Second-Opinion Strategy Analyzed for Cutaneous Melanocytic Lesions
Decision-analytic model shows selective second-opinion strategy could increase diagnostic accuracy, decrease population-level costs
Gap Between Mortality in Rural and Urban Areas Has Increased
Difference increased in age-adjusted mortality rates between large metropolitan areas, rural areas from 1999 to 2019
Upadacitinib Treats Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Two replicate double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trials show short-term efficacy for upadacitinib in adolescents and adults
More Body Surface Area Clearance With Psoriasis Tied to Better Quality of Life
Findings consistent at both six and 12 months of treatment with systemic therapy
Internet-Delivered CBT Reduces Atopic Dermatitis Symptoms
Significant reductions also seen in itch intensity, perceived stress, sleep problems, and depression
Rituximab, Mycophenolate Mofetil Compared for Pemphigus Vulgaris
More patients receiving rituximab versus mycophenolate mofetil had sustained complete remission at week 52, fewer had disease flares
CDC Deputy Director Schuchat to Retire
Schuchat joined the CDC in 1988 and had key roles in many health crises
Most Hospitals Not Publicly Posting Price Data
More than half of hospitals do not have publicly accessible data online, per CMS rule
Brand-Name Competition for Diabetes Drugs Has Variable Impact on Net Prices
And, one in five generic drugs sold in U.S. experienced price spikes initiated by manufacturers during 2014 to 2017
Fewer Than Half of Physicians Work in Private Practice
Trend has accelerated since 2018 when 54 percent of physicians worked in private practice
