Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD

Chief Medical Editor Message

08/23/2016

Despite cultural, religious, and language differences, humans don’t seem to be so different when it comes to poor adherence to treatment.

Despite cultural, religious, and...

08/23/2016

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Free to Everyone

02/16/2021

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

An email from an organization promoting progressive foreign policy extolled the development of effective COVID-19 vaccines and went on to demand these treatments be free and accessible to everyone, both in the...

An...

02/16/2021

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Applying Behavior Economics to Patients

02/18/2014

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

An envelope arrived with the words “check enclosed” on the cover, a sure sign of junk mail. Enclosed was a check for $10 accompanying a 2-page survey querying my impressions of several patient education materials/advertisements. Printed on...

An envelope arrived with the...

02/18/2014

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What’s the Right Way to Present Safety Data?

08/02/2017

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

We have an enormous responsibility when we treat patients, for all the treatments we give carry risks. We must give patients adequate, accurate information so that they can make good judgments about their health care. Presenting risk...

We have an enormous...

08/02/2017

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Jerry Seinfeld: The Audience Is Always Right

10/18/2022

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

With a television series that affected American culture and a net worth of around $1 billion, Emmy Award-winning comedian Jerry Seinfeld can afford to be picky about where to perform.

With a television series that...

10/18/2022

The Dermatologist

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Give A Little Guidance

11/17/2015

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

Humans seek direction. Clearly defined and communicated office policies may help patients get their refills and return appointments in more orderly ways. Clear instructions for why, how and when to use medications — which are not given a...

Humans seek direction. Clearly...

11/17/2015

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Is it a Great Time to be an Administrator?

05/13/2020

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

I think I have the best job in the world. I see some patients, supervise research fellows, and get to sit around to read and write, often in my backyard “office” if it is a nice day. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)...

I...

05/13/2020

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Apologize With Intent

10/17/2023

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

My wife and I drove to the airport and left our car with the valet parking service for a week. We have an electric car, and the parking service charges it while we travel. At least they are supposed to.

My wife and I drove to the...

10/17/2023

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Election Season Is Upon Us

09/29/2016

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

It is election season for the American Academy of Dermatology.

It is election season for the...

09/29/2016

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Treatment-Resistant Atopic Dermatitis: Issues with Tachyphylaxis or Adherence?

02/04/2019

Lindsay C. Strowd , MD, FAAD;

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

Abigail Cline , MD, PhD;

Tachyphylaxis describes a diminished response to successive doses of a medication. However, tachyphylaxis has yet to be demonstrated in a clinical setting.

Tachyphylaxis describes a...

02/04/2019

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