ACP: Medicare for All Needed to Fix ‘Ill’ U.S. Health Care System
American College of Physicians has endorsed two proposals being discussed by Democratic presidential candidates
Type 1 Diabetes in Childhood May Up Atopic Dermatitis Risk
Overall risk of atopic dermatitis remained higher after adjustment for potential risk factors
New Framework Guides Tx Decisions for Atopic Dermatitis
Recommendations made as part of consensus statement by International Eczema Council
Skin Needling + PRP Deemed More Effective Than Either Alone
For atrophic scars, good results for single treatment, but more obvious improvement with combo tx
Proactive Approach Encouraged for Online Patient Reviews
Most patients use online reviews as first step to find new doctor; form an opinion from one to six reviews
FDA: Patients Should Be Cautious When Using Online Pharmacies to Buy Meds
Red flags include pharmacies that do not require a doctor's prescription or have a licensed pharmacist to answer questions
Air Pollution Exposure Tied to New Psoriasis
Increase in psoriasis risk also seen among those with higher genetic vulnerability and increased exposure to air pollutants
Study Explores Influence of Genetics, Environment in Disease
Genetic component for 40 percent of phenotypes studied; 25 percent have environmental risk factors
Psoriasis Patients Often Use CAMs When Traditional Meds Fail
41, 39.5 percent use alternative, complementary therapies; higher use seen with severe psoriasis
2014 to 2017 Saw Improvement in Burnout for U.S. Physicians
Compared with other working adults and after adjustment, doctors still at increased risk for burnout
