- Clinical Essentials from J Am Acad Dermatol
- 1 comment
Meta-analysis ties psoriasis to suicide risk
Risk is higher in younger patients and those with more severe disease.
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- Univadis Medical News
- 1 comment
Psoriasis: New findings support efforts to increase access to NB-UVB treatment
- Univadis Medical News
- 1 comment
Expanded criteria for PCOS may be causing harm to women, say experts
- Clinical Essentials from J Dermatolog Treat
- 1 comment
Psoriasis: PSSD validated for clinical response
- Clinical summaries
- 1 comment
Psoriasis: adalimumab biosimilar shows equivalent efficacy, safety and immunogenicity
- Univadis
- 1 comment
ASCO 2017 - Melanoma brain mets: nivolumab+ipilimumab deliver promising phase 2 results
- Univadis Medical News
- 1 comment
Patient participation in hand hygiene initiatives should not be seen as a threat
- The New England Journal of Medicine
- 1 comment
- FULLTEXT
Completion Dissection or Observation for Sentinel-Node Metastasis in Melanoma
- Clinical summaries
- 1 comment
Psoriasis: increased risk for non-melanoma skin cancer with TNF inhibitors
Professional & Business
- International Medical Press
Calorie reduction next step in childhood obesity plan
- International Medical Press
Third of trainee GPs plan to leave NHS within 6 months
- International Medical Press
Proposed cuts to sexual health services deemed ‘unsafe’
- International Medical Press
Government to cover rising GP indemnity fees
- International Medical Press
Type 2 diabetes in children on the rise
- International Medical Press
UKSTSG training report gets mixed response
New in Dermatology
- Clinical Essentials from J Am Acad Dermatol
- 1 comment
Multiple primary melanoma: outcomes linked to genetic factors
Understanding risk factors can help guide treatment of MPM.
- Clinical Essentials from Ann Surg Oncol
- 1 comment
Isolated limb infusion appears safe and effective in melanoma
In contrast, isolated limb perfusion carries a risk of complications and long-term morbidity
- Clinical Essentials from J Am Acad Dermatol
- 1 comment
Pediatric atopic dermatitis: age of onset tied to seasonal allergy risk
Timing may explain part of the variation in atopic march.
- Clinical Essentials from Cancer Causes Control
- 1 comment
Endometriosis is a risk factor for skin cancer
Association may be the result of a shared genetic link involving pigmentation.
- Clinical Essentials from J Am Acad Dermatol
- 1 comment
Vismodegib for BCC: no increased risk for subsequent cSCC
Risk was not elevated vs standard surgical therapy.
- Clinical Essentials from J Am Acad Dermatol
- 1 comment
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What is the best timing for systemic therapy for stubborn atopic dermatitis?
Expert panel offers guidelines.
- Univadis Medical News
- 1 comment
Corticosteroid use in women tied to risk for metabolic syndrome
Findings from a Dutch cross-sectional study.
- The Lancet
- 1 comment
- FULLTEXT
Recombinant human C1 esterase inhibitor fares well in prophylaxis of hereditary angio-oedema attacks
A phase 2 study demonstrated satisfactory safety and efficacy.
- Clinical Essentials from Oncotarget
- 1 comment
- FULLTEXT
Metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma: 2nd-line chemotherapy often ineffective
Study shows low response rates and limited durability.
- Univadis Medical News
- 1 comment
Big data identifies surprising connections between illnesses
The findings could change how certain diseases are treated in the future.
- Clinical Essentials from JAMA Dermatol
- 1 comment
- FULLTEXT
Merkel cell carcinoma: study identifies optimal dose for adjuvant RT
An analysis of over 2000 patients in the National Cancer Database.
- Clinical Essentials from J Am Acad Dermatol
- 1 comment
- FULLTEXT
Secukinumab is safe and effective for scalp psoriasis
Phase 3B trial shows substantial improvement vs placebo.
- Monthly Essentials
- 1 comment
Skin Disease: Monthly Essentials August 2017
Look for mouth sores in pityriasis rosea | Corticosteroid phobia in atopic dermatitis.
- Univadis Medical News
- 1 comment
MSF refuses to sign Mediterranean Code of Conduct
The organisation has voiced concern that aspects of the Code could impact on fundamental humanitarian principles.