Medicaid patients have higher MELD scores at time of liver transplantation

SAN FRANCISCO – These higher MELD scores may reflect delays in referral for liver transplantation evaluation.

Smaller inguinal hernias linked to more postoperative pain

Patients with smaller inguinal hernias may have high expectations regarding postoperative pain.

Careful planning, technique, and counseling can minimize pediatric scarring

It’s a myth that children don’t scar like adults, according to Dr. Jon A. Dyer. In fact, children often scar worse than adults, he said at the Hawaii Dermatology Seminar sponsored by Global Academy for...

Photodynamic therapy: ‘Often not worth the trouble’

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Just because a dermatologist has photodynamic therapy equipment in the office doesn’t mean it should be applied to every skin condition that comes through the door, Dr. Jerome M. Garden cautioned at...

Dermatologic surgery checklist improves patient safety

Office-based dermatologic surgery should always start with a detailed surgery checklist that covers everything a physician needs to ensure a seamless procedure, according to Dr. Roger I. Ceilley. The focus is on documentation and, ultimately,...