Dermatitis herpetiformis strongly associated with increased risk of bullous pemphigoid

A Finnish case-control study also found that having celiac disease was associated with an increased risk of BP.

Fewer hypos with CGM in routine pediatric T1DM care

BERLIN – In the first year after the initiation of continuous glucose monitoring, hypoglycemia episodes needing external help were significantly reduced.

Expert Q&A: What’s new in alopecia areata research and treatment?

LAS VEGAS – Dr. Maria Hordinsky addresses treatment issues and more, in an interview at the Las Vegas Dermatology Seminar.

CARDIA: Smoke-free policies linked to lower blood pressure

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Topical treatments remain a good option for psoriasis

LAS VEGAS – Creams and ointments still have a role, even in the age of biologics.

Dementia linked to increased mortality risk in adults with Down syndrome

Dementia was associated with mortality in 70% of older adults with Down syndrome.

Treating psoriasis with biologics: Recommendations from an expert

LAS VEGAS – A patient’s comorbidities can help focus the choice of a biologic.

Invasive strategy increased bleeding risk in frail older AMI patients

Registry analysis suggests frailty in an AMI patient calls for personalized decision making.

PD-L1 correlates with worse sporadic, hereditary ccRCC outcomes

Patients with sporadic clear cell renal cell carcinomas expressing PD-L1 had worse disease-free survival.

Consider omitting CSF testing in older, low-risk febrile infants

To confirm the safety of omitting CSF testing in low-risk febrile infants older than 28 days, a prospective study will be needed.

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