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Workforce Characteristics of Mohs Surgery Fellows

DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY, Issue 2 2004
Josephine C. Nguyen BS
Background. Anecdotal evidence from program directors and Mohs surgeons suggests that Mohs fellowships are becoming increasingly popular and competitive among dermatology trainees. Objective. To assess the characteristics and investigate the motivating factors of those pursuing Mohs fellowships. Methods. Anonymous surveys were distributed to recent dermatology residency graduates taking a board exam review course in years 1999,2002. Results. In 2002, 2001, and 1999, the percentages of recently trained dermatologists pursuing Mohs fellowships were 9.4%, 8.5%, and 8.8%, respectively. There were no significant differences between Mohs fellows and the rest of the recently graduated dermatologists in terms of debt levels, marital status, parenting status, and spousal employment status. The Mohs fellows were slightly more likely to be male than their non-Mohs counterparts. The factor considered the most important by both groups when choosing a job was location. Conclusions. Further research is needed to discover potential factors that may be playing a role in the increased popularity of Mohs surgery. The number of Mohs surgeons is increasing and is likely to expand over time. It remains to be seen what effect the growth will have on the supply of Mohs surgery and whether it will outpace the increased demand for services. [source]

The Impact of Herbal Medicines on Dermatologic Surgery

DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY, Issue 8 2001
Lawrence K. Chang MD
Background. In recent years herbal medicines and supplements have become increasingly popular. With their increased popularity, more publications are warning about the potential harmful effects of some of these products. Objective. To present scientific evidence of the benefits and surgical risks of herbal products. Methods. A Medline search and review of the literature was performed. Results. Many herbal medicines are relevant in dermatologic surgery since Ginkgo biloba, garlic, ginger, ginseng, feverfew, and vitamin E may increase the risk of bleeding, and ephedra may potentiate the side effects of epinephrine. Conclusion. Dermatologists should be aware of these herbal products and their uses. Many of these products prescribed by alternative medicine physicians or purchased over the counter should be discontinued prior to dermatologic surgery to minimize the risk of surgical complications. [source]

MUEBLES RÚSTICOS IN MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES

GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW, Issue 3 2002
Article first published online: 21 APR 2010, JOHN HARNER
ABSTRACT. Sales of muebles rústicos, or rustic wooden furniture made in Mexico, have grown rapidly in the United States since 1994. Analysis of the recent rise of the industry tracks manufacturing and marketing methods in major production areas of Mexico. Consumer taste for "authentic" handmade goods of simple design and the vogue of the "Santa Fe" style across the American Southwest mesh with Mexican producers' need to seek foreign markets during an economic crisis. Changing style preferences, along with the furniture's handcrafted appearance, its competitive cost, and the makers' flexible production methods, are reasons for the increased popularity of this folk commodity. [source]

Regional anaesthesia for limb surgery: a review of anaesthetists' beliefs and practice in the Oxford region*

ANAESTHESIA, Issue 6 2008
N. M. Feely
Summary We conducted a postal survey of 210 anaesthetists in the Oxford region to determine their views and practice regarding the timing of regional anaesthesia when combined with general anaesthesia for adults undergoing limb surgery and to compare the results with those obtained in a similar survey conducted in 2001. Of the 151 respondents (72% response rate), 102 (68%) regularly combined regional and general anaesthesia for adult limb surgery. Over 80% believed that central neuraxial blocks should be performed before general anaesthesia. This matched their current practice, marking a change from 2001. Significantly fewer anaesthetists believed it necessary to perform peripheral nerve blocks before general anaesthesia than in 2001, marking another significant change in practice. Overall, the results indicate an increased popularity of regional blocks in combination with general anaesthesia when compared with 2001 practice, which we believe is related to high quality advanced training modules now on offer to senior trainees in the Oxford region. [source]