Dermatopathology News

DermTech has reported that the AMA has granted the company category 1, tier 2 molecular pathology procedure codes related to its proprietary test for the detection of melanoma-related gene expression.

Reflectance confocal microscopy was associated with high sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing lentigo maligna, according to published study results in JAMA Dermatology.

The Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery recognized Charles Perniciaro, MD, with its inaugural “Excellence in Dermatopathology” award.

The use of a noninvasive pigmented lesion assay significantly improved biopsy specifity, which may allow dermatologists to miss fewer melanomas while reducing the number of benign lesions biopsied, according to study results recently published in JAMA Dermatology.  

Study results showing minimal to no transfer of Cimzia from mother's plasma to breast milk was a top-read article of the past week on Healio.com/Dermatology.

ORLANDO, Fla. — In a video perspective from the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Amy J. McMichael, MD, FAAD, discusses the Skin of Color Society.

The American Academy of Dermatology announced the results of its annual election, including Jane M. Grant-Kels, MD, FAAD, as vice president-elect and four new board members.

The American Academy of Dermatology announced that George J. Hruza, MD, MBA, FAAD, has been elected president-elect of the academy.

ORLANDO, Fla. — In a video perspective from the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Sancy Leachman, MD, PhD, FAAD, discusses Oregon Health and Science University’s “War on Melanoma” registry.

ORLANDO, Fla. — In a video perspective from the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Clay J. Cockerell, MD, discusses the resurgence of cutaneous radiation therapy for treating skin cancer.