2001
Interpretation 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 trainingScoresProvidersDermatologyInterpretation of Cutaneous Biopsy Specimens
KIRSNER R, FEDERMAN D. Interpretation of Cutaneous Biopsy Specimens. Southern Medical Journal 2001, 94: 461-463. DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200194050-00001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrimary 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
2000
Pyoderma Gangrenosum and Myelodysplastic Syndrome
LITVAK D, KIRSNER R, PAKDAMAN N, FEDERMAN D. Pyoderma Gangrenosum and Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Southern Medical Journal 2000, 93: 923-925. PMID: 11005358, DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200009000-00019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPyoderma Gangrenosum and Myelodysplastic Syndrome
LITVAK D, KIRSNER R, PAKDAMAN N, FEDERMAN D. Pyoderma Gangrenosum and Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Southern Medical Journal 2000, 93: 923-925. DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200093090-00019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRecalcitrant Pyoderma Gangrenosum Treated With Thalidomide
Federman G, Federman D. Recalcitrant Pyoderma Gangrenosum Treated With Thalidomide. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2000, 75: 842-844. PMID: 10943240, DOI: 10.4065/75.8.842.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTHE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN AND THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH SKIN DISORDERS
Federman D, Kirsner R. THE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN AND THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH SKIN DISORDERS. Dermatologic Clinics 2000, 18: 215-221. PMID: 10791147, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8635(05)70166-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care providersCare providersPrimary care physiciansTreatment of patientsPrimary care medicineCare physiciansCutaneous diseaseDermatology consultationCare medicineSkin disordersCommon maladyHealth careAppropriate usePhysiciansTreatmentBroad spectrumPatientsProvidersDermatologistsDiseaseDiagnosisCare
1997
Cutaneous 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
Lack of Correlation Between Internists' Ability in Dermatology and Their Patterns of Treating Patients With Skin Disease
Kirsner R, Federman D. Lack of Correlation Between Internists' Ability in Dermatology and Their Patterns of Treating Patients With Skin Disease. JAMA Dermatology 1996, 132: 1043-1046. PMID: 8795543, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.1996.03890330057010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercentage of patientsMajority of patientsInternists' abilitySkin diseasesCommon skin disorderPhotographic examinationSelf-administered questionnaireMedical subspecialistsDermatologic disordersGeneral internistsPhotographic evaluationPatientsSkin disordersInternistsDiseaseDermatology trainingDermatologyDiagnostic abilityPrivate practiceMedical residentsLack of correlationExaminationDisordersLimited trainingNew Haven
1995
Treatment of psoriasis: role of calcipotriene.
Kirsner R, Federman D. Treatment of psoriasis: role of calcipotriene. American Family Physician 1995, 52: 237-40, 243-4. PMID: 7604767.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTopical treatmentMid-potency topical corticosteroidsCareful patient monitoringCommon side effectsNew topical treatmentCommon skin disorderVitamin D derivativesTopical corticosteroidsTopical therapySkin atrophyCalcium metabolismModerate severityCalcipotrieneIrritant dermatitisSide effectsSkin disordersEpidermal cell proliferationKeratolytic agentsD derivativesCell proliferationCorticosteroidsPsoriasisPatient monitoringTreatmentTachyphylaxisA 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