Research Misconduct ID’d by FDA Often Unreported in Literature
Only three of 78 published studies mentioned issues of concern uncovered by FDA
Confidence Not Accurate Measure of Prescribing Competence
Fourth-year medical students show lack of insight into their own prescribing strengths and weaknesses
Motivational Interviewing Can Help Reach Nonadherent Patients
Although working with patients to set personal goals may take more time, the investment pays off
Better Daily Dental Routine Could Help Retain Youthful Looks
Smoking, sun-bed use, and poor oral hygiene all increase perceived facial age
Erbium:YAG Lasers Effectively Treat Refractory Melasma
Decrease in number of melanocytes and concentration of melanin in melasma skin after surgery
Contraception Info Given With Isotretinoin Rx Ups Safe Use
Effective birth control key in using the medication
Perspective on Dr. Davidson: ‘Be Like Mike’
Michael Davidson took on highest risk patients, sought to extend lives in cases deemed 'hopeless'
AICR: Awareness of Key Cancer Risk Factors Alarmingly Low
Many worry about unproven factors like food additives; less about exercise and obesity
Review: Hormonal Rx Not Indicated As Acne Monotherapy
May include spironolactone, flutamide, low-dose glucocorticoids, GnRH agonists
January 2015 Briefing – Dermatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for January 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
