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Evidence-informed interventions were suggested to improve influenza vaccination rates in pregnant women in addition to local and national guidelines.

Despite this, participant race and ethnicity were still underreported.

Investigators were uncertain as to whether low fecal Alistipes could be used as a marker for predicting the outcome of FMT.

Investigators suggested that prediction tools such as the decision-making support tool PREDAFLU could be used to provide early warnings of increased activity during these visits.

Potent and moderate topical corticosteroids were likely to be effective than milder options for patients with moderate or severe eczema.

Similar pediatric postoperative mortality rates were observed in Black patients in the highest socioeconomic category and White patients in the lowest socioeconomic category.

Investigators proposed limitations to epoxy chemicals in workplace environments, as a substantial number of patients reacted to the epoxy hardener compounds featured in the study.

Dr. Karan Lal speaks to how he has used Instagram to host a variety of conversations regarding dermatology care and connect with patients who might not always have all the appropriate resources.

Investigators believe these results may aid shared decision-making between clinicians and patients.

Internalized skin bias also appeared to mediate the associations of depression and anxiety related to health-related quality of life.

An analysis of the EUROSTAD study found that the median duration of treatment with the biologic was 14 months.

The inhaler is approved for 2 strengths, 160/4.5 mcg/actuation and 80/4.5 mcg/actuation.

Children with unconfirmed PALs have prolonged hospital stays, higher rates of adverse events, and more infections due to Clostridium difficile and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus.

A new post-hoc analyses for the sodium oxybate FT218 found that the therapy improved daytime sleepiness, sleep quality, and refreshing nature of sleep in patients with narcolepsy.

New data on FT218 will be presented at the World Sleep 2022 conference in Rome.

The results of meta-analysis showed that telemedicine methods were more effective in treating chronic insomnia than in-person methods.

Dr. Avidan speaks of the increased prevalence of insomnia and sleep-wake patterns and promising new therapies for sleep disorders including narcolepsy.

Consistent quantitative evidence of sleep disturbance in this population has been associated with staff distress, resident agitation, and prescription of psychotropic medications.

Dr. Garcia-Molina speaks to how smart bed technology can unobtrusively collect data to predict and track the development of symptoms associated with respiratory illnesses.

Geriatric dermatology is an emerging field in the world of skin studies, with complications including cognition, polypharmacy, mobility, social support, and sleep disturbance affecting access to care.

The data suggested that disruptions in sleep came not from breastfeeding per se, but the action of waking up and feeding the infant.

A new study estimates that 18.2 million excess deaths occurred between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2021, suggesting that the impact of the pandemic was greater than previously thought.

Primary results from these 2 phase 3 trials demonstrated efficacy and safety of the biologic through 16 weeks in patients with atopic dermatitis, but longer-term outcomes remained unknown.

Investigators study the overall clinical, humanistic, and economic burden of conversion therapy - a dangerous and discredited practice - to inform legal and health care policy makers.

Investigators believe that the prevalence of rosacea familiarity had been underestimated in previous reports.

Up to 100 participants who experienced an allergic reaction to the vaccine will be enrolled in the single-site trial, which will be led by Dr. Pamela A. Guerrerio

Patients with eczema who reported comorbid anxiety and depression were more likely to report lower levels of self-management.

Investigators note that disruptions in care disproportionately affected individuals experiencing employment and financial instability.

Dr. Brandling-Bennett speaks of some of the advancements made by women in health care and what could be done to further support women in the workforce.

Investigators note that the histopathologic diagnosis of inflammatory skin disorders can prove challenging, with psoriasis being particularly heterogeneous and dynamic.