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Old Concept, New Drug: Topical Application of Systemic Antineoplastic Agent to Treat Skin Cancer
- Author:
- Philip R. Cohen, MD
In a June 29 article published online in Molecular Carcinogenesis, Fenton et al demonstrated that topical dasatinib treatment of UVB-...
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Bedside Teaching Rounds: An Essential Component of Dermatology Training!
- Author:
- Philip R. Cohen, MD
Educating medical students incorporates not only classroom instruction but also bedside teaching. However, in a recent article McGee (JAMA...
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Is There a Potential Benefit of Expressive Writing for Dermatology Patients?
- Author:
- Philip R. Cohen, MD
A diagnosis of a chronic and/or serious medical condition can be a traumatic experience. Patients may experience not only intrusive thoughts but...
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Increased Risk for Melanoma in Men With Prostate Cancer: Implications for Clinical Practice?
- Author:
- Philip R. Cohen, MD
Prostate tumorigenesis is related to sex hormones, particularly androgens. It also has been suggested that melanoma may be androgen dependent....
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Growing Ears, Noses, and Skin: The New Frontier in Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery?
- Author:
- Philip R. Cohen, MD
In an article published online in Maclean’s magazine on October 15, 2013, the concept of developing artificial body parts is discussed. The...
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Cutaneous SCC in a Renal Transplant Patient Derived From Donor Kidney Tumor Cells: Should Donor Transplant Organs Undergo Genetic Profiling for Cancer-Associated Mutations?
- Author:
- Philip R. Cohen, MD
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on sun-exposed sites following prolonged immunosuppression is one of the main long-term complications of allogeneic...
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Lung Cancer–Associated Scalp Hair Loss: A Rare Cause of Secondary Alopecia Neoplastica
- Author:
- Philip R. Cohen, MD
Cutaneous metastases from visceral cancers can herald the discovery of persistent or recurrent neoplastic disease in an oncology patient.
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Shared Medical Appointments: A New Practice Model for Dermatologists?
- Author:
- Philip R. Cohen, MD
In a recent article published online in Time magazine, “The New Group Medical Checkup,” the potential benefits of shared medical...
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Telomeres and Telomerase: Can a Topical Telomerase Activator Reverse Cutaneous Aging?
- Author:
- Philip R. Cohen, MD
In an article published online in Maclean’s magazine on May 14, 2013, postulated hypotheses regarding the potential cellular...
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The Deplorable Imprisonment of a Doctor: A Warning Signal for Physicians
- Author:
- Philip R. Cohen, MD
Professor Cyril Karabus is a 78-year-old pediatric oncologist who has dedicated his life to treating children with malignancy and is widely...