Strategies Provided for Improving EHR Efficiency
Tips include educating staff about preferences and processes, using own templates to reduce editing
More Evidence Psoriasis and Depression Are Linked
But research doesn't prove one causes the other
Online Follow-Up Feasible for Most Surgery Patients
Pros: convenience, surgeon efficiency gains; cons: liability, modified patient-provider relationships
Legal Cases for Soft-Tissue Fillers Mainly Involve Physicians
Half of legal actions result from non-physician performing the procedure
UVA-1 Promising for Patients With Refractory Alopecia Areata
Sustained improvement for four patients who underwent 75 sessions of UVA-1 phototherapy
Spironolactone Seems Effective for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Patients with acne or hirsutism show significantly better response to spironolactone
Review: Link for Physical Activity, Atopic Dermatitis Unclear
Three studies identify positive association; three identify inverse association for exercise, AD
Study Looks at Costs for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Most patients prescribed one or more medications; six-month total direct costs per patient $11,291
Rosacea Linked to Various Comorbid Conditions
Significant associations with comorbid conditions for moderate to severe rosacea versus mild disease
Health Insurance Deductibles Rising Faster Than Wages
One in five workers now have a deductible of $2,000 or more