CDC: Small Drop in Those With Difficulty Paying Medical Bills
Decrease in adults (<65 years) and children in families with difficulty paying medical bills
Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Daily Sunscreen Use During Middle-Age Slows Skin Aging
β-carotene supplementation does not seem to have an effect on skin aging
Monday, June 03, 2013

Health of Nation Reviewed With Focus on Emergency Care
Twenty percent of people reported visiting emergency department at least once in last year
Monday, June 03, 2013

Patients Who Share in Care Decisions May Up Costs of Care
Hospitalized patients who preferred to be involved in care decisions had longer stays and higher costs
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Weight Loss Reduces Psoriasis Severity
Also improves skin-related quality of life
Thursday, May 30, 2013

One-Third of Medical Students Have Implicit Anti-Fat Bias
Most are unaware of their significant implicit bias, although it could affect quality of care
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Doc Passengers Assist in Half of In-Flight Medical Emergencies
Most common in-flight medical problems syncope, respiratory symptoms, nausea and vomiting
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Transparency Key to Improving Value Care for Patients
Data on price, utilization, and quality should be made publicly available to ensure greater value
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

HHS: End-of-2013 Targets for EHR Use Already Reached
>50 percent of doctor offices, 80 percent of eligible hospitals using electronic health records
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Docs Anticipating Changes Ahead As ACA Progresses
Most expect ACA to continue as planned; expect further integration for themselves, hospitals
Monday, May 27, 2013

Comorbidities Common With Alopecia Areata
Including autoimmune diagnoses, mental health, GI reflux, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia
Friday, May 24, 2013

About One in Four Uninsured Could Be Excluded From ACA
Twenty-seven percent of those eligible for assistance tax credits do not have checking account
Friday, May 24, 2013

Data Support Basing Health Decisions on Both Benefit, Cost
Health care cost varies from $2 to $224 per month of health status-adjusted life expectancy
Friday, May 24, 2013

Systematic Screening of Med Adherence Will ID Barriers
Tailored interventions will be feasible following systematic monitoring of adherence
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Digital Divide Exists With Physician EHR Adoption
Adopters found to be optimistic about IT's potential, while non-adopters remain skeptical
Monday, May 20, 2013

Twitter Reveals Popular Health Beliefs About Acne
Disconnect found between Twitter word choices, perceptions and those of professional organizations
Friday, May 17, 2013

Risk Factors ID'd for Poor Cutaneous Cell CA Outcomes
Tumor diameter, invasion beyond fat, poor differentiation, and location tied to poor outcomes
Friday, May 17, 2013

Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Tied to Lower Alzheimer's Risk
Same association not seen with Alzheimer's and other diagnosis or with all-cause dementia
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Primrose Oil, Borage Oil Not Effective Eczema Treatment
Findings based on extensive literature review over several decades of research
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Half of Plastic Surgeons Use Social Media Professionally
Social media use highest among those who primarily perform cosmetic plastic surgery
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

New FDA Survey to Assess Doc Attitudes on DTC Advertising
New survey will examine attitudes among non-physicians, including nurses, physician assistants
Monday, May 13, 2013

User Satisfaction With Electronic Health Records Down
Twelve percent decrease in user satisfaction since 2010; increase in very dissatisfied users
Friday, May 10, 2013

Poor Service, Bedside Manner Top Patients' Online Complaints
Review of 'rate-your-doctor' websites reveals patients' most common gripes
Friday, May 10, 2013

Smartphones, Smartphone Apps Increasingly Used by Docs
Two reports show use of smartphones and apps for professional purposes is increasing
Thursday, May 09, 2013

HHS Releases Data on Inpatient Charges for Hospital Services
HHS is also providing funding to data centers to collate, analyze, publish data to assist consumers
Thursday, May 09, 2013

Skin Cancer Tx Mostly Surgical, Regardless of Life Expectancy
For nonmelanoma skin cancer, treatment choice unaffected by patient prognosis
Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Application for Health Coverage Has Been Simplified, Shortened
First-time consumers will be able to complete one three-page application, see all available options
Wednesday, May 08, 2013

FDA Proposes to Increase User Awareness of Sunlamp Risks
Proposed order would reclassify sunlamp products to moderate risk, require labeling relating to risks
Tuesday, May 07, 2013

AAP Endorses Pediatric Acne Management Guidelines
Evidence-based treatment recommendations provide guidance for childhood, adolescent acne
Monday, May 06, 2013

Potentially Toxic Metals Present in Lip Cosmetics
Researchers estimate risk based on detected concentrations and estimated daily use
Friday, May 03, 2013

Patients Most Annoyed by Long Waits, Unclear Test Results
Survey regarding doctor's office grievances identifies patients' top pet peeves
Friday, May 03, 2013

Medicaid Coverage Doesn't Lead to Better Physical Health
After two years, no reductions noted in measured BP, cholesterol, or glycated hemoglobin levels
Thursday, May 02, 2013

Health Industry Payment Details to Be Publicly Available
New CMS website will detail financial ties between drug, device manufacturers and docs, hospitals
Thursday, May 02, 2013

Penicillin Prophylaxis Prevents Recurrent Leg Cellulitis
Protective effect disappears after stopping treatment
Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Renewed Efforts From AAFP to Repeal OTC Provision in ACA
Provision will increase costs to health care system; add to burden on physician offices
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

FDA Announces New Network to Focus Exclusively on Patients
Interactive tool designed to educate patients and advocates about processes of drug development
Monday, April 29, 2013

FDA: Purveyors of Phony Botox Targeting U.S. Practices
Products advertised through fax; not FDA approved
Monday, April 29, 2013

Medical Interns Spending Less Time With Patients
More time being spent at a computer since work hours were limited in 2011
Friday, April 26, 2013

History of Skin Cancer Linked to Secondary Cancers
History of NMSC associated with a greater risk of secondary cancers at other sites
Friday, April 26, 2013

Saturday Marks Sixth Annual Rx Drug Take-Back Day
Collection sites will be available around the country
Friday, April 26, 2013

Physicians Less Empathetic in Talking to Heavy Patients
Patient weight plays no role in quantity of physicians' biomedical communications
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Diagnostic Errors Are the Leading Type of Malpractice Claim
Diagnosis-related payments from 1986 to 2010 totaled $38.8 billion
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Severe Cutaneous Adverse Rxns Up in Allopurinol Initiators
SCARs are rare; usually occur within first 180 days of initiating treatment
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

TEDMED: Patients Can Become Leaders on the Health Team
Communities can raise their own leaders; may be key approach to change at community level
Monday, April 22, 2013

TEDMED: Get the Joy Back Into Health and Wellness
Surgeon General talks about importance of bringing joy back into movement and medicine
Monday, April 22, 2013

HPV Exposure in Family, School Linked to Wart Development
Increased risk with white skin, and for children with family members, classmates with warts
Monday, April 22, 2013

Patient-Centered Decision Making Ups Health Outcomes
Health care outcomes improved for 71 percent of contextual factors that were addressed by PCDM
Friday, April 19, 2013

Family-Centered Teaching Rounds Good for Patients, Students
Higher patient satisfaction with exam room presentations; many residents have concerns
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Relative Proportion of MRSA Increasing in S. aureus Isolates
Methicillin-sensitive S. aureus becoming more resistant to antibiotics
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Community Benefit Spending Varies for Tax-Exempt Hospitals
Most spent on charity care, patient services; less spent on community health improvement
Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Pediatric Melanomas Are Increasing 2 Percent a Year
Highest rates are found in 15- to 19-year-olds living in low UV-B exposure geographical areas
Monday, April 15, 2013

Topical Treatment Effective for Toenail Fungal Infection
Mycologic cure rate significantly higher with 48 weeks of efinaconazole versus placebo
Friday, April 12, 2013

ACS: Room for Improvement in Cancer Prevention, Detection
American Cancer Society stresses need to cut tobacco use, obesity; expand screening test use
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Speech Details Practices to Improve U.S. Health Systems
Mayo Clinic CEO outlines key steps to create high-quality, low-cost care in America
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Parenting Magazines Give Little Attention to Sun Protection
Over 11-year period, few articles, ads relate to prevention of skin cancer, study funds
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

AACR: Melanoma Survivors Tend to Be Safer in the Sun
Nevertheless, study finds that more than a quarter of them still never wear sunscreen
Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Many Uninsured Vets Will Be Eligible for Medicaid Under ACA
But most of uninsured will have new coverage options only if their state expands Medicaid
Friday, March 29, 2013

Using Internet Search Logs Can Help Identify Drug Interactions
Tool may alert authorities to potential problems and aid in surveillance of adverse events
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Study: Primary Care Extension Program Should Be Funded
Authors say PCEP important to improving public health, translating research into practice
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Regional Variation Noted in Prevalence of Delayed Care
Populations in counties with high prevalence likely to be Hispanic, have low income, chronic disease
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Even the Poorest Handheld Umbrellas Can Block UV Rays
Worst performers blocked 77 percent of UVR; most black units blocked more than 95 percent
Monday, March 25, 2013

AHA: Active Docs More Likely to Advise Patients to Be Active
Review sees link between health care providers' physical activity level, counseling offered
Friday, March 22, 2013

Mobility Impaired May Have Difficulty Accessing Docs
Inability to transfer patient from wheelchair to examination bed most commonly reported issue
Friday, March 22, 2013

Impact of Budget Sequestration on Health Care Discussed
Cuts will not be equal: Medicaid protected; 2 percent cut for Medicare; 8.2 percent cut for NIH
Thursday, March 21, 2013

Effect of Immigration Status on Medicaid Eligibility Discussed
Seventeen percent of low-income, uninsured nonelderly are unauthorized or recently legal
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Conflict-of-Interest Disclosures Common at 2011 AAOS Meeting
All featured symposia at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons disclosed conflicts
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Final Rule in Notice of Benefit, Payment Parameters Issued
Rule expands on existing standards for risk adjustment, reinsurance, risk corridors
Friday, March 15, 2013

Pharmaceutical Companies Are Reducing Promotional Spending
Much less spent to promote biologics compared with small molecule drugs, study finds
Friday, March 15, 2013

Health Insurance Exchanges Will Mainly Be Run by Feds
Federal government will establish exchanges for 26 states; state-run exchanges for 17 states, D.C.
Friday, March 15, 2013

$120 Million to Be Sequestered From Health Centers in 2013
Losses likely to be more severe for health centers that are especially grant dependent
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Aspirin Cuts Melanoma Risk in Postmenopausal Caucasians
Dose-response association seen, with longer duration of use linked to greater reduction in risk
Monday, March 11, 2013

Clinical Trials Published Almost Two Years After Completion
Funding source, number of participants, and journal impact factor all affect time to publication
Wednesday, March 06, 2013

U.K. Health Performance Worse Than Comparable Countries
Tobacco, high blood pressure, high BMI leading risk factors for disability-adjusted life-years
Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Panel Recommends 10 Patient Safety Strategies
Ten strategies strongly encouraged for adoption; a further 12 strategies encouraged
Monday, March 04, 2013

CMS Reports on Progress Toward Improved Health Care
Progress includes slowing of growth in health care spending, decrease in readmissions
Monday, March 04, 2013

Patients Increasingly Sue Over Botched Laser Hair Removals
Physicians commonly named as defendants, even when they did not personally do procedures
Friday, March 01, 2013

AAD: Complications of Tattoos and Tattoo Ink Discussed
Complications include allergic reactions, serious infections, and reactions that mimic skin cancer
Friday, March 01, 2013

AAD: Older Men Should Screen Themselves for Skin Cancer
Two studies show older men less likely to detect their own cancers, see doctor for suspicious spot
Friday, March 01, 2013

AAD: Skin Changes Can Be First Sign of Underlying Condition
Changes such as rash, growths, discoloration, and texture changes may indicate internal disease
Friday, March 01, 2013

Sequestration to Impact Health Care-Related Programs
Medicare providers and medical researchers brace for cuts from fiscal impasse
Friday, March 01, 2013

Review: Growing Body of Evidence Linking Diet to Acne
Most convincing evidence for high glycemic load diets; frequent milk, dairy intake also tied to acne
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Isotretinoin Not Linked to Increased Risk of IBD
Case-control study and meta-analysis show no increased risk of ulcerative colitis, Crohn's
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Preparation Underway for Implementation of ACA in 2014
Medicaid and CHIP are still main source of insurance coverage for children, pregnant women
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

AAAAI: Omalizumab Treatment Effective for Urticaria
Reduces itch severity in patients resistant to antihistamines
Monday, February 25, 2013

Study Examines Botox Dose Disparity in Aesthetic Face Tx
Electromyography data show onabotulinum toxin B has similar effect on upper, lower facial muscles
Friday, February 22, 2013

CMS Proposes Payment and Policy Updates for 2014
Suggested changes will increase value and protection for beneficiaries
Thursday, February 21, 2013

ASPS: Plastic Surgery Procedures Increasing in U.S.
Number of total cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures up in 2012
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Faster Adoption of Electronic Health Records Needed
Penalties under 2009 law start in 2015
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Multimodality Approach Needed to Reengineer Health Care
Rethinking, redesign, and application of necessary tools suggested for health care value reform
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

CMS: Unnecessary Medicare Regulations to Be Reformed
Proposed rule aims to increase ability of health care professionals to improve patient care
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Patient Care
Modeling shows that computers can improve medical decisions and outcomes at lower costs
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Mycobacterial Infection Seen After Laser Resurfacing
Papules, pustules after fractionated CO₂ resurfacing may indicate nontuberculous mycobacteria
Monday, February 18, 2013

Two-Step Irradiance OK for Superficial Skin Cancer Lesions
Protocol minimizes pain while maintaining positive clinical outcomes
Monday, February 18, 2013

Health Care-Associated Infections Decreased in 2011
Largest drop in central line-associated bloodstream infections; surgical site infections also down
Friday, February 15, 2013

IOM Urges International Action to Eradicate Fake Drugs
Falsified and substandard meds are ineffective; may trigger resistance and cause illness, death
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Psychological, Sexual Impact of Female Breadwinners Explored
Men who are outearned by their wives more likely to use erectile dysfunction medications
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Oregon Experiment Will Provide Insight Into ACO-Based Reform
Program centered on coordinated care organization highlights challenges of contracting with ACOs
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Tedizolid Phosphate Viable for Bacterial Skin Infections
Tedizolid phosphate noninferior to linezolid in phase 3 trial, with good early clinical response
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Health Insurance Exchanges Are Top Priority on U.S. Agenda
Fifty-five percent view establishment of insurance exchange as top policy priority for their state
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Increasing Patient Activation Tied to Lower Health Care Costs
Having a higher score on the Patient Activation Measure linked to improved outcomes, lower costs
Monday, February 11, 2013

Doctors' Perceptions of Psoriasis Therapies Vary
Beliefs on safety and efficacy vary; treatment preference not predictive of perceptions
Thursday, February 07, 2013

Brain Scans Show Doctors Empathize With Patients
Regions associated with pain relief and reward activated
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Predictors of Dissatisfaction With Midface Rejuvenation ID'd
Rate of dissatisfaction not linked to age; correlates with malar hypoplasia, loss of elasticity
Friday, January 25, 2013

Physician Education Ups Communication for New Meds
Patients rate the new medication information transfer higher for docs in intervention group
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Large Teaching Hospitals Face More Readmission Penalties
After adjustment, likelihood of being penalized highest for safety-net hospitals
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Efforts Failed to Up Primary Care, Rural Resident Training
Net growth in primary care training, but outpaced by growth in non-primary care training
Friday, January 18, 2013

Even Brief Interruptions Dramatically Increase Errors
Error rate doubled or tripled in response to brief interruptions of only 2.8 to 4.4 seconds
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Family Docs Are Early Adopters of Electronic Health Records
Sixty-eight percent currently use EHR systems; likely to surpass 80 percent by 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Certain Online Behaviors of Docs Warrant Investigation
Consensus in seven of ten vignettes; outcome less clear for other doc online behavior scenarios
Monday, January 14, 2013

Top Five Issues for Docs and Patients Identified for 2013
Issues include access to care, physician shortages, preparation for 30 million new patients
Monday, January 14, 2013

National U.S. Health Care Spending Relatively Stable
But during 2011, personal health care spending growth accelerated
Friday, January 11, 2013

SPIRIT 2013 Clinical Trial Protocol Guidelines Issued
Thirty-three-item SPIRIT checklist will serve as guideline for the minimum content of clinical trial
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Methotrexate Offers Lasting Benefit in Juvenile Scleroderma
Clinical remission maintained for mean of 25 months for 72.9 percent of responders
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Health Care Use Dropped Among All During Recession
Little evidence of racial or ethnic disparities, except for fewer physician visits for Hispanics
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Shared Savings May Promote Care Coordination Entity Use
Sharing savings with dually eligible patients may foster enrollment in coordinated care entities
Monday, January 07, 2013

Association Between Health Care Cost, Quality Inconsistent
Review of 61 studies shows inconsistent evidence for the direction of the association
Thursday, January 03, 2013

House Joins Senate to Avert Medicare Cuts
U.S. health care could be significantly affected by failure to reach 'fiscal cliff' agreement
Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Derm-Path Training Linked to Fewer Diagnosis Discrepancies
In study, most major discrepancies received from pathologists without dermatopathology training
Friday, December 28, 2012

Understanding of Infantile Hemangiomas Is Improving
New treatment options are available to minimize functional deformity, but risks need to be assessed
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Most Dermatologists Able to Spot Psychocutaneous Disease
But few start antidepressants or antipsychotics, or think they are successful in treating conditions
Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Varizig Approved to Reduce Chickenpox Symptoms
To be used within four days of exposure
Friday, December 21, 2012

Vertex Announces Boxed Warning on Hepatitis C Drug
Decision prompted by reports of fatal cases of serious skin reactions with telaprevir treatment
Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Adalimumab Relieves Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Once-weekly adalimumab reduces pain, inflammation in moderate-to-severe disease
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Health Care Satisfaction Rated As High by Unacculturated Hispanics
Unacculturated or biculturated Hispanics give higher ratings for health care experiences
Monday, December 17, 2012

UV Nail Lamps Do Not Significantly Up Skin Cancer Risk
UV nail sessions exposure negligible compared to one narrowband-UVB treatment
Friday, December 14, 2012

Health Care Law Boosts Savings on Meds for Medicare Recipients
Savings on prescription drugs has reached $5.1 billion; for more than 5.8 million beneficiaries
Friday, December 07, 2012

FDA: Public-Private Venture Set to Improve Regulatory Science
Medical Device Innovation Consortium will collaborate with FDA to better evaluate new devices
Thursday, December 06, 2012

Topical Simvastatin Accelerates Wound Healing in Diabetes
Acceleration is due to direct effect on lymphatics and indirect effects via macrophages
Monday, December 03, 2012

Recent Increase in Adverse TMP-SMX Reactions in Children
Significant increase from 2000 to 2009; coincident with increased use for skin, soft tissue infections
Monday, December 03, 2012

Increasing Number of Workers in Self-Insured Health Plans
In 2011, 58.5 percent with health coverage self-insured; increase driven by large employers
Monday, December 03, 2012

Political Leaders Face Voter Opposition to Medicare Cuts
Voter poll analysis portends conflict in ACA implementation
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Doc Earnings Growth Lags Behind Other Health Professionals
Adjusted physician earnings dropped by 1.6 percent from 1996-2000 to 2006-2010
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Obama Administration Moving Forward With Health Care Law
From 2014, insurance companies prohibited from discrimination based on pre-existing conditions
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Obesity More Common Among Children With Psoriasis
Excess adiposity and waist circumference more common with severe disease; particularly in U.S.
Monday, November 19, 2012

Mental Illness, Job Stress Both Factors in Physician Suicides
Docs more likely to have antipsychotics, barbiturates, not antidepressants on toxicology testing
Friday, November 16, 2012

Moderately Dysplastic Nevi Re-Excision Not Necessary
Favorable long-term outcome in patients with histologically dysplastic nevi without re-excision
Monday, November 12, 2012

Fractional, Ablative Er:YAG Laser Akin for Skin Resurfacing
But, epidermal and elastic tissue changes more pronounced after ablative laser resurfacing
Friday, November 09, 2012

RSK Plays Key Role in Melanoma Chemoresistance
Promotes G2 DNA damage checkpoint silencing; inhibitors sensitize melanoma cells to DNA damage
Monday, November 05, 2012

Actigraphy Is Poor Measure of Eczema Activity
Accelerometer data do not correlate with validated eczema severity scales
Monday, November 05, 2012

New Autoinflammatory Disease Linked to NOD2 Mutations ID'd
Common clinical features include inflammatory polyarthritis/polyarthralgia, dermatitis, weight loss
Friday, November 02, 2012

Patch Testing Can ID Food, Additives That Contribute to IBS
Symptom improvement noted in some who avoided the food/food additives to which they reacted
Thursday, November 01, 2012

U.S. Medicare Spending on Elderly Has Outpaced Canada's
Growth three times faster in the U.S., while Canada offers more comprehensive benefits
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Negative Pigment Network Able to Distinguish Melanoma
Distinguishing morphological features include irregular distribution, peripheral location
Thursday, October 25, 2012

Safety, Efficacy of At-Home Laser for Periobital Wrinkles Studied
Handheld nonablative fractional laser can be used safely with good compliance; well tolerated
Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Genuine Very Large Effects in Trials Rare in Medicine
Very large effects typically seen in small trials and diminish subsequently; seldom address mortality
Tuesday, October 23, 2012

TNF Inhibitor Use Doesn't Up Short-Term Cancer Incidence
In rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, or psoriatic arthritis
Monday, October 22, 2012

Filaggrin Mutations Up Risk of Irritant Contact Dermatitis
People with atopic dermatitis and a mutation in the filaggrin gene at about five times higher risk
Friday, October 12, 2012

Leflunomide Considered Safe, Effective for Psoriatic Arthritis
Improvements seen in joint scores, pain, fatigue, dactylitis, and skin disease
Friday, October 12, 2012

Large Review Confirms Melanoma Risk Up in Immunosuppressed
Findings in transplant recipients and patients with lymphoma, HIV/AIDS
Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Limiting the Problem of Missing Data Urged for Clinical Trials
Special report: analysis methods can not compensate for missing data, simple fixes ruled out
Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Meta-Analysis Confirms Sunbed, Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Link
Risk higher if indoor tanning starts before 25 years of age
Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Patients Benefit From Access to Physician Notes
Patients frequently access visit notes; almost all patients want open note policy to continue
Monday, October 01, 2012

Skin Cancer Incidence Up After Pancreas Transplantation
Nonmelanoma skin cancers common after transplant, especially in recipients with prior skin cancer
Friday, September 21, 2012

Sequential Oral, Topical Tacrolimus Benefits Dermatitis
Pilot study shows benefits in assessments of atopic dermatitis disease control
Thursday, September 20, 2012

Promotion of Sun Safety Does Not Inhibit Outdoor Exercise
Perceived severity of or susceptibility to skin cancer doesn't reduce children's outdoor activity
Thursday, September 13, 2012

Pregnancy-Associated Cancers on the Rise in Australia
Maternal age partially explains findings; more cancers than expected in women age 15 to 44
Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Not All Docs/Nurses Want to Be Asked About Hand Hygiene
Few were asked in the past month; more than a quarter do not want patients to remind them
Friday, September 07, 2012

At-Home Diode Laser Effective for Permanent Hair Reduction
Eight treatments with diode laser effective and safe for permanent hair reduction at one year
Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Factors Tied to Photoprotection ID'd for Organ Recipients
Patient features and health care provider advice linked to sunscreen use and sun avoidance
Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Reasons for Discontinuation Vary by Psoriasis Treatment
Frequency of each of 11 cited discontinuation reasons varies significantly by treatment
Friday, August 10, 2012

Topical Treatment Shows Potential for Infantile Eczema
Cream containing 15(R/S)-methyl-lipoxin A₄ relieves severity of eczema, improves quality of life
Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Photosensitizing Antihypertensive Meds Up Risk of Lip Cancer
Non-Hispanic whites treated long term with antihypertensives have increased odds of lip cancer
Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Superficial X-Ray Viable for Basal, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Retrospective analysis shows X-ray is viable for select patients with primary cutaneous tumors
Monday, August 06, 2012

Spray-Based Therapy Promising for Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers
Compared to vehicle, spray formulation of allogeneic neonatal keratinocytes, fibroblasts cuts wound area
Friday, August 03, 2012

Clinicians Can Unintentionally Prompt Nocebo Effect
Negative expectations, being informed about complications up likelihood of adverse effects
Thursday, August 02, 2012

Energy-Saving Light Bulbs May Be Harmful to Human Skin
Bulbs emit ultraviolet radiation due to cracks in the phosphor coatings
Monday, July 30, 2012

Prior Basal Cell Carcinoma Is Main Predictor of Future BCC
Sunburn, baseline sun exposure, and sun protective measures do not independently predict risk
Monday, July 30, 2012

Study Highlights Importance of 'Good' Skin Bacteria in Immunity
Bacteria play autonomous role in controlling local inflammatory environment, T cell-based immunity
Friday, July 27, 2012

MRSA Skin Infections Up, Linked to Furunculosis
Primary risk factor for recurrent furunculosis is nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus
Friday, July 27, 2012

Immunosuppressant Switch Cuts Skin Cancer Post-Transplant
Longer survival for kidney-transplant patients switched to sirolimus from calcineurin inhibitors
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Review Assesses Melanoma Burden From Use of Sunbeds
Risk up for each added session of sunbed use per year and for those who first use before age 35
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Poorer Patient Experience at Safety-Net Hospitals
Worse performance on nearly every measure of patient experience; discrepancy persisted over time
Thursday, July 19, 2012

Social Network Analysis IDs Informal Physician Networks
Geographic variation in network characteristics; similar physician, patient features within networks
Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Youth Access to Indoor Tanning Has Decreased Since 2003
From 2003 to 2011, increase from two to 11 countries with restrictive indoor tanning legislation
Monday, July 16, 2012

Hypertrophy Common in Older Patients With Port-Wine Stains
Median age of onset 31 years; 71 percent of patients older than 50 years have hypertrophy
Friday, July 13, 2012

Sunburn Detection and Repair Mechanism Identified
Ultraviolet irradiated skin cells release damaged RNA, stimulating an inflammatory response
Monday, July 09, 2012

Sentinel Node Biopsy Safe for Vulvar Squamous Cell Cancer
Sentinel lymph node biopsy may be used in place of inguinal femoral lymphadenectomy
Friday, July 06, 2012

Correlates of Diabetic Foot Complications Identified
Include PAR immunoreactivity, reduced abundance of type 1 procollagen, impaired skin structure
Friday, July 06, 2012

Hep B Screening Urged Before TNF-Alpha Inhibitor Therapy
Early, preemptive therapy can minimize hepatitis B reactivation; more reactivation with infliximab
Friday, June 29, 2012

Impact of Cutaneous Lupus on Quality of Life Evaluated
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus found to have similar negative impact for patients from two centers
Friday, June 29, 2012

Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform Law
'Individual-mandate' insurance requirement deemed constitutional
Thursday, June 28, 2012

Risk of Second Primary Melanoma Up in Pediatric Patients
Pediatric patients with invasive melanoma have nearly double the risk of second primary versus adults
Thursday, June 28, 2012

Prenatal Exposure to Butylbenzyl Phthalate Linked to Eczema
Higher levels of urinary monobenzyl phthalate linked to higher risk of developing eczema by age 2
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Duplicate Payments by Federal Government Increasing
Dually enrolled patients in the VA and Medicare account for substantial, duplicate costs
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Cold-Air Anesthesia Reduces Pain of Laser Treatment
Less pain when used with topical anesthesia during fractionated carbon-dioxide laser treatment
Friday, June 22, 2012

Many Psoriasis Patients Undertreated for CV Risk Factors
Proportion of patients with moderate to severe psoriasis at treatment goal for risk factors not ideal
Thursday, June 21, 2012

Half of Residents Report Working While Sick
Most frequent reasons for presenteeism include feeling obligation to colleagues and to patient care
Thursday, June 21, 2012

Accuracy of Melanoma Detection Up in Specialized Clinics
From 1998 to 2007, the accuracy of melanoma detection improved only in specialized clinics
Wednesday, June 20, 2012

AACR: UV Radiation Linked to Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer risk reduced by about half for those with the most versus least sun-sensitive skin
Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte Grade IDs Melanoma Survival
Independent predictor of sentinel lymph node status and survival in cutaneous melanoma
Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Smoking Increases Risk of Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Smoking ups risk of squamous cell carcinoma, but not basal cell carcinoma, nonmelanoma skin cancer
Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Psoriasis Independently Linked to Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Dose-dependent link; patients with severe psoriasis more likely to receive diabetes pharmacotherapy
Tuesday, June 19, 2012

CDC: Preventive Health Services Underused Before 2010
Underutilized services include cholesterol screening, BP control, smoking cessation assistance
Thursday, June 14, 2012

New Peri-Op Approach Accurately IDs Melanoma in Nail Matrix
Reflectance confocal microscopy can be used to diagnose subungual melanomas of the nail matrix
Thursday, June 14, 2012

Procedure Restores Pigmentation for Patients With Vitiligo
Melanocyte-keratinocyte transplantation procedure effectively improves skin pigmentation
Wednesday, June 06, 2012

Head Lice Beginning to Show Permethrin Resistance
Approximately 14 percent of head lice in Parisian children resistant to the insecticide permethrin
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Slow-Growing Melanomas Lose Structure, Vary Color With Time
Little increase in lesion diameter, but structure, organization, and colors of lesions change
Thursday, May 31, 2012

Acne Medication Isotretinoin Increases Risk of Eye Disorders
Lack of lubrication, or dry eyes, may contribute to adverse ocular effects
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

NSAID Use Linked to Reduced Risk of Skin Cancer
Lower risk of squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma; notably in long-term, high-intensity use
Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Common Therapies for Basal Cell Carcinoma Offer Similar Survival
Long-term tumor-free survival similar for imiquimod, photodynamic therapy
Friday, May 25, 2012

Vemurafenib, Dabrafenib Linked to Cutaneous Side Effects
Squamous cell carcinoma, warty dyskeratomas, verrucous keratoses, and other lesions can occur
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Hair Loss Pathology Identified in Pityriasis Versicolor Lesions
Hair loss, thinning within pityriasis lesions associated with Malassezia organism
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Vigorous Physical Activity Tied to Reduced Psoriasis Risk
Walking not associated with a reduced risk of psoriasis in women
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Dabrafenib Safe, Active Against Some Metastatic Melanomas
Drug shows antitumor activity against Val600-mutant BRAF tumors at phase 2 dose of 150 mg
Monday, May 21, 2012

Epidemiology of Rosacea Described in United Kingdom
Incidence of rosacea is 1.65 per 1,000 person-years; current smokers have decreased risk
Friday, May 18, 2012

Sunscreen Ingredient May Be Linked to Risk of Endometriosis
Higher urinary concentration of benzophenone-type derivatives ups odds of endometriosis diagnosis
Friday, May 18, 2012

PET More Sensitive Than CT for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
F-18-FDG PET more sensitive, equally specific to CT for assessing regional lymph node involvement
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Sun Protective Behavior on the Rise in U.S. Adults
But sunburn still prevalent, as is the use of indoor tanning
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Sun/Skin Cancer Counseling Recommended for Youth
Counseling moderately increases the use of sun-protective behaviors in 10- to 24-year-old patients
Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Methodological Heterogeneity Seen in Clinical Trials
Trials registered with ClinicalTrials.gov from 2007 to 2010 mainly small, single-center
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Food Allergy Risk Up for Children Born in the Fall
Seasonal association with food allergy only seen in Caucasians, children with eczema
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Women Have Clear Melanoma Survival Advantage Over Men
Consistent advantage in survival and time to progression across prognostic subgroups, ages
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Sunscreen Use May Lead to Vitamin D Deficiency
Amount and SPF of sunscreen recommended by the WHO suppresses vitamin D production
Friday, April 27, 2012

Subtype Best Predictor of Basal Cell Carcinoma Invasion Depth
Subtype superior to age, contours, necrosis, and solar elastosis as depth predictor
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Study Compares Effectiveness of Psoriasis Treatments
For patients with plaque psoriasis, treatment effectiveness may be lower than seen in trial settings
Friday, April 20, 2012

Basal Cell Carcinoma on Ear Significantly More Aggressive
BCC on ear primarily occurs in men, but aggressive phenotype seen in both men and women
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

2001 to 2006 Saw Increase in Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer
For Medicare beneficiaries, rate of micrographic surgery for nonmelanoma skin cancer doubled
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

High SPF Sunscreens Assure Protection From Solar Rays
Amount of sunscreen needed to filter ultraviolet rays isn't as critical in potent products
Monday, April 16, 2012

Small Number of Genes Involved in X-Linked Ichthyosis
Moisturizer treatment improves dryness; has no impact on skin barrier properties
Thursday, April 12, 2012

Medical Malpractice Claims Incur Substantial Defense Costs
Costs higher for claims resulting in indemnity payments; significant variation by specialty
Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Melanoma Incidence Increasing Among Young Adults
Incidence rising, particularly among females, but all-cause, disease-specific mortality decreasing
Monday, April 02, 2012

Inhibition of Immune Pathway May Trigger Melanoma Growth
Colocalization of immune inhibitory B7-H1 and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes seen in melanocytes
Monday, April 02, 2012

Lasers Remove Inches From Fat Trouble Spots
Significant circumferential reductions throughout the body after two weeks of low-level laser therapy
Friday, March 30, 2012

Majority of Children Affected by Allergy-Related Diseases
Eczema, asthma, and rhinitis occur in 58 percent of children; 7.5 percent have comorbidities
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Study Looks at Effect of Emotions on Pain and Itch Intensity
Negative emotions can lead to higher levels of itch and pain in women
Friday, March 16, 2012

Poorer Health Literacy Linked to Increased Mortality
About one-third of older adults in England have medium or low functional health literacy
Friday, March 16, 2012

Analgesic Use After Surgery Linked to Long-Term Use
Prescription of opioids, NSAIDs within seven days of low-risk surgery increases risk of long-term use
Thursday, March 15, 2012

U.S. Mortality Rates Dropped 60 Percent From 1935 to 2010
For every year, heart disease, cancer, and stroke are among the five leading causes of death
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Flu Vaccine Up Among Medical Staff When They Believe It Works
Hospital health care workers more likely to get vaccinated when committed to preventing flu
Friday, March 09, 2012

Eating Fruits and Vegetables Improves Skin Color
Modest dietary changes could enhance apparent health and attractiveness
Thursday, March 08, 2012

Buprenorphine Maintenance Therapy Not Recommended
Abstinence-based therapy recommended instead for opioid-addicted health care professionals
Thursday, March 08, 2012

Smoking Is an Independent Risk Factor for Psoriasis
Increased risk for heavy smokers and those with longer duration of smoking
Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Financial Burden of Medical Care Affects One in Three
More than one in five poor or near-poor adults younger than 65 have bills they are unable to pay
Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Electronic Test Result Access Does Not Reduce Test Ordering
Office-based physician access to computerized images may up image ordering by 40 to 70 percent
Tuesday, March 06, 2012

AAAAI: Third Trimester Smoke Exposure Affects Infant Skin
Increased prevalence of atopic eczema/dermatitis syndrome with exposure in third trimester
Monday, March 05, 2012

Retinol Supplementation May Lower Melanoma Risk
High-dose retinol supplementation associated with a 26 percent lower risk of melanoma
Monday, March 05, 2012

Thalidomide Induces Complete Response in Cutaneous Lupus
Low-dose thalidomide induces complete, sustained response for majority with refractory CLE
Thursday, March 01, 2012

Dose-Response Link Between Tanning Bed Use, Skin Cancer
Greater association for those who use tanning beds during high school/college
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Allergy-Related Diseases Affect Majority of Children
By age 12, 58 percent of children have had at least one disease, with comorbidity increasing with age
Friday, February 24, 2012

UVB Preferred for Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
Dermatologist treatment preferences vary by geographical region
Friday, February 24, 2012

Male Pattern Baldness Linked to Prostate Symptoms
Link may be explained by role of androgens in pathogenic mechanisms
Friday, February 24, 2012

Cancer Risk Up in Bilateral Retinoblastoma Survivors
Survivors with family history have elevated risk of secondary cancers, especially melanoma
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Stability Predicts Treatment Success for Vitiligo
Melanocyte transplantation more successful in patients with longer clinical stability
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Skin Cancer Frequency in Chronic Leg Ulcers >10 Percent
Frequency high enough to consider systematic wound biopsy for treatment-refractory ulcers
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Abortive Acupuncture Reduces Allergen-Induced Itch
Similar effect to cetirizine in atopic dermatitis, with no impact on attention
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Dermatologist Density Linked to Melanoma Mortality Rates
Presence of 0.001 to 2.0 dermatologists per 100,000 people reduces melanoma mortality
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Plastic Surgery Gives Younger Appearance to Aging Face
Effect of lowering of perceived age greater for those undergoing multiple procedures
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Transplanted Leg Hair Can Soften Hairline Appearance
Results from two patients undergoing leg hair transplant sustained at three and four years
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Improved Availability of Sunscreen Increases Usage
Usage up among female collegiate athletes when sunscreen is placed in golf bags, locker rooms
Friday, February 17, 2012

Topical Corticosteroids Impair Restoration of Skin Barrier
Corticosteroids OK for acute atopic dermatitis, but calcineurin inhibitors better for long-term treatment
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

New Staging System IDs cSCC Risk in Transplant Patients
Predicts risk of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma recurrence in heart and lung recipients
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Geographic Pattern of Lyme Disease Mapped in Eastern U.S.
Two risk foci identified in Northeast and upper Midwest
Thursday, February 02, 2012

Erivedge Approved to Treat Basal Cell Carinoma
The most common skin cancer
Monday, January 30, 2012

Not Enough Americans Being Screened for Cancer
Rates short of Healthy People 2020 targets for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Unemployed Have Poorer Mental and Physical Health
And are less likely to receive needed medical care and prescriptions
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Many Tweens Don't Follow Correct Sun Behaviors
More than half of 10 and 13 year olds report experiencing sunburn in the past year
Monday, January 23, 2012

Long-Term Adalimumab Safe, Effective for Psoriasis
Efficacy well maintained in patients with highest initial levels of drug response
Friday, January 20, 2012

Positive Patch Test Reaction Rates Similar for Elderly, Adults
Particularly sensitive to preservatives, fragrance and flavoring markers, and topical antimicrobials
Friday, January 20, 2012

Excess Weight Found to Double the Odds of Acne in Teen Girls
Same association not observed in adolescent boys
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

U.S. Health Care Expenditure Still Unevenly Distributed
In 2008 and 2009, 1 percent of population account for ~20 percent of spending
Friday, January 13, 2012

Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Previous Psoriasis Diagnosis
Men with erectile dysfunction more likely to have been previously diagnosed with psoriasis
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Antiestrogens May Counter Increased Skin Cancer Risk
In breast cancer patients, no excess melanoma risk found in those receiving antiestrogen therapy
Monday, January 09, 2012

Cancer-Related Mortality Continues to Decrease
From 1999 to 2008, overall annual decrease of 1.6 percent in men, 1.8 percent in women
Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Study Compares Onset of Action of Two Types of Botulinum Toxin
AbobotulinumtoxinA yields more significant improvements in crow's feet at day 4
Monday, December 26, 2011

Poor Compliance With Sunscreen Advice Found in Adult Skiers
Only 4.4 percent comply with all sunscreen advice; 20.4 percent comply with sunscreen reapplication
Friday, December 23, 2011

Recurrent Cutaneous Melanoma Hazard Rates Vary With Stage
Low hazard rates for stage IA and secondary melanoma; high rates for stage IB, II, and III
Thursday, December 22, 2011

Sunless Tanning Product Use Tied to Reduced UV Exposure
Women who use sunless tanning products report less intentional sun exposure, use of tanning beds
Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Initial Wound Debridement Faster With Maggot Therapy
Benefit over conventional therapy during first week of treatment loses significance by day 15
Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Physician Opinions on Benefits of Open Visit Notes Vary
And, 79 percent of patients are interested in sharing their personal health record information
Monday, December 19, 2011

Combo Therapies in Psoriasis More Effective Than Monotherapy
Adding phototherapy to topical monotherapy improves psoriasis clearance
Monday, December 19, 2011

Factors Affecting Micro-RNA Detection Accuracy Identified
Include variations in plasma samples, collection method, anticoagulant used, inhibitors in plasma
Friday, December 09, 2011

Medical Students Fail to ID Hand Hygiene Indications
Preclinical phase medical students lack knowledge about hand disinfection indications
Monday, December 05, 2011

Cold Sore Susceptibility Linked to SNPs on C21orf91
Association seen in linkage analysis, parental transmission disequilibrium testing
Friday, December 02, 2011

U.S. Patients Highly Satisfied With Outpatient Medical Care
Patient satisfaction scores tied to waiting time, time spent with provider, and age category
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

High-Performing Docs Learn Equally From Success, Failure
High performers learn from successes, failures; low performers have asymmetric learning rates
Monday, November 28, 2011

Alendronate Ups BMD in Patients Taking Steroids for Skin Diseases
Bone mineral density increased at lumbar spine, femoral neck in immunobullous disorders
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Carbon Dioxide Laser Feasible in Primary Lentigo Maligna
Recurrence rate of 6.7 percent during a mean follow-up of 77.8 months
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Process Attributes Most Impact Psoriasis Therapy Choice
Treatment location, probability of benefit, delivery method affects patients' treatment preference
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Adverse Effects of Pediatric Acupuncture Usually Mild
Mild adverse effects include pain, bruising, bleeding, and worsening of symptoms
Monday, November 21, 2011

Oral Antibiotic Use in Acne Tied to Reported Pharyngitis
Odds of reporting pharyngitis more than three times higher for patients taking oral antibiotics
Monday, November 21, 2011

Nonpunitive Method Improves Medical Error Reporting
Most common errors: misfiled or incorrectly entered patient info
Monday, November 21, 2011

Grape Seed Extract Lowers Squamous Cell Carcinoma Risk
Use of multivitamins is linked to borderline significant reduction in the risk of SCC
Monday, November 21, 2011

Minoxidil Foam Is Effective in Androgenic Alopecia
Once-daily 5 percent MTF is as effective as twice-daily 2 percent topical solution
Friday, November 18, 2011

Delayed Acyclovir Ups Hospital Stay for Eczema Herpeticum
One day delay in starting acylovir ups hospital stay by 11 percent in pediatric eczema herpeticum
Monday, November 14, 2011

Half of U.S. Adult Smokers Tried to Quit Last Year
Cessation services, however, tend to be under-utilized
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Glove Use Linked to Reduced Hand Hygiene Compliance
Gloves often worn when not indicated, and not worn when indicated
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Evidence Suggests Less Frequent Follow-Up OK for Melanoma
Needs of patients, clinicians may be better served with fewer visits and a more focused approach
Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Great Achievement at Young Age Function of Time, Not Field
Age dynamics tied to proportion of theoretical work, age of attainment of foundation knowledge
Monday, November 07, 2011

ACR: Vitamin D Beneficial in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
And, interferon-α-kinoid immunization is safe, shows promise for SLE
Monday, November 07, 2011

Receptionists Contribute to Safety of Repeat Prescriptions
Clinicians often unaware of input of receptionists and administrative staff in repeat prescribing
Friday, November 04, 2011

Rooms of Patients With A. baumannii Often Contaminated
Supply carts, floors, infusion pumps, ventilator touch pads are most commonly contaminated
Friday, November 04, 2011

C1 Esterase Inhibitor Effective in Hereditary Angioedema
Single 20 U/kg dose safe, complete symptom resolution at any body location in 15.5 hrs
Thursday, November 03, 2011

No Medicare Savings From Disease-Management Hotline
Modest improvement in quality of care, but no reduction in costs of care or acute care utilization
Thursday, November 03, 2011

Risks for C. difficile Infection, Colonization Identified
Host, pathogen factors differentially affect this health care-associated infection, colonization
Thursday, November 03, 2011

CDC: Opioid Overdoses Have Reached Epidemic Proportions
Overdose death rates, sales, OPR-related treatment admissions increased between 1999 and 2008
Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Switching From IV to Oral Meds Cuts Health Care Costs
In patients eligible for oral intake, switch from IV to oral equivalents cuts hospital costs
Monday, October 31, 2011

Briakinumab More Effective Than Methotrexate in Psoriasis
Although more frequent serious infections and cancers seen with briakinumab
Thursday, October 27, 2011

Ghost Authorship Prevalent in About One-Fifth of Articles
Prevalence of honorary, ghost authorship, down from 29.2 to 21.0 percent from 1996 to 2008
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

AACR: Coffee Tied to Lower Basal Cell Carcinoma Risk
Inverse link between coffee intake and basal cell, not squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma risk
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Excision Margin of 2 cm Safe in Melanoma Thicker Than 2 mm
Overall five-year survival in cutaneous melanoma similar with 2-cm, 4-cm resection margins
Monday, October 24, 2011

Article Collection Sheds Light on U.S. Melanoma Trends
Collaboration addresses costs, disparities, surveillance issues
Thursday, October 20, 2011

Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix Shots Induce Cellular Changes
PRFM injection induces fibroblast activation, collagen deposition, angiogenesis, adipogenesis
Thursday, October 20, 2011

Low Lethal Potential for Atypical Spitz Tumors
ASTs have favorable prognosis, elevated melanoma risk, moderate risk of regional nodes mets
Thursday, October 20, 2011

Deletion in ADAM17 Connected to Skin, Bowel Disease
Skin, small intestine biopsy samples from affected individuals show paucity of ADAM17 expression
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Distinct Risks for Superficial Spreading, Lentigo Melanomas
Solar lentigines are strongest predictors of lentigo maligna, nevi of superficial spreading type
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Hair Professionals Are Potential Skin Cancer Educators
Frequency of observation of lesions tied to health communication practices, not cancer knowledge
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Readmission Risk Models Display Poor Predictive Ability
Current hospital readmission risk models for comparative or clinical purposes perform poorly
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Rare Disorders ID'd by NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program
Integrated high-density SNP arrays, whole exome or genome analyses used to aid diagnosis
Thursday, October 13, 2011

Financial Conflicts of Interest Prevalent, Under-Reported
Conflicts of interest prevalent; under-reported by members, chairs of panels developing guidelines
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Electronic Records Enhance Care Transitions for Elderly
Complete and accurate transfer of information necessary to maximize patient care
Monday, October 10, 2011

UVA1 Induces Thymine Dimers in DNA of Human Skin in Vivo
UVA1 induces thymine dimers but not pyrimidine (6-4) pyrimidone photoproducts in skin epidermis
Friday, October 07, 2011

Use of Oral Steroids Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency
Steroid users have more than two-fold increased risk of vitamin D deficiency than steroid nonusers
Thursday, October 06, 2011

Fractional Lasers Effective, Safe in Dark-Skin Acne Scars
Non-ablative fractional 1,550 nm, ablative fractional CO₂ lasers effective, safe in ethnic skin
Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Vitamin D Insufficiency Prevalent in Psoriatic Arthritis
Researchers find that season and location appear to have no effect
Monday, October 03, 2011

Doctors, Patients Identify Tacit Clues in Their Interactions
Non-verbal tacit clues most common, but interpretation differs for doctors and patients
Friday, September 30, 2011

Maternal, Cord Blood Folate Not Tied to Childhood Eczema
But, infants exposed to >500 µg folic acid/day in third trimester have increased risk of eczema
Thursday, September 29, 2011

Bed Bug Treatment Can Cause Illness
CDC recommends broad public education on effective bed bug management
Thursday, September 22, 2011

Study Compares Great Saphenous Vein Insufficiency Therapies
More adverse events with laser, but advantages in hemodynamics, recovery, cosmetic outcome
Thursday, September 22, 2011

Mortality Up in Hospitals With More Minority Trauma Patients
Trauma patients' odds of mortality linked to the proportion of minority patients in the hospital
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Age, Treating Physician Tied to Pediatric Psoriasis Treatment
Dermatologists, internists prescribe high-potency steroids; pediatricians prescribe topical tacrolimus
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Mycophenolate Mofetil Safe, Effective for Refractory Lupus
MMF, standard therapy tolerated for antimalarial-resistant cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Xanthelasmata Predict Death, Ischemic Vascular Disease
Xanthelasmata either alone or combined with arcus corneae predict risk in general population
Friday, September 16, 2011

CDC: MRSA USA300 Strain Resistant to Topical Antibiotics
Most MRSA isolates susceptible to bacitracin, but USA300 isolates resistant to bacitracin, neomycin
Friday, September 16, 2011

TNF Inhibitors for RA Do Not Increase Malignancy Risk
But tumor necrosis factor inhibitor exposure ups non-melanoma skin cancer and melanoma risk
Monday, September 12, 2011

Exclusive Breast-Feeding Doesn't Lower Eczema Risk
No evidence linking exclusive breast-feeding for four months or more with eczema prevention
Monday, August 29, 2011

Loss of Jobs Means Loss of Health Coverage for Many in U.S.
Majority report delay in getting needed healthcare and financial difficulties paying medical bills
Monday, August 29, 2011

Complementary Medicine Used More by Health Care Workers
U.S. health care providers use complementary, alternative medicine more than support workers
Friday, August 26, 2011

Pharmaceutical Ads Often Don't Adhere to U.S. FDA Guidelines
Only 18.1 percent of advertisements fully adhere to FDA guidelines, over half do not quantify serious risks
Thursday, August 25, 2011

CDC: 2010/2011 Flu Vaccination Coverage Studied
Coverage in health care personnel and pregnant women remained stable versus previous season
Thursday, August 18, 2011

UVR Exposure From Tanning Beds Ups Cerebral Blood Flow
Frequent exposure to UV radiation may reward central nervous system, encourage over tanning
Monday, August 15, 2011

Cost of Interacting With Payers Higher in U.S. Than Canada
U.S. physicians and nursing staff spend more time and money interacting with health plans
Friday, August 05, 2011

Greater Sun Safety Linked to Acculturation in Latinos
And social network contacts, education level, perceived health status mediate sunscreen use
Thursday, July 21, 2011

Cardiac Transplants Tied to Increased Risk of Skin Cancer
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma risk is much higher than in general population
Monday, July 11, 2011

Melanoma Screening Advised for High-Risk Patients
Most patients younger than 50 with no medical or family history detect their own skin cancer
Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Unequal Care Access for Children With Public Insurance
Disparities exist in providers' acceptance of public insurance compared to private insurance
Thursday, June 16, 2011

Life Expectancy in U.S. Counties Below Many Nations
Women, and black men and women have lower life expectancy in all U.S. counties
Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Effect Estimates May Be Inflated in Biomarker Studies
Highly cited studies overestimate biomarker effect compared to meta-analyses
Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Childhood Obesity Linked to Psoriasis
Cardiovascular risk factors significantly higher in adolescents with psoriasis
Friday, May 27, 2011

Contact With Drug Industry Linked to Positive Attitudes
Substantial proportion of medical students believe gifts from drug industry affect prescribing
Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Psoriasis Linked to Difficult-to-Manage Hypertension
Patients with psoriasis more likely to be on multiple drug regimen or centrally acting agents
Wednesday, May 25, 2011

No Skin Atrophy With Long-Term Topical Corticosteroids
Long-term use of topical corticosteroids is a safe option for children with dermatitis
Friday, May 20, 2011

No Evidence of Skin Infestation in Delusional Infestation
Although dermatitis seen in 61 percent of skin biopsies from patients with delusional skin infestation
Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Most Nondermatologist Lesion Referrals Are Nonmalignant
But consulting dermatologists are better able to identify incident malignant lesions
Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Childhood Eczema, Rhinitis Predict Adult Asthma
The conditions predict atopic asthma but are not associated with nonatopic asthma
Friday, May 13, 2011

Medical Education Participants Recognize Funding Bias
Yet most are unwilling to pay more for continuing medical education registration to overcome bias
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Increasing Cancer Burden Projected for Ethnic Minorities
Need for improved understanding of risk factors, progression, and outcomes in U.S. subpopulations
Thursday, April 28, 2011

Central Hair Loss Prevalent in African-American Women
Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia may be tied to diabetes, certain hairstyles
Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Antibiotics for Acne May Not Up Prevalence of S. aureus
Long-term tetracycline use for acne may lower prevalence without increasing resistance
Wednesday, April 13, 2011

'Global Trigger Tool' Identifies 10 Times More Errors
New tool identifies many more adverse events in hospital admissions compared to other methods
Thursday, April 07, 2011

Community-Associated MRSA Infections Are Seasonal
Seasonal variation of hospital-associated methicillin-resistant S. aureus in children
Monday, April 04, 2011

Cancer Rates, Cancer Mortality Rates Falling in U.S.
Lung cancer mortality falls in women after decades of rising
Friday, April 01, 2011

Autoimmune Diseases Number Two Cause of Chronic Illness
Major burden on all U.S. health care costs, patient expenses, and loss of earnings
Friday, April 01, 2011

Online Health Records Less Used by Minorities, Poor
Low-income patients, blacks, and Hispanics less likely to use Internet personal health record
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

U.S. Shingles Vaccine Approval Expanded
To include people in their 50s
Thursday, March 24, 2011

Reduced Hours for Trainees Has Had Little Effect in U.S.
Shorter work week for doctors in training has had little impact, positive or negative, on patient safety
Thursday, March 24, 2011

Increased Melanoma Incidence Tied to Socioeconomic Status
Melanoma rates 80 percent higher in areas with high socioeconomic status and high UV radiation
Tuesday, March 22, 2011

AAAAI: One-Third of Infants Outgrow Milk Allergy
Children with more severe atopic dermatitis less likely to outgrow egg or milk allergy
Monday, March 21, 2011

AAAAI: Birth Order Impacts Specific Allergy Risk
Prevalence of rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and food allergy decrease with increasing birth order
Monday, March 21, 2011

Professional Values of U.S. and U.K. Doctors Examined
Nearly one-third of doctors fail to report inadequate colleague, often for fear of retribution
Thursday, March 17, 2011

Number of Cancer Survivors in U.S. Reaches 11.7 Million
The number increased from 9.8 million in 2001 to almost 12 million in 2007
Thursday, March 10, 2011

Ethnic Differences Seen in Academic Measures for U.K. Docs
Gap exists in academic performance of white versus nonwhite medical students and doctors
Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Pharmacological Meta-Analyses Rarely Report Disclosures
Meta-analyses of pharmacological interventions rarely disclose funding or conflicts of interest
Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Majority of Pediatric Burn Admissions Due to Scalding
Annual 2.3 percent decrease in hospitalization rate for children under 5 in Western Australia
Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Educational Intervention for Skin Self-Examination Effective
Kidney transplant recipients receptive to educational materials for skin self-examinations
Friday, February 25, 2011

Melanoma May Affect Women's Quality of Life More Than Men's
Women worry more about sun's effects, more likely to avoid exposure after surviving melanoma
Thursday, February 24, 2011

New U.S. Report on the Nation's Health 2010 Released
The 34th annual CDC report includes a special feature on death and dying
Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Most Recalled Medical Devices Given Lenient Approval
Over 70 percent of the medical devices recalled were considered low or moderate risk
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Researchers Explore Nature of Difficult Clinical Encounters
Patients, physicians both contribute characteristics; difficult patients have worse outcomes
Monday, February 14, 2011

Public Sector Plays Big Role in Drug Research
Role of public-sector research institutions larger than previously thought
Wednesday, February 09, 2011

AAD: Athletes at Higher Risk of Contagious Skin Infections
Skin-to-skin contact of athletes increases the risk of bacterial, viral, and fungal skin infections
Wednesday, February 09, 2011

AAD: Treatment of Common Birthmarks Evaluated
Features of red, brown, and white birthmarks aid in determining type and timing of treatment
Tuesday, February 08, 2011

AAD: Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Incidence in U.S. Rising
Data reveal that treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers nearly doubled from 1994 to 2006
Tuesday, February 08, 2011

AAD: Atopic Dermatitis Precursor for Food Allergies
Guidelines suggest children <5 years with atopic dermatitis should be evaluated for food allergies
Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Electronic Health Records May Not Improve Care Quality
Use with clinical decision support not tied to better quality of care
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Severe Maternal Psoriasis Linked to Low Birth Weight
But mild psoriasis not associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes
Tuesday, January 18, 2011

CDC Report Highlights Important Health Disparities
Outlines disparities by sex, race/ethnicity, income, and other social characteristics
Thursday, January 13, 2011

Burnout Levels Particularly High in Residents
High percentage of anesthesiology chairs also meet criteria for high or moderately-high burnout
Monday, January 10, 2011

Severe Skin Lesions Can Cause IBD Patients to Quit Therapy
If topical treatment fails, lesions caused by anti-tumor necrosis factor may cause discontinuation
Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Burnout Driving Away Many Emergency Physicians
French study finds work-family conflicts, poor teamwork associated with burnout
Thursday, December 02, 2010

Dermatitis May Not Influence Bone Density in Children
Topical corticosteroid use, too, seems to have no negative impact
Monday, November 29, 2010

Patch-Test Screening for Product Allergy Falls Flat
Combination standard, supplemental tests appear better for diagnosing skin care product reactions
Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Skiers' Behavior May Not Align With Ultraviolet Risk
Study supports use of sunscreen even on cloudy days due to still-high UV radiation
Friday, November 19, 2010

U.S. Health Insurance Compared to 10 Other Nations
U.S. adults spend more time, money on insurance; have more coverage denials
Friday, November 19, 2010

Fraud in Scientific Literature Appears Intentional
Characteristics of articles retracted for fraud versus error suggest deliberate effort
Thursday, November 18, 2010

Patients Treated for Severe Acne Have Higher Suicide Risk
Those treated with isotretinoin have increased risk up to six months after treatment
Friday, November 12, 2010

Physician-Industry Financial Ties Decreased Since 2004
But 83.8 percent of physicians still have some type of industry financial relationship
Friday, November 12, 2010

Primary Care Trails Other Specialties in Hourly Wages
In other study, physicians point to Medicare reimbursement problems, differ on reforms
Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Educational Campaigns May Improve Skin Cancer Screening
Campaigns with specific recommendations for who should be screened are needed
Thursday, October 21, 2010

Vitamin D Levels Lower in Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome
Most individuals with BCNS avoid sunlight at peak hours, use sunscreen over cancer concern
Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Dog Ownership Reduces Risk of Eczema in Dog-Sensitive Children
Allergic kids exposed to dogs, but not cats, have attenuated eczema risk at 4 years of age
Friday, October 01, 2010

Sunless Tanning Promotion Tied to Reduced Sunbathing
However, adolescent use of sunless tanning products linked to indoor tanning and sunburns
Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Sacrifice Makes Industry Gifts Seem More Acceptable
Residents reminded of med school sacrifices tend to perceive gifting more favorably
Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Re-Consent Important Before Secondary Use of Genetic Data
Research participants want to be asked before their data are added to federal database
Monday, September 13, 2010

Annual Medical Liability Costs Surpass $50 Billion
Account for more than 2 percent of total health care spending in the United States
Thursday, September 09, 2010

Psoriasis Linked to Non-Light Beer and Mental Health Risks
However, UV-B treatments for psoriasis can result in beneficial vitamin D levels
Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Industry-Funded Clinical Trials Yield More Positive Outcomes
Also less likely than government-, nonprofit-funded trials to be published within two years
Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Deodorant Sprays Can Damage Skin When Used Incorrectly
Applied too close, for too long, sprays may result in frostbite-like lesions
Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Passing Tanning Bed Laws May Require New Strategy
Survey reveals need for coordination among organizations on underage tanning restrictions
Friday, July 02, 2010

Some Moist Toilet Paper Can Cause Severe Reaction
Chemical in toilet paper can cause perianal, perineal allergic contact dermatitis
Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Rural Residents Less Likely to Use Sunscreen
However, rural-urban differences in sunscreen use could be explained by confounding factors
Thursday, June 03, 2010

Indoor Tanning Beds/Booths Increase Melanoma Risk
Greater risk with greater number of total hours, sessions, or years spent tanning
Thursday, May 27, 2010

FDA Warns Consumers Against Swallowing Topical Benadryl
Diphenhydramine in product can lead to unconsciousness, hallucinations, confusion
Thursday, May 13, 2010

New FDA Program Targets Misleading Drug Advertising
Aims to teach health care providers their role in recognizing, reporting untruthful ads
Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Risk Factors for Physician Misconduct Identified
Male sex, lower socioeconomic status, and difficulty in medical school increase misconduct risk
Wednesday, April 28, 2010

FDA Changes Medical Device Advisory Committee Process
Expert panels reviewing devices for premarket approval will discuss information differently
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Financial Ties Negatively Affect Perceptions of Research Quality
Patients believe their physicians' ties also influence clinical care
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

T. Tonsurans Rate High in Black Children in Kansas City
12.9 percent of black kids tested were infected, compared with 6.6 percent of kids overall
Thursday, April 22, 2010

E-visits for Acne Patient Follow-Up Found Effective
Compared with conventional office visits, online follow-up results in equivalent clinical outcomes
Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Shared Appointments Improve Census, Profit in Dermatology
More benefit seen with shared appointments for dermatology than for other specialties
Tuesday, April 20, 2010

FDA Updates Web Site With Triclosan Information
Agency says it does not have sufficient safety data to recommend changes in consumer regulation
Thursday, April 08, 2010

Asclera Approved to Treat Varicose Veins
FDA approves use of polidocanol (Asclera) for treatment of small varicose veins
Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Study Finds Minority Children Lacking in Vitamin D
Insufficiency and deficiency prevalence high among low-income black and Hispanic children
Monday, March 29, 2010

Non-Toxic Lotion Effective Against Lice in Young Children
Benzyl alcohol lotion is FDA approved and found to be safe in children as young as 6 months
Thursday, March 18, 2010

Corticosteroid Suppresses VEGF in Infantile Hemangioma
Study of dexamethasone treatment in mouse model sheds light on mechanism of action
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Plastic Surgery Demand Drops 2 Percent From 2008 to 2009
Industry feels effects of recession, but almost 10 million cosmetic procedures were performed last year
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Ivermectin Shows Advantage Over Malathion for Head Lice
Oral drug more effective in eradicating hard-to-treat lice than topical malathion lotion
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Ultraviolet Light Exposure and Renal Cancer Risk Assessed
Study finds inverse association between occupational exposure and renal cancer in men
Monday, March 08, 2010

Adult Ocular Shingles Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
Study finds patients more likely to have ischemic strokes rather than hemorrhagic strokes
Thursday, March 04, 2010

2009 H1N1-Related Deaths and Hospitalizations Examined
CDC finds cases, related hospitalizations and deaths highest among 18 to 64 year olds
Monday, February 15, 2010

Dietary Supplement Suspected of Causing Selenium Poisoning
Case finding study suggests liquid supplement responsible for 201 cases in 10 states
Thursday, February 11, 2010

Reducing Skin Toxicity During Cancer Treatment Studied
Skin toxicity is the most common adverse event seen with certain cancer drugs
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Better Quality of Life Linked to Hypofractionated Radiation Doses
Study finds regimen associated with fewer adverse effects in women with breast cancer
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

AHRQ: U.S. Adults Seeing Big Barriers to Specialty Care
About one in 13 who need specialty care report 'big problem' in gaining access to specialists
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

FDA Initiative Aims to Cut Medical Radiation Exposure
Focus of efforts include computed tomography, nuclear medicine studies and fluoroscopy
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

H1N1 Vaccination Still Highly Recommended
H1N1 activity leveling off, but CDC still recommends vaccination
Monday, February 08, 2010

Many American Adults Do Not Get Recommended Vaccines
40,000 to 50,000 die each year of vaccine-preventable diseases, per report
Monday, February 08, 2010

Coalition Launches Campaign to Limit Residents' Hours
Advocates say 30-hour workdays cause fatigue and medical errors that impact patient safety
Friday, February 05, 2010

Health Care Spending Makes Record Leap in GDP Share
GDP health share now estimated at 17.3 percent; health spending in 2019 projected at $4.5 trillion
Thursday, February 04, 2010

Diversity Growth Incremental in the Medical Professions
A century after the Flexner Report, minorities still woefully underrepresented and obstacles remain
Thursday, February 04, 2010

The Lancet Retracts Study Linking MMR Vaccine, Autism
Medical panel finds several elements of the controversial study to be incorrect
Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Tylenol Recall in Effect Includes Several Other Drugs
Motrin, Benadryl and Rolaids are also part of recall by Johnson & Johnson subsidiary
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Biomedical Research Funding Shows Decline in 2008
The decline followed 7.8 percent annual increases in 1994 to 2003, 3.4 percent in 2003 to 2007
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Precautions and Training Can Reduce Scalpel Injuries
Study suggests technological innovations reduce the need for traditional blades
Thursday, December 31, 2009

Low-Level Laser Therapy for Body Sculpting Assessed
Study finds approach works over short-term but long-term maintenance needs further evaluation
Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Patients Often Lack Knowledge of Their Own Medications
Study suggests incorporating them into medication management would improve safety
Thursday, December 10, 2009

Women Researchers Lag Behind Men in Grant Awards
Study finds 36.2 percent of women researchers earn awards versus 45.6 percent of men
Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Most Medical Journals Have Conflict of Interest Policies
Still, study suggests definition of conflict and disclosure requirements of authors vary greatly
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Text Messages Shown to Help Improve Sunscreen Use
Study finds a daily reminder prompts people to apply sunscreen to protect their skin
Monday, November 23, 2009

Study Finds Costs of Quality Programs Burden Practices
Another study finds many clinical trials change study design outcomes without explanation
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Medical Errors Disclosure Can Help Physicians and Patients
Second study suggests patients give higher quality ratings when staff report mistakes
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Medical School Enrollment Continues to Expand
Number of residency slots also needs to increase to meet future demand for physicians
Monday, October 26, 2009

Some Hospital Staff Predicted to Be Infection Superspreaders
Hand washing compliance by staff in contact with all patients has biggest impact
Thursday, October 22, 2009

Sources Find Different Numbers of Active Physicians
Study compares projections of future physician work force using U.S. Census, AMA Masterfile
Wednesday, October 21, 2009

FDA Launches Drug Disposal Advice Web Page
Flushing recommended for some drugs with potentially deadly effects
Friday, October 16, 2009

Health Care Disparities Among States Found to Be Widening
Commonwealth Fund Commission state report card emphasizes need for health care reform
Friday, October 09, 2009

Organ Donor Family Consent Request Protocols Compared
ACRE trial finds no advantage to organ donor collaborative requesting approach
Friday, October 09, 2009

Roundtable Discussion Tackles Health Care Reform
Improvements in payment, more data to guide decisions could lead to wiser health spending
Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Medical Students Want More Practice of Medicine Training
Report finds time devoted to medical economics does not adversely affect clinical training quality
Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Effectiveness and Cost Help to Make Coverage Decisions
Study suggests countries that use these two criteria can also incorporate other factors
Tuesday, October 06, 2009

CDC Says States Not Meeting Fruit and Veggie Objectives
State-by-state report finds states deficient in supporting healthy food in stores and schools
Thursday, October 01, 2009

Bacterial Infections Are a Factor in Many H1N1 Deaths
Finding underscores importance of pneumococcal vaccination for those at high risk for pneumonia
Wednesday, September 30, 2009

H1N1 Virus's Genetic Makeup Appears to Be Staying Stable
CDC suggests forthcoming vaccine likely to be very effective in preventing the disease
Monday, September 28, 2009

Review Advises Hand Washing, Other Antiviral Measures
Masks, gloves, focusing on children's hygiene helpful in preventing respiratory virus spread
Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Spotlight on Social Networking Use Among Medical Students
Survey finds a minority of medical schools have policies governing online posting by students
Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Tanning May Put Very-Light-Skinned Youth at Higher Risk
Second study encourages more states to restrict young peoples' access to tanning salons
Monday, September 21, 2009

Drug Interaction E-Alerts Show Benefit to Patient Safety
Electronic alerts reduce adverse events including death and disability, as well as costs
Monday, September 14, 2009

Department Issues New HIPAA Notification Regulations
HHS regulations cover need to notify individuals after breaches of their health information
Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Alarm Symptoms Often Do Not Result in Timely Diagnosis
Many evaluated for hematuria, hemoptysis, other conditions lack definite diagnoses after three years
Friday, August 14, 2009

HHS Releases Reports on Health Insurance Reform
Health and Human Services says reform would decrease costs, increase number of options
Friday, August 07, 2009

Electronic Disease Surveillance Systems Vary Widely
Lack of unified systems will increase cost of data sharing, report predicts
Friday, July 31, 2009

U.S. Health Data Network a Powerful Tool for Quality
DARTNet, a prototype for data sharing, already gives clinicians access to data on 400,000 patients
Friday, July 31, 2009

Methods to Determine Health Care Priorities Questioned
Debate over whether to base resource allocation on measures of patient or public attitudes
Friday, July 24, 2009

Camera Phones Can Help Doctors Make Rare Diagnoses
Patient captured images of transient symptoms and gave them to her doctor
Friday, July 24, 2009

Obesity Rates Highest Among African-American Population
Prevalence among African-Americans 51 percent higher than among Caucasians
Friday, July 17, 2009

Obesity Rates for American Adults Still Going Up
CDC survey finds a quarter of the population in 32 states is now obese
Thursday, July 09, 2009

Priorities Set for Comparative Effectiveness Research
Best ways to spend $400 million research budget identified
Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Americans Paying for More of Their Health Care Costs
Families with individual coverage may spend 22 to 50 percent of household income on health care
Wednesday, June 24, 2009

President Signs Tobacco Law, Acts on Medicare Coverage
New law regulates tobacco marketing; Medicare reform to cut costs for seniors in coverage gap
Monday, June 22, 2009

Reinforced Infection Control Needed to Combat H1N1
Health care personnel are picking up infections in medical and community settings
Monday, June 22, 2009

AMA: Policy Statement Supports Health Care Reform
Association also adopts strategies to reduce medical school debt, increase supply of physicians
Thursday, June 18, 2009

Individual Mandate for Health Insurance Affordable and Fair
Perspective offers that compulsory minimum health insurance would benefit health care reform
Wednesday, June 17, 2009

AMA: Air Travel Guidelines Needed to Prevent Flu's Spread
Separate policy recognizes health care facilities' role in sustainable, healthy food system
Wednesday, June 17, 2009

AMA: Guidance Offered on Medical Record Breaches
American Medical Association also addresses male breast cancer, anti-aging hormone use
Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Sweeping Medical Reforms Lack Medical Liability Element
Focus is on cost control, with other issues not yet addressed
Monday, June 15, 2009

Bill Giving FDA Authority Over Tobacco on Way to President
House of Representatives rapidly endorses Senate's version of bill passed late Thursday
Friday, June 12, 2009

Senate Approves Bill Giving FDA Authority Over Tobacco
Measure requires companies to list ingredients and agency to approve new products
Thursday, June 11, 2009

Many U.K. Trained Doctors Stay in National Health Service
And men and women found to choose similar career paths
Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Democrats Set Ambitious Goal for Health Care Reform
Physicians can take lead to get much-needed federal legislation passed
Thursday, May 21, 2009

Medical Center Press Releases Often Lacking Key Details
Many overstate importance and clinical relevance of studies but omit cautions and limitations
Tuesday, May 05, 2009

New Web-based Information Source to Support UK Clinicians
NHS Evidence employs technology and rigorous criteria to assure relevance and quality
Thursday, April 30, 2009

NEJM Commends New Conflict of Interest Proposal
Editorialist says comprehensive recommendations could significantly impact practices, institutions
Thursday, April 30, 2009

FDA Requires OTC Pain Relievers to Display Warnings
New rule requires warnings on stomach bleeding, liver damage on NSAIDs and acetaminophen
Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Pharmacist Involvement May Decrease Medication Errors
Two studies suggest benefits of an interdisciplinary medication reconciliation process
Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Steep Copayments Increase Risk of Non-Adherence
Higher out-of-pocket drug costs delay initiation of therapy for patients with chronic conditions
Tuesday, April 28, 2009

ACP: Board Votes to Enhance Perception of Primary Care
Regents support measures including legislation to fund studies assessing value of primary care
Friday, April 24, 2009

Having Health Insurance May Not Improve Mortality Risk
Researchers say finding suggests universal coverage would not decrease US death rate
Thursday, April 23, 2009

Stretches Without Health Insurance More Common
Change from early 1980s to early 2000s seen particularly in those with lowest education level
Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Continuity of Care Declining for Medicare Beneficiaries
Less than a third of beneficiaries saw their PCP when they were hospitalized in 2006
Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Financial Rewards for Healthy Behavior Can Be Effective
But the practice can be fraught with moral dilemmas
Friday, April 10, 2009

Electronic Prescribing Online-Learning Tools Launched
American Medical Association tools will help physicians evaluate ePrescribing systems
Thursday, April 02, 2009

Changes Needed in New-Drug Evaluation Process
Patients get 'poor return on investment'; independent evaluation and transparency needed
Wednesday, April 01, 2009

New Health Program Leads to Questions in the UK
Program calls for each primary care trust to seek a general practitioner-led health center
Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Safe Practice Scores Do Not Add Up to Fewer Patient Deaths
Safe Practices Survey data only shows how hospitals have implemented safety guidelines
Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Cost Barriers Slow Adoption of Electronic Health Records
But government intervention and funding could quickly spur improvement
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Transdermal Patches Pose Burn Risk During Scans
Metal in patches can cause burns during MRI
Friday, March 06, 2009

Obama Wants to Spend $630 Billion on Health Care Reform
President's plan calls for replacement of Medicare reimbursement system, increase in FDA budget
Thursday, March 05, 2009

US Motor Vehicle-Related Death Rates Vary Geographically
Mortality rate in the South double that of the Northeast
Monday, March 02, 2009

Insurance Essential for Good Health, Well-Being
Report calls on policymakers, public to address uninsurance problem
Tuesday, February 24, 2009

US Health Spending May Have Hit $2.4 Trillion in 2008
Private health spending growth due to hit 15-year low
Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Proposed Changes to Health Care Would Reduce Costs
Investing in health care reform will improve outcomes, save money
Thursday, February 19, 2009

Transparency, Globalization Growing in Clinical Research
Enhanced data reporting, increased globalization among recent trends in clinical trial research
Thursday, February 19, 2009

Implementing a Quality Improvement Faculty Path
Criteria include broadening promotion factors, considering publication alternatives
Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Ads Featuring 'Drug Facts Box' Help Educate Consumers
Replacement of brief summary with 'facts box' may lead to better informed medication choices
Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Care Coordination Programs Don't Benefit Medicare Patients
Few such programs reduce hospitalizations, monthly expenditures or improve quality of care
Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Clinical Information Technology Leads to Safer Hospitals
Automated records associated with lower mortality, fewer complications
Tuesday, January 27, 2009

AHA: Medical Usage High Among Heart Failure Patients
Each year, those with severe disease see up to 23 clinicians
Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Premiums Up, Coverage Down for Medicare Part D Plans
Nearly all stand-alone Medicare Part D plans will have a coverage gap in 2009
Monday, November 10, 2008

Access to Primary Care Key to US Health Care Reform
Careers in primary care should be supported and promoted
Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Credit Crisis to Take Long-Term Toll on Health System
UK's National Health Service will have no real growth in funding
Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Placebo Treatments Commonly Utilized
Prescribing placebo treatments viewed as both common and ethical
Friday, October 24, 2008

Financial Bailout Puts US Health Care Reform in Jeopardy
Neither McCain's nor Obama's proposals would escape unscathed
Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Biologicals Prone to Regulatory Actions
First to be approved in a subgroup at higher risk for regulatory action
Tuesday, October 21, 2008

UK Researchers Demand Regulatory Relief
Regulatory burden of clinical research threatens to inhibit delivery of potential life-saving benefits
Friday, October 17, 2008

News Media Under-Report Drug Company Funding of Research
Few newspapers have written policy on reporting funding and using generic names for drugs
Tuesday, September 30, 2008

No Change to 2009 Part B Medicare Premium
First time since 2000 that premium has not been raised yearly
Monday, September 22, 2008

Antibiotic Resistance Has Become a Global Pandemic
Major medical breakthroughs under threat from loss of antibiotic efficacy
Friday, September 19, 2008

Dermatology Residencies Need More Skin of Color Training
About half of US population will be non-white by 2050
Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Lancet Supports WHO Report on Health Inequality
Journal applauds report's call to action, will participate in conference and publish theme issue
Friday, August 29, 2008

Outlook Mixed on US Presidential Candidates' Health Plans
Commentary examines potential benefits, flaws in McCain and Obama health care proposals
Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Seniors Likely to Find Medicare Health Web Site Unusable
Study of computer-savvy seniors shows the site is difficult to use and navigate
Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Over 1 Billion U.S. Doctor, Hospital Visits Logged in 2006
CDC attributes increase to aging of the U.S. population
Thursday, August 07, 2008

International Issue of Torture Complicity Analyzed
Medical community may condone torture or fail to intervene
Friday, August 01, 2008

Exception Reporting Improves Pay-for-Performance Benefits
Inappropriate exclusion is rare
Thursday, July 17, 2008

Health Cash Incentives for Poor People Debated
Affirmative side says they may reduce health inequality; negative side doubts significant benefit
Wednesday, July 09, 2008