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- PPIs, H2RAs Can Increase Psoriasis Risk for Patients With GI Diseaseshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ppis-h2ras-can-increase-psoriasis-risk-patients-gi-diseases/2470871/Prolonged use of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) or histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RA) is associated with the risk of psoriasis among patients with gastrointestinal diseases, according to a new study published in the Korean Journal of Internal Medicine. The study included 3,662 p
- Practical Dermatology Names Dr. Lisa Swanson Associate Medical Editorhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/practical-dermatology-names-dr-lisa-swanson-associate-medical-editor/2470863/Elizabeth (Lisa) Swanson, MD, FAAD, has accepted the position of Associate Medical Editor of Practical Dermatology, the journal announced. In this capacity, Dr. Swanson will work closely with Chief Medical Editor Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD, to provide direction for Practical Dermat
- Skin Cancer Foundation Names New Executive Directorhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/skin-cancer-foundation-names-new-executive-director/2470856/The Skin Cancer Foundation (SCF), a national nonprofit organization that is committed to decreasing the incidence and mortality of the world’s most common cancer through public education, announced that it has appointed Becky Kamowitz to the role of executive director. Kamowitz has worked
- Analysis: No Risk Differences in MACE and VTE Among Biologics for Psoriatic Diseasehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/analysis-no-risk-differences-mace-and-vte-among-biologics-psoriatic-disease/2470809/A recent cohort analysis revealed no significant differences in the risks of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and venous thromboembolic events (VTE) among biologic-naïve patients with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis (PsA) treated with different classes of biologics. Researchers
- Knight Dermatology Institute Partners With Forefront Dermatologyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/knight-dermatology-institute-partners-forefront-dermatology/2470808/Knight Dermatology Institute (KDI) and Forefront Dermatology have formed a partnership, Physician Growth Partners (PGP) announced in a press release. Based in Orlando, Florida, KDI is a medically and surgically driven practice with a core focus on skin cancer detection, prevention, and tre
- Method Review: A Closer Look at Cryo-EM’s Impact on Dermatologyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/method-review-a-closer-look-at-cryo-ems-impact-on-dermatology/2470806/A recent method review in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology points to the potential of cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) in dermatological research. According to the authors, advanced imaging technology enables atomic-resolution visualization of macromolecules in thei
- Allergy-Friendly Detergents Safe for Atopic Dermatitis Patientshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/allergy-friendly-detergents-safe-atopic-dermatitis-patients/2470779/A recent clinical study found that two laundry detergents marketed for sensitive skin do not negatively impact the skin microbiome or worsen symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD). The study was conducted in 41 participants diagnosed with AD. For the present study, the researchers evaluated th
- Study: Ongoing Inequities in Dermatology Productivity Metricshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-ongoing-inequities-dermatology-productivity-metrics/2470777/A new study in JAMA Dermatology revealed that while the 2021 Medicare physician fee schedule updates reduced inequities in work relative value units (wRVUs) for outpatient dermatology visits, significant disparities based on patient demographics persist. Analyzing data from 89,656
- Review: Potential and Challenges for Exosomes in Cosmetic Dermatologyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/review-potential-and-challenges-exosomes-cosmetic-dermatology/2470764/Exosomes show promise for enhancing skin and hair health, but key challenges must be addressed before they can be widely adopted in cosmetic dermatology, according to a new literature review in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. Exosomes, extracellular vesicles responsible for cellular c
- Key Thickness Benchmark Identified for Thin Melanoma Death Riskhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/key-thickness-benchmark-identified-thin-melanoma-death-risk/2470668/Melanomas with Breslow thickness between 0.8 and 1.0 mm are associated with nearly triple the risk of melanoma-related death compared to thinner melanomas, a new study of Australian registry data reports. "Most patients who present with primary cutaneous melanomas have thin tumors (≤ 1.0 m