Clinical Edge

Summaries of Must-Read Clinical Literature, Guidelines, and FDA Actions

Must Reads by Date

Must reads for theWeek ending January 31, 2016

Two New Indications for Cosentyx , FDA approval to treat ankylosing spondylitis, PsA

Expanded Approval for Opdivo-Yervoy Combination, Indicated for BRAF V600 mutation-positive melanoma

Recurring Melanoma in Women , Vigilance suggested in this specific subgroup

Etanercept Evaluated in Youths with Psoriasis , Up to half stayed clear/almost clear after 5 years

Shiny White Blotches and Strands Predict BCC , Sensitivity and specificity analyzed

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Must reads for theWeek ending January 24, 2016

An Unrecognized Risk Factor for Zoster , Case control study shows asthma’s impact

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Must reads for theWeek ending January 10, 2016

OTC Botanical’s Value in Acne Treatment , Compared with benzoyl peroxide in 12-week trial

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Must reads for theWeek ending December 27, 2015

Inflamed Frozen Sections from Mohs Surgery , Predictive value of adjacent tumor evaluated

Atopic Dermatitis and Anemia in Children, Analysis of >237,000 young people examines link

Thigh Treatments Using Radiofrequency Device , Safety and circumferential reduction assessed

Predicting Food Allergy in Infants with Dermatitis, Role of food-specific immunoglobulin E measurements

Ipilimumab in Patients With Advanced Melanoma , Managing adverse events tied to autoimmune disease

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Must reads for theWeek ending December 20, 2015

Efficacy of Anakinra in Severe HS, Study also looks at safety measures

Is Ustekinumab an Effective Treatment for HS? , Study also searched for biomarker

Ertapenem & Antibiotic Consolidation Treatments, Rating effectiveness in severe HS

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