Dermatology

Odds for melanoma detection highest for presence of white structures, pseudopods, irregular pigmentation, blue-white veil, and peppering

112 of the 253 authorized drugs have not been confirmed as clinically effective; 24 of these have been on market more than five years

Debt higher in the South, in lowest income ZIP codes, and in states without Medicaid expansion

Adult women with acne describe disruption to their personal and professional lives

Mandatory vaccination is especially crucial to protect vulnerable people, including unvaccinated children and those with weakened immune systems

Visit rates lower for Black individuals versus Whites for 23 of 29 specialties, with marked disparities for dermatology, otolaryngology, general surgery

Odds of psychological distress, smoking, suicidal intent reduced among transgender and gender-diverse adults assigned male at birth

Increased risks seen for survivors of leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, skin cancer, and lung cancer in subgroup analyses

Mortality due to COVID-19 had biggest effect on decline in life expectancy for both men and women, all races examined

Johnson & Johnson said it was still investigating how traces of benzene were discovered in the sunscreens