Air-Cooling Device Reduces Pain of Local Anesthetic Administration for Nail Surgery
The use of an air-cooling device to improve patient comfort during the local anesthetic infiltration stage of nail surgery is an alternative to any cooling method.
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Tretinoin 0.05% Lotion Safely Achieves Treatment Success in Women With Acne
Tretinoin 0.05% lotion was significantly more effective than vehicle in reducing inflammatory and noninflammatory lesions in women with moderate acne, with notable improvements in treating women with severe acne.
Public Support of Data Sharing Limited by Privacy, Confidentiality Concerns
Results from a narrative review published in the Journal of Medical Ethics suggest broad yet conditional support for data sharing among patients and the general public, with many studies citing concerns about confidentiality, privacy, data security, risk management, and accountability.
Significant Rates of Mistreatment, Burnout, and Suicidal Thoughts Observed in Surgical Residents in the US
Cross-sectional study data published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicate that discrimination, abuse, and harassment are highly prevalent in surgical residency training, especially in female residents.
Alitretinoin an Effective Option in Children With Hand Eczema
A new study adds to the limited data on the use of alitretinoin in pediatric patients with hand eczema and finds efficacy in treatment that is similar to adults.
Tildrakizumab Effective for Plaque Psoriasis at Various Dosing Schedules
Treatment scenarios with tildrakizumab, such as long-term continuous dosing (up
to 64 weeks), treatment interruption/reinitiation, and switching from another biologic,
can be part of the management of plaque psoriasis with a reasonable expectation
of efficacy and tolerability.
Fractional Plasma Generator Effective for Nonsurgical Blepharoplasty
Researchers sought to determine a protocol for using plasma technology to treat signs of aging in the periorbital region.
Effectiveness of Blue-Light Therapy for Acne Vulgaris Inconclusive
As there exist limited conclusions about blue-light therapy for acne, clinicians and patients should consider the balance between benefits and adverse events, as well as costs, when considering this therapy.
Higher Persistence, Adherence Observed in Ixekizumab vs Secukinumab Users
Patients with psoriasis who were prescribed ixekizumab demonstrated longer drug persistence, lower discontinuation rate and lower risk for discontinuation, higher likelihood of adherence, and similar risk for switching compared with patients prescribed secukinumab.
Physician Depression Symptoms Associated With Increased Risk for Medical Error
Results published in JAMA Network Open suggest that physicians with positive screening for depressive symptoms were at higher risk for making medical errors.
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