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Researchers say giving birth control information to women visiting dermatology clinics can help promote the safe use of isotretinoin. The study was published online Feb. 4 in JAMA Dermatology.

Contraception Info Given With Isotretinoin Rx Ups Safe Use

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Effective birth control key in using the medication
The tragic shooting of surgeon Michael Davidson can be used as an opportunity to find meaning in tragedy

Perspective on Dr. Davidson: ‘Be Like Mike’

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Michael Davidson took on highest risk patients, sought to extend lives in cases deemed 'hopeless'
Fewer than half of Americans are aware that some major lifestyle factors can affect their cancer risk

AICR: Awareness of Key Cancer Risk Factors Alarmingly Low

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Many worry about unproven factors like food additives; less about exercise and obesity
Hormonal therapy is recommended for treatment of acne in patients who do not respond to standard therapies

Review: Hormonal Rx Not Indicated As Acne Monotherapy

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May include spironolactone, flutamide, low-dose glucocorticoids, GnRH agonists

January 2015 Briefing – Dermatology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for January 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Patients with psoriasis are less likely to engage in physical activity

Patients With Psoriasis Less Likely to Be Physically Active

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Less likely to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity, especially those with severe disease
Patient engagement initiatives can decrease costs without sacrificing quality care

Patient Engagement Can Cut Costs, Improve Outcomes

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Initiatives can decrease hospital visits, cut morbidity and mortality, up treatment adherence
Use of topical dapsone may have led to the development of methemoglobinemia

Topical Acne Gel Linked to Methemoglobinemia

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Teen developed blood disorder after using Aczone for a week
Teledermoscopy is feasible and effective for short-term monitoring of clinically atypical nevi

Teledermoscopy Feasible, Effective for Monitoring Nevi

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Diagnostic concordance 0.87 between conventional office-based visits, teledermoscopy encounters
A smartphone application providing real-time advice about sun protection offers some improvement in sun protection behaviors

Real-Time Mobile App Can Improve Sun Protection

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Two studies demonstrate some improvement in sun protection behaviors