Patients with plaque psoriasis manifest heightened sympathetic nervous system activity, indicating a distinct stress response. The need to assess frontal hemispherical lateralization in plaque psoriasis (PSO) and other skin diseases is important...
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The following is a summary of "Screening/referral strategies for the early recognition of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) among patients with psoriasis: results of a GRAPPA survey," published in the August 2023 issue of Rheumatology by Song et al. Researchers performed...
Comparing Efficacy and Safety: Switching from Dupilumab to Upadacitinib with Continuous Upadacitinib in Moderate-to-Severe AD
Comparing Efficacy and Safety: Switching from Dupilumab to Upadacitinib with Continuous Upadacitinib in Moderate-to-Severe AD
The following is a summary of "Efficacy and safety of switching from dupilumab to upadacitinib versus continuous upadacitinib in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: Results from an open-label extension of the phase 3, randomized, controlled trial (Heads Up),"...
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Initial Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab, Fixed-Duration Treatment, Followed by Nivolumab in Diverse Unresectable Stage III or IV Melanoma Patients
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The following is a summary of "First-Line, Fixed-Duration Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Followed by Nivolumab in Clinically Diverse Patient Populations With Unresectable Stage III or IV Melanoma: CheckMate 401," published in the August 2023 issue of Oncology by Dummer,...
Maggot debridement therapy effective for full-thickness burn treatment
Maggot debridement therapy effective for full-thickness burn treatment
Bookmark1. The current randomized controlled trial is the first of its kind to demonstrate the efficacy of maggot debridement therapy (MDT) for full-thickness burns compared to the standard of care (silver dressings). 2. Time to debridement and time to full healing...
More Progress Seen in Female Versus Minority Leadership Diversity in Medicine
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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Some specialties have made significant improvements in academic medial leadership diversity since 2007, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Network Open.Austin M. Meadows, from Henry Ford Health in...
Strategies for Early Psoriatic Arthritis Recognition in Psoriasis Patients: GRAPPA Survey Findings
Strategies for Early Psoriatic Arthritis Recognition in Psoriasis Patients: GRAPPA Survey Findings
The following is a summary of "Screening/referral strategies for the early recognition of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) among patients with psoriasis: results of a GRAPPA survey," published in the August 2023 issue of Rheumatology by Song et al. Researchers performed...
Comparing Efficacy and Safety: Switching from Dupilumab to Upadacitinib with Continuous Upadacitinib in Moderate-to-Severe AD
Comparing Efficacy and Safety: Switching from Dupilumab to Upadacitinib with Continuous Upadacitinib in Moderate-to-Severe AD
The following is a summary of "Efficacy and safety of switching from dupilumab to upadacitinib versus continuous upadacitinib in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: Results from an open-label extension of the phase 3, randomized, controlled trial (Heads Up),"...
Initial Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab, Fixed-Duration Treatment, Followed by Nivolumab in Diverse Unresectable Stage III or IV Melanoma Patients
Initial Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab, Fixed-Duration Treatment, Followed by Nivolumab in Diverse Unresectable Stage III or IV Melanoma Patients
The following is a summary of "First-Line, Fixed-Duration Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Followed by Nivolumab in Clinically Diverse Patient Populations With Unresectable Stage III or IV Melanoma: CheckMate 401," published in the August 2023 issue of Oncology by Dummer,...
Maggot debridement therapy effective for full-thickness burn treatment
Maggot debridement therapy effective for full-thickness burn treatment
Bookmark1. The current randomized controlled trial is the first of its kind to demonstrate the efficacy of maggot debridement therapy (MDT) for full-thickness burns compared to the standard of care (silver dressings). 2. Time to debridement and time to full healing...
More Progress Seen in Female Versus Minority Leadership Diversity in Medicine
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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Some specialties have made significant improvements in academic medial leadership diversity since 2007, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Network Open.Austin M. Meadows, from Henry Ford Health in...
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Exploring The Link Between Hidradenitis Suppurativa & Inflammatory Arthritis
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