Tim Smith joined the MJH Life Sciences team as an assistant editor for HCPLive in August 2022. He graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in political science, working in multimedia journalism as a staff writer prior to joining MJH. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, watching TV, listening to podcasts, and rock climbing. You can contact him at tsmith@mjhlifesciences.com.
Electronic Tool Developed to Help Clinicians Detect Antibiotic Allergic-Type Reactions
May 27th 2023New research has led to the development of an algorithm designed to help improve detection of allergic reactions to antibiotics, given that antibiotics are among the most common medication adverse event causes.
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Higher Risk of Autoimmune, Other Disorders Associated with Children of Mothers with Alopecia Areata
May 25th 2023New data indicates that increased risk for offspring in developing different disorders is associated with maternal alopecia areata exposure, expanding the available information on alopecia and maternal autoimmunity.
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Spironolactone Found to Be Effective Alternative to Oral Antibiotics for Women with Acne
May 24th 2023New data indicates the usefulness of spironolactone as an alternative to oral antibiotics for women in the UK with acne vulgaris, given increasing resistance to antibiotics due to widespread use.
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Nick Stucky, MD, Phd: Implications for Media Influence on Minoxidil Prescribing Rates
May 23rd 2023During this interview segment, Stucky continued on his team's findings on a newspaper article’s association with increased prescribing rates of oral minoxidil, explaining the study’s limitations and implications.
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Nick Stucky, MD, PhD: Rise in Minoxidil Prescribing Rates Following Article Publication
May 22nd 2023In this interview, Stucky discussed his team’s research into an uptick in oral minoxidil prescribing rates for hair loss that had immediately followed the publication of a New York Times article.
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Strong Safety Profile for Risankizumab in Psoriasis Patients with Hepatitis B, C Infection
May 16th 2023A new research letter highlighted findings that show a lack of viral reactivation in hepatitis patients with psoriasis, as well as other strong results, opening the door for new studies to confirm these findings.
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Key Concepts, Gaps in Knowledge Identified in Self-Examination for Those with High Melanoma Risk
May 15th 2023A review of randomized clinical trials using the World Health Organization’s framework for clinical adherence to point to key knowledge gaps in self-exam knowledge among those at high risk for skin cancer.
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Epicutaneous Immunotherapy in Children Aged 1 to 3 Effective for Peanut Allergy Desensitization
May 13th 2023This new data indicates that the peanut patch was efficacious and safe in children with peanut allergies in this age bracket, expanding the body of research on desensitization for toddlers and young children.
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Atopic Dermatitis Symptoms, Quality of Life Positively Affected by Online Mindfulness Training
May 11th 2023New research shows that mental health, life quality, and symptoms of eczema may all be improved through self-compassion and online mindfulness training that is both scalable and accessible to many.
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