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Video: Increasing Skin Cancer Prevalence in Younger Adults — AAD Expert Insights
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (188+ words) Dermatology Advisor was joined by Umer Nadir, MD, who presented the poster "Skin Cancer in Patients Under 50: A Concerning Trend" at the American Academy of Dermatology's (AAD) Annual Meeting held from March 27-31, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. Dr Nadir: My name is…...
Severe CSU Linked to Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjögren Syndrome, PsA
6+ hour, 26+ min ago (249+ words) More severe chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is associated with an increased risk for new-onset rheumatoid arthritis, Sj'gren syndrome, and psoriatic arthritis compared with those with mild CSU, according to study results presented at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2026 Annual…...
Concomitant Therapy Use Is Common in Patients With AD on Advanced Systemics
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (271+ words) Investigators aimed to describe real-world clinical characteristics, therapy patterns, and demographics of patients with AD, including new initiators of AST. Among 4688 patients in the TARGET-DERM AD registry, 2541 were included in the main cohort and 638 were included in AST cohort. Of…...
Safety Outcomes Vary by IL-23, IL-17 Inhibitor Use in Psoriasis
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (274+ words) Interleukin (IL)-23 inhibitors reduce mortality and infection risks but increase non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) and malignancy risks relative to IL-17 agents in patients with psoriasis. These study results were presented at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2026 Annual Meeting held in Denver,…...
Topical Ruxolitinib for AD Not Linked to Increased Keratinocyte Carcinoma Risk
5+ hour, 53+ min ago (225+ words) Topical ruxolitinib cream 1.5% is not associated with an increased risk for keratinocyte carcinoma (KC) among patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) compared with other therapies, according to study results presented at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2026 Annual Meeting held in…...
Living in Closer Proximity to Nuclear Power Plants May Increase Cancer Mortality Risk
3+ week, 4+ day ago (288+ words) Proximity to nuclear power plants was associated with higher cancer mortality rates across multiple age groups and genders. HealthDay News " Counties located closer to operational nuclear power plants have higher cancer mortality rates, according to a study published online Feb....
Biologic Use May Increase Need for Treatment Escalation in Inflammatory Acne
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (204+ words) Among patients with pre-existing inflammatory acne, the initiation of biologic therapy is associated with a greater risk for escalation to systemic acne therapy compared with those who do not receive biologics, according to study results presented at the American Academy…...
Psilocybin Plus Psychotherapy Offers Lasting Benefit in Cancer, Depression
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (285+ words) Psilocybin combined with psychological support is linked to sustained reductions in depression and anxiety for patients with cancer. HealthDay News " For cancer patients with a major depressive disorder, a single dose of psilocybin combined with psychological support can provide sustained…...
Concierge Medicine Offers Unique Benefits, Challenges, Ethical Considerations
1+ week, 5+ day ago (591+ words) Concierge medicine and direct care practices offer clinicians an alternative practice model that may circumvent some of the common drawbacks of traditional medical practice: the growing administrative burden, worsening professional burnout, and dwindling autonomy. However, these new practice models have…...
Comorbidities, Medication Use Predict Survival in Those With CSCC Receiving ICI
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (479+ words) Authors of a multicenter cohort study evaluated the effects of comorbidities and concomitant medications on survival in patients with advanced CSCC who received ICI therapy. The study authors retrospectively analyzed data from patients with histologically confirmed, unresectable or metastatic CSCC…...