Budget Cuts Threaten Research on Antimicrobial Resistance
Patient safety, international status of the U.S. as leader in combating AMR both at risk
Pre-Cosmetic Sx Advice May Aid Long-Term Smoking Cessation
More than 40 percent of 42 daily smokers were no longer smoking cigarettes at long-term follow-up
Dupilumab Improves Quality of Life in Atopic Dermatitis
Correlation for QoL scores with changes in efficacy outcomes, including eczema area and severity index
August 2017 Briefing – Dermatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for August 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Minimal Evidence for Electronic Communication Guidelines
Current guidelines for e-communication between patients, providers based on minimal evidence
W-Plasty Closure in Posterior Occipital Hairline Acceptable
Similar cosmetic outcomes for primary W-plasty, straight-line trichophytic closures
Most Melanomas Don’t Start As Existing Moles
More than two-thirds occur as new lesions, researchers find
Proactive Approach Encouraged for Online Patient Reviews
Most patients use online reviews as first step to find new doctor; form an opinion from one to six reviews
Platelet-Rich Plasma Effective for Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers
Highly significant improvement in ulcer size after PRP treatment compared with conventional therapy
CO2 Laser + Platelet-Rich Plasma Promising Treatment for Vitiligo
However, CO2 laser, platelet-rich plasma alone show poor results
