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Innovations and Changes in Understanding the Biology of the Skin That Will Affect Dermatology in the Next Century

Arch Dermatol. 2000;136:57-59.

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TECHNICAL PROGRESS

Enormous technical progress, in essence a technical revolution, at the end of the 20th century, has introduced a new era in medicine. Molecular biology has changed our understanding of physiological and pathological processes. Characterization of the human genome has made it possible to search for specific genes of diseases. In the 21st century, it is likely that all susceptibility loci and genes responsible for diseases will be detected. Genetic counseling, which is already successfully used in several disorders, may be available for all congenital diseases.

THE HUMAN FACTOR

True progress is not possible only through techniques. Innovations depend on ingenious and far-reaching ideas that challenge the generally accepted and allegedly unquestionable truths. Without courageous new ideas, discussions, and controversies, stagnation will prevail. Thus, the human factor appears to be of basic importance, although there is a general tendency to replace human activity by automation. What place will be reserved for a physician if . . . [Full Text of this Article]

COOPERATION BETWEEN CLINICIANS AND BASIC SCIENTISTS

ROLE OF EDUCATION

ROLE OF JOURNALS

ROLE OF CONGRESSES

ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DERMATOLOGY

Stefania Jablonska, MD
Warsaw School of Medicine
Koszykowa 82a
02-008 Warsaw, Poland

Slavomir Majewski, MD
Warsaw