Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for May 2006. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
High Fat Intake May Reduce, Not Boost Skin Cancer Risk
WEDNESDAY, May 31 (HealthDay News) -- High fat intake actually appears to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer, contradicting previous research that suggested that a high-fat diet could increase skin cancer risk, according to a study published online May 30 in BMC Cancer.
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Photopheresis May Help Treat Systemic Sclerosis
TUESDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with systemic sclerosis may benefit from treatment with photopheresis, but compared with placebo treatments the gains are only modest, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
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FDA Approves Shingles Vaccine for Patients Over 60
FRIDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the new vaccine Zostavax to help prevent herpes zoster, or shingles, in those aged 60 years or more. Zostavax, a live virus vaccine, is made by Merck & Co. and administered by a single injection to the upper arm.
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Solitary Fibrous Head and Neck Tumors Are Rare, Treatable
FRIDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) -- Solitary fibrous tumors of the head and neck are extremely rare and can be treated effectively with complete surgical removal, according to a clinicopathologic and radiologic review of 12 cases published in the May issue of the Archives of Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.
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Infant Eczema Predictor of Atopic Dermatitis at 3 Years
MONDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Infants who develop eczema at the arms and joints are most likely to have atopic dermatitis at 3 years of age, according to a study published in the May issue of the Archives of Dermatology.
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Topical Acne Treatments Alone Effective for Maintenance
MONDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- In patients with acne, topical gels alone are as effective as combined therapy in maintaining the benefits achieved with oral antibiotics and topical medication, according to two studies published in the May issue of the Archives of Dermatology.
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Frivolous Claims Account for Small Fraction of Costs
WEDNESDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- The majority of resources involved in malpractice claims go toward resolving and paying those that involve errors, indicating it may be more cost-effective to streamline claims processing rather than discourage claims, according to a study in the May 11 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Antiviral Regimen Promising for Post-Shingles Pain
WEDNESDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- Antiviral treatment with intravenous acyclovir followed by oral valacyclovir shows promise for treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia, according to the results of a prospective, open-label study published in the May 8 issue of the Archives of Neurology.
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High-Dose Corticosteroids May Increase Stroke Risk
TUESDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Patients undergoing high-dose corticosteroid therapy are at increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF), therefore increasing their risk of stroke, according to a study in the May 8 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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Mice Lacking Gene Develop Alopecia Areata and Cancers
THURSDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- Mice lacking one copy of a tumor suppressor gene are prone to alopecia areata and precancerous lesions, according to a report published online May 3 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Early Edition.
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