Dermatology
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In Europe, melanoma is rising in men over 60
Major Finding: In 1971, 32% of 1,094 malignant melanomas registered in England occurred in men; in 2009, 48% of 9,771 registrations were in men....
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Newly labeled sunscreens surface on shelves
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Don't trust apps to spot skin cancer
Major Finding: The overall sensitivity of the four smartphone applications ranged from 7% to 98%; overall specificity ranged from 30% to 94%.Data...
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Psoriasis Patients Have Low Rates of Common Cancers
Major Finding: There were 232 cancer cases in 3,289 psoriasis patients, for a cumulative incidence rate of 588/100,000 population with psoriasis,...
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'Death Rashes' Are More Than Skin Deep
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Subcutaneous Nodules Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Risk in RA
Major Finding: In 23,327 patients with RA, the presence of subcutaneous nodules was found to confer a 44% increase in the risk of cardiovascular...
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Ustekinumab's Cardiovascular Event Rates Stable at 5 Years
Major Finding: Among 3,117 patients – 838 of whom were on the biologic for 5 years – and after a cumulative total of 8,998 patient-years, the rate...
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Secukinumab Tames Hand, Foot Psoriasis
Major Finding: Fifty-four percent of patients with moderate to severe hand and foot psoriasis were rated clear or had only minimal disease at...
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Evidence Backs Some Drugs for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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Tacrolimus 0.03% Favored for Atopic Blepharoconjunctivitis
Major Finding: The conjunctivitis response rates were 80%, 55%, and 50% with tacrolimus, pimecrolimus, and topical steroids, respectively.
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Surgery for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Results Mostly Suboptimal
Major Finding: Fifty-one percent of patients who underwent surgery for hidradenitis suppurativa experienced one or more indicators of unmet needs...