Tom Collins is a freelance writer in South Florida who has written about medical topics from nasty infections to ethical dilemmas, runaway tumors to tornado-chasing doctors. He travels the globe gathering conference health news and lives in West Palm Beach.
News
Treatment of several nail disorders reviewed
Treatment with topical beta-blockers can be effective for pyogenic granuloma of the nail, and avoids the scarring seen with surgical removal,...
News
After decade of effort, AGA welcomes change to colonoscopy coverage
The AGA worked for 10 years, alongside other GI societies and patient advocacy groups, to close the “colonoscopy loophole” in federal policy.
News
Developments in wound healing include different treatment options
The TNF blocker infliximab is among the options to consider when treating pyoderma gangrenosum, according to Hadar Lev-Tov, MD...
News
Expert gives tips on less-discussed dermatologic diseases
These diseases are important not to miss and can “also be quite challenging when we think about their management.”
News
Expert offers insights on pediatric dermatology emergencies
Antiepileptic medications are the most common cause of DRESS, followed by antibiotics, but sometimes the trigger is not clear.
News
Dermatologists address cultural competence and unconscious biases in the specialty
Experts agreed that dermatology has work to do to become more diverse and culturally competent, but there are steps that make that possible.
News
AGA venture capital fund makes first investment
“Through our venture fund, gastroenterologists can join AGA to invest in fast-growing, early-stage companies that are transforming care for...
News
Studies provide compelling momentum for mucosal origins hypothesis of rheumatoid arthritis
Two studies provide new evidence and new angles for research into determining the origins of rheumatoid arthritis and potential ways to prevent or...
News
Asthma ED visits predict failed housing inspections
Asthma ED visits increased more than 1 year before a failed HUD inspection but were not elevated at housing units that passed inspection.
News
Pulse oximetry unreliable for carbon monoxide diagnoses
“This method is not accurate enough and should not be used in clinical practice.”
News
Long-acting naltrexone effective in alcohol use disorder
“ED patients are at higher risk of complications for AUD simply because they are in the ED in the first place – initiating AUD treatment in this...
News
Possible sex differences found in response to first treatments for early RA
In a relatively rare, but rigorous, look at sex differences in response to RA treatments, researchers found that men had higher rates of remission...
News
ILD on the rise: Doctors offer tips for diagnosing deadly disease
The COVID-19 pandemic has added a new challenge to making the diagnosis of interstitial lung disease, Dr. Kulkarni said. COVID can lead to...
News
Olokizumab proves noninferior to adalimumab for RA in phase 3 trial
The manufacturer of olokizumab is expected to file for approval in the United States early next year, and the drug could add a new option for...
News
Treat-to-target strategy with tapering proves effective in PsA and axSpA
A trial showed for the first time that disease activity–guided treat-to-target tapering strategies in both psoriatic arthritis and axial...