Armand Butera

Dr. Mulshine and Dr. Rizzo discuss the diagnostic evolution detailed in several studies in the previous decades, and how CT screening can be used to detect lung cancer early in patients.

Revisions made to the lung cancer screening guidelines could increase the proportion of Black women eligible for screening.

Despite the increasing trend of PRP in knee osteoarthritis, most clinical guidelines do not recommend it due to a lack of evidence on its efficacy.

Among the 3 cohorts studied, patients with schizophrenia had the highest mortality rates from a COVID-19 infection.

Investigators say the data could inform discussions between clinicians and older postmenopausal women regarding potential immediate harms of bisphosphonate therapy.

Further research is needed to devise strategies for the prevention and treatment of asthma attacks.

The biologic has shown promise in the management of both plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Dr. Worobey suggested in his report that the vendor’s ties to the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market strongly suggested the pandemic originated at the Wuhan market.

Investigators also noted that higher rates of infection were observed in Black patients.

Investigators called for prospective studies with longer time horizons to see if these associations persist throughout childhood.

To the investigators’ knowledge, the study offers insights into lesion presentations on undiagnosed adults with vitiligo.

Investigators recommended the development and validation of a screening tool for FAA that transcends the current food allergy-specific measures.

Despite this, asthma severity was not associated with higher risk of COVID-19.

Investigators said that patient-reported outcomes from the 2 abrocitinib groups showed greater efficacy than the dupilumab and placebo groups.

Respondents suggested that increasing product availability and demonstrating the consequences of sunburn could increase sun protection among young people.

Dr. Elewski hopes that in the future more clinicians will prescribe biologics such as secukinumab and etancercept for the treatment of psoriasis.

Though not all hemangioma last past 10 years old in pediatric patients, some untreated hemangioma are associated with high risk of ulceration.

Though Dr. Khattri felt the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis had been “stagnant”, the inclusion of biologic therapies and more has been a welcomed change.

Certain biologics such as infliximab have aided psoriasis patients in the mitigation of symptoms from the COVID-19 virus.

Dr. Swanson also details the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on her practice with the implementation of telemedicine.

Dr. Desai says that Janus kinase inhibitors present a new mechanism of action, with effects on cytokine signals that signal inflammation in atopic diseases.

Dr. Elewski speaks of the safety and efficacy of several new and developing therapies, including bimekizumab treatment which has yet to be approved in the United States.

Swanson noted the efficacy and safety of dupilumab, which she feels revolutionized patient care.

Dr. Khattri speaks of the benefits of diagnosing the condition early in psoriasis patients, as well as what dermatologists can do before referring a patient to a rheumatologist.

New therapies are breaking ground in the world of vitiligo research, which Dr. Desai believes will result in FDA approvals in the coming years.

The study used deep phenotyping to identify several factors in adults and adolescents with the disease.

Dr. Mustafa speaks on new data related to peanut allergy and Palforzia therapy that were presented at the most recent ACAAI session.

The interactive map offers patients insights into all available treatments for vitiligo as well as coping strategies.

Dr. Arianna Yanes provides insights into 7 new handouts developed by the Society for Pediatric Dermatology and how they aid nurses and teachers in creating a more inclusive setting for children with skin conditions

Year-long treatment with the biologic resulted in significant improvements in patient perception of well-being and treatment effect.