Latest Dermatology News
Minority Med Students Report More Barriers to Dermatology
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Minority medical students report a variety of barriers to applying for a dermatology residency, according to a research letter published online Jan. 9 in JAMA Dermatology.
Increase in Brand-Name Drug Cost Mainly Due to Existing Drugs
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The costs of oral and injectable brand-name drugs increased from 2008 to 2016, with most of the increase due to existing drugs, while new drugs accounted for cost increases in specialty and generic drugs, according to a study published in the January issue of Health Affairs.
Many Female Health Care Workers Live in Poverty
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Many U.S. female health care workers, particularly women of color, live in poverty and lack health insurance, according to a study published online Dec. 20 in the American Journal of Public Health.
Cancer Death Rate in U.S. Decreased Continuously From 1991 to 2016
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The overall cancer death rate decreased continuously by 27 percent from 1991 to 2016, according to a report published online Jan. 8 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
Obesity Linked to Early-Onset Cancer Risk in Young Adults
Most Specialty Oral Anticancer Meds for Blood Cancers Are Initially Rejected by Insurers
Personalized Support Boosts Families" Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancers
Cancer Survivors Have Lower Levels of Physical Activity
AI Tool Trained on Dermoscopy Images Helps ID Skin 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