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Why scratching is so contagious
“Contagious behavior is actually a very efficient way to inform other animals of what’s coming.”
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Study examines burden of vitiligo in the U.S.
The burden of vitiligo in the United States is poorly understood, according to the authors of the study.
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Study finds big growth in advanced-practice clinicians in Medicare dermatology
PAs and NPs can fill practice gaps, but some express concerns about lack of certification, supervision, and training.
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Lupus flares linked to gut bacteria overgrowth
It’s “likely the case” that the pathobiome – with the gut bacteria Ruminococcus blautia gnavus being an important pathobiont – helps to...
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Patient aggression against receptionists demands protocols
A literature review shows widespread verbal and physical abuse toward medical office receptionists.
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New guidelines for MTX use in pediatric inflammatory skin disease unveiled
One of the recommendations states that liver biopsy is not indicated for routine monitoring of pediatric patients taking low-dose MTX.
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The invisible effect medical notes could have on care
Doctors are more likely to use negative language when describing a Black patient than they are a White patient.
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Hairy moles may contain the cure for baldness: Study
Researchers analyzed hair follicle stem cells and discovered that a molecule called osteopontin drives accelerated hair growth.
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For psoriasis, review finds several biosimilars as safe and effective as biologics
“The biosimilars evaluated in this study could be considered alongside originators for biologic-naive patients to improve the accessibility of...
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Study points to need to improve identification of culprit in SJS/TEN cases
A single culprit drug was labeled in 17 cases, but physicians communicated certainty in only 7 of those cases.
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Study supports new NCCN classification for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
The high- and very-high-risk groups in the NCCN guidelines identify SCCs at greatest risk for developing poor outcomes.