Myriad dressing choices provide many opportunities to aid chronic wound healing
Chronic wounds are a major public health problem, according to Eliot N. Mostow, M.D., M.P.H., of Akron Dermatology, Akron, Ohio.
View ArticleClinicians concerned about safety, efficacy of biosimilar drugs
Biosimilars are designed to mimic biologic agents, but they are not precise duplicates of these drugs. Biosimilars may prove useful for treating skin conditions such as psoriasis, but clinicians are...
View ArticlePediatric onychomycosis increases; prolonged treatment may be needed
Although pediatric onychomycosis is relatively uncommon, it does appear to be increasing worldwide, especially in adolescents, according to Sheila Fallon Friedlander, M.D., clinical professor of...
View ArticleEarly intervention curbs atopic dermatitis in children
Early initiation of treatment for atopic dermatitis (AD) offers the best possibility for altering the natural course of the disease, increasing the odds that children might outgrow the problem,...
View ArticleAetna follows best practices for IVF procedures
If a single embryo is transferred, costs could be reduced
View ArticleChildren need access to mental healthcare
There should be more mental healthcare service delivered in schools to provide comprehensive assessments, early interventions, and treatment
View ArticleThe state of mental healthcare
Payers, providers must design compliant policies and ensure access
View ArticlePCPs quarterback mental healthcare
They might not recognize the early symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and paranoia, of serious mental illness
View Article3 conditions that drive Metabolic Syndrome
A combination of three conditions is telltale sign of high risk
View ArticlePayers benefit from community involvement
Partners provide education and boots on the ground to improve health and attract members The sum truly is greater than its parts when insurers partner with community and faith-based organizations to...
View ArticleState of the Industry: Preparedness for PPACA
Expect a few missteps as provisions phase in over time
View ArticleState of the Industry: Health Status
Young invincibles who are used to their parents' plans will no doubt want to continue coverage
View ArticleState of the Industry: Winners and losers
Managed care appears to fare well under PPACA
View ArticleSuperusers lack social, primary care resources
A small but costly percentage of patients have a variety of reasons for frequent ED visits.
View ArticleStar ratings must account for dual eligibles
Study investigates performance gaps between dual-eligible and non dual-eligible patients.
View ArticleTax credits sure to be next political target
About 17 million consumers will be eligible for subsidies in exchanges
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