The skin can reveal more than what appears on the surface. Explore the gut-skin connection and how collaboration between dermatology and gastroenterology can help clinicians recognize systemic disease, navigate evolving microbiome science, and deliver more connected patient care.
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Acne, hair loss, hirsutism, and irregular menstrual cycles may be early signs of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Discover why collaboration between dermatology and gynecology is essential for earlier diagnosis, comprehensive treatment, and better patient outcomes.
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Collaborative care is no longer optional—it’s essential to meeting the complexity of today’s patients. As medicine shifts from siloed specialties to integrated approaches, providers must rethink how care is delivered. Discover why collaboration is shaping the future of healthcare and what it means for clinical practice.
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LaTondra Stillwell-Barker, DMSc, PA-C is helping drive the future of dermatology through her commitment to education, innovation, and collaborative care. Her voice and leadership are making a lasting impact across the community.
If you manage pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), chances are you’ve navigated the same questions many of us have: When should I refer to allergy? When is dermatology the better fit? Could we be doing more, together? A recent study comparing allergy and dermatology referral and treatment patterns confirms what many of us have
Rethinking Atopic Dermatitis Management Through Collaborative Care Read More »
There are several benefits to getting published in peer-review journals as a dermatologyphysician assistant (PA) and nurse practitioner (NP) that you may not have considered. In thispost I discuss how we can use authorship to become a key person of influence. If you’re lookingfor a competitive edge, consider increasing your participation in peer-review publications. Key
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A blog can boost your business by establishing you as a subject matter expert, boosting your brand, attracting more traffic to your website, increasing your target market, and helping your medical practice standout. There are websites that offer automation, data analytics, and even artificial intelligence to help you seamlessly integrate blogging into your busy life.
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What would happen if your income stopped because you were too sick or injured to work? Without a paycheck, how long could you pay your mortgage and utilities, buy groceries, make student loan payments, etc.? In all likelihood, your life would be thrown significantly off course. Before you say this could never happen to you,
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The age old question. How much of your income should be going to debt vs investments. Should it be all or nothing? The answer depends on a variety of factors, one of which being personal preference. In general, investing should be prioritized above LOW interest debt, particularly if you are young. Here are
Pay off debt or invest? Read More »
I’ve been a PA for 13 years and the most challenging and rewarding job I’ve had to date is being a mother. But, no one warned me how hard it would be to work full-time and be a full time mom! My parents made it look so easy and effortless – they both worked full-time
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