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Dr. Matthew Zirwas Responds to JAMA Dermatology Study
April 25, 2018 Dr. Matthew Zirwas gives his reaction to the recent study published in JAMA Dermatology by Anderson, et. al. titled “Accuracy of Skin Cancer Diagnosis by Physician Assistants Compared with Dermatologists in a Large Health Care System”: “The article by Anderson et al that recently published in JAMA […]
April 25, 2018
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Are Adverse Events from Pediatric Dermatology Products Getting Reported?
The FDA relies on consumers to report adverse events associated with product use to assist them in regulating product safety. A recent study looked into the consumer adverse event reports that were submitted to the FDA that had to do with cosmetics and personal care products (PCP) that are marketed […]
April 23, 2018
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Do Postmarket Changes to Approved Medical Devices Pose Risks to Consumers?
The FDA has a rigorous premarket approval process for Class III medical devices that includes requiring clinical data on safety and efficacy. However, after the device is approved, manufacturers can make small changes simply by filing supplemental applications which are not subject to the same process. A recent study examined […]
April 23, 2018
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JAMA Dermatology Study Fundamentally Flawed: SDPA & AAPA Respond
April 18, 2018 The American Academy of PAs (AAPA) and the Society of Dermatology PAs (SDPA) today criticized an article published in JAMA Dermatology as fundamentally flawed with too small a sample size to be representative of the PA profession. The article, entitled “Accuracy of Skin Cancer Diagnosis by Physician […]
April 18, 2018
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Want Thinner Thighs? Is Ultrasound a Viable Option?
Devices promising fat reduction using noninvasive techniques are attractive to consumers, but do they actually work? A recent clinical trial evaluated one such FDA-approved ultrasound device to see effects on thigh fat thickness and circumference reduction. The device, marketed under the name “UltraShape” is currently approved for reducing abdominal fat. […]
April 18, 2018
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Can I Reuse Left Over Hyaluronic Acid Filler?
Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are used to plump up thin lines, deep expression wrinkles, and improve the global descent of the facial soft tissue. Typically, they are administered with a syringe or cannula and providers are instructed to discard any remaining filler left in the application device. However, fillers are […]
April 18, 2018
