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Dermatologist Mona Shahriari, MD, Relies on Primary Care Colleagues as First-Line Prescribers for AD
October 30, 2024
Not all atopic dermatitis requires treatment by a specialist, says this dermatologist, and she collaborates regularly with her primary care colleagues.
Lead Author Rebecca Hartman, MD, MPH, Highlights Unique Design of New DermaSensor Study
October 29, 2024
The DermaSensor skin cancer screening device was pitted against clinical impressions of lesions suspected with high confidence to be melanoma. Results, here.
The DermaSensor Device vs the Dermatologist and the Pathologist: Lead Author Details New Study
October 29, 2024
Dermatologists at high volume dermatology centers referred suspicious lesions to pathology for biopsy and diagnosis. The results were compared with DermaSensor read-outs.
Knowledge Gaps in How to Manage Anaphylaxis, Epinephrine Use, Persist for Patients, Even EMS
October 28, 2024
ACAAI 2024. Two studies here showed that anaphylaxis protocols for EMS are outdated in many states and that many patients don't know how to use epinephrine.
Monotherapy with Rifaximin vs Lactulose More Effective for Reducing Recurrence of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy: New Post Hoc Analysis
October 28, 2024
Rifaximin monotherapy may also confer a survival benefit, according to the study, which was awarded ACG Outstanding Research Award in the Liver Category.
A Melanoma Diagnosis is a 3-Part Process, Dermatologist Rebecca Hartman, MD, MPH, Explains
October 25, 2024
A rapid increase in the rate of melanoma diagnoses could be the result of multiple factors, explains the Harvard assistant professor of dermatology.
Semaglutide Linked with Reduced Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Large Observational Study
October 25, 2024
Semaglutide significantly reduced risk of a first-time diagnosis of AD in a cohort of more than 1 million, suggesting an opportunity for controlled clinical trials.
Primary Care Assessment of Suspicious Skin Lesions: A Dermatologist Highlights DermaSensor
October 24, 2024
A bothersome skin lesion is typically first seen and assessed in primary care. An AI-based point-of-care device may help enhance triage, says Rebecca Hartman, MD, MPH.
ACIP Supports Lowering Age for Pneumococcal Vaccination to 50 from 65 Years
October 24, 2024
The expanded recommendation includes shots from Merck (PCV21) and Pfizer (PCV20), and could be a "practice-changing milestone," one executive said.
Make Early Alzheimer Disease Medications Accessible to All, Now
October 23, 2024
FDA-approved early Alzheimer medications should be covered by Medicare and other insurers and made immediately available to all those who will benefit.