Trends in inpatient burden from pressure injuries in the United States: Cross-sectional study National Inpatient Sample 2009-2019.

Pressure injuries are a significant comorbidity and lead to increased overall healthcare costs. Several European and global studies have assessed the burden of pressure injuries; however, no comprehensive analysis has been completed in the United States. In this study, we investigated the trends in the burden of pressure injuries among hospitalised adults in the United States from 2009 to 2019, stratified by sociodemographic subgroups.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Skin Cancer Clinical Trials in the Hispanic Population.

Objective: To determine the factors that might limit Hispanic patients from participating in dermatological clinical trials.

Methods: From January 2022 to July 2022, we administered a 31-item, in-person questionnaire to patients recruited in the waiting area of the Caridad Center, one of the largest free clinics in the United States with a predominately Hispanic population, and a nearby private primary care clinic.

Results: Overall, Hispanic patients agreed significantly more with statements in the domain of attitude and behavioral beliefs compared to non-Hispanic survey respondents.

Trends in Mohs surgery fellowship directors.

The purpose of this study is to illustrate demographic trends among Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS) Fellowship Directors. Our search was constructed from the 2022 to 2023 Mohs Micrographic Surgery Fellowship Directory on the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) website. Datapoints gathered included: age, sex, residency/fellowship training location, time since training completion until FD appointment, length in FD role, and personal research H-index.

Prevalence of Chronic Pruritus in Elderly Black and White Inpatients: A Comparative Population Study.

Background: Black and geriatric patients were reported in small scale studies to have more intense chronic pruritus (CP). Studies comparing itch across geriatric racial groups are lacking.

Objectives: To compare the prevalence of CP in Black and White inpatients ≥ 65 years old as well as the top primary diagnoses of these populations.

Trends in Health Care Utilization Among United States Children With Eczema by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Ethnicity: National Health Interview Survey 2006-2018.

Higher health care utilization has been proven among US children with eczema than those without, but disparities may exist among sociodemographic subgroups. To determine health care utilization trends among children with eczema across sociodemographic factors. We included children (0-17 years old) from the US National Health Interview Survey 2006-2018.

Impact of a Digital Atopic Dermatitis Educational Intervention on Hispanic Patients and Family Members.

With the increasing incidence of atopic dermatitis (AD) in the U.S., the highest prevalence of AD being found in Hispanic countries, and the rising Hispanic-American population, educational resources on eczema focused on Spanish-speaking populations are needed more than ever.

Predictive factors of quality of life in chronic pruritus patients: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Chronic pruritus severely impacts the quality of life (QoL) of patients. Due to its multifactorial nature, the presence of factors that can predict itch-specific QoL needs comprehensive exploration.

Objective: To determine the sociodemographic and itch-related factors that predict itch-specific QoL among patients suffering from chronic pruritus.

Effectiveness of photopneumatic technology: a descriptive review of the literature.

Usage of photopneumatic technology has recently increased for treatment of different skin conditions such as acne, keratosis pilaris (KP), and rosacea. Photopneumatic devices combine gentle negative pressure with broad band pulsed light simultaneously to attack multiple targets in the skin for better treatment outcomes. In this literature review, we evaluate the efficacy of photopneumatic therapy on treatment of acne, keratosis pilaris (KP), and rosacea.