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The risk of nodal metastasis is five-fold greater for skin cancer on the vermilion lip versus the cutaneous lip

Nodal Metastasis Risk Up When Cancer Is Directly on the Lip

Five-fold greater risk of nodal metastasis in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the vermilion lip
Chronic acetylsalicylic acid exposure is associated with increased risk of malignant melanoma in men

Chronic Aspirin Exposure Linked to Melanoma Risk in Males

Significantly increased risk of malignant melanoma in males, but not females, on once-daily aspirin
Regulatory requirements are likely to be an important aspect of physician dissatisfaction with electronic health records that is driving burnout

Regulatory Requirements Drive Dissatisfaction With EHRs

Other countries using EHR software report satisfaction, cite it as tool improving efficacy
Patients with psoriasis commonly report poor sleep

Psoriasis Negatively Affects Patient Sleep Quality

Psoriasis patients self-report worse sleep quality compared to healthy controls; itch main predictor
Many organizations are not meeting the trial registration and results reporting requirements clarified by "The Final Rule

Many Organizations Not Meeting Trial Reporting Requirements

Only 19 percent of organizations use computer software to monitor compliance with Final Rule
For children with eczema

No Clinical Benefit Seen for Bath Emollients in Childhood Eczema

POEM scores didn't meet minimal clinically important difference after adjustment for confounders
Vectorborne diseases represent an increasing problem in the United States

Vectorborne Diseases Up More Than Two-Fold From 2004 to 2016

During 2004 to 2016, 82 percent of all tickborne disease reports were Lyme disease

April 2018 Briefing – Dermatology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for April 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Physicians should be aware of the correct protocol for

Practices Should Be Aware of Correct Way to Fire Employees

Practices should be aware of basic employment laws in their state, which vary with number of employees
For millennials

Knowledge Not Tied to Addictive Tanning Behavior in Millennials

Increased knowledge not linked to less tanning; negative link for self-esteem, tanning behavior