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What’s ‘Tried and True’ in Atopic Dermatitis? An Expert Reflects
“With our revolutionary systemic and evolving topical therapies, we are in a new day of pediatric management,” Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield said.
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Port-Wine Birthmarks: Shorter Interval Laser Treatments Show Promise in Infants
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Most Targeted Cancer Drugs Lack Substantial Clinical Benefit
Researchers assess validity of the molecular targets and clinical benefits of genome-targeted cancer drugs approved in the United States from 2015...
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Progressively Worsening Scaly Patches and Plaques in an Infant
A 5-month-old male with moderately brown skin that rarely burns and tans profusely presented to the emergency department with a worsening red rash...
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No Routine Cancer Screening Option? New MCED Tests May Help
CanScan, MERCURY, and OncoSeek can detect a range of cancers and recognize the tissue of origin with high accuracy.
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Oncologists Voice Ethical Concerns Over AI in Cancer Care
Researchers ask 204 oncologists from 37 states for their views on the ethical implications of using AI for cancer care.
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
A 16-Year-Old Female Presents With Multiple Areas of Hair Loss on the Scalp
A 16-year-old female was referred to the dermatology clinic for evaluation of multiple areas of hair loss on the scalp.
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Study Identifies Several Factors That Influence Longterm Antibiotic Prescribing for Acne
“This study explored why dermatologists still prescribe a good number of long-term antibiotics for people with acne,” senior author Howa Yeung, MD...
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Childhood Atopic Dermatitis Linked to IBD Risk
Children with AD at the age of 3 years demonstrated a significantly higher risk for IBD, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.
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Less Than 50% of Accelerated Approvals Show Clinical Benefit
Researchers review 46 cancer drugs granted accelerated approvals between 2013 and 2017.
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Analysis Finds Low Malignancy Rate in Pediatric Longitudinal Melanonychia
Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of clinical and dermoscopic features in 1391 pediatric patients with...