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Investigators hypothesized that red cell distribution width to hemoglobin ratio could help in stratifying the risk of the skin condition in patients form the Singapore General Hospital.

Dr. Silverberg speaks of the desire for more inclusive studies and educational resources on skin of color by patients and physicians alike.

The decision was made after favorable phase 3 trial results of the biologic.

For more vulnerable populations such as the elderly, high dose flu vaccines are recommended to generate the most beneficial immune response.

Dr. Meadows noted that patients with allergies have historically had the option of being treated through telemedicine, which has been more widely adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Allergists discuss the differing opinions of allergies and optimizing patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Moody speaks to how these E/M code changes affect billing documentation and patient care.

Results from the RELIEVE-AD study were consistent with patient-reported outcomes in clinical trials.

Apremilast is now the first and only treatment approved in adult patients with plaque psoriasis across all severities.

Investigators suggested a more efficient sleep diagnosis algorithm be created to detail the connection between ADHD and sleep in children.

Investigators studied the epidemiological features of the RSV in the region of Lombardy in Italy.

Both PEARL 1 and PEARL 2 enrolled over 2000 adults and adolescents patients selected from 48 countries.

Dr. Rosmarin details the TruE-V clinical trial, and speaks to what could eventually be the first FDA approved medicine for vitiligo.

Data on humidity levels in 48 states for over 12 years were featured in the study.

Prominent dermatologists detail how a biased literature, a lack of education, accessibility issues, and historical wrongdoings have all influenced the study of skin of color.

Investigators believe this could be a good option for patients who did not respond to a first-line biologic, though further research is required.

Investigators added that clinical condition at the time of vaccination and biologic treatment did not influence the humoral response in the enrolled patients.

Investigators hypothesized that nearly 30% of children in Bnei Brak were infected with influenza during the 2018-2019 outbreak.

Investigators suggest that improvements to care could be made based on experiences and recommendations from patients with chronic hand eczema.

Half of all cases of vitiligo occur in childhood, and accessibility to therapy has been an ongoing issue.

Investigators added improvements were needed regarding access to complete diagnostic evaluation among Black patients, citing disparities in care.

Investigators aimed to improve lentiviral vectors to boost therapeutic β-like globin levels without increasing the mutagenic vector load in hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells.

Data from phase 1 and phase 2 of the Alta study was presented at ASH this weekend.

Investigators suggested this approach will allow for comprehensive mapping of the genomic landscape and clonal evolution of stem cells in sickle cell patients

Dr. Amy Paller and colleagues noted high efficacy rates and minimal adverse events from biologic therapy.

Though seasonal flu activity has remained low, the number of influenza virus detections reported by clinical and public health laboratories had increased in recent weeks.

Prior to the study, little was known on the relationship between the disease and fractures.

Investigators suggested systemic mental health monitoring could be beneficial for women who have atopic disease before pregnancy.