A new multicenter trial found that self-injected low-dose triamcinolone using an assistance device was as effective and safe as physician-administered injections for inflammatory acne, with improved outcomes at higher doses for severe lesions.
Large language models used in clinical decision-making may offer different treatment recommendations depending on how a patient writes their message—even when the medical facts remain unchanged.
Beyond salary and work-life balance, physicians seeking new roles should evaluate potential employers' governance, reward systems, and culture, according to a viewpoint published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
A cohort study of 38 million insured females aged 12 to 40 years found a marked increase in spironolactone prescriptions, most commonly for acne and other androgen-related conditions.
NIH director, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, is stepping down after launching major initiatives in women's health and long COVID research, indicating optimism for their continuation under new leadership.
COVID-19 infection significantly increases autoimmune blistering disease risk, while vaccination appears protective, researchers report in a study analyzing 112 million patient records