Latest Dermatology News
U.S. Spends More on Health Care, but Has Worse Life Expectancy
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The United States spends substantially more than any other wealthy nation on health care, yet it has a lower life expectancy and a higher suicide rate than other wealthy nations, according to a January data brief released by the Commonwealth Fund.
ACA Tied to Narrowing of Disparities in Access to Care
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in access to health care among black, Hispanic, and white adults, according to a January data brief released by the Commonwealth Fund.
Poll: Older Adults Frequently Use Online Physician Ratings
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Older adults commonly use online ratings to choose a doctor, according to a report published online Jan. 6 based on the results of the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.
ASTRO Issues Recs for Radiation Tx of Basal, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
by modernClinician Editorial Team
In an executive summary of an American Society for Radiation Oncology clinical practice guideline, published online Dec. 9 in Practical Radiation Oncology, recommendations are presented for the use of radiation therapy for basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
Early Survivorship Care Linked to Improved Outcomes in Head, Neck Cancer
AI Tool Trained on Dermoscopy Images Helps ID Skin Cancer
ASTRO Issues Guidance for Use of Radiation Therapy in Bladder Cancer
Recommendations Updated for Radiation Therapy in Pancreatic Cancer
Lower Dietary Diversity in First Year Linked to Atopic Dermatitis
Mortality, Comorbidity Risk Increased With Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
Congenital Ichthyosis Linked to Allergic Disorders
Hydrogel-Based Dermal Regenerative Template Shows Promise in Wound Reconstruction