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Americans avoided emergency departments early in the pandemic
CDC: Visits over 4 weeks dropped by 42%, compared with the corresponding period in 2019.
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COVID-19 effect: Prescription fills mostly down for leading drugs
Use of hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine jumped by 214% in mid-March, compared with a year earlier.
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COVID-19: Putting distance between projection and reality
Curves have been flattened, but easing of social distancing without increasing other measures risks rapid resurgence.
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New crayons reflect the global palette of skin tones
Crayola ready to release the Colors of the World in sets of 24 and 32 crayons.
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Suicide often associated with bullying in LGBTQ youth
Bullying history is nearly five times more prevalent in young LGBTQ decedents, compared with non-LGBTQ.
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Biologic approved for atopic dermatitis in children
Dupilumab becomes the only biologic medicine indicated for children with moderate-to-severe AD.
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Most patients with lichen sclerosus receive appropriate treatment
Analysis of a large insurance database points to underdiagnosis, especially in younger women and children.
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U.S. fertility rates fall to record lows
Preterm birth rates rose for the fifth consecutive year in 2019.
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Dermatologists saw small income drop before pandemic
What’s at the top of their list of challenges? Difficult patients.
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Pediatrics earnings were on the upswing before pandemic
Survey shows that pediatricians value their relationships with patients.
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E-cigarette users topped 8 million in 2018
Former cigarette smokers who had quit within the last year were the most likely to use e-cigarettes.
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Operation Quack Hack: FDA moves to stop fraudulent COVID-19 products
Some companies are selling fraudulent products with claims to prevent, treat, mitigate, diagnose or cure coronavirus.