From the Journals
From the Journals
Drug cocktail significantly reduced severe COVID, death in outpatients
From the Journals
Predicted pandemic retirement of many physicians hasn’t happened
A new JAMA study suggests that a fairly low percentage of doctors have left practice because of COVID-19, contrary to numbers in some surveys.
From the Journals
Study finds paying people to participate in clinical trials is not unethical
Researchers examine how varying cash incentives affect clinical trial recruitment, assessment of risk, and perception of coercion.
From the Journals
COVID-19 hospitalization 80% more likely for smokers
These results contrast with previous studies that have suggested a protective effect of smoking against COVID-19.
From the Journals
Polyethylene glycol linked to rare allergic reactions seen with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
From the Journals
More severe psoriasis linked to an increased risk of PsA
“Timely and accurate diagnosis of PsA is important for improved patient outcomes and appropriate disease management and may prevent prolonged...
From the Journals
Temporary hold of mycophenolate helps immune response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination
A comparison of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases shows that withholding mycophenolate around the time of vaccination can be...
From the Journals
Watchful waiting in BCC: Which patients can benefit?
A study published in JAMA Dermatology sheds light on which patients with BCC may be appropriate candidates for watchful waiting.
From the Journals
Medicare payments for most skin procedures dropped over last 15 years
Inflation-adjusted reimbursement data show big increases for skin biopsies and shave removal.
From the Journals
Patient risk-benefit thresholds for antibiotic use in dermatologic surgery vary widely
“This is the first study to evaluate patient preferences in a rigorous way.”
From the Journals
USPSTF: Continue gonorrhea, chlamydia screening in sexually active young women, teens