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For patients with recalcitrant psoriasis associated with episodes of tonsillitis

Tonsillectomy May Benefit Tonsillitis-Associated Psoriasis

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Review shows improvement in psoriasis for some patients; improvement not always sustained
Patient satisfaction is high for shared medical appointments for preoperative consultation regarding Mohs micrographic surgery

Patients Satisfied With Shared Appointments Before Mohs Sx

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High patient satisfaction for preoperative consultation for Mohs micrographic surgery
Many physicians report encountering barriers when referring cancer patients to specialty care

Physicians Hit Barriers in Making Cancer Referrals

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Sixty percent of physicians report encountering any barrier to cancer specialty referrals
The terms in health care payer contracts are not immutable

Docs Should Negotiate Health Care Payer Contracts

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Items to negotiate include easing of prior authorization process, extension for submitting claim
For fourth-year medical students

Collaboration Between Med Students Cuts Diagnostic Errors

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Diagnostic accuracy higher for pairs than individuals assessing cases of respiratory distress
For patients with preexisting hypertriglyceridemia

Supplements Curb Isotretinoin-Associated Triglyceride Increase

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ω-3 supplementation stabilizes expected increase in patients with preexisting hypertriglyceridemia
There appears to be an association between teenage acne and melanoma

Teenage Acne Linked to Melanoma in Women

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Findings show increased risk of melanoma after adjustment for known risk factors
Physicians work long hours

Most Docs Work 40 to 60 Hours Per Week

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Considerable proportion work 61 to 80 or more hours; half of docs would prefer to work fewer hours
A nutritional supplement with specific omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidants can improve hair density and reduce the telogen percentage

Nutritional Supplement Reduces Hair Loss in Females

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Most participants report reduction in hair loss, improvement in hair diameter and hair density
For patients with nasolabial folds

Polycaprolactone Efficient for Nasolabial Fold Treatment

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Improved outcomes compared with nonanimal stabilized hyaluronic acid-based fillers