Though psoriasis is a well-known disorder with a variety of treatment options, it is considered an undertreated condition. Because data suggest that nearly 60% of those who have moderate-to-severe psoriasis and are covered by insurance have gone untreated, researchers have begun to explore how to best ensure that more of those suffering from … [Read more...]
New Data on PCP Handling of Psoriasis
Reports on Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Observed in Children with COVID-19
A recent research letter published in JAMA has helped to illuminate the multisystem inflammatory syndrome that children and adolescents have been suffering in relation to COVID-19. While severe cases of COVID-19 have been relatively rare in the young, this inflammatory syndrome was recently described, sharing features with Kawasaki disease and … [Read more...]
Data Show that Eating Habits are Changing during COVID-19
The International Food Information Council Foundation recently published results from its 2020 Food and Health Survey. The survey was conducted in April, and data from more than 1,000 adults between the ages of 18 and 80 were collected. The results show that adults in the United States have been eating more during the pandemic than they normally … [Read more...]
New Data on the Impact of Physical Activity on IVF Outcomes
In recent years, the use of in vitro fertilization (IVF) has increased, as has research into how to optimize these and related procedures to enhance the likelihood of pregnancy and healthy births. A new study, published in the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, sheds light on how maternal physical activity and sedentary behavior may … [Read more...]
Protecting the Psychological Health of Nurses During Pandemics
As U.S. deaths from COVID-19 continue to rise, the research community is beginning to focus some attention on the psychological impact of the pandemic on healthcare workers who cared for patients on the frontlines. Given that previous pandemics have led to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as other forms of anxiety and depression, there … [Read more...]