Health Care Spending Per Person Increased to $5,641 in 2017
Spending per person increased 4.2 percent from 2016 to 2017; utilization increased 0.5 percent
Many Systematic Reviews Do Not Fully Report Adverse Events
Of 146 protocols analyzed, 65 percent fully reported adverse events as intended by the protocol
Acne Relapses Linked to Lower Quality of Life, Productivity
Relapse reported to be a significant determinant of productivity loss and absenteeism
Measles Outbreak Triggers Sharp Rise in Demand for Vaccine
More than 50 confirmed cases of measles, 11 suspected cases reported in Clark County, Washington, this year
Johnson & Johnson to Provide Drug Prices in TV Ads
Drug list prices, typical out-of-pocket costs will appear on screen at end of commercials
Psoriasis Tx Linked to Drop in Noncalcified Coronary Plaque
Noncalcified plaque burden and necrotic core reduced in association with biologic therapy
Washington State Measles Cases Now at 48 Since Jan. 1
Thirty-four cases involved children ages 1 to 10; 41 patients not vaccinated against measles
January 2019 Briefing – Dermatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for January 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Methotrexate Well Tolerated, Effective for Psoriasis in Chinese
Greater therapeutic response, fewer adverse events seen in those without psoriatic arthritis
Off-Label Uses in Dermatology Often Missing From Compendia
Only 30.7 percent of 238 treatments used to treat 22 dermatologic conditions listed in compendia
