Mixed Topics
News
Senate confirms Murthy as Surgeon General
He is not new to this role.
Feature
Top JAMA editor on leave amid podcast investigation
Dr. Howard Bauchner has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation takes place.
From the Journals
New analysis eyes the surgical landscape for hidradenitis suppurativa
“The influence of patient factors such as comorbidities and disease severity on surgical outcomes is unclear and is a potential area of future...
Feature
Climate change: Dermatologists address impact on health, and mobilize to increase awareness
Dermatologists are being urged to be ready to diagnose clinical findings, counsel patients about risk mitigation, and decrease the carbon...
Feature
JAMA editor resigns over controversial podcast
The editor questioned the existence of systemic racism during the podcast.
From the Journals
Bacteriotherapy passes early test in phase 1 atopic dermatitis study
ShA9, a bacterium isolated from healthy human skin, was chosen as a potential topical therapy for AD based on its capacity both to...
Feature
Missed visits during pandemic cause ‘detrimental ripple effects’
ACP president says doctors are already seeing the consequences of postponing care.
Feature
JAMA podcast on racism in medicine faces backlash
The editor of JAMA and the head of the AMA have joined others in criticizing the episode.
Feature
Docs become dog groomers and warehouse workers after COVID-19 work loss
Some doctors are questioning whether they should be in medicine in the first place.
Case Letter
Acquired Unilateral Nevoid Telangiectasia With Pruritus and Unknown Etiology
Unilateral nevoid telangiectasia may present in patients without an underlying hyperestrogenic state.
Conference Coverage
Severe atopic dermatitis often puts a dent in quality of life
“There have been many surveys of adults with AD who report impairment of their sleep, reduced activity level, increased work absence, financial...