Psoriasis Tx Linked to Drop in Noncalcified Coronary Plaque
Noncalcified plaque burden and necrotic core reduced in association with biologic therapy
Washington State Measles Cases Now at 48 Since Jan. 1
Thirty-four cases involved children ages 1 to 10; 41 patients not vaccinated against measles
January 2019 Briefing – Dermatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for January 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Methotrexate Well Tolerated, Effective for Psoriasis in Chinese
Greater therapeutic response, fewer adverse events seen in those without psoriatic arthritis
Off-Label Uses in Dermatology Often Missing From Compendia
Only 30.7 percent of 238 treatments used to treat 22 dermatologic conditions listed in compendia
Washington State Declares Health Emergency as Measles Spreads
Individuals may have been exposed to measles at more than three dozen locations
Report IDs Areas Lacking Good Practice in Health Tech Assessment
Three areas include defining organizational aspects, use of deliberative process, examining impact
Measles Outbreak Prompts Public Emergency in Washington State
23 measles cases confirmed and two more suspected cases under investigation
Guidelines Developed for Managing Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Management is generally in a stepwise manner, including moisturizers and avoiding triggers
Melanoma Survival Varies Among U.S. States
Worse survival in states with more physicians; higher death rates in states with lower incidence
