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Does Abatacept Cut Psoriasis Relapse After Ustekinumab Withdrawal?
Similar proportion of patients who switched to abatacept and who continued ustekinumab had psoriasis relapse between weeks 12 and 88
Infection Risk Does Not Seem to Differ Among Biologics for Psoriasis
Differential risk for serious infection or respiratory tract infection, including SARS-CoV-2, not seen among biologics used to treat psoriasis
No Causal Relationship Seen Between Allergic Disease, Mental Health
Mendelian randomization did not show evidence of causal effects between genetic risk for allergic disease and self-reported mental health
COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns ID'd in Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis Patients
Patient hesitancy stems from concerns about the safety of the vaccine and whether the vaccine would aggravate their underlying condition
How Does Secukinumab Measure Up for Pediatric Patients With Plaque Psoriasis?
Both low and high secukinumab doses superior to historical placebo for PASI75/PASI90 and IGA0/1
What Is the Efficacy of Ruxolitinib Versus Vehicle in Atopic Dermatitis?
Significantly more patients receiving ruxolitinib achieved investigator's global assessment treatment success, significant reduction of pruritus
Use of Antihypertensive Drugs May Increase Risk for Psoriasis
Meta-analysis shows ACE inhibitors, ß-blockers, calcium-channel blockers, thiazide diuretics associated with increased risk for psoriasis
Johnson & Johnson Seeks FDA Emergency Approval for Its Booster Shot
FDA advisory panel will review J&J data next week and vote on whether to recommend boosters
Study Confirms Virulence of SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern
Risks for hospitalization, ICU admission, death up for N501Y-positive variants; even more pronounced with delta variant
Incidence of Keratinocyte Carcinoma Up From 2003 to 2017
Incidence rate higher for women younger than 55 years and for men aged 55 years and older; mortality higher for men
Scientists Share Nobel Prize for Discoveries That Changed Pain Research
The two scientists have helped answer one of the most profound questions about the human condition: How do we sense our environment?
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Differs in Children, Adults
Incidence of angioedema, thyroid autoimmunity associated with chronic spontaneous urticaria lower for children than adults
Is There a Laterality Preference for Lentigo Maligna, LM Melanoma?
Although no laterality preference found overall, neoplasms on head/neck show left-sided laterality; LM, LMM incidence highest on head/neck
Recommendations Made for Treatment of Actinic Keratoses
Use of UV protection recommended; field treatment recommended with topical agents 5-FU and imiquimod
Taxane-Containing Chemo Associated With Persistent Alopecia
However, many patients experience improvements in hair density with standard alopecia treatments
FDA Takes New Action to Improve Quality, Efficacy of Sunscreens
Proposed changes include updates to safe active ingredients and broad spectrum requirements
Live Attenuated Zoster Vaccine Safe for Patients Receiving TNF Inhibitors
No cases of varicella infection found; cumulative incidence of varicella infection or shingles was 0 percent
Survival Up With Tebentafusp in Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
Overall survival longer with tebentafusp for HLA*02:01-positive patients with previously untreated metastatic uveal melanoma
HPV Vaccine Will Have Modest Impact on Oropharynx Cancer Incidence by 2045
However, reductions in oropharynx cancer incidence should be seen among young and middle-aged adults
Has There Been a Drop in Opioid Prescriptions After Mohs Surgery?
Use of hydrocodone decreased from 2011 to 2020, while use of tramadol increased from 2009 to 2020
Is Delgocitinib Ointment an Effective Treatment for Pediatric Eczema?
Treatment well tolerated among pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis; improvement seen through 56 weeks of treatment
Incidence of Psoriatic Arthritis Up With More Severe Psoriasis
Incidence of psoriatic arthritis increases with increasing severity of psoriasis stratified by treatment severity surrogates
Human Papillomavirus Infection Tied to Preterm Birth Risk
Risk increased for both persistent and placental infection and for both spontaneous and all preterm births
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