April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that adults with atopic dermatitis who were treated with baricitinib at doses of 2mg or 4mg experienced significant improvements in work productivity, potentially leading to substantial indirect cost savings for employers over 16 weeks.
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July 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” This study reported that alopecia areata imposes a significant personal and national economic burden in Japan, with estimated total costs of 112.7 billion yen due largely to productivity loss.
November 2010 in “Value in Health” Treating chronic hand eczema costs about the same in statutory and occupational health insurances in Germany, but work-related cases may lead to higher indirect costs due to longer work absences.
December 2014 in “Annals of psychophysiology” This study reported that chronic use of performance-enhancing drugs significantly altered users' personalities and physical attributes, raising concerns about whether the perceived benefits outweigh the costs.
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the therapeutic use of interferons and other cytokines in various viral, tumorous, and inflammatory diseases, discussing their biological effects and potential future applications without presenting new experimental results.