Gene Tx Promising in Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
Grafts of patients' genetically modified skin improved healing of wounds in early study
October 2016 Briefing – Dermatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for October 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Use of Term ‘Rule Out’ May Delay Dermatopathology Diagnosis
Use on requisition form linked to longer time to diagnosis, increased use of pathology stains, sections
Low-Dose Isotretinoin Therapeutic for Seborrhea
Significant decrease in rate of sebum production in patients receiving low-dose oral isotretinoin
Few Changes in Employer-Sponsored Insurance 2013-2014
Only 3.5 percent of employers dropped coverage and 1.1 percent added coverage from 2013 to 2014
New Way Bacteria Can Trigger Inflammation in Acne Identified
Findings may lead to new avenues for treatment
Useful Tips Offered for Addressing Negative Patient Reviews
Doctors should respond quickly, validate patient complaints, demonstrate willingness to take action
Whites Have Longest Survival in Cutaneous Melanoma
For stages I and III, black patients have significantly lower survival, increased hazard ratios
Mohs Effective for Melanoma in Situ of Trunk, Extremities
Surgical margin of 9 mm needed to excise 97 percent of melanoma in situ
More Than Half of Melanomas Are Self-Detected
Self-detection by women ups prognosis; men have more melanomas in non-easily visible locations
