Botulinum toxin type A is known to be a safe and effective treatment for axillary and palmar hyperhidrosis, but little is known about its effect on plantar hyperhidrosis or its appropriate dosage. Dermatology Online Journal
A number of environmental exposures, including trauma, are associated with the onset of inflammatory arthritis in patients with psoriasis, findings published in the May issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases indicate. Reuters Health Information
Ustekinumab, a human monoclonal antibody directed against interleukin 12 and 23, is an effective treatment for moderate-to-severe psoriasis, according to the results of the PHOENIX 1 and 2 trials appearing in the May 17th issue of The Lancet. Reuters Health Information
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending that all adults age 60 and older receive a dose of the zoster vaccine (Zostavax), even if they have had shingles previously. Reuters Health Information
Investigation of the health effects of retirement and age at retirement is limited, but the issue is particularly important given the pressure for an increase in the retirement age in Europe. American Journal of Epidemiology
A study has shown that polyalkylimide implants can infrequently result in delayed and recurrent chronic inflammatory and granulomatous reactions. Medscape Medical News
French drugs group Ipsen and its U.S. partner Medicis said on Monday the Food and Drug Administration had agreed to evaluate Reloxin for cosmetic use in a potential boost for the would-be Botox competitor. Reuters Health Information
