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With the nation's largest health insurer exiting all but a few Affordable Care Act exchanges next year

2017 May Offer Fewer Choices for Affordable Care Act Enrollees

UnitedHealth's exit from most marketplaces highlights health exchanges' growing pains
The burden of melanoma is increasing in the United States

Melanoma Incidence, Mortality Continue to Rise in the U.S.

Compound annual growth rate: 0.9 percent in raw incidence, 3.0 percent in in situ melanoma incidence
Western diets rich in animal products and fatty and sugary foods are associated with adult acne

Western Diet Tied to Adult Acne

Large survey shows diets high in fatty, sugary foods and drinks and milk associated with current acne
For patients with mild-to-moderate facial wrinkles

High-Energy Protocol Improves Photoaged Facial Skin

Improvement in wrinkles and skin appearance following single treatment

More Than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente Union Workers Could Strike on Wednesday

Workers are demanding the nation's largest nonprofit, private health care provider address staffing levels

Good communication is key to managing conflict with patients

Guidance Offered for Managing Conflict With Patients

Good communication is crucial for managing encounters when denying a patient request
Barbers can identify pseudofolliculitis barbae and acne keloidalis nuchae and advise patients on management

Most Barbers Can Identify Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

Fewer barbers identify acne keloidalis nuchae; most know razor use will aggravate conditions
Minimal evidence is available for guidelines for electronic communication between patients and providers

Minimal Evidence for Electronic Communication Guidelines

Current guidelines for e-communication between patients, providers based on minimal evidence

COVID-19 Infection Higher Among Support Staff Than Doctors, Nurses

Black and Latino workers have twice the odds of a positive virus or antibody test

Practice names and logos should be carefully designed to emphasize what is unique about a practice

Practice Names, Logos Should Be Carefully Designed

The logo should be simple and easy to identify, should send a message about the medical practice