The vacuum assisted closure (VAC) dressing improves outcomes of skin graft reconstructions for irradiated extremity sarcoma defects, according to a report in the November 29th World Journal of Surgical Oncology. Reuters Health Information
Among adult patients in the US with severe psoriasis, 39% are not in treatment for the condition, according to findings published in the December issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Reuters Health Information
In contrast to an earlier finding, a psychoeducational intervention provides no survival benefit for patients with cutaneous malignant melanoma, Danish researchers report. Reuters Health Information
In a review article, the authors summarize the most common rashes in the first 4 weeks of life, particularly seborrheic dermatitis, which should be distinguished from atopic dermatitis. Medscape Medical News
Atopic dermatitis is a common condition, and allergen-specific immunotherapy is emerging as a treatment option for patients with this illness. The current study examines the physiologic and clinical evidence for immunotherapy in the management of atopic dermatitis.
Men who have sex with men are at a greater risk for infection by a highly drug resistant strain of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Medscape Medical News
In a randomized controlled trial, treatment with etanercept significantly reduced disease severity in children and adolescents with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Medscape Medical News
US researchers have identified cells responsible for initiating malignant melanoma and also found that therapeutic targeting of this cell subpopulation can inhibit tumor growth. Reuters Health Information
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at increased risk of herpes zoster, according to analyses of two large databases with information for more than 160,000 individuals with RA. Reuters Health Information
Low socioeconomic status (SES) is a strong independent predictor of poor survival among patients from different ethnic groups with invasive cutaneous melanoma, an epidemiologic study indicates. Reuters Health Information
