Efficacy and safety of narrowband ultraviolet B versus combined ultraviolet A/narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy in the treatment of chronic atopic dermatitis: A randomised double-blind study.

Phototherapy is a useful treatment modality for atopic dermatitis (AD). This is a prospective randomised double-blind study comparing the clinical efficacy of combined ultraviolet-A (UVA)/narrowband ultraviolet-B (NBUVB) versus NBUVB phototherapy in the treatment of chronic AD. Patients with moderate-to-severe AD were randomised to receive either UVA/NBUVB or NBUVB phototherapy twice weekly over 12 weeks.

Sudden onset anhidrosis in an otherwise healthy male.

Acquired idiopathic generalised anhidrosis (AIGA) is a rare disorder that is characterised by sudden onset generalised absence of sweating without any dermatological, neurological or sweat gland abnormalities. AIGA predominately affects young males, mostly involving patients of Asian descent. There have been approximately 100 reported cases worldwide, most of which were reported in Japan.

Cytoplasmic sharing through apical membrane remodeling.

Multiple nuclei sharing a common cytoplasm are found in diverse tissues, organisms, and diseases. Yet, multinucleation remains a poorly understood biological property. Cytoplasm sharing invariably involves plasma membrane breaches.

Factors affecting follow-up non-attendance in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension: a systematic review.

This is a systematic review of the factors and reasons associated with follow-up non-attendance (FUNA) in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension in an outpatient setting. We performed a systematic literature search using electronic databases and related keywords with the PRISMA-P checklist, focusing on the factors, types of studies and number of studies that showed a positive, negative or neutral association with FUNA. Data was presented in three categories: patient, disease and medication, and healthcare provider factors.