MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Expanding Medicaid to all states could reduce the number of uninsured by 28 percent based on pre-COVID-19 data, according to a report released by the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Life Expectancy 78.60 Years for U.S. Population for 2009-2011
FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Life expectancy for 2009 to 2011 was 78.60 years for the total U.S. population, with the highest life expectancy for Hispanic women, according to the Aug. 7 National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Western Diet Tied to Adult Acne
THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Western diets rich in animal products and fatty and sugary foods are associated with adult acne, according to a study published online June 10 in JAMA Dermatology.
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Skin Conditions Common in Older Adults
THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Dermatological disorders are extremely common in older individuals, according to a study published online Aug. 4 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Health Plans Not Implementing Prior Authorization Reforms
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Physicians say prior authorization (PA) continues to interfere with patient care and can lead to adverse clinical consequences, according to the results of a survey released by the American Medical Association.
President Says Medicare Should Expand Telehealth Services
TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — President Donald Trump signed an order on Monday that will broaden the role of telehealth for Medicare patients, the Associated Press reported.
Malpractice Fears, Patient Safety Drive Skin Doctors to Order Extra Tests
TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The practice of requesting additional, sometimes unnecessary tests or obtaining second opinions by dermatopathologists is often driven both by patient safety and malpractice concerns, according to a study published online July 17 in the American Journal of Clinical Pathology.
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Most Studies Still Fail to Analyze Data by Sex
TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The effect of gender is still largely ignored in scientific studies, according to a study published online June 9 in eLife.
Cost-Related Rx Nonadherence Highest in Young U.S. Women
MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Cost-related prescription nonadherence is highest among younger U.S. women compared with individuals living in 10 other high-income countries, according to a report published in the August issue of Health Affairs.
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Two HLA Class I Alleles Independently Linked to Allopurinol-Induced SCARs 
Incidence of Dermatologic Disease Persists in People With HIV 
Study Compares Benefits, Harms of Treatments for Chronic Hives 
Icotrokinra Beneficial for Adults, Teens With Plaque Psoriasis 
GI Safety Profile Similar for Dulaglutide, Semaglutide, Tirzepatide 
Dupilumab Reduces Mucus Plug Scores With Moderate-to-Severe Asthma 
Reducing Use of Sleep Drugs Helps Older Adults Live Better 
