2006 to 2013 Saw Increase in ER Use for Herpes Zoster
Increase in number of emergency department visits and costs for HZ-related ER visits
1991-2014 Saw Minimal Change in Health Spending Per State
Recession and recovery, implementation of health reform impacted health care coverage
Tofacitinib Associated With Improvement in Nail Psoriasis
Improvement in nail psoriasis severity at 16 weeks versus placebo; maintained through 52 weeks
Month of BID Pimecrolimus Best in Facial Seborrheic Dermatitis
Most improvement in total severity score for pimecrolimus 1% cream twice daily for four weeks
Case Report: Acneiform Eruption Tied to Vitamin B12 Therapy
Eruptions appeared from one week to five months after tx initiation; remission after discontinuation
Health Insurers Recruiting Former Pharma Reps to Cut Costs
Former pharma reps are educating doctors about costs of meds, encouraging use of generics
Cutaneous Malignancies Can Mimic Seborrheic Keratosis
Overall, 3.1% of cases identified as SK, irritated SK were histologically diagnosed as malignancies
Rates of S. aureus Antibiotic Resistance Down in United States
Rates of susceptibility to certain antibiotics have increased over time
AMA Endeavors to Increase Transparency of Rx Pricing
At annual meeting, the physicians' group adopted new policies on drug pricing to protect patients
Whitening Microneedle Patch Effective, Safe in Korean Women
Significant difference between whitening patch and control whitening essence at eight weeks after use
