Spironolactone Found to Improve Acne in Adult Women
Mean quality-of-life symptoms favor spironolactone at 12 and 24 weeks; more participants report acne improvement with spironolactone
FDA Warns Against Using Bogus Treatments for Molluscum
Unapproved products are unlikely to actually have the impact they claim and may cause bad reactions
8.2 Percent of Adults Do Not Take Meds as Prescribed Due to Cost
Likelihood of not taking medication as prescribed due to cost increased for women versus men and for those with disabilities
Biden Set to Name New CDC Director
Former North Carolina Health Secretary Mandy Cohen is the likely pick
Liver Function Tests Can ID Occult Disorders in Systemic Sclerosis
Predictors of abnormal liver function test include elderly onset of SSc, alcoholic drinking, and edematous skin
Stress-Management Interventions May Aid Health Care Workers
Review generally revealed low-certainty evidence, particularly for longer-term effects
Atopic Dermatitis Tied to Higher Venous Thromboembolism Risk
While absolute risk difference is small, higher risk seen for both deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
Baby Boomers Push Median Age of Americans Up as Births Decline
The share of people 65 years and older grew by more than one-third between the 2010 census and the 2020 census
More Mpox Cases Reported as Health Officials Fear a Summer Resurgence
U.S. cases are still at less than three per day, with 32 infections diagnosed in May so far
More Older Americans Use Online Patient Portals to Access Care
Better outreach and training are needed to help patients understand and use portal systems, researchers say