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Non-Whites remain sorely underrepresented in phase 3 psoriasis trials
In 62 of 82 phase 3 trials for psoriasis therapies that included ethnoracial data, 85.8% of participants were white.
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Remdesivir effective, well-tolerated in final trial report
A 50% greater likelihood of significant clinical improvement within 15 days occurs with taking remdesivir versus placebo.
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Hidradenitis suppurativa therapy options should be patient guided
The most difficult symptoms for one patient, such as pain or persistent abscess drainage, might not be the same for another.
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Psychosocial resilience associated with better cardiovascular health in Blacks
Psychosocial resilience has the potential to explain variability in cardiovascular risk among Black patients.
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Study highlights differences between White and Latino patients with psoriasis
Latinos had a higher mean percentage of body surface area involvement in the upper limbs.
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Tailoring cosmetic procedures for skin of color patients minimize risks
Dr. Burgess emphasized that tailored therapy is not just relevant to Black patients.
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New treatment options show promise for centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Case reports of topical metformin and platelet-rich plasma in centrifugal cicatricial alopecia are encouraging.
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Rural areas with local obstetrical care have better perinatal outcomes
In counties without labor and delivery units, the average proportion of White people was higher than in counties with such units.
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Nine antihypertensive drugs associated with reduced risk of depression
Some but not all drugs in three antihypertensive classes are associated with reduced risk of depression.
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Pulmonary artery denervation eases PAH after endarterectomy
“It appears as if we are currently witnessing the emergence of a new treatment option for various forms of pulmonary hypertension.”
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Rapid cycle pediatric simulation exercises promise improved readiness
A nonjudgmental but firm critique of weaknesses during urgent care simulation exercises fosters readiness.
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Study highlights potential advantages of tape strips over biopsy
Adhesive tape strips are rivaling biopsies in the evaluation of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis in new studies.
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COVID-19 pandemic driving huge declines in pediatric service revenue
Given the COVID-19-associated decline in patients, pediatric hospitalists are urged to adapt to a changed environment.
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Parental refusal of neonatal therapy a growing problem
Many parents who refuse preventive neonatal medications do not fully grasp what risks they are accepting by avoiding a recommended medication.