Mixed Topics
Commentary
Recent Developments in Psychodermatology and Psychopharmacology for Delusional Patients
The management of delusional infestation (DI), also known as Morgellons disease or delusional parasitosis, can lead to some of the most difficult...
Photo Challenge
Unilateral Alar Ulceration
A 68-year-old man presented with a new left nasal alar ulcer following a recent episode of primary herpes zoster. Physical examination revealed...
Feature
Medicaid to cover routine costs for patients in trials
From the Journals
Swedish registry study finds atopic dermatitis significantly associated with autoimmune diseases
Findings could lead to better monitoring of comorbidities and deeper understanding of disease burden and AD pathophysiology, the authors write.
Cold Iron Truth
Choosing civility
Luckily, almost all our discussions in organized medicine are civil, and our behavior has improved.
From the Journals
Phase 1 study: Beta-blocker may improve melanoma treatment response
“It’s exciting that an extremely inexpensive drug like propranolol that could be used in every country around the world could have an impact on...
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New residency matching sets record, says NRMP
The MSMP offered 5,734 positions this year, and 5,208 (90.8%) were successfully filled.
Latest News
Biden chooses California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to head HHS
Although his public health experience is limited, he served on the Congressional Ways and Means Committee overseeing health-related issues.
Latest News
Medicare finalizes 2021 physician pay rule with E/M changes
“This finalized policy marks the most significant updates to E/M codes in 30 years, reducing burden on doctors imposed by the coding system and...
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CMS launches hospital-at-home program to free up hospital capacity
The agency will be giving more flexibility to ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) to provide hospital-level care.
From the Journals
Pigment traits, sun sensitivity associated with risk of non-Hodgkin lymphomas and chronic lymphocytic leukemia
The presence of “many or very many nevi [moles]” was particularly associated with the risk of CLL.