Management of androgenic alopecia: a systematic review of the literature.

We aimed to determine the efficacy of the various available oral, topical, and procedural treatment options for hair loss in individuals with androgenic alopecia. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, a systematic review of the National Library of Medicine was performed. Overall, 141 unique studies met our inclusion criteria.

Best Practices in Clinical Education: A Site Visit Decision-Making Model in Physical Therapist Education.

Stakeholders in health science education engage in site visits during student clinical education experiences, which may occur in person or remotely via videoconference, telephone, or email. Significant variability in practice highlights the need for a more consistent approach to conducting site visits based on evidence-based best practices. Site visits can be burdensome to both clinical and academic stakeholders considering the significant time and resources needed to conduct them effectively.

Clinical Site Visits: Perspectives of Clinical Instructors and Site Coordinators of Clinical Education.

Introduction: Site visits (SVs) are a common component of clinical education. The purpose of this paper was to explore clinicians' perspectives regarding SVs, including methods of communication used and their effectiveness, purposes of SVs, and the level of interaction between the stakeholders.

Review Of The Literature: Several communication methods are used to conduct SVs, with varying levels of "richness" and effectiveness.

Primary Care Physician Preferences Regarding Communication from Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Background: Musculoskeletal consultations constitute a growing portion of primary care physician (PCP) referrals. Optimizing communication between PCPs and orthopaedists can potentially reduce time spent in the electronic medical record (EMR) as well as physician burnout. Little is known about the preferences of PCPs regarding communication from orthopaedic surgeons.