Melanoma Survival Varies Among U.S. States
Worse survival in states with more physicians; higher death rates in states with lower incidence
Wait Times Have Improved in VA Health Care System
Wait times similar to private sector in 2014 but shorter overall and in some specialties in 2017
FDA Down to 5 Weeks of Funding to Review New Drug Applications
Agency cannot accept new fees or applications until the shutdown is over
Adoption of Advanced Health IT Capabilities Inconsistent
Degree of EHR standardization strongest predictor of health information technology adoption
Dermatologists’ Rx for Antibiotics Dropped From 2008 to 2016
However, rising use of antibiotics after dermatologic surgical visits is concerning
American College of Physicians Releases 7th Edition of Ethics Manual
Manual focuses on patient-physician relationship in different scenarios, including telemedicine
Study Explores Influence of Genetics, Environment in Disease
Genetic component for 40 percent of phenotypes studied; 25 percent have environmental risk factors
Investigational Cream Promising for Atopic Dermatitis
In phase IIb trial, success rates were higher with TRPV1 antagonist than with vehicle cream
Prices Still Explain High U.S. Health Care Spending
Health care prices explain difference in spending between United States and other countries
Private Equity Acquisition of Physician Practices Discussed
Critics warn private equity firms might focus on increased profitability at expense of patient care
