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
Female Clinical Chairs Paid Significantly Less Than Men
Findings based on study of 550 clinical department chairs at 29 public U.S. medical schools
Considerable Increase Seen in List, Net Prices of Branded Drugs
From 2007 to 2018, list prices increased 159 percent, while net prices increased by 60 percent
Racial/Ethnic Insurance Coverage Disparity Down Since ACA
From 2013 to 2017, drop seen in unadjusted, adjusted black-white gap, Hispanic-white gap in uninsurance
1996 to 2016 Saw Increases in U.S. Spending on Health Care
Public, private insurance, out-of-pocket payments increased by 2.9, 2.6, and 1.1 percent annually
February 2020 Briefing – Dermatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for February 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Inflammatory Conditions of Skin, Bowel May Be Linked
Authors say patients with hidradenitis suppurativa should be screened for inflammatory bowel disease
Influence of Politics Has Not Waned in Opinions About ACA
Partisan divisions in favorable opinion of the ACA have gotten larger rather than smaller over time
