For weight loss, off-label GLP-1s are increasingly the chosen ones | AMCP 2023
March 24th 2023They are the trendy way to lose weight and payers have been noticing an increase in GLP-1 claims. An analysis of the pharmacy and healthcare claims of a small commercial health plan in Texas documents the growth in the off-label usage of the GLP-1s, such as Ozempic, for weight loss.
Examining Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in People Living with HIV
The known benefits of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in pregnant persons living with HIV outweigh the risks, which include low-birth weight and metabolic complications for the pregnant person, says the lead author of a review article ART and adverse outcomes published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Clinical Trial Addresses the Lack of Diversity in Dermatology Research
March 19th 2023VISIBLE is focused on answering data gaps in people of color with psoriasis. Lead investigator Andrew F. Alexis, M.D., hopes the study will generate data to help address care gaps and inform future best practices in diversity research in dermatology.
Cancer Treatment's Checkpoint Inhibitors Are Causing Skin-Related Side Effects
March 18th 2023Checkpoint inhibitors, such as Keytruda (pembrolizumab) and Opdivo (nivolumab), are playing a major role in cancer treatment. But they also produce side effects that affect the skin. Steven Chen, M.D., M.P.H., M.H.P. Ed., said dermatologists need to work with oncologists to manage the side effects so patients can stay on checkpoint inhibitors.
Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis in People Who Are Pregnant: It’s Complicated
March 18th 2023Women who are pregnant don’t have to stop all of their treatments during pregnancy. Some can be safely treated for their psoriasis or eczema, according to a presentation today at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Contact Dermatitis Can Be a Complication of Metal Implants
March 17th 2023Although not a common complication of hip, knee and other metal implants, the number of allergic reactions is growing, partly the number of joint replacements is growing, according to a presentation at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. Nickel is the most common contact allergen.