April 28, 2025

Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa at Risk for Serious Infections

A new study found that 6.4% of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa were hospitalized for serious infections not related to their skin condition, with the highest risk seen in those with chronic kidney disease, anxiety, and public insurance.

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April 23, 2025

Sense of Belonging 'Critical' for Workplace Retention

Individuals who reported a neutral level of satisfaction with their sense of belonging were approximately 3 times more likely to express an intent to leave, while those who were dissatisfied were 7 times more likely to do so, compared to individuals who were satisfied with their sense of belonging.

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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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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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February 17, 2025

Physician Turnover After Private Equity Exits

Researchers found physicians in private equity-exiting practices were less likely to stay and more likely to join larger groups within 2 years.

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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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March 06, 2025

COVID-19 Increases Autoimmune Blistering Disease Risk, Study Finds

COVID-19 infection significantly increases autoimmune blistering disease risk, while vaccination appears protective, researchers report in a study analyzing 112 million patient records

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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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May 10, 2024

Adalimumab: A Blood Booster for HS Patients?

Adalimumab improves hematologic markers in hidradenitis suppurativa patients, regardless of clinical response.

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