Study Looks at Costs for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Most patients prescribed one or more medications; six-month total direct costs per patient $11,291
Rosacea Linked to Various Comorbid Conditions
Significant associations with comorbid conditions for moderate to severe rosacea versus mild disease
Health Insurance Deductibles Rising Faster Than Wages
One in five workers now have a deductible of $2,000 or more
Intralesional IL-2 Promising for Cutaneous Melanoma Metastases
Case series demonstrates excellent response with IL-2 combined with topical imiquimod, retinoid cream
IOM: Most U.S. Patients Will Experience Diagnostic Error
Panel urges changes to an increasingly complex health care system
Medical Schools Teaching Students About Costs of Care
Importance of understanding costs due to ACA, prevalence of high-deductible plans
Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio Prognostic in Melanoma
NLR before initiating ipilimumab is independent prognostic indicator of poor survival
Docs in Productivity Models Likely to Encounter Compensation Caps
Physicians, especially those working in a productivity model, must understand compensation caps
Type 1 Diabetes in Childhood May Up Atopic Dermatitis Risk
Overall risk of atopic dermatitis remained higher after adjustment for potential risk factors
2012 Office Visits 57% Higher for Women than Men, Ages 1864
Visit rate also higher for adults aged 65 years and older