High Transepidermal Water Loss in Infancy Linked to Eczema
High TEWL in infancy linked to atopic eczema at age 2; correlation also seen for infants aged <3 months
Five Strategies Can Reduce Risk of Medical Lawsuits
Strategies include documenting everything, being transparent with patients, showing empathy
Er:YAG Laser Shows Superior Efficacy in Rx of Acne Scars
Greater degree of improvement than with bipolar radiofrequency combined with diode laser
Thalidomide May Cause Epidermal Necrolysis in Multiple Myeloma
Case report describes toxic epidermal necrolysis in patient with multiple myeloma receiving thalidomide
Increased Global, Subcutaneous Inflammation in Psoriasis
Increased 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose uptake values indicate arterial and subcutaneous inflammation
Myocarditis ID’d With Ipilimumab + Nivolumab in Melanoma
Case report describes two patients who developed fatal T-cell-driven drug reaction
Half of Americans Have at Least One Chronic Health Condition
Medical conditions, mental illness, and substance abuse problems often overlap
Transient Topical Corticosteroids of Limited Use in Acne
Doesn't meet primary end points of improved acne severity, mitigation of retinoid-induced irritation
About 30 Percent Misdiagnosed With Lower Extremity Cellulitis
Misdiagnosis leads to 50,000 to 130,000 unnecessary hospitalizations, costs of $195 to $515 million
Scented Products, Environments Linked to Health Woes for Many
Most would prefer fragrance-free workplaces, hotels, airplanes
