Nemolizumab achieved the 2 primary endpoints in the phase 3 OLYMPIA 1 study for itch and Investigator’s Global Assessment success in prurigo nodularis.
A pooled analysis found that secukinumab treatment entailed a numerically greater pain reduction than placebo in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa.
Twice-daily treatment with a plant extracts solution led to sustained hair regrowth in children and adolescents with alopecia areata in the phase 2/3 RAAINBOW trial.
Phase 3 results show its potential as a new agent for atopic dermatitis from early age. Over 45% of participants met the primary endpoint of clear or almost clear skin.
Over 5 million people globally suffer geographic atrophy linked to age-related macular degeneration. A new intravitreal drug was approved for its treatment.
Tattoos are becoming increasingly popular, but these permanent body ornaments can cause considerable damage to the skin.
Some retrospective studies suggested that combination of PPIs with immuno-chemotherapies, is associated with worse outcomes. What's new on this issue?
A 47-year-old female patient complains of an episode of fainting and unwanted weight loss, in addition to gastrointestinal issues. Could you guess a diagnosis?
Athletes often treat cramps themselves, but the effectiveness of untargeted therapy is questionable. What helps with painful attacks and what doesn't?
Periodontal diseases enable oral mucosa tears, where citrullinated bacteria enter the bloodstream, leading to inflammatory immune cells and ACPA antibodies.
A substantial proportion geriatric patients taking antidepressants do not respond to therapy. Should they switch completely, just augment, and how?
ChatGPT could solve many questions on a medical exam, but using it on real people would quickly prove fatal, says a doctor who has put it to the test.
Even gastroenterologists may struggle with this very special and heterogeneous group of neoplasms. But a correct diagnosis is usually within their grasp.
In psychiatric therapy research, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is currently one of the most exciting areas of research. What trends could await us?
Some patients seek psychedelic-augmented psychotherapy with quite high expectations. How should therapists approach this?
If the intestinal microbiome is unbalanced, chronic diseases or micro-inflammations often ensue. What role does intestinal flora dysfunction play in grade III obesity?
A 20-year-old woman arrives to the emergency room with lower abdominal pain and changes in bowel movements. What is your probable diagnosis?
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