The remarkable efficacy of biologics for moderate-to-severe psoriasis has led some to ask if biologics should be used for milder cases. The issue was tackled in a debate at the American Academy of Dermatology Virtual Meeting Experience (AAD VMX) 2021. Taking the con side, Kenneth Gordon, MD, professor and chair of dermatology at the Medical
Month: April 2021
Our homes are the places we should feel safest, and yet, for so many people, this is where the real danger lies. Here, we explore the less recognised signs of domestic abuse Content warning: contains details of abuse Domestic abuse is a crime predominantly happening behind closed doors, with abusers being any age and from
Bringing pharmacists, allergists, and dermatologists together to discuss patient care can improve outcomes for children with atopic dermatitis, researchers say. “I think we really gained insight to how a more holistic approach benefited the patient,” Lawrence Eichenfield, MD, professor of dermatology and pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), said in an interview.
There are many different types of cancer, but they all have one thing in common: errors in the signals that control normal cell behavior can cause uncontrolled cell growth and cell division, leading to a tumor. An enzyme called SHP2 plays a key role in this regard. SHP2 is a signaling molecule that in its
FDA Approves Jemperli (dostarlimab-gxly) for Women with Recurrent or Advanced dMMR Endometrial Cancer London UK 22 April 2021 – GlaxoSmithKline today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Jemperli (dostarlimab-gxly), a programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) blocking antibody, based on the company’s Biologics License Application. Jemperli is indicated for the treatment of adult
urbazon | E+ | Getty Images You may want to reconsider any plans to travel abroad. That’s the recommendation from the U.S. State Department, which updated its Travel Advisories list this week warning Americans against foreign travel to include about 80% of countries worldwide. Calling the risks the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic poses to travelers as
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded $10 million in first-year funding to establish a clinical research network called Childhood Asthma in Urban Settings (CAUSE). This nationwide network will conduct observational studies and clinical trials to improve understanding of asthma and develop treatment and
The 24-hour news cycle is just as important to medicine as it is to politics, finance, or sports. At MedPage Today, new information is posted daily, but keeping up can be a challenge. As an aid for our readers and for a little amusement, here is a 10-question quiz based on the news of the
Just before Christmas, Rebecca Broughton was told that her triple-negative breast cancer, which she’d been battling since she was 18 weeks pregnant with her second child, had metastasized and spread to her brain. She’d been through hours of difficult treatments, but it had not been enough to save her life. The disease is very likely
Doctors are rich! Right? Well it depends on a few factors, including specialty, location, age, race, and some other variables. In this video, we’ll go over why some doctors and surgeons make more money than others. Visit https://medschoolinsiders.com and use coupon code YOUTUBEJAN for $30 off your purchase of $100 or more. Only valid until
For pain related to skin disorders, dermatologists should generally consider management as their direct responsibility without referrals, according to an expert who outlined his strategies at the American Academy of Dermatology Virtual Meeting Experience. The exceptions relate primarily to patients with issues complicating pain control, such as those with psychosocial problems exacerbating the pain response,
I just received this high protein strawberry meringue recipe via e-mail from my good friend and super fitness cook: Dave Ruel. (The author of the Anabolic Cooking Cookbook)… High Protein Strawberry Meringue Recipe – Ingredients (Makes 2 Servings) – 6 egg whites – 1/4 tsp cream of tartar – 2 cups sliced strawberries –
I just received this high protein pancake recipe via e-mail from my good friend and super fitness cook: Dave Ruel. (The author of the Anabolic Cooking Cookbook)… High Protein Pancake Recipe – Ingredients – 1/4 cup oatmeal – 6 egg whites – 1 tbsp ground flax – 1/2 tbsp cinnamon – 1/4 teaspoon of
I just received this high protein lemon cheesecake recipe via e-mail from my good friend and super fitness cook: Dave Ruel. (The author of the Anabolic Cooking Cookbook)… High Protein Lemon Cheesecake Recipe – Ingredients – Makes 2 Servings – 250 g fat free cottage cheese – 2 eggs – 3/4 cup Splenda –
Sunny days are on the way, and the natural world isn’t the only thing that will start to flourish… With what often felt like one of the longest winters in living memory finally behind us, many people are already feeling the mental health benefits of the lighter mornings and longer days. But why is that?
A novel, highly selective oral sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P)–receptor modulator showed promise as a treatment for atopic dermatitis (AD) in a 12-week phase 2b trial, according to researchers who released their findings at the American Academy of Dermatology Virtual Meeting Experience. The drug, called etrasimod, did not meet the primary endpoint for improvement in the Eczema Area
KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE) April 15, 2021 — Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced the discontinuation of development of MK-7110 (formerly known as CD24Fc) for the treatment of hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Merck acquired MK-7110 in December 2020 through its acquisition of OncoImmune, a privately-held clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company.
Summertime in the United States could return to a pre-Covid-19 normal if 75% to 80% of the U.S. population is vaccinated, Dr. Peter Hotez said Friday. “We can vaccinate our way out of this epidemic if all the adults and adolescents get vaccinated by summer. We can have an extraordinary quality of life, with going
Being a parent of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) infant does not come with its own playbook of instructions. Preparing to care for a medically needy infant requires the mastery of technical skills, knowledge, emotional comfort and confidence. After confirming that an infant is medically ready for discharge, the quality of NICU discharge training/teaching
Mobile crisis teams and peer support services can help to serve those struggling with a mental health crisis and connect them to care, but can they replace police? As calls for defunding the police increase, the question has become even more timely and was front and center at a hearing on Thursday of the Subcommittee
Different patients respond differently to different types of treatments, which is completely normal. But it sucks putting time, money, and effort into a treatment that may or may not do the job—especially if you’re trying to keep your cancer from spreading or recurring. Most breast tumors have a high level of estrogen receptors, making them
Can a simple, more self-sufficient lifestyle help us to feel grounded? The afternoon sun is in the sky, through an open window you can hear the sound of chickens gently clucking and cooing and, beyond that, bees buzz hypnotically in and out of a handbuilt hive. On the kitchen counter, clipped sweet peas blossom in
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will add a warning to the Johnson and Johnson one-dose COVID vaccine and lift its recommended pause on the shots. The agency acted quickly to get the vaccine back into distribution after a Centers
From meeting strangers to online gaming, a recent study has found parents’ most common technology fears The rise of technology over the past few decades has thrown up many questions for parents when it comes to keeping their children safe. Platforms take off at unprecedented rates, and we’re all spending more time than ever before
Joel Pellot, MD, had never set up a GoFundMe campaign until this week. But when he learned that the neurosurgery residency program at the University of Puerto Rico was losing its accreditation, he knew that his fellow residents would need financial help to relocate to another program. Pellot, who is finishing his sixth year of
DeNovix Inc. announces the launch of EasyApps Secure, a 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Ready software option for the DS-11 Series range of microvolume spectrophotometers and fluorometers. The new suite of controls for EasyApps software enables regulated labs to securely generate results within their compliant workflow while retaining the trademark ease of use associated with
India needs a brief but extensive lockdown to break the chain of coronavirus transmission and allow the medical community to recuperate, according to the national president of the Indian Medical Association. The South Asian nation is going through a disastrous second wave of Covid infections. Cases began rising in February and in subsequent months, large
In a new study led by Yale Cancer Center, researchers report many survivors of childhood cancers receive systemic therapies associated with cognitive effects and chronic health conditions that may impact long-term cognitive outcomes with downstream effects on education, employment, and income. The results were published online today in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO). Cognitive
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