Opinion
Book Review: Quality improvement in mental health care
Dr. Joseph Merlino assesses a new book on the use of performance improvement methods in mental health care.
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What explains poor adherence to eosinophilic esophagitis therapy?
Among patients with eosinophilic esophagitis, less than half complied with long-term medical or dietary therapy, according to a new study.
Article
Telemedicine and Home Pregnancy Testing for iPLEDGE: A Survey of Clinician Perspectives
Continuing to allow home pregnancy testing and explicitly permitting telemedicine can enable clinicians to provide patient-centered care for...
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The toll of the unwanted pregnancy
“From a medical and a public health standpoint, these laws are unjust.”
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No adverse impact of obesity in biologic-treated IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease patients with obesity can be safely started on biologic therapies, suggests an analysis of over 3,000 patients.
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What’s Diet Got to Do With It? Basic and Clinical Science Behind Diet and Acne
Patients are frequently interested in the role that diet plays in acne, and dermatologists should be aware of the current evidence to answer these...
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Are social networks threatening adolescents’ mental health?
“Access to care, particularly in the area of adolescent mental health, is extremely critical, given the lack of support precisely when they need...
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PTSD may accelerate cognitive decline over time
The associations of PTSD with cognitive change remained evident after additional adjustment for behavioral factors and health conditions.
Article
Adapting to Changes in Acne Management: Take One Step at a Time
Because spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, one question that commonly arises is: Do we monitor serum potassium levels at baseline and...
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New AHA checklist: Only one in five adults has optimal heart health
The U.S. population is well below optimal levels of cardiovascular health, according to the first study of the AHA’s new Life’s Essential 8 CV...