Publications by authors named "N K Ternov"
Impact of skin biopsy practices: A comprehensive nationwide study on skin cancer and melanoma biopsies.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study analyzes skin biopsy trends in Denmark over 15 years, focusing on the ratio of benign to malignant lesions and the costs associated with benign biopsies within the public healthcare system.
- - Findings show a 39.1% increase in biopsies from 2007 to 2021, with a benign to malignant ratio of 4.1:1 and significant costs for benign biopsies estimated at €6.6 million in hospitals in 2021.
- - The research highlights the importance of better pre-biopsy screening to reduce unnecessary procedures and emphasizes the need for accurate diagnosis methods in evaluating skin lesions.
Background: The rising incidence of melanoma and the high number of benign lesions excised due to diagnostic uncertainty highlight the need for effective patient triage. This study assesses the safety and accuracy of teledermoscopic triage on a high-prevalence case set with pre-triaged, challenging, melanoma-suspicious lesions.
Methods: Five dermatologists independently reviewed 250 retrospectively extracted patient cases.
Background: Skin cancer diagnostics is challenging, and mastery requires extended periods of dedicated practice.
Objective: The aim of the study was to determine if self-paced pattern recognition training in skin cancer diagnostics with clinical and dermoscopic images of skin lesions using a large-scale interactive image repository (LIIR) with patient cases improves primary care physicians' (PCPs') diagnostic skills and confidence.
Methods: A total of 115 PCPs were randomized (allocation ratio 3:1) to receive or not receive self-paced pattern recognition training in skin cancer diagnostics using an LIIR with patient cases through a quiz-based smartphone app during an 8-day period.
Introduction: In image interpretation education, many educators have shifted away from traditional methods that involve passive instruction and fragmented learning to interactive ones that promote active engagement and integrated knowledge. By training pattern recognition skills in an effective manner, these interactive approaches provide a promising direction for dermoscopy education.
Objectives: A narrative review of the literature was performed to probe emerging directions in medical image interpretation education that may support dermoscopy education.