The 2017-2019 triennium is at an end
Don’t miss out on your CPD Points earned via SCARD Did you know that by using SCARD, you may be eligible for CPD Recognition? (more…) Read More
November 2019
May 2019
Dermatoscopy: Pattern analysis of pigmented and non-pigmented lesions
May 6, 2019
Dermatoscopy: Pattern analysis of pigmented and non-pigmented lesions Dermatoscopy has undoubtedly advanced diagnostic accuracy of pigmented and non-pigmented skin lesions. Pattern analysis is the most powerful of current methods for dermatoscopic diagnosis, but it does present significant challenges to the learning dermatoscopist. (more…) Read More
December 2018
1 Million Specimens in SCARD
December 20, 2018
Many people are looking forward to the holiday period however users of SCARD have certainly earned a rest. On the 11th of December 2018, the SCARD Pool reached through the 1 million specimen mark. (more…) Read More
March 2018
What is the patient_uid?
March 30, 2018
Constructing a statistical linkage key for validating patients across the globe. (more…) Read More
Privacy and security in SCARD
March 29, 2018
As one of the first platforms to store medical records online, SCARD is committed to the privacy and security of your data. (more…) Read More
June 2017
Masters of Medicine (Skin Cancer) with UQ
June 2, 2017
The UQ Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) program is aimed at reducing the gap between general practice training pathways and confident competency in skin cancer management. (more…) Read More
December 2016
SCARD Surgical Audit CPD Program 2017-2019
December 21, 2016
At the same time we celebrate our 10th Birthday, the team is excited to announce that details for the SCARD Surgical Audit CPD Program 2017-2019 are now available. The program helps participants demonstrate their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and ongoing education. (more…) Read More
November 2016
The triennium is at an end
November 21, 2016
Don’t miss out on your RACGP CPD QI Points with SCARD Did you know that by using SCARD your may be eligible for 40 Category 1 CPD QI points for the RACGP? If you have collected 4 months of data in SCARD (2 month + 2 month & minimum 80 specimens) & submitted them to the de-identified pool then you automatically qualify for 40 Category 1 points. (more…) Read More
April 2014
Nodular melanoma: five consecutive cases in a general practice with polarized and non-polarized dermatoscopy and dermatopathology
April 4, 2014
Dermatology: Practical and Conceptual Nodular melanoma: five consecutive cases in a general practice with polarized and non-polarized dermatoscopy and dermatopathology. The incidence of nodular melanoma (NM) has been consistently described as at least 10-15% of total melanomas for over 15 years despite advances in diagnostic algorithms and medical technology. NMs are strongly correlated with faster rates of growth and poorer prognosis and thus provide clinicians with a challenge for early recognition. (more…) Read More
January 2014
Prediction without Pigment: a decision algorithm for non-pigmented skin malignancy
January 4, 2014
Dermatology: Practical and Conceptual Prediction without Pigment: a decision algorithm for non-pigmented skin malignancy. While there are several published comprehensive stepwise algorithmic methods for diagnosing pigmented skin malignancy, only limited material has been published for the stepwise assessment of non-pigmented lesions. (more…) Read More
July 2012
SCARD 10 minute tutorial
July 31, 2012
The SCARD 10 minute tutorial Please complete this tutorial before you start entering real specimens or at any time if you think you may not be doing it correctly. When you have done this tutorial you will understand how SCARD works and you will be ready to start! (more…) Read More
The impact of subspecialization
July 31, 2012
SCARD in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology The impact of subspecialization and dermatoscopy use on accuracy of melanoma diagnosis among primary care doctors in Australia (more…) Read More
January 2011
Measuring performance in skin cancer practice: the SCARD initiative.
January 10, 2011
SCARD in the International Journal of Dermatology Measuring performance in skin cancer practice: the SCARD initiative. The Skin Cancer College of Australia and New Zealand (SCCANZ) has developed a unique project named SCARD – the Skin Cancer Audit and Research Database. (more…) Read More