Despite decades of use, the magnitude of efficacy of narrowband-ultraviolet B phototherapy (NB-UVB) for atopic dermatitis (AD) outwith industry-sponsored trials remains unclear.To evaluate the clinical efficacy of NB-UVB in AD …
Several Racial/Ethnic-Minority Groups Underrepresented in Health Care Professions
Greater efforts needed to increase diversity in health care professions
Ultraviolet A Radiation and COVID-19 Deaths in the USA with replication studies in England and Italy.
Understanding factors impacting deaths from COVID-19 is of the highest priority. Seasonal variation in environmental meteorological conditions affects the incidence of many infectious diseases and may also affect COVID-19. Ultraviolet …
What is the best surgical treatment for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans?
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, slow-growing skin cancer that is primarily treated with surgery. Because this cancer can spread deep into the skin and surrounding tissue in an irregular …
Cell signaling in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma microenvironment: promising targets for molecular-specific treatment.
Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL) result from the infiltration and proliferation of a population of T cells in the skin, inducing changes in the activity of both T cells and surrounding …
Intrapartum Group B Streptococcal Prophylaxis and Childhood Allergic Disorders.
To determine if maternal intrapartum group B Streptococcus (GBS) antibiotic prophylaxis is associated with increased risk of childhood asthma, eczema, food allergy, or allergic rhinitis.Retrospective cohort study of 14 046 children. …
Changes in Cancer Incidence, Deaths Expected by 2040
Most common cancers will be breast, melanoma, and lung, while most common cause of cancer-related death will remain lung
Special ACA Enrollment Window Brings Insurance to 500,000 Americans
Consumers who were already enrolled at the beginning of this year are also entitled to the increased financial aid
Defining Trajectories of Response in Psoriasis Patients Treated with Biologic Therapies.
The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of biologic therapies for psoriasis are significantly compromised by variable treatment responses. Thus, more precise management of psoriasis is needed.We aim to identify subgroups of psoriasis …
Development of a shared decision-making tool in vitiligo: an international study.
Shared Decision-Making tools (SDMt) are visual tools developed to promote joint medical decision-making between physician and patient. In dermatology, there is a paucity of such tools.To develop and validate a …