Reported Cases of Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis Rarely Confirmed
Only 1.0 percent of reported cases of spotted fever rickettsioses (SFR) meet the confirmed case definition.
General Dermatology
Prognostic Model for In-Hospital Mortality for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Researchers developed an in-hospital mortality prognostic model using 5 independent predictor covariates to calculate a severity-of-illness score for patients with SJS/TEN.
Average of 8.8 Inactive Ingredients Found in Oral Medications
Overall, 92.8 percent of oral solid medications contain at least one potential allergen
Optimal Format for Conducting a Total Body Skin Exam
Researchers formulated an optimal standardized total body skin examinations taking into account efficiency, missed body parts, and movements.
CDC: 228 Measles Cases Already in 2019
Number of cases in the United States so far this year getting close to the total number for all of 2018
Derm Dx: Burning and Pain of the Tongue and Buccal Mucosa
A 72-year-old woman presents with intermittent burning and pain in her tongue and buccal mucosa.
Mumps Causes Quarantine of Over 2,200 Immigrant Detainees
25-day quarantine affects facilities in Pine Prairie, Louisiana, and Aurora, Colorado
Exploring Cutaneous Adverse Effects of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Although these agents have shown considerable efficacy and an overall favorable safety profile, there have been numerous reports of adverse events affecting nearly every system in the body.
Mumps Outbreak Reported at Temple University
Ten confirmed cases of mumps, six probable cases, and a case under investigation have been reported at Temple University in Philadelphia.
Assessing Gender Trends in Speakers at Annual AAD Meetings
Representation of female speakers at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meetings has been on the rise since 2010.
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