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Animal Study Offers Hope for a Better Herpes Treatment
THURSDAY, June 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Aiming to deliver a one-two punch to the herpes virus, animal research on an experimental drug found...
Skin Rashes May Indicate Positive Test for SARS-CoV-2
17 percent of individuals report skin rashes as first presentation and 21 percent report rashes as only clinical sign of COVID-19
Risk for Some Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Up With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
In fully adjusted model, women with hidradenitis suppurativa have increased odds of spontaneous abortion, GDM, C-section
Higher BMI Linked to Increased Risk for Developing Psoriasis
Hazard ratio increased for overweight, obese class 1, obese class 2/3 compared with those with BMI <25.0 kg/m
FDA Approves StrataGraft for Deep Partial-Thickness Thermal Burns
Data show StrataGraft helps reduce the amount of healthy skin needed for grafting
Are Women Absorbing Toxins From Their Makeup?
By Physician’s Briefing Staff
Third Dose of COVID Vaccine Boosts Protection in Transplant Recipients
By Physician’s Briefing Staff
Narrowband UVB, Topical Steroid Combo Superior for Vitiligo
Combination treatment superior to topical corticosteroids alone, but target patch treatment success only 27 percent with combination
SARS-CoV-2 Not Detected in Surgical Electrocautery Plume
No virus was recovered from electrocautery performed using cell titer glow measurement for replicating virus
Second-Opinion Strategy Analyzed for Cutaneous Melanocytic Lesions
Decision-analytic model shows selective second-opinion strategy could increase diagnostic accuracy, decrease population-level costs
Barriers to Physician Skin Exam ID'd for Young Melanoma Survivors
Barriers to health care access linked to increased odds of suboptimal physician skin examination adherence
Gap Between Mortality in Rural and Urban Areas Has Increased
Difference increased in age-adjusted mortality rates between large metropolitan areas, rural areas from 1999 to 2019
Drop in Kawasaki Disease Seen During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Incidence decreased sharply after implementation of nonpharmaceutical interventions, such as mask wearing; seasonal pattern absent
Real-World Study Shows Power of Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines to Prevent COVID-19
Symptomatic and asymptomatic infection reduced by 81 percent after partial vaccination and by 91 percent after full vaccination
Dermatologists Receptive to AI, AuI for Diagnosis of Skin Lesions
Implementation challenges include disruption of the human physician-patient relationship, threats to accuracy
Review Links Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors With Lymphoma Risk
No association seen between topical calcineurin inhibitor use and cancer overall compared with nonactive comparators
NIH Starts Trial Assessing 'Mix & Match' COVID Vaccine Approach
Moderna plus Pfizer? J&J plus Moderna? There's a new clinical trial underway to assess the safety and effectiveness of mixing different types of booster...
Telehealth Is Growing in Use, Acceptance Among Americans: Poll
Many Americans have used telehealth and would turn to it for mental health care, a new online poll shows.
Conducted by the American Psychiatric...
ASCO: Nivolumab, Relatlimab Combo Slows Advanced Melanoma
Median progression-free survival of 10.1 versus 4.6 months seen among those receiving combo versus nivolumab alone, respectively
Many Americans Confused About Sunscreens: Poll
AAD poll highlights common misconceptions about sunscreen application
Racial Disparity Worsening in Melanoma-Specific Survival
Disparity across minority groups increasing for localized disease; only Hispanics experienced worsening in regional, distant disease
Sunscreen Safe, Effective for Reducing Risk for Skin Cancer
Seven consensus statements highlight benefits of sunscreen use for reducing risk for skin cancer; lack of harms to humans
Dupilumab Cuts Exacerbations in Children With Asthma
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