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‘Soak-and-smear’ AD protocol backed by evidence
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- Ted Bosworth
Frequent bathing with moisturizer is now part of a validated strategy for control of atopic dermatitis in children.
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For acne in darker skin, judicious use of peeling agents can speed resolution
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- Ted Bosworth
Addressing hyperpigmentation in skin of color is a critical goal.
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When recommending photoprotection in dark skin, consider cosmesis
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- Ted Bosworth
“It is important to understand the complexity of perception in photoprotection patients with skin of color,”
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Data on potential risks of COVID-19 in psoriasis patients limited, but reassuring
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
For patients with psoriasis concerned about their outcome if infected with COVID-19, “there is no evidence to support stopping biologics or...
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Non-Whites remain sorely underrepresented in phase 3 psoriasis trials
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- Ted Bosworth
In 62 of 82 phase 3 trials for psoriasis therapies that included ethnoracial data, 85.8% of participants were white.
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Remdesivir effective, well-tolerated in final trial report
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
A 50% greater likelihood of significant clinical improvement within 15 days occurs with taking remdesivir versus placebo.
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Hidradenitis suppurativa therapy options should be patient guided
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
The most difficult symptoms for one patient, such as pain or persistent abscess drainage, might not be the same for another.
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Psychosocial resilience associated with better cardiovascular health in Blacks
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- Ted Bosworth
Psychosocial resilience has the potential to explain variability in cardiovascular risk among Black patients.
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Study highlights differences between White and Latino patients with psoriasis
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
Latinos had a higher mean percentage of body surface area involvement in the upper limbs.
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Tailoring cosmetic procedures for skin of color patients minimize risks
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
Dr. Burgess emphasized that tailored therapy is not just relevant to Black patients.
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New treatment options show promise for centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
Case reports of topical metformin and platelet-rich plasma in centrifugal cicatricial alopecia are encouraging.
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Rural areas with local obstetrical care have better perinatal outcomes
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
In counties without labor and delivery units, the average proportion of White people was higher than in counties with such units.
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Nine antihypertensive drugs associated with reduced risk of depression
- Author:
- Ted Bosworth
Some but not all drugs in three antihypertensive classes are associated with reduced risk of depression.
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Pulmonary artery denervation eases PAH after endarterectomy
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- Ted Bosworth
“It appears as if we are currently witnessing the emergence of a new treatment option for various forms of pulmonary hypertension.”
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Since COVID-19 onset, admissions for MI are down, mortality rates are up
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- Ted Bosworth
Acute MI admissions fell but mortality rose with the onset of COVID-19 pandemic.