Risk for Skin Infections, Diabetes Increase With Statin Use
Study shows mechanism of statins can induce onset of diabetes
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Dermatology
Rates of Joint Surgery Higher With Psoriatic Arthritis
After 15 years of follow-up, 29 percent of psoriatic arthritis patients had received surgery
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ACR: Age at Psoriasis Onset Sets Course for Psoriatic Arthritis
Pustular psoriasis linked to arthritis onset two years earlier; increased delay seen for plaque psoriasis
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ACR: Age at Psoriasis Onset Sets Course for Psoriatic Arthritis
Pustular psoriasis linked to arthritis onset two years earlier; increased delay seen for plaque psoriasis
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Conference Highlights: ACR 2019
New research and recommendations were presented at ACR 2019, The American College of...
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October 2019 Briefing – Dermatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for October 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reduced Risk for Skin […]
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Risk for Cancer Incidence, Mortality Increased With Psoriasis
Overall cancer mortality and mortality for liver, esophageal, pancreatic cancer up with severe psoriasis
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Psoriasis & Comorbidity Development in Children
A study has found that children with psoriasis are higher risk than those without it to develop...
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When Less Is More in Medicine
Recent headlines highlighting findings that carcinogens have infiltrated our generic drug supply...
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Risk for Long-Term Opioid Use Up in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Odds higher for HS patients with advancing age, ever smoking, history of depression, comorbidity
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Many Providers Fail to Discuss Sun-Safe Behaviors With Patients
Skin cancer counseling often takes backseat due to lack of time, other pressing health issues
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Guidelines Issued for Managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Two-part guideline addresses diagnosis, evaluation, management of the chronic inflammatory skin disease
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Psoriasis Patients Often Use CAMs When Traditional Meds Fail
41, 39.5 percent use alternative, complementary therapies; higher use seen with severe psoriasis
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Combination Therapy for Rosacea Shows Improved Response Rates
Combination of ivermectin cream, doxycycline modified-release capsules has faster onset of action
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Abdominal Obesity May Raise Risk for Psoriasis
High waist circumference, regardless of overall body mass index, tied to higher risk
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Carotid Atherosclerosis Predicts CV Events in Psoriatic Disease
After controlling for Framingham Risk Score, TPA, mean and max cIMT predict incident CVEs
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Staphylococcus aureus Linked to Food Sensitization in Eczema
Children with S. aureus more likely to have persistent egg, peanut allergy independent of eczema severity
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Infection Risk Lower With Certain Psoriasis Treatments
Risk for serious infection reduced for new users of apremilast, etanercept, ustekinumab versus methotrexate
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Psoriasis Symptoms, Quality of Life Tied to Disease Severity
Findings show alignment of patient-reported symptoms, clinician assessment tools
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April 2019 Briefing – Dermatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for April 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. CDC: 704 Measles Cases Reported in U.S. Through […]
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