Tattoos have challenged me in my work as a dermatology provider. Patients have often invested significant time and monies into this growing form of body art and are sometimes interested in my thoughts and reaction. As a result, I have avoided commenting and instead focus on a […]
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At Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts, we’ve made a name for ourselves as the top provider of CME with a twist: Our In-person CME Conferences are always in destination locations, allowing our attendees to earn CME while refreshing and relaxing! Cynthia Griffith, MPAS, PA-C, a frequent speaker covering
Who’s ready for some football? Well, the season has almost come to an end. But, there is one big game that nearly all of America will be watching. Those who provide care to patients are concerned about the three most common injuries in American football. The three
In 2016 the Centers for Disease Control heeded a call to action by publishing CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016 (Dowell, et al., 2016). This document was created to provide a better framework for primary care providers to manage chronic pain
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When should we worry about a young patient who has a cough? Consider this case that could happen any primary care office or urgent care. A 36 year old female presents with dry cough for 3 days. She had some fatigue and was having a tough time
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Recently, I completed a trial in the office I have worked in for 21 years. It struck me how infrequently I assessed psoriasis (PsO) patients for psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Since we have had an electronic medical records (EMR) system since the mid-1990’s, I was able to head
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A 2017 AMA survey of 200 physicians aged 35 and younger found that 92% rated work/life balance as a top priority, yet only 65% felt they’d achieved it. In 2022, CHG Healthcare surveyed 145 physicians who had been out of residency for two to three years and
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The “Skin Bones difference” is based, in part, on our legendary speakers. We bring in the best, recognizing that being a leader in their field of study isn’t enough – presenters must also be able to engage and hold attendees’ interest over a full day of focused
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The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month, with the intention of raising awareness of cervical cancer and to promote research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and cure. More than 14,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer each year, but the
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Earn CME with “Best of 2022” Courses, Available On Demand! Don’t find yourself in a jam at the end of the year – start making your plan now to earn CME credits so you can cross it off your to-do list early! We’ve even made it easy
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