Certain opioids hold promise for treating itch

Difelikefalin is the first FDA-approved treatment for uremic pruritus associated with dialysis.

Photosensitivity diagnosis made simple

Expert shares advice for identifying photosensitive disorders whether or not patients present with a rash.

Las Vegas Dermatology Seminar kicks off on Thursday

The annual Skin Disease Education Foundation’s Las Vegas Dermatology Seminar gets underway Thursday and will feature presentations on topics ranging from updates on acne, hyperhidrosis, and rosacea, to pigmentation disorders and connective tissue disease. The...

Invasive strategy increased bleeding risk in frail older AMI patients

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

Quality of life with PAD follows function, not clinical markers

Patients with symptomatic PAD rate their health-related quality of life based on functional capabilities, not markers of disease severity or comorbidities.

Stubborn derm condition? Don’t just rely on emails and data

MONTEREY, CALIF. – Specialty pharmacies, medical alliances, and anecdotal evidence are all helpful.

New insight into celiac disease: What you should know

LAS VEGAS – Celiac disease, which can mimic rheumatic symptoms, is more common and variable than previously believed.