research Validation of Alopecia Coding in US Claims Data Among Women of Childbearing Age
The algorithm accurately identified alopecia in women of childbearing age using claims data.
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research Real-World Treatment Patterns Among Patients With Alopecia Areata in the USA: A Retrospective Claims Analysis
Corticosteroids are the most common treatment for alopecia areata, but many patients need better options.
research Association of Society of Dermatology Hospitalist Institutions With Improved Outcomes in Medicare Beneficiaries Hospitalized for Skin Disease
Patients at dermatology specialist hospitals had lower death and readmission rates but higher treatment costs.
research The Current Landscape for Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues
The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
research PSS21 Gap Analysis for Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures for Alopecia
No current patient-reported outcome measure fully meets FDA requirements for alopecia treatments.
research A History of Drug Advertising: The Evolving Roles of Consumers and Consumer Protection
Drug advertising has greatly increased, changing consumer behavior and raising concerns about its influence on healthcare and patient protection.
research How Much Health Insurance Is Enough? Revisiting the Concept of Underinsurance
The document concludes that there is no clear definition of adequate health insurance, and a consistent method to measure underinsurance is needed.
research Who Benefits from Repealing Tampon Taxes? Empirical Evidence from New Jersey
Repealing tampon taxes helps low-income people the most by making menstrual products cheaper.
research Economic Burden and Healthcare Resource Use of Alopecia Areata in an Insured Population in the USA
Alopecia areata leads to significantly higher healthcare costs due to more doctor visits and prescriptions.
research Effect of Metformin Using 2-Hour Postload Insulin for Measuring Insulin Resistance in Taiwanese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin improved insulin resistance and BMI in overweight Taiwanese women with PCOS, and a 2-hour insulin test may be a good screening tool.
research Impact of a Health Alert and Its Implementation on Flutamide Prescriptions for Women: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis
Health warnings and public health actions led to a significant drop in flutamide prescriptions for women, but off-label use still continues.
research Spironolactone in Dermatology: Uses in Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Hirsutism
research Priorities for Efficacy Trials of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy With Estrogen: Collaborative Design and Results of a Community Survey
Future hormone therapy trials should match the diverse needs and priorities of the gender-diverse community.
research Forum
The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.
research PSS20 Mediation Modeling and Measurement Characteristics of the Itch Severity Score from a Phase 2B Trial of Oral CP-690-550 in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis
CP-690,550 significantly reduced itching in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
research Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Laboratory Monitoring in Newly Diagnosed Telogen Effluvium Patients
Targeted testing for telogen effluvium patients can save healthcare costs.
research High Real-World Medication Adherence and Durable Clinical Benefit in Medicare Patients Treated with 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Older patients sticking to their prostate medication saw lasting health benefits.
research A Gender Hypothesis of Sex Disparities in Adverse Drug Events
Gendered social factors, not just biology, contribute to sex differences in adverse drug events.
research Improving Quality of Life During Chemotherapy: Cannabinoids, Cryotherapy, and Scalp Cooling
Cannabis, cryotherapy, and scalp cooling can help improve the quality of life for chemotherapy patients.
research Dose-Response Relationship of Therapeutic Oxygen: More Is Not Necessarily Better and May Be Inferior to No Supplemental Oxygen – Part 2: Implications and Consequences
More oxygen isn't always better and can sometimes be worse.
research A 17-Year-Old Mother Seeking Contraception
The document suggests a young mother use effective contraception like the Copper-T IUD while considering her health and the need for STD prevention.
research Coverage of Large Sacral Pressure Sores with the Gluteal Perforator Flap
The SGAP flap effectively treats large sacral pressure sores with good results and minimal complications.
research P33: Experimental Advances in Hair Restoration Surgery
Hair transplant surgeries can be improved by preserving follicles in a special solution, and surgeries done at outpatient facilities are more profitable than those at hospitals.
research P35: Facility Cost Analysis in Outpatient Plastic Surgery: Implications for Aesthetic Surgery in the Academic Health Center
Outpatient aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries are about equally profitable in Academic Health Centers and Ambulatory Surgery Centers when time is considered, but dedicated surgery centers are generally more profitable.
research Therapeutic Applications and Pharmacoeconomics of Microneedle Technology
Microneedle technology is beneficial for drug delivery and could make vaccinations cheaper and more accessible.
research Thrombocytosis Associated with Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin
International medical graduates outperformed U.S. graduates on an internal medicine exam.
research Adult Group B Streptococcal Disease
International medical graduates outperformed U.S. graduates on an internal medicine exam.
research Thrombocytopenia and Leukopenia Associated with Itraconazole
Itraconazole may cause low platelet and white blood cell counts.
research Older Women's Negative Psychological and Physical Experiences with Injectable Cosmetic Treatments to the Face
Older women reported negative physical and psychological effects from Botox and facial fillers, feeling neglected by the medical system.
research Analyzing Finasteride Data
Finasteride slightly improves prostate symptoms but has minimal difference from placebo.