Dermatology
Meta-Analysis: Treatments of Primary Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin
20 Sep, 2018 | 19:26h | UTC
Study: Combination Immunotherapy for Melanoma Brain Metastases
31 Aug, 2018 | 01:40h | UTCCombined Nivolumab and Ipilimumab in Melanoma Metastatic to the Brain – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Combination immunotherapy shrinks melanoma brain metastases – University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, via ScienceDaily (free) AND Immunotherapy Drugs Slow Skin Cancer That Has Spread to the Brain – The New York Times (free)
Review: Cutaneous and Mucosal Manifestations Associated with Celiac Disease
13 Jul, 2018 | 01:10h | UTCCutaneous and Mucosal Manifestations Associated with Celiac Disease – Nutrients (free)
Systematic Review: Dietary Recommendations for Adults With Psoriasis or Psoriatic Arthritis
29 Jun, 2018 | 03:00h | UTCDietary Recommendations for Adults With Psoriasis or Psoriatic Arthritis From the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation: A Systematic Review – JAMA Dermatology (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: What is the Role of Diet in Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis? – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND Dietary Changes Can Lessen Severity of Psoriatic Disease – Medscape (free registration required) AND Can Diet Help in Psoriasis? – MedPage Today (free) AND NPF Dietary Recommendations for Psoriatic Disease – RheumNow (free)
European Guidelines for Treatment of Atopic Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) in Adults and Children
18 Jun, 2018 | 23:16h | UTCCommentary: New European guidelines issued for atopic dermatitis – Univadis (free registration required)
Randomized Trial: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy No Better Than Regular Dressing in Severe Open Fracture of the Lower Limb
15 Jun, 2018 | 02:20h | UTCEffect of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy vs Standard Wound Management on 12-Month Disability Among Adults With Severe Open Fracture of the Lower Limb: The WOLLF Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: High-tech treatment of open leg wounds no better than using regular dressings – University of Warwick (free) AND Negative-Pressure Therapy No Better for Open Fractures – Medscape (free registration required)
“Negative pressure wound therapy did not improve 12-month disability for patients with severe open fracture of the lower limb compared with standard wound dressing”
Consensus Statement: Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Cutaneous Melanoma
15 Jun, 2018 | 01:26h | UTC
Case-Control Study: Possible Association of Hydrochlorothiazide Use and Risk of Melanoma
6 Jun, 2018 | 21:53h | UTCAssociation of Hydrochlorothiazide Use and Risk of Malignant Melanoma – JAMA Internal Medicine (free)
Commentaries: Hydrochlorothiazide Associated with Melanoma Risk – NEJM Physician’s First Watch (free) AND Hydrochlorothiazide Tied to Increased Melanoma Risk – MedPage Today (free registration required)
This observational data suggests a possible association. Needs to be confirmed by other studies.
Man vs. Machine: Diagnostic Performance of AI for Melanoma Recognition
1 Jun, 2018 | 04:23h | UTCCommentaries: AI surpasses dermatologists at diagnosing skin cancer – ESMO, via eCancer News (free) AND Computer learns to detect skin cancer more accurately than doctors – The Guardian (free) AND A.I. better at diagnosing skin cancer than humans – OnMedica (free)
Cohort Study: Severe Eczema and Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
24 May, 2018 | 23:03h | UTCEditorial: Atopic eczema and cardiovascular disease (free)
Commentaries: Severe eczema and increased risk of cardiovascular problems – The BMJ Opinion (free) AND Severe eczema linked to cardiovascular problems – OnMedica (free)
Guideline: Management of Lichen Sclerosus
21 May, 2018 | 13:16h | UTCEditorial: Updates in lichen sclerosis: British Association of Dermatologists guidelines for the management of lichen sclerosus 2018 (free)
Source: New Clinical Practice Guidelines, May 2018 Edition – Medscape (free registration required)
Randomized Controlled Trial: Emollient Bath Additives for the Treatment of Childhood Eczema
4 May, 2018 | 02:07h | UTCEditorial: New evidence challenges use of bath emollients for children with eczema (free)
Commentary: Trial finds no benefit of bath emollients beyond standard eczema care for children – The BMJ, via ScienceDaily (free) AND Bath oils for childhood eczema provide ‘no clinical benefit’ – NHS Choices (free)
Systematic Review: Interventions for Preventing Occupational Irritant Hand Dermatitis
3 May, 2018 | 20:02h | UTCInterventions for preventing occupational irritant hand dermatitis – Cochrane Library (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Summary: Treatments to prevent hand skin irritation in the workplace – Cochrane Library (free)
Randomized Controlled Trial: Adjuvant Pembrolizumab versus Placebo in Resected Stage III Melanoma
25 Apr, 2018 | 12:48h | UTCAdjuvant Pembrolizumab versus Placebo in Resected Stage III Melanoma – New England Journal of Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentary: AACR 2018: Adjuvant Pembrolizumab in High-Risk Stage III Melanoma – The ASCO Post (free)
Cohort Study: Racial/Ethnic Variation and Risk Factors for Allopurinol-Associated Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions
20 Apr, 2018 | 00:52h | UTCCommentaries: Ethnicity Matters in Allopurinol Reactions – MedPage Today (free registration required) AND Allopurinol: Extra Caution Urged in High-Risk Groups – Medscape (free registration required)
Systematic Review: Use of Smartphones for Early Detection of Melanoma
17 Apr, 2018 | 20:02h | UTCCommentary: Teledermatology improves course of melanoma care from 80 to 10 days – Clinical Innovation + Technology (free)
Review: topical nonsteroid therapy in atopic dermatitis
14 Apr, 2018 | 18:26h | UTCAtopic dermatitis: a review of topical nonsteroid therapy – Drugs in Context (free)
Meta-analysis: antibiotics for the treatment of skin and soft tissue abscesses
13 Apr, 2018 | 01:41h | UTCCommentary: Meta-Analysis Favors Antibiotics After Drainage of Skin Abscesses – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
See related guideline with infographic: Antibiotics after incision and drainage for uncomplicated skin abscesses: a clinical practice guideline – The BMJ (free) AND Meta-Analysis: Antibiotics for uncomplicated skin abscesses: systematic review and network meta-analysis – BMJ Open (free)
Retrospective cohort: clinical usefulness of imaging and blood cultures in cellulitis evaluation
13 Apr, 2018 | 01:11h | UTCClinical Usefulness of Imaging and Blood Cultures in Cellulitis Evaluation – JAMA Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Unnecessary blood tests and imaging common in cellulitis hospitalizations, study finds – ACP Hospitalist (free)
ECCO essential requirements for quality cancer care: Melanoma
11 Apr, 2018 | 01:39h | UTC
Systematic review: ivermectin and permethrin for treating scabies
5 Apr, 2018 | 18:41h | UTCIvermectin and permethrin for treating scabies – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Ivermectin and permethrin for treating scabies – Cochrane Library (free)
Screening for Skin Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement
23 Mar, 2018 | 01:58h | UTCScreening for Skin Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement – JAMA (free)
Related Recommendation Statement: Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Skin Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force (free)
JAMA Editorials: Sun Protection and Skin Self-examination and the US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation on Behavioral Counseling for Skin Cancer Prevention (free) AND Should Pediatricians Be More Proactive in Counseling Children About Skin Cancer Risk? Implications of the USPSTF Recommendation Statement (free) AND The Potential of Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Skin Cancer (free) AND USPSTF Recommendations for Behavioral Counseling for Skin Cancer Prevention: Throwing Shade on UV Radiation (free) AND The Value of Behavioral Counseling for Skin Cancer Prevention: Actions We Can Take Now and Guidance for the Future (free)
Author Interviews: Screening for Skin Cancer (free audio) AND USPSTF Recommendation: Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Skin Cancer (free)
Commentaries: Doctors endorse counseling of some kids, young adults to prevent skin cancer – Reuters (free) AND Evidence insufficient to make recommendation regarding visual skin examination by a clinician – The JAMA Network, via EurekAlert (free)
Guideline: Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women
16 Mar, 2018 | 02:28h | UTCKey Points: Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women – JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis (free for a limited period)
Review: Skin Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus
27 Feb, 2018 | 16:37h | UTCSkin Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus – Endotext (free)
Research: Probiotics in Young Patients With Moderate Atopic Dermatitis
22 Feb, 2018 | 21:41h | UTCEffect of Oral Administration of a Mixture of Probiotic Strains on SCORAD Index and Use of Topical Steroids in Young Patients With Moderate Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Dermatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Probiotics may improve pediatric AD symptoms – DermatologyTimes (free) AND Probiotics May Improve Pediatric AD Symptoms – MedPage Today (free registration required)