Dermatology
Expanded Use of Xolair to Treat Food Allergies Approved by the FDA
Xolair is not meant to substitute for emergency anaphylaxis medications such as the EpiPen
Deep Learning Improves Diagnostic Accuracy for Skin Diseases
Both specialists and generalists were 4 percentage points less accurate for diagnosis of images of dark versus light skin
FDA Approves Aurlumyn for Severe Frostbite
Newly approved medication lowers the need for amputation of fingers or toes
Study Looks at Access to U.S. Burn Centers Using 2019 Data
Disparities seen in access to burn centers, with lower access in the South and West and for those with lower income
Link Between Inflammatory Disease, Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Varies
Patients with IMIDs had increased risk for PTB, LBW, SGA, C-section overall, but variation seen by disease, comorbidities
Smoking Linked to Melanoma-Associated Death in Early-Stage Melanoma
Greatest increased risk for melanoma-specific mortality seen for patients with SLNB-negative disease
JNJ-77242113 Shows Greater Efficacy Than Placebo for Plaque Psoriasis
Percentage of patients with PASI-75 response was higher with the interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide
AAD Updates Guidelines for Management of Acne Vulgaris
Strong recommendations made for benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids, topical antibiotics, oral doxycycline
Price of Prescription Drugs Almost Threefold Higher in the United States
U.S. prices for brand-name originator drugs 422 percent higher; price of unbranded generics 67 percent of comparison countries
Gender Minority Adults Are Vulnerable During Full Body Skin Exam
Gender queer and transgender individuals more likely to report discomfort than sexual minority cisgender females, males