U.S. Army Opens Field Hospital in New York City
Field hospital in Manhattan meant to handle non-COVID-19 patients to free up space in city hospitals
Workers at Risk for COVID-19 Exposure Can Access Online Training
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences launched virtual training website to protect workers
National Health Spending Expected to Increase Through 2028
National health expenditures expected to represent 19.7 percent of gross domestic product by 2028
Patients Underestimate Length of Mohs Surgery Scars
Physicians more accurately estimate scar length and can help set expectations
Large Decrease Seen in Melanoma Mortality From 2013 to 2016
Overall mortality decrease started in 2013 following introduction of 10 new treatments in 2011
Psoriasis Linked to Increased Risk for Developing Cancer
Increased risk particularly seen with keratinocyte cancer and lymphomas
Decreases Seen in Cancer Incidence, Death Rates
Two studies show decreases in incidence and death rates, but variation by sex, race/ethnicity, age
Atopic Comorbidity Up in Children With Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis
Higher rates seen for atopic dermatitis, IgE-mediated food allergy, asthma, allergic rhinitis
Bereavement Tied to Higher Melanoma-Related Mortality
Authors suggest delayed diagnosis may result from lack of partner to notice skin changes
2018 Health Care Spending Up Due to Higher Prices
2018 uptick in utilization first seen in years, but impact dwarfed by price increases