🚨 New consensus statement from @jamadermatology.com established oral JAK inhibitors as first-line treatment for severe alopecia areata. 🗣️ Maryanne Makredes Senna, MD, of Lahey Clinic & @harvardmed.bsky.social discussed the consensus with @gohealio.bsky.social. ⬇️⬇️ www.healio.com/news/dermato...

Consensus establishes oral JAKs as first-line treatment for severe alopecia areata

Oral JAK inhibitors are now considered the first-line treatment for adults with severe alopecia areata, with a preference for FDA-approved therapies, according to a Delphi consensus statement publishe...

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🤝 The @gohealio.bsky.social team always looks forward to working with the incredible @accintouch.bsky.social media team while covering the biggest 🫀meetings. 📰 It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces in Munich for #ESCCongress. 🇩🇪 Looking forward to the next one! @escardio.bsky.social

📸 Great to catch up with @accintouch.bsky.social President Dr. Roxana Mehran at #ESCCongress! 📰 Check out our @gohealio.bsky.social coverage below to read Dr. Mehran’s perspective on some late-breaking 🫀 intervention research 🔗 ⬇️ 📍 www.healio.com/news/cardiol... 📍 www.healio.com/news/cardiol...

📸 We caught up with Leslie Cho, MD, of @clevelandclinic.bsky.social here at #ESCCongress in Munich 🇩🇪 to get all the highlights from her session on HRT, women’s 🫀 health & the importance of shared decision making. 📸 Video coming soon! @gohealio.bsky.social @escardio.bsky.social

📰 Read my report on the STAREE trial presented at @escardio.bsky.social on @gohealio.bsky.social! 🔗 www.healio.com/news/cardiol...

Statins cut risk for first heart attack, stroke by 30% after age 70

MUNICH — Statin therapy cut risk for major adverse CV events by 30% for healthy older adults compared with placebo, but did not extend disability-free survival, according to data presented at th...

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Results from the STAREE trial presented at #ESCCongress found that atorvastatin lowered the risk of major CV events compared with placebo over ~6 years, though it did not extend disability-free survival. Read more: https://bit.ly/4zPl6GA #ACCIntl #cvPrev #CardioSky

☀️ Guten morgen! 🇩🇪 🥨 ✈️ @gohealio.bsky.social is on the ground in Munich for day 1 of the European Society of Cardiology Congress. 📰 Stay tuned for reports on the sessions, video interviews and other fun updates! @escardio.bsky.social

📈 The CDC’s latest data show that more than 4% of kindergarteners received an exemption for at least one recommended vaccine during the 2025-2026 school year. vist.ly/5femw

CDC: Kindergarten vaccine exemptions exceed 4% nationwide

Vaccine coverage among America’s kindergarteners continues to decline as exemptions grow, according to data for the 2025-2026 school year released this week by the CDC.According to the data, vaccination coverage for measles, mumps and rubella declined from 92.5% the previous school year to 92.4% last year, and coverage against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis declined from 92.1% to 92%.

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Check out this upcoming @gohealio.bsky.social Community webinar you won’t want to miss! 🎉 👍Just by attending, you’ll be entered to win a FREE copy of After Shock by Rana Awdish, MD. 📖 💻Register here: community.healio.com/events/282989

How to Heal Your Mind, Body and Soul After Illness: Tips from Dr. Awdish

Join Resa Lewiss, MD, and author Rana Awdish, MD, MS, FACP, FCCP, for a discussion about this month’s book club pick, After Shock: Learning to Reinhabit My Body After Illness.   After Shock, a sequel ...

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An #Ebola vaccine could rollout in the DRC within 6 weeks, but a Bundibugyo-specific vaccine is what’s urgently needed to end the current outbreak. As @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social notes the goal must be establishing long-term population protection against future outbreaks, not just the current one.

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💉@who.int said it “led the design” of the #Ervebo trial that it plans to launch into the DRC’s #Ebola hotspot by mid-September. vist.ly/5egv9

💉@who.int said it “led the design” of the #Ervebo trial that it plans to launch into the DRC’s #Ebola hotspot by mid-September. vist.ly/5egv9

Phase 3 trial of Ebola vaccine to begin within weeks in Congo

Plans are underway to launch a phase 3 trial of an existing Ebola vaccine to fight the ongoing deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, WHO told Healio.The trial could begin by mid-September, a much faster timeline than the 5 to 12 months typically needed for clinical trials being conducted outside an outbreak zone, WHO noted.

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Senators voted 51-44 on Wednesday to confirm Erica Schwartz as CDC Director. Schwartz will be the first full-time director of the agency in nearly 1 year. vist.ly/5dqwb

📝 The International Psoriasis Council outlined 5️⃣ priority action items for incorporating metabolic disease management into psoriasis care, including a need for practical screening algorithms. Read @gohealio.bsky.social coverage with comment from @joelgel.bsky.social www.healio.com/news/dermato...

International Psoriasis Council unveils ‘roadmap’ prioritizing cardiometabolic risks

The International Psoriasis Council has released a list of five recommendations for prioritized action items that will help dermatologists incorporate metabolic disease considerations into psoriasis c...

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❗️Chemical hair relaxers commonly used by Black women may ⬆️ risks for some cancers, and alternative treatments bring their own risks for scarring #alopecia. 🗣️In this @gohealio.bsky.social Q&A, I spoke with two researchers about how to counsel patients. www.healio.com/news/dermato...

Q&A: Discussing the dangers of chemical hair relaxers with patients

Chemical hair relaxers to straighten textured or curly hair, primarily used by Black women, may bring risks for several hormone-sensitive cancers, whereas alternative products without harmful chemical...

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New @gohealio.bsky.social article featuring @cincychildrens.bsky.social researcher Timothy Dribin, MD. A model can predict which children who received an #epinephrine dose for #anaphylaxis before ED arrival are at risk for receiving it again after arrival using prehospital data.

Model identifies pediatric patients with anaphylaxis who may not need ED visit

A model can predict which children/adolescents who received an epinephrine dose for anaphylaxis before ED arrival are at risk for receiving it again after ED arrival using prehospital data, according ...

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The #AndesVirus isn't endemic to the U.S., but the recent #outbreak on a #cruiseship shows that the virus can be transmitted through international travel. Read the Q&A with Dr. Kakoullis of Brigham and Women's Hospital to learn how HCPs can be exposed to the Andes virus 👇 vist.ly/5dfgp

Health care spread of Andes virus rare and can be prevented, study shows

The recent Andes virus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship provided an important reminder for clinicians, according to Loukas Kakoullis, MD, PhD, MPH.“High-consequence infectious diseases are out there and an ongoing threat, so being vigilant and prepared for the possibility of facing such a patient will keep people safe,” Kakoullis told Healio.

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💡There is an "aesthetic cost" that comes with some GLP-1 treatments: Hair loss and facial sagging. 🗣️In a talk at the New York Academy of Medicine, Doris Day, MD, discussed how to manage GLP-1-related effects with diet 🥗 and procedures. 💉 @gohealio.bsky.social www.healio.com/news/dermato...

Hair loss and Ozempic face: How to treat the ‘aesthetic cost’ of GLP-1s

NEW YORK — GLP-1 receptor agonists offer dermatologic benefits but the same medications can leave patients grappling with several undesirable aesthetic outcomes, according to a speaker.“We...

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🗨️ “I love the name, #BucketofDoom,” said Thomas A. Moore, MD, of a DIY weapon in the war against #mosquitoes. 🪣🦟 vist.ly/5cdrb

Can the ‘bucket of doom’ prevent mosquito-borne diseases?

Experts are touting a new DIY weapon in the war against mosquito-borne diseases. The “bucket of doom” is an eco-friendly mosquito trap that has trended on social media this summer.

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⚠️Viral social media videos show a dangerous trend — young men taking hammers or other blunt objects to their jaws to achieve a chiseled appearance.🔨 @gohealio.bsky.social spoke w/ Dr. Jennifer Levine about the motivations behind the trend as well as its dangers. 👇 www.healio.com/news/dermato...

🚨 Every new patient should be assessed for food insecurity, Umayr Shaikh, MPH, of Georgetown U told @gohealio.bsky.social. Ask patients if: 📍They worry food will run out before they have money to buy more 📍If food didn’t last before they could buy more. 🔗👇 www.healio.com/news/dermato...

The #psoriasis treatment landscape is changing with the efficacy of targeted oral therapies nearly rising to the level of biologics.💉 Visit our website to find out why these oral therapies are shifting psoriasis care and exciting the #dermatology community. www.healio.com/news/dermato...

🏖️ Heading to the beach or spending time in the sun? ☀️ In a new @gohealio.bsky.social Beneath the Surface podcast🎙️, @joelgel.bsky.social talks with Adewole Adamson, MD, about 🕙When to use sunscreen 🧴What to look for on a label 🤥Sunscreen myths & misinformation 🔗👇 www.healio.com/news/dermato...

Ready for summer: Effective sunscreen use, refuting common myths

In this episode, guest Adewole S. Adamson, MD, MPP, discusses use of sunscreen, outlines how to decipher labels and debunks myths surrounding sunscreen.

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🔎 Peptides are promised as a solution for aging, muscle loss, metabolic dysfunction and wrinkles. ❓What does the science say❓ 💉@gohealio.bsky.social Peer Perspective Board Member Macrene Alexiades, MD, examines the research, evidence gaps and key safety concerns. 👇 www.healio.com/news/dermato...

The peptide prescription: Decoding the evidence, from topicals to longevity

Few molecules in medicine generate as much excitement — and as much noise — as peptides.Walk into any medical spa, open any luxury skin care brand’s website or scroll through a longe...

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🌍Today is World Skin Health Day, a reminder that protecting your skin is one of the most important investments you can make in your long-term health. 🔍 💡Check out our @gohealio.bsky.social exclusive feature that explores the risk for melanoma with indoor tanning. 👇 www.healio.com/news/dermato...

📝Data in @jamadermatology.com show topical ivermectin is effective for rosacea. 📍Encapsulated benzoyl peroxide, while effective, was associated with adverse events including itch & pain. 🗣️ @gohealio.bsky.social spoke with @drjohnbarbieri.bsky.social to learn more. www.healio.com/news/dermato...

Topical ivermectin, encapsulated benzoyl peroxide most effective for rosacea

Topical ivermectin and encapsulated benzoyl peroxide appear to be the most effective FDA-approved topical treatments for papules and pustules of rosacea when compared with standard first-line therapy,...

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The Trump administration is proposing a massive change to how the federal government decides who receives grant funding. The rule would shift federal agencies from relying on peer review to allowing political appointees to choose which proposals to fund. vist.ly/59ru9

🚑 A @DukeU study showed that most #ambulances and #EMS clinicians are contaminated with pathogens. vist.ly/59f2r

Study: Ambulances, EMS workers contaminated with pathogens

A Duke University study showed that more than half of emergency medical service ambulances and about two-thirds of EMS clinicians harbor clinically important bacteria before and after work shifts.The study confirmed the researchers’ expectations regarding high vehicle contamination while uncovering an unexpected trend of bacterial loads on clinicians, Diego Schaps, MD, MPH, a resident

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❓Is sensitive skin syndrome a condition distinct from rosacea❓ 📝 New skin imaging data suggests it is. 🗣️ Read my Q&A with @gohealio.bsky.social Dermatology Peer Perspective Board Member Adam Friedman, MD, to learn more about the need for tailored treatments. ⬇️ www.healio.com/news/dermato...

Q&A: Understanding the symptoms of sensitive skin syndrome

A growing body of evidence suggests sensitive skin syndrome is a distinct condition driven by impaired neurosensory and epidermal barrier function, warranting tailored treatments and increased awarene...

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🐀 The #CDC officially ended its response to the deadly international #hantavirus outbreak that triggered a federal #quarantine of American citizens. vist.ly/594uy

🐀 The #CDC officially ended its response to the deadly international #hantavirus outbreak that triggered a federal #quarantine of American citizens. vist.ly/594uy

🐀 The #CDC officially ended its response to the deadly international #hantavirus outbreak that triggered a federal #quarantine of American citizens. vist.ly/594uy

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💄💅Researchers from @minderoo.bsky.social, creators of “The Plastic Detox” on @netflix.com, spoke with @gohealio.bsky.social about the health & environmental effects of plastic in personal care products and packaging. 🎙️Listen below and read the interview here ⬇️ www.healio.com/news/dermato...

🤳Viral social media videos show young men hitting their jaws with hammers to achieve a chiseled jawline in the name of #looksmaxxing. 🔍Plastic surgeon Jennifer Levine, MD, spoke with @gohealio.bsky.social about the risks of #bonesmashing. 👇👇 www.healio.com/news/dermato...

Q&A: Are some ‘looksmaxxing’ men really hitting their jaws with hammers?

Every day, millions of people scroll through transformation videos on social media in pursuit of becoming the most attractive version of themselves. But for some young men, this goal has taken a dark ...

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