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Hot tips on uncovering the causes of sweating
LAS VEGAS – Watch out for unexpected secondary causes of hyperhidrosis, said Dr. Seemal R. Desai.
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Serum test sheds light on Merkel cell carcinoma
LAS VEGAS – The rare skin cancer is linked to a subclinical virus and a serum test can offer clinicians useful insight into tumor burden.
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Don’t leave dermatomyositis to the rheumatologists
LAS VEGAS – Telltale signs include erythema on the extensor surfaces of digits, severe itching in the scalp, and a rash on the eyelids.
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Cutaneous squamous cell cancer staging still requires refinement
LAS VEGAS – As cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma draws more attention, two popular staging systems still need refinement.
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In Oregon, ‘war on melanoma’ takes flight
LAS VEGAS – Research project hopes to shrink melanoma mortality by emphasizing education, screening.
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New models predict post-op pain in TKA
Major risk factors include pre-op pain, predicted pain, anxiety and sensory testing results.
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What’s the proper place of benzodiazepines in psychiatry?
SAN DIEGO – Dr. Rakesh Jain and Dr. Murray B. Stein discuss the risks, benefits of prescribing benzodiazepines.
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Acoustic pulse boosts laser tattoo removal
Device “clears” skin cells after single passes and allows single office visits to pack more punch.
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Treating comorbid ADHD-SUD presents challenges
SAN DIEGO – Methylphenidate, mixed amphetamine salts/extended release, atomoxetine, and bupropion might help patients with comorbid ADHD and SUD,...
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Low P values shouldn’t always impress you
SAN DIEGO – Keep an eye on effect sizes, Dr. Leslie Citrome urges, and seek out hidden data.
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State medical boards under fire in physician suicides
SAN DIEGO – Prevention advocate urges a new approach to “invasive” questionnaires.
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Agitation in psychosis: Still no ‘magic bullet’
SAN DIEGO – Some evidence supports various treatments, including antipsychotics, Dr. Marc Agronin said.
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In methamphetamine use disorder, consider off-label drugs
SAN DIEGO – No approved treatments exist, but medications for other conditions might help, said Dr. Larissa J. Mooney.
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Suicide attempts up in black U.S. teens
The rate of attempts grew from 1991 to 2017 in black adolescents, according to survey findings, but white adolescents are still more likely to...
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Smoking Out the Truth About Pot and Cancer
You’ll be asked about it, palliative physician tells VA cancer specialists, so get ready.