Medical CenterGroup 1 patientsGroup 2 patientsPrimary care clinicsCross-sectional surveyMost patientsCare clinicsPatient satisfactionSkin biopsiesPCP's abilityMedical CenterPatient confidenceCutaneous surgeryPatientsSkin disordersPrevious careDermatologic care
1999
Skin cancer screening in primary care: Prevalence and barriers
Kirsner R, Muhkerjee S, Federman D. Skin cancer screening in primary care: Prevalence and barriers. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 1999, 41: 564-566. PMID: 10495376, DOI: 10.1016/s0190-9622(99)80053-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSkin cancer screeningPrimary care providersCancer screeningSkin cancerAdult patientsPrimary careCare providersSkin cancer screening practicesCancer screening practicesHigh-risk patientsPrimary care visitsHalf of physiciansPrimary care practitionersSkin cancer incidenceFrequent deterrentsCare visitsMortality benefitCancer incidenceScreening practicesPatient embarrassmentNew Haven CountyCare practitionersSuspect lesionsCounty Medical SocietyPhysicians' lack
1998
Epidemiology of peripheral vascular disease: a predictor of systemic vascular disease.
Federman D, Trent J, Froelich C, Demirovic J, Kirsner R. Epidemiology of peripheral vascular disease: a predictor of systemic vascular disease. Wound Management & Prevention 1998, 44: 58-62, 64, 66 passim. PMID: 9697547.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral vascular diseaseSystemic vascular diseaseSymptomatic peripheral vascular diseaseBody mass indexVascular diseaseRisk factorsPrevalence of PVDLower body mass indexCoronary artery diseaseCoronary heart diseasePhysical examination findingsImportant risk factorArtery diseaseHDL cholesterolExamination findingsLow ABIMass indexCerebrovascular diseaseCigarette smokingHeart diseasePhysical activityAdult populationOrgan systemsDiseasePatientsVideo Display Terminals: Risk of Electromagnetic Radiation
KIRSNER R, FEDERMAN D. Video Display Terminals: Risk of Electromagnetic Radiation. Southern Medical Journal 1998, 91: 12-16. PMID: 9438395, DOI: 10.1097/00007611-199801000-00002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Screening for Skin Cancer in Primary Care Settings
Federman D, Concato J, Caralis P, Hunkele G, Kirsner R. Screening for Skin Cancer in Primary Care Settings. JAMA Dermatology 1997, 133: 1423-1425. PMID: 9371027, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.1997.03890470101016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care settingSkin examinationSkin cancerCare settingsFecal occult blood testingRetrospective observational cohort studyVeterans Affairs Medical CenterOccult blood testingObservational cohort studyPrimary care visitsMedical record reviewSkin cancer screeningOutpatient medical clinicSkin-related complaintsCare visitsCohort studyAmbulatory visitsRecord reviewRectal examinationBlood testingPhysical examinationCancer screeningProstate examinationMedical CenterMAIN OUTCOMECutaneous clues to systemic disease
Kirsner R, Federman D. Cutaneous clues to systemic disease. Postgraduate Medicine 1997, 101: 137-150. PMID: 9194870, DOI: 10.3810/pgm.1997.06.227.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1996
Quality of Lives
Federman D. Quality of Lives. Postgraduate Medicine 1996, 100: 19-20. PMID: 8984458, DOI: 10.3810/pgm.1996.12.123.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe epidemiology of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Kirsner R, Federman D. The epidemiology of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Connecticut Medicine 1996, 60: 579-82. PMID: 8952129.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1995
A comparison of diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of patients with dermatologic disorders
Federman D, Hogan D, Taylor J, Caralis P, Kirsner R. A comparison of diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of patients with dermatologic disorders. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 1995, 32: 726-729. PMID: 7722015, DOI: 10.1016/0190-9622(95)91449-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInternal medicine residentsMedicine residentsSkin diseasesSkin disordersPrimary care providers' abilityAppropriateness of therapyPrimary care providersTreatment of patientsCare providers' abilityComparison of diagnosisHealth care specialistsGroup of physiciansHealth care systemPhysician diagnosisAmerican health care systemDermatologic disordersSkin biopsiesCare specialistsCare providersResident diagnosisPatientsInternal medicinePatient diagnosisPrimary caregiversPhysicians