Practice Management News

Cutaneous reactions to the mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines were mostly minor and self-limited and should not discourage individuals from receiving a vaccine, according to a study.

The proportion of Black physicians has only grown by 4% from 1900 to 2018, and there are still substantial income differences between Black and white physicians, according to findings published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Acne vulgaris (acne) is a common dermatologic condition affecting most adolescents and young adults. It is a complex condition that involves multiple factors.

Medications and psychiatric history should be reviewed for patients who present with psychocutaneous disease due to an association with stimulant use and psychiatric comorbidities, according to a study.

In the nearly 1 year since George Floyd, a Black man, lost his life while in the custody of a white police officer, there has been a nationwide awakening that racism is a public health crisis and a social determinant of health.

April 22 is Earth Day, an annual event to highlight the importance of clean air, water and land that was first observed 51 years ago, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

April is National Minority Health Month, which recognizes health disparities in underrepresented populations.

Researchers found that wearing a medical procedure mask snugly beneath a cloth mask nearly doubled the effectiveness of filtering out particles the size of SARS-CoV-2, compared with wearing just one mask.

In any year, most physicians would like to reduce their taxes. This goal may prove even more important in 2021, and beyond, as it is expected that Democratic control of Congress and the White House will result in new tax legislation.

More than 40% of older adults in the United States said they utilized online ratings or reviews when choosing their doctor, according to survey data published in Annals of Internal Medicine.