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The number of health data breaches has steadily increased since 2010

Number of Health-Related Data Breaches Increasing

Health plans had most records breached from 2010 to 2017, but providers breached most often
Psoriasis-tailored motivational interview-based training (Psoriasis and Well-being training) increases clinicians' interview skills and knowledge

Psoriasis-Tailored Interview Training Beneficial for Clinicians

Psoriasis + Well-being training significantly improves clinicians' motivational interview skills, knowledge
Complete lymph node dissection may not increase a melanoma patient's overall chances for survival

Full Lymph Node Dissection Does Not Up Melanoma Survival

Survival just as long for those who have less extensive surgery, researchers find

April 2015 Briefing – Dermatology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for April 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Psoriasis may be linked to excess weight and type 2 diabetes

Research Finds Link Between Psoriasis, Obesity, T2DM

A genetic link is one theory for the possible association, researchers say
Patients with psoriasis may have a higher risk of melanoma and hematologic cancers than the general population

Psoriasis May Up Risk of Melanoma, Hematologic Cancer

No differences in risk observed for type of psoriasis therapy, including systemic or biologic medications
Melanoma incidence has increased by 253 percent among U.S. children and young adults since the 1970s

ASCO: Melanoma Rates on the Rise for U.S. Youth

Women account for two-thirds of cases, likely due to unsafe tanning

More Mpox Cases Reported as Health Officials Fear a Summer Resurgence

U.S. cases are still at less than three per day, with 32 infections diagnosed in May so far

Dermal absorption is a more important pathway than inhalation for the intake of low-molecular-weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons during barbecuing

Skin Appears to Be Key Pathway for Absorption of BBQ Fumes

During barbecuing, dermal intake of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons greater than inhalation intake
Recently adopted legislation has repealed the sustainable growth rate formula

AMA Announces End of Sustainable Growth Rate Formula

Legislation includes provisions such as simplification of reporting programs, incentive payments