Dear Editor,Bullous pemphigoid(BP)is an autoimmune blistering disease that disproportionately affects the elderly,1 a population in which limited health literacy is a known barrier to health outcomes.The 2003 National...Dear Editor,Bullous pemphigoid(BP)is an autoimmune blistering disease that disproportionately affects the elderly,1 a population in which limited health literacy is a known barrier to health outcomes.The 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy survey found that among patients older than 65,59%had“basic”or“below basic”literacy,and only 3%were“proficient.”2 Despite increased utilization of the internet to seek health information,including among the elderly,3 the accessibility of online BP resources remain unknown.Herein,we examine the readability and quality of online resources on BP.展开更多
Dear Editor,Editors-in-chief(EICs)hold respected leadership positions that help shape the publication landscape of their fields.A diverse editorial board can enrich the quality and diversity of the scientific literatu...Dear Editor,Editors-in-chief(EICs)hold respected leadership positions that help shape the publication landscape of their fields.A diverse editorial board can enrich the quality and diversity of the scientific literature.Investigating thefactors that may influence the appointments of EICs canuncover ways for prospective editors to advance in theircareer.展开更多
文摘Dear Editor,Bullous pemphigoid(BP)is an autoimmune blistering disease that disproportionately affects the elderly,1 a population in which limited health literacy is a known barrier to health outcomes.The 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy survey found that among patients older than 65,59%had“basic”or“below basic”literacy,and only 3%were“proficient.”2 Despite increased utilization of the internet to seek health information,including among the elderly,3 the accessibility of online BP resources remain unknown.Herein,we examine the readability and quality of online resources on BP.
文摘Dear Editor,Editors-in-chief(EICs)hold respected leadership positions that help shape the publication landscape of their fields.A diverse editorial board can enrich the quality and diversity of the scientific literature.Investigating thefactors that may influence the appointments of EICs canuncover ways for prospective editors to advance in theircareer.
