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Can sunscreens cause frontal fibrosing alopecia? The jury’s out
NEW YORK – Some studies have found an association, but the causation link hasn’t been established.
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Study refines ALS risk among first-degree relatives of patients with disease
Heritability was high, even in the absence of known genetic factors.
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Most authors of endoscopy practice guidelines have undisclosed financial conflicts
SAN DIEGO – Manual reconciliation of disclosed payments with a federal database showed wide discrepancies.
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Title X grantees are told to stop abortion referrals immediately; Wen removed from Planned Parenthood
Recipients of the federal funds said that the changes threaten to decrease access to family planning services.
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Stillbirth linked to nearly fivefold increase in maternal morbidity risk
The risk for severe maternal morbidity with stillbirths climbed after 30 weeks’ gestation.
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Novel topical psoriasis treatment targets nerve pathways
MILAN – The nonsteroidal investigative drug SNA-120 helped with psoriasis severity, burning, and pain.
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Ixekizumab boosts quality of life in genital psoriasis
MILAN – After 1 year of treatment, about half of patients said their psoriasis had no impact on quality of life.
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Some burnout factors are within a physician’s control
SAN DIEGO – Even in the face of daunting systemic factors, physicians can practice some important steps toward self-care.
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Some burnout factors are within a physician’s control
SAN DIEGO – Even in the face of daunting systemic factors, physicians can practice some important steps toward self-care.
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Real-world experience with dupilumab in AD mirrors clinical trial efficacy
MILAN – In a multicenter trial, eczema severity scores were down 72% after 4 months.
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Topical ruxolitinib looks good for facial vitiligo, in phase 2 study
MILAN – About half of patients on the two highest doses had a 50% improvement after 6 months of treatment.
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Postholiday colonoscopies have lower rates of good bowel prep
SAN DIEGO – The greatest likelihood of adequate preparation was early in the day, but later in the week.
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Ovarian reserve markers fall on isotretinoin, but rebound after stopping treatment
MILAN – Ovarian reserve and antral follicle count dropped for those on a higher dose; AMH levels fell for all.
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Visual examinations yield signs to guide vitiligo treatment
MILAN – A careful clinical exam can identify patients needing urgent, aggressive treatment.
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Teletriage connects uninsured with timely dermatologist care
MILAN – With implementation of teledermatology, patient wait times for specialist input dropped from 13.9 days to 1.6 days.