Dermatology
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‘Eczema coxsackium’ cutaneous eruptions characterized
Major finding: The most common cutaneous findings were vesiculobullous and erosive eruptions in 99% of patients, eczema herpeticum-like rash in 55...
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New Candida species isolated in U.S.
Major finding: Unlike C. albicans, C.
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Stats show MRSA declining, especially in hospitals
Major Finding: The estimated national rate of invasive MRSA infections declined 31% since 2005, with hospital-onset cases dropping 54%, health...
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Intensive ‘Boot Camp’ protocol improves kids’ atopic dermatitis
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Dexamethasone improves outcomes for infants with bronchiolitis, atopy history
Major finding: Infants with bronchiolitis who had a family history of atopy who received dexamethasone added to salbutamol were discharged...
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PTPB formaldehyde resin proposed as pediatric allergen of the year
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Fewer than 1% of doctors mention sunscreen to patients
Major Finding: Overall, physicians recommended sunscreen at 12.9 million of 18.3 billion patient visits (0.07%).Data Source: The National...