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Nemolizumab improves pruritus in atopic dermatitis
A phase II study provides evidence that a treatment targeting interleukin-31 may provide help to alleviate pruritus associated with atopic...
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Pediatric lupus patients face large burden of serious infection
Children with systemic lupus erythematosus have high rates of serious infections requiring hospitalization, especially those with lupus nephritis...
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Vitiligo linked to moles, tanning ability, blistering sunburn
An analysis of data from the Nurses’ Health Study provides some new information on vitiligo risk factors in white women.
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Lanadelumab reduced hereditary angioedema attacks by 88%-100%
Lanadelumab reduced attacks of hereditary angioedema with C1 inhibitor deficiency by 88%-100%.
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Comparison of immunosuppressants for early diffuse systemic sclerosis yields mixed results
In this observational study with standardized protocols for different immunosuppressants, investigators attempt to determine which ones favorably...
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CMS spending projections come with a caveat
The projections make no assumptions about potential repair, repeal, or replacement of the Affordable Care Act, leaving the projections to serve as...
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Daptomycin safe, effective for pediatric cSSSI treatment
There is an alternative to standard of care treatment for pediatric complicated skin and structure infections.
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Cost equilibrium in Canada: Inpatient and outpatient treatment of herpes zoster
Over the last 15 years, falling inpatient and rising outpatient costs for herpes zoster in Canada have resulted in a kind of equilibrium.
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Psoriatic arthritis raises diabetes risk
Psoriatic arthritis boosts the risk of diabetes, with higher disease activity magnifying that effect.
Aesthetic Dermatology
Picosecond alexandrite laser with lens modification effective for wrinkles
Can a laser used for tattoos treat wrinkles?
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Crusted scabies outbreak: How much prophylaxis?
Two case studies of nosocomial crusted scabies offer clues about the most efficacious ways to reduce the risk of outbreaks.