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- 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
- 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
- New Computational System Evaluates Vitiligo Repigmentation Rateshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-computational-system-evaluates-vitiligo-repigmentation-rates/2470766/A research team from Shenzhen People’s Hospital have developed a computational system for evaluating repigmentation rates in vitiligo patients, according to a new paper in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. The retrospective study, conducted from June 2019 to November 2022
- National Rosacea Society Introduces Informational Postcardhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/national-rosacea-society-introduces-informational-postcard/2470763/The National Rosacea Society (NRS) announced today that it has released a new educational postcard to raise awareness about rosacea, a chronic skin condition affecting over 16 million Americans. Titled “Rosacea: A Common Disease, Uncommonly Treated,” the resource is designed for d
- 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
- Psoriasis Linked with Education, Mood Disorders: Studyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/psoriasis-tied-education-and-mood-disorders-study/2468759/A new genetic study has identified six previously unreported loci associated with psoriasis, emphasizing its genetic complexity and links to socioeconomic and mental health factors. The analysis included data from 925,649 individuals across the FinnGen, Estonian Biobank, and UK Biobank, ma
- FDA Clears Illuminate PRP System for Clinical Usehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fda-clears-illuminate-prp-system-clinical-use/2468757/Illuminate PRP’s platelet-rich plasma (PRP) system has received FDA clearance for clinical use, the company announced. The FDA-cleared single-spin PRP system offers a fast, efficient method for preparing high-quality PRP with high platelet capture rates, providing physicians with a reliabl
- GW SMHS Teledermatology Program Receives Renewed Fundinghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/gw-smhs-teledermatology-program-receives-renewed-funding/2468756/The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Department of Dermatology, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church and the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), announced a renewed funding commitment of $350,000 from Johnson & Johnson in support of
- Study: Cutaneous Lupus Linked With Elevated Cardiovascular Disease Riskhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-cutaneous-lupus-linked-elevated-cardiovascular-disease-risk/2468723/Patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) face an elevated risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), comparable to that seen in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to a new study. Authors of the retrospective cohort study analyzed health records of 8,138 pat