November 18, 2024

Renowned Dermatologist Goldsmith Dies at 86

"No one ever trades in a Rolls Royce—they just maintain the one they have," quipped pioneering dermatologist Lowell Goldsmith after cardiac surgery, exemplifying the wit and wisdom that marked his 57-year career advancing dermatologic medicine.

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November 13, 2024

Air Pollution Doubles Eczema Risk: Major Study

Individuals with eczema lived in areas with significantly higher PM2.5 concentrations, with each 10 μg/m3 increase in fine particulate matter associated with 2.66 times greater odds of developing the condition in this nationwide study of 286,766 adults.

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October 29, 2024

Study: Parent Physicians Face $2M Pay Gap

Parent physicians face stark earning divides: mothers' pay drops with each child while fathers see raises, creating $2M career gap.

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October 29, 2024

Plastics, Diet Linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa

In a study of hidradenitis suppurativa, 82.35% of patients reported dietary changes as helpful in managing symptoms, while the condition showed significant correlations with processed food consumption, plastic container use, and sweating patterns (P<0.05).

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July 26, 2024

Healing and Owing: U.S. Health Workers' $150 Billion Debt Dilemma

A new study exposes the alarming levels of medical and educational debt burdening U.S. health care workers, with debt disproportionately affecting women, Black workers, and those in lower-paying fields.

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October 11, 2024

Skin Pigmentation: Rethinking Drug Efficacy

With skin pigmentation influencing drug binding and potentially altering therapeutic outcomes, understanding melanin's role in pharmacokinetics is key to advancing equitable treatments.

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June 05, 2024

Noncompete Ban May Not Help Nonprofit Workers

Health care professionals welcome the FTC's new rule banning noncompete agreements but are concerned it may not protect those in nonprofit health care settings, potentially impacting most of the nation's medical professionals.

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August 08, 2024

Antibiotics Linked to Serious Skin Reactions: Study

A population-based study in Ontario, Canada, found that commonly prescribed oral antibiotics are associated with an increased risk of serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions. The study compared the risk across different antibiotic classes, shedding light on the importance of judicious antibiotic prescribing.

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June 19, 2024

Specialties With Highest Unprofessional Behavior Reports

A recent study reveals that surgeons are most frequently reported for unprofessional behavior by coworkers, while pediatric-focused physicians are least likely to be reported.

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