Richard Franki is the associate editor who writes and creates graphs. He started with the company in 1987, when it was known as the International Medical News Group. In his years as a journalist, Richard has worked for Cap Cities/ABC, Disney, Harcourt, Elsevier, Quadrant, Frontline, and Internet Brands. In the 1990s, he was a contributor to the ill-fated Indications column, predecessor of Livin' on the MDedge.
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COVID-19 effect: Prescription fills mostly down for leading drugs
Use of hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine jumped by 214% in mid-March, compared with a year earlier.
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COVID-19: Putting distance between projection and reality
Curves have been flattened, but easing of social distancing without increasing other measures risks rapid resurgence.
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New crayons reflect the global palette of skin tones
Crayola ready to release the Colors of the World in sets of 24 and 32 crayons.
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Suicide often associated with bullying in LGBTQ youth
Bullying history is nearly five times more prevalent in young LGBTQ decedents, compared with non-LGBTQ.
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Biologic approved for atopic dermatitis in children
Dupilumab becomes the only biologic medicine indicated for children with moderate-to-severe AD.
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Most patients with lichen sclerosus receive appropriate treatment
Analysis of a large insurance database points to underdiagnosis, especially in younger women and children.
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U.S. fertility rates fall to record lows
Preterm birth rates rose for the fifth consecutive year in 2019.
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Pediatrics earnings were on the upswing before pandemic
Survey shows that pediatricians value their relationships with patients.
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Dermatologists saw small income drop before pandemic
What’s at the top of their list of challenges? Difficult patients.
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E-cigarette users topped 8 million in 2018
Former cigarette smokers who had quit within the last year were the most likely to use e-cigarettes.
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Operation Quack Hack: FDA moves to stop fraudulent COVID-19 products
Some companies are selling fraudulent products with claims to prevent, treat, mitigate, diagnose or cure coronavirus.
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Pandemic-related stress rising among ICU clinicians
Most survey respondents “are taking special measures to limit the potential spread of the virus to their loved ones.”