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Case series suggests biologics, JAK inhibitors safe during pandemic
May 1, 2020
Investigators saw no increase in hospitalizations versus the general population in New York City.
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COVID-19: Frequently asked clinical questions
April 24, 2020
Should I continue to vaccinate my pediatric population during peak COVID-19?
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Protean manifestations of COVID-19: “Our ignorance is profound”
April 17, 2020
“Make sure they didn’t die in vain.”
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COVID-19 PPE-related skin effects described in survey of Chinese doctors, nurses
April 16, 2020
Almost 75% of doctors and nurses in and around Wuhan, China, reported skin problems during a single week in early February.
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A decade of telemedicine policy has advanced in just 2 weeks
April 6, 2020
User-friendly technology and the relaxed telehealth restrictions have made it fairly simple for patients and physicians to connect.
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iPLEDGE allows at-home pregnancy tests during pandemic
April 3, 2020
Patients taking isotretinoin can use telemedicine to meet with their prescribing physicians instead of in-person visits, and female patients can use at-home pregnancy tests to comply with the requirements of the iPLEDGE program during th...
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Short-term statin use linked to risk of skin and soft tissue infections
October 11, 2019
Use of statins was associated with increased risk of SSTIs at an average of 91, 182, and 365 days.
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Too many blood cultures ordered for pediatric SSTIs
August 2, 2019
SEATTLE – Culture draws were associated with a 20% increase in hospital length of stay.
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Cellulitis ranks as top reason for skin-related pediatric inpatient admissions
July 12, 2019
AUSTIN, TX – The median length of stay for patients was 2 days, with a median cost of $6,289.50 for each case.
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By the numbers: Readmissions for skin conditions
May 24, 2019
The 5-year analysis shows rates are highest for vascular hamartomas, dermatomyositis, and mycosis fungoides.