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Afvari S, Zaino M, Kontzias C, Moumen M, Namak S, Feldman SR. Wait times and health care utilization among refugee patients in dermatology: A retrospective chart review. J Am Acad Dermatol 2024; 90:834-835. [PMID: 38043593 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.11.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Shawn Afvari
- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Department of Pathology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Department of Social Sciences & Health Policy, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Shaffer BR, Zaino M, Prajapati S, Chandy RJ, Feldman SR. The Effect of Anchoring on Atopic Dermatitis Patients' Likeliness to Take an Injection Treatment. J Cutan Med Surg 2024; 28:196-197. [PMID: 38303651 DOI: 10.1177/12034754241229369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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- Brett R Shaffer
- Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
- Department of Pathology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
- Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Kontzias C, Pixley JN, Zaino M, Feldman SR. Validation of a new facial skin analysis device across Fitzpatrick skin types. J Cosmet Dermatol 2024; 23:720-721. [PMID: 37792416 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.16024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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- Christina Kontzias
- Department of Dermatology, Center for Dermatology Research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Center for Dermatology Research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Center for Dermatology Research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Center for Dermatology Research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Pathology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Social Sciences & Health Policy, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Kontzias C, Zaino M, Pixley JN, Feldman SR. Might facial analysis increase sun-protective practices: anecdotal experience. J DERMATOL TREAT 2023; 34:2284654. [PMID: 38017696 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2023.2284654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Christina Kontzias
- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Pathology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Social Sciences & Health Policy, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Alihosseini C, Kopelman H, Zaino M, Feldman SR. Avacopan for the Treatment of Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA)-Associated Vasculitis. Ann Pharmacother 2023; 57:1449-1454. [PMID: 36975183 DOI: 10.1177/10600280231161592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To review the safety and efficacy of avacopan for the treatment of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis. DATA SOURCES A systematic review of the literature was performed using the terms avacopan OR tavneos OR CCX168 OR ANCA-associated vasculitis in PubMed and Google Scholar. Articles between January 2016 and January 2023 were considered for inclusion. Bibliographies and ClinicalTrials.gov were also searched for completion. STUDY SELECTION AND DATA EXTRACTION Relative English language and human studies related to pharmacology, clinical trials, and safety were included. DATA SYNTHESIS The 52-week ADVOCATE and 12-week CLEAR clinical trials evaluated the safety and efficacy of avacopan. The remission rate was 65.7% and 54.9% in the avacopan and placebo group, respectively, in the ADVOCATE trial. The Birmingham Vasculitis Activity Score improved by ≥50% in 86.4% of avacopan treated patients and 70% of prednisone treated patients in the CLEAR trial. RELEVANCE TO PATIENT CARE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE IN COMPARISON WITH EXISTING DRUGS Glucocorticoids in combination with cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, and/or rituximab have been a mainstay of ANCA-associated vasculitis treatment. However, short- and long-term medication-related adverse effects risk negative outcomes for patients. Avacopan may provide equivalent to better treatment with fewer side effects due to a reduction, if not elimination, of glucocorticoids. CONCLUSIONS Avacopan used in isolation or combination is safe and effective for ANCA-associated vasculitis.
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- Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, Maitland, FL, USA
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- Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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McCampbell L, Zaino M, Prajapati S, Kontzias C, Feldman SR. Relationship Between Number of Actinic Keratosis and Size of Field of Photodamage. J Cutan Med Surg 2023; 27:664-665. [PMID: 37823359 DOI: 10.1177/12034754231204860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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- Lillian McCampbell
- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
- Department of Pathology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
- Department of Social Sciences & Health Policy, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Kontzias C, Zaino M, Feldman SR. Tretinoin 0.1% and Benzoyl Peroxide 3% Cream for the Treatment of Facial Acne Vulgaris. Ann Pharmacother 2023; 57:1088-1093. [PMID: 36639853 DOI: 10.1177/10600280221147338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy, safety, and clinical application of tretinoin 0.1%-benzoyl peroxide 3% cream for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. DATA SOURCES A systematic review of the literature was performed using the terms Twyneo OR tretinoin and benzoyl peroxide OR S6G5T-3 in MEDLINE (PubMed) and EMBASE. ClinicalTrials.gov was searched to obtain completed clinical trial results not published elsewhere. STUDY SELECTION AND DATA EXTRACTION All human studies published in English prior to November 2022 related to pharmacology, clinical trials, safety, and efficacy were evaluated for inclusion. DATA SYNTHESIS In two 12-week, phase 3, randomized, vehicle-controlled clinical trials, tretinoin 0.1%-benzoyl peroxide 3% cream significantly reduced inflammatory and noninflammatory facial acne lesions and significantly improved Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) rating to clear or almost clear. The cream has a suitable safety profile, with application site pain and dryness as the most common adverse events. RELEVANCE TO PATIENT CARE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE IN COMPARISON TO EXISTING AGENTS Tretinoin-BPO had similar IGA success compared to other topical retinoid and retinoid-BPO treatments for acne vulgaris. Compared to individual tretinoin and benzoyl peroxide therapy, the combination product streamlines application, which will improve medication adherence; however, the cost of tretinoin-BPO cream may be prohibitive. CONCLUSIONS Tretinoin 0.1%-benzoyl peroxide 3% cream is safe and effective for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acne. Long-term trial data on efficacy and tolerability are not yet available.
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- Christina Kontzias
- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
- Department of Pathology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
- Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Sizemore R, Huecker M, Shreffler J, Zaino M, Thomas A, Kelley J. Physician Path to Wellness. A Qualitative Investigation of Self-Reported Strategies to Shift from Detrimental Health to Optimal Wellness. Am J Lifestyle Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/15598276221114314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background: A healthy physician performs better clinically and provides superior care to patients than a physician struggling with burnout. Objective: The purpose of this study is to assess the physician perception of “health” and “burnout,” to identify successful wellness-promoting behaviors, and to build a model characterizing the successful transition from poor health to wellness. Methods: Utilizing a qualitative approach, the team conducted one-on-one, in-depth, semi-structured interviews with physicians from different specialties. Questions focused on behaviors, beliefs, and system changes that facilitated their transition from poor health/burnout to wellness. Interviews were recorded and responses qualitatively coded from a set of definitions of wellness and burnout. These coded responses were quantified, and code prevalence was analyzed. Results: Fourteen physicians completed interviews. The codebook consisted of 74 total themes, with nine occurring in more than 10 (71%) of the interviews. Most themes yielded to categories of Wellness, Unwell, and Burnout, with several themes related to individual agency in facilitating wellness. Highly prevalent themes included support systems, nutrition, exercise, and cognitive health. Subjects generally described comprehensive approaches to successfully transitioning to wellness. Conclusion: This study describes strategies for the successful transition to wellness: physician-level factors such as a healthy support system, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and developing consistent daily routines. These findings support the importance of physician autonomy and individual-level wellness-promoting strategies for a physician’s transition to wellness. More research should investigate the overall effect of individual-level strategies versus system-level interventions.
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- Ross Sizemore
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA (RS, MH, JS, AT); Internal Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA (MZ); and Undergraduate Medical Education, Louisville, University of Louisville, KY, USA (JK)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA (RS, MH, JS, AT); Internal Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA (MZ); and Undergraduate Medical Education, Louisville, University of Louisville, KY, USA (JK)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA (RS, MH, JS, AT); Internal Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA (MZ); and Undergraduate Medical Education, Louisville, University of Louisville, KY, USA (JK)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA (RS, MH, JS, AT); Internal Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA (MZ); and Undergraduate Medical Education, Louisville, University of Louisville, KY, USA (JK)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA (RS, MH, JS, AT); Internal Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA (MZ); and Undergraduate Medical Education, Louisville, University of Louisville, KY, USA (JK)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA (RS, MH, JS, AT); Internal Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA (MZ); and Undergraduate Medical Education, Louisville, University of Louisville, KY, USA (JK)
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