Publications by authors named "Bruin Pollard"
Objective: In 2020, one study by Strait and colleagues raised awareness that the clinical images in rheumatology educational materials underrepresent people with skin of color (P-SOC). Since then, publishers of rheumatology educational materials have focused on addressing this shortcoming. This study investigates the change in representation of P-SOC following the review of Strait et al.
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- Immunosuppressive therapy for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can ironically lead to skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema in some patients.
- A study found that children with IBD who were treated with infliximab, specifically those with Crohn's disease and a history of skin issues, had a higher risk of developing these skin eruptions.
- The research also suggested potential trends related to the age and race of the patients involved.
Impact of COVID-19 on dermatologic surgery: experience of a Midwestern academic practice.
Arch Dermatol Res
January 2023
The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted clinical practice everywhere. The aim of this study was to quantify the specific impact of COVID-19 on skin cancer treatment at an academic dermatologic surgery practice. We conducted a retrospective chart review to compare metrics such as patient visits, histological upgrading, and Mohs stages per tumor between 60-day periods immediately before and after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Patch testing is the standard to diagnose allergic contact dermatitis (ACD).
Objective: This study assessed the value of patch testing for product changes and quality of life in children with ACD.
Methods: In this cross-sectional survey, we used a questionnaire to follow up with families of ACD patients about changes since patch testing and counseling preferences.
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted medical education worldwide, leading medical students to organize response initiatives. This paper summarizes the Washington University Medical Student COVID-19 Response (WUMS-CR) and shares lessons to guide future initiatives. We used a three-principle framework of community needs assessment, faculty mentorship, and partnership with pre-existing organizations to address needs in St.
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