January 15, 2025

Bertagnolli to Exit NIH Director Role

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.

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January 13, 2025

Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Follicular Obstruction or Apocrine Glands?

New research challenges previous theories on the pathogenesis of hidradenitis suppurativa, suggesting a significant role of apocrine glands in the chronic skin condition. Read more in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.

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November 18, 2024

Apocrine Gland Changes in Early Hidradenitis Suppurativa

A recent study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology identified potential early factors in the development of hidradenitis suppurativa, involving apocrine gland damage and keratin release, offering insights into potential biomarkers for disease severity and progression.

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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.

KFF Health News

July 23, 2024

Drug Industry Middlemen Defend Model at Congressional Hearing

They attributed the high costs to "patent abuses" by drug manufacturers, which delay the launch of cheaper generic and biosimilar medicines.

Reuters

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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