Publications by authors named "Meredith K Shaw"
Article Synopsis
- Trichomonas vaginalis is the most common curable STI globally, often asymptomatic but can cause symptoms like vaginitis, discharge, and itching in women.
- Several FDA-approved tests exist for diagnosing T. vaginalis, but laboratory developed tests (LDTs) are cost-effective and can utilize samples collected for other STIs.
- A study in Louisiana found a 7% prevalence of T. vaginalis among women, with the LDT showcasing high sensitivity (92.9%) and specificity (99.5%), indicating its effectiveness in diagnosing this prevalent infection.
J Drugs Dermatol
August 2014
Article Synopsis
- Moderate-to-severe psoriasis often requires systemic therapy but is frequently undertreated; this study explores treatment patterns in the U.S. from 1993 to 2010.
- Data analysis reveals that while overall systemic treatment usage hasn't increased, the use of phototherapy has significantly declined, and biologics became the most common treatment after their introduction in 2002.
- Despite the rise in biologics, there is still evidence of under-treatment for moderate-to-severe psoriasis, as the frequency of systemic treatments remained relatively stagnant during the 18-year study period.
