
New data suggests that symptoms of depression are screened in addition to symptoms of insomnia in affected patients.
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New data suggests that symptoms of depression are screened in addition to symptoms of insomnia in affected patients.

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Students who reported maltreatment had 2.47 times the odds of receiving an insomnia diagnosis than those without adverse childhood experiences.

Key themes such as a distrust in conventional therapies and non-conventional "cures" with no scientific evidence were observed.

Investigators suggested high-dose vitamin D could have beneficial effects on other health outcomes related to pneumonia and influenza.

Elapsed time following diagnosis, naïve biologic therapy status and previous use of only 1 biologic were associated with higher persistence rates.

New data suggests that the half-life of nonacog alfa is longer than previously detailed in young and older patients.

Investigators found that sleep apnea was also associated with an increased risk of Parkinsons disease.

An association between REM-OSA and intima thickness was also observed in women patients.

Cotton gloves showed superior comfort and practicability among patients with hand dermatoses.

Despite this, investigators noted that patients with ICI-induced bullous pemphigoids experienced relatively improved tumor responses.

New 108 week data found that treatment with the biologic resulted in significant skin clearance in pediatric patients with psoriasis.

Conversely, insomnia was associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer.

The study suggested that dermatologists in academic settings were more likely to utilize teledermatology prior to the limitations of the COVID-19 pandemic as well.

Dr. Ruth Benca details the newest findings from the Wake Up America: The Night & Day Impact of Insomnia survey.

New phase 3 data found that 70% of patients with atopic dermatitis achieved EASI-75 following treatment with lebrikizumab and topical corticosteroids

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Conversely, age was shown to have a negative association, as did the highest category of physical activity.

Differences in rosacea subtypes were also observed regarding patient sex, continent of origin, and the year of publication.

Dr. Karan Lal provides essential information on rosacea, which the National Rosacea Society estimates to affect 16 million people in the United States.

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Previous research has suggested that current rosacea therapies can also induce burning or stinging sensations in patients.

Among the different rosacea phenotypes included in the study, no statistical difference in ANAs was observed.

New 5-year data raises concerns of over-diagnosis from melanoma screening.

The highest epidermal thickness was calculated for Asian skin at the forehead while the lowest epidermal thickness was for African skin at the dorsal forearm.

The prevalence of short and long sleep duration were considerably higher among Black individuals during the 15-year study period.

Dr. Cheryl Marco offers unique insights into diabetes management through proper education and encouragement of insulin therapy and dietary changes.

New data shows that FT218 demonstrated clinically meaningful improvements regarding disrupted nighttime sleep compared to placebo in adults with narcolepsy.

Significantly higher incidence rates of alopecia areata were seen in Hispanic children.

The survey – the largest of its kind- found that 70% of people with trouble sleeping or insomnia reported being “desperate to find a solution”.