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Spironolactone not linked to increased cancer risk in systematic review and meta-analysis
The data are “reassuring,” the authors reported.
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Eighteen-year study shows inconsistencies in treating, classifying JIA
A long-term study of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis highlights an inconsistent classification system and hints about how they manage...
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‘We just have to keep them alive’: Transitioning youth with type 1 diabetes
Transitioning a teen with type 1 diabetes from pediatric care to taking full responsibility for their own condition under an adult team is one of...
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More than a month after launch, iPLEDGE glitches persist
The latest improvement attempt is a tool created by the Isotretinoin Products Manufacturers Group, the manufacturers responsible for the FDA-...
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Antidepressants: Is less more?
“The best way to take people off these drugs is to do so gradually enough that the unpleasant effects are minimized,” said Dr. Mark Horowitz.
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With sexually transmitted infections off the charts, California pushes at-home tests
Under California’s new law, plans regulated by the state must cover home STI tests when ordered by a health care...
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Effective alternatives to psychotherapy for borderline personality disorder
At 12 months, there was a mean 28.91-point (23.8%) drop in interpersonal problems, reported lead author Dr. Andrew Chanen.
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Tech can help teens connect with docs about sexual health
“I think [tech] is going to become part of standard practice,” Dr. Trent said. “I think we have to do the hard work to make sure that it’s safe,...
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FDA to review PDE4-inhibitor roflumilast for psoriasis
The target action date for approval for the topical psoriasis treatment is in July 2022.
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iPLEDGE rollout: As frustration mounts, FDA agrees to help solve issues
American Academy of Dermatology Association representatives described the severe impact on patient access to treatment.
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Dermatologists take to TikTok to share their own ‘hacks’
Laypeople are still the dominant producers – and have the most views – of dermatology content on TikTok.