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Bacterial Infection
Bacterial Infection
Trends in Prescribing Antibiotics for Acne Contradict Guidelines
04/01/2016
Researchers examined trends in the duration of antibiotic treatment for inflammatory or nodulocystic acne and how they compare to guidelines recommending against antibiotic overuse.
04/01/2016
Dermatologic Disorders
Dermatologic Disorders
Study: Saline Water More Effective for Cleaning Wounds
12/18/2015
Saline water is more successful than using soap and water at cleaning wounds for open fractures, according to new research.
12/18/2015
Dermatologic Disorders
Dermatologic Disorders
Does the Shingles Vaccine Protect ESRD Patients?
12/16/2015
A new study evaluates the sufficiency of the shingles vaccine in patients with end-stage renal disease.
12/16/2015
FDA ALERT
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FDA ALERT
FDA Approves Interchangeable Biosimilar for Psoriatic Arthritis, Other Inflammatory Conditions
11/08/2015
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA approved ustekinumab-auub as an interchangeable biosimilar with ustekinumab for multiple inflammatory diseases.
11/08/2015
FDA ALERT
FDA ALERT
FDA Approves Interchangeable Biosimilar for Psoriatic Arthritis, Other Inflammatory Conditions
11/08/2015
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA approved ustekinumab-auub as an interchangeable biosimilar with ustekinumab for multiple inflammatory diseases.
11/08/2015
Research Summary
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Research Summary
Daily Infant Emollient Use Reduces Atopic Dermatitis Incidence by Age 2 in Community-Based Trial
09/23/2015
Kate Young
A large, community-based randomized trial found that once-daily, full-body emollient use beginning in early infancy reduced the risk of developing atopic dermatitis by age 2. The protective effect was...
09/23/2015
Dermatology
Dermatology
FDA: First Treatment for Hidradenitis Suppurativa Approved, SGLT2 Inhibitor Fracture Warnings Strengthened
09/11/2015
The FDA has approved new options for hidradenitis suppurativa and hereditary orotic acuduria.
09/11/2015
HPV
HPV
Could the HPV Vaccine Help Treat Recurrent Oral Warts?
09/03/2015
A recent case report detailed the effects of administering the quadrivalent HPV vaccine to patients with chronic verrucous papules.
09/03/2015
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer
FDA Approves First PCSK9 Inhibitor, New Drug for Basal Cell Carcinoma, and More
07/27/2015
The FDA has approved new options for basal cell carcinoma, HIV diagnosis, and high cholesterol that clinicians should be aware of.
07/27/2015
Wounds
Wounds
Cinnamon and Peppermint Help to Heal Chronic Wounds
07/09/2015
A recent study tested the potential of antimicrobial compounds found in peppermint and cinnamon to treat wound-infecting biofilms.
07/09/2015