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The Ghost Research Haunting Nordic Medical Trials
Numerous studies could be considered ‘medical research waste’ or research that was never shared publicly, study finds.
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Use of Biologics for Psoriasis Found to Confer a Survival Benefit
The study population consisted of 18,618 psoriasis cases and 55,854 controls.
Commentary
Long-Term Follow-Up Emphasizes HPV Vaccination Importance
No cases of high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia or condyloma were seen in a study of patients who received an HPV...
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OTC Topical Scar Products May Contain Allergens, Study Finds
"Patients can consider trying a 'use test' on the inner forearm before applying to the surgical site," the authors wrote.
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Medical Aid in Dying Should Be Legal, Says Ethicist
Less than a quarter of states allow medical assistance in dying, though legislation is being discussed.
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The Emerging Physician-Scientist Crisis in America
Compared to 30 years ago when 4.7% of American doctors worked as physician-scientists, only 1.5% currently work in this capacity now.
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Efficacy of Topical Clascoterone for Acne Increased Over Time, Analysis Shows
“Clinicians may consider counseling patients that treatment persistence is required to maximize the efficacy of clascoterone treatment,” the...
From the Journals
What’s the Disease Burden From Plastic Exposure?
EDCs can disrupt hormones, increasing risk for cancer, diabetes, reproductive disorders, neurological impairments, and death.
Perspectives
Yes, Patients Are Getting More Complicated
The average hospitalized patient is older, more likely to have kidney disease or diabetes, is on more medications, and has spent more time in the...
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Roflumilast foam gets nod as new option for seborrheic dermatitis
The approval was based on data from the phase 3 STRATUM trial...
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FDA mandates five changes to iPLEDGE program for isotretinoin
The changes follow a March 2023 meeting of the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee and the Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs...