January 29, 2025

Urticaria, Fever, Joint Pain: Beyond Standard Treatment

A 58-year-old woman presents with a 2-year history of antihistamine-resistant urticaria, accompanied by intermittent fevers and joint pain. While glucocorticoids provide temporary relief, symptoms return upon discontinuation. What's your diagnosis?

Conexiant

January 29, 2025

Research Unlocks Evolution of Hair Length

Long scalp hair may have helped early humans cool their heads and signal social status, a new study suggests.

Conexiant

January 24, 2025

New Oral Psoriasis Drug Demonstrates Promising Safety

BI 730357 achieved PASI 75 in 30% of patients with plaque psoriasis at 200 mg qd, showing moderate efficacy and tolerability.

Conexiant

January 24, 2025

CDC Freezes Calls, Travel Amid Review

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has initiated a broad pause in public communications and travel, disrupting meetings, publications, and research funding approvals affecting human and animal health.

Reuters

January 24, 2025

Honoring Dr. Loretta C. Ford

“She was truly one of the legends of nursing."

Conexiant

January 23, 2025

TSW Study: Patients Report Multiple Episodes, Persistent Use

New research finds 60% of self-reported topical steroid withdrawal patients experience recurring episodes, while 21% continue using topical corticosteroids despite symptoms.

Conexiant

January 23, 2025

Microbial Shifts Drive Dandruff Pathogenesis

How does Staphylococcus capitis and targeted treatments impact dandruff pathogenesis and contribute to scalp care advancements?

Conexiant

January 22, 2025

Phase 3 Data Evaluates New Dermatomyositis Measure

Data from a phase III trial demonstrate the sensitivity of a new composite measure in detecting treatment effects for skin and muscle disease activity in dermatomyositis.

Conexiant

January 22, 2025

Life Expectancy Gap Widens Among Americans

“As long as we have these really severe disparities, we’re going to have this very low life expectancy."

KFF Health News