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Parental smoking linked to more adult RA in women
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- Randy Dotinga
Adjusted analysis suggests a 75% boost in risk, although overall rate is low.
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No higher risk of rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease flares seen after COVID-19 vaccination
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
The findings may help rheumatologists to convince patients to get Pfizer and Moderna shots.
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Several uncommon skin disorders related to internal diseases reviewed
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Dermatologist discusses sarcoidosis, Rosai-Dorfman disease, Erdheim-Chester disease, and more.
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Musical instruments can throw skin out of tune
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Violin and viola players are prone to dermatitis, known as ‘fiddler’s neck.’
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In Black patients, acne scarring might not mean what you think
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
They may use the term to refer to postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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Pyoderma gangrenosum: Understanding the difficult diagnosis
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Ulcerative disorder can be mistaken for other conditions, dermatologist says.
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Medication in heart failure: Pro tips on therapy with the ‘four pillars of survival’
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Consider multiple factors when titrating various medications.
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In-hospital resuscitation: Focus on effective chest pumps, prompt shocks
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Consider mechanical piston compressions and even “reverse CPR” when appropriate.
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Garbage out: How much trash does a Mohs surgery practice produce?
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Small clinic estimates that it produces a ton of noncontaminated surgical waste each year.
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Survey: Many Mohs surgeons are struggling on the job
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
More than half of female respondents were ‘at risk,’ per assessment.
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Lower SARS-CoV-2 vaccine responses seen in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Patients who take methotrexate or rituximab seem to be especially vulnerable.
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Telemedicine is popular among Mohs surgeons – for now
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Almost all of those surveyed have used it during pandemic, but fewer want to keep it around.
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What to know about COVID-19 vaccines and skin reactions
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
These manifestations can appear several days after an injection but tend not to be serious.
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NSAIDs don’t make COVID-19 worse in hospitalized patients
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
In a British study, hospitalized patients didn’t fare worse if they’d taken NSAIDs regularly before admission.
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Genital skin exams in girls: Conduct with care, look for signs of abuse
- Author:
- Randy Dotinga
Dermatologist offers advice about putting children and parents at ease.