research Potential Impact of Medicare Part D in the End-Stage Renal Disease Population
Medicare Part D causes significant coverage and cost issues for end-stage renal disease patients.
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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 Melanoma Follow-Up and Mortality: A Large-Scale Study of Medicare Patients
Regular follow-up visits, especially with dermatologists, can lower death rates for melanoma patients, with socioeconomic factors also affecting outcomes.
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 Economic Implications of Urologist Prescription Practices Among Medicare Part D Beneficiaries
Using more low-cost and generic drugs could save Medicare Part D a lot of money.
research Urological Drug Price Stewardship: Potential Cost Savings Based on the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company Model
Adopting the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company pricing model could save Medicare about $1.29 billion on urological drugs.
research Skin Checks and Skin Cancer Diagnosis in Australian General Practice Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic, 2011–2020
The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer skin checks and skin cancer diagnoses in Australia in 2020.
research Melanotic Pigmentation in Excisional Scar of Melanoma Patient Who Received BRAF and MEK Inhibitors
Patients with melanoma who saw dermatologists and were from higher-income areas were more likely to have follow-up visits, which was linked to lower mortality.
research How to Read a Research Paper: A Critical Examination of Tamsulosin and Dementia Risk
Tamsulosin may slightly increase dementia risk compared to other treatments for enlarged prostate.
research A Cost-Utility Analysis Comparing Oncoplastic Breast Surgery with Standard Lumpectomy in Large-Breasted Women
Oncoplastic breast surgery is more cost-effective than standard lumpectomy for large-breasted women despite being more expensive.
research What Surgeons Need to Know About Gender Confirmation Surgery When Providing Care for Transgender Individuals
Surgeons must understand the full care process for gender confirmation surgery to help transgender individuals effectively.
research Pharmaceutical Care in Transplantation: Current Challenges and Future Opportunities
Pharmaceutical care in transplantation faces challenges but has promising future opportunities for better outcomes.
research Long-Term Consequences of Finasteride vs Placebo in the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial
Finasteride reduces the need for prostate surgery but may increase the risk of depression and persistent sexual side effects.
research Facts and Ideas from Anywhere
Global oil use will rise, US corn-to-ethanol policy is flawed, and various social and economic issues need attention.
research Influence of Clinical and Sociodemographic Factors on the Management, Costs, and Outcomes of Acute Urinary Retention in the Acute Care Setting
Early intervention for acute urinary retention can reduce costs and improve care.
research Retinoids for Chemoprophylaxis of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Retinoids can prevent skin cancer in high-risk people but have side effects and require more research on dosing and effectiveness.
research Mesotherapy with Dutasteride and Minoxidil in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride and minoxidil mesotherapy effectively treats hair loss with minimal side effects.
research Tracing the Connection of Iron and Copper in Chronic Telogen Effluvium
Iron deficiency is linked to hair loss in CTE patients.
research Melanoma Prognosis in the United States: A State-Based Analysis of Associated Factors
Melanoma survival rates vary by state and are better where incomes are higher, more people have health insurance and education, and there are more dermatologists.
research A Clinical Study of Skin Changes in the Geriatric Population
Older adults commonly experience wrinkles, itchy skin, psoriasis, fungal infections, skin growths, grey hair, hair loss, and nail ridging, but no skin cancer was found in this group.
research Apremilast Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Other Chronic Eczematous Dermatoses
Apremilast improved symptoms in patients with severe skin conditions.
research Strategic Decision-Making in Healthcare Organizations: It Is Time to Get Serious
Healthcare organizations must seriously focus on strategic decision-making to succeed in a complex market.
research Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Part I—Real-World Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Associated Costs in Later Lines of Therapy in the United States
Adolescents with severe alopecia incur significantly higher healthcare costs.
research Endocrinology and Metabolism News, August 2005: Effects of Finasteride on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Tissues
Finasteride causes temporary cell death in BPH tissues.
research Healthcare Utilization And Costs Among US Adolescents With Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata in US adolescents leads to significant healthcare costs and usage.
research Majocchi's Granuloma in a High School Wrestler
A high school wrestler's skin rash was cured with antifungal medication after a misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment led to a fungal infection.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Gene Expression Analysis Revealed Cholesterol, Fatty Acid, and Mast Cell Pathways
Targeting cholesterol, fatty acids, fibrosis, and mast cells may help treat CCCA.
research Pain, Itch, and Quality of Life in Persons with Keloids
Keloids significantly reduce quality of life, and treating symptoms should be prioritized.
research Systemic Antifungals: Overview, Applications, and Costs
Terbinafine is the most effective medicine for fungal nail infections, especially for diabetics and those with weak immune systems.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Diagnosis
The document concludes that PCOS is a complex disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, affecting women's health in various ways, and requires personalized treatment.