January 30, 2023

Is Your Gas Stove Making You Sick? Experts Weigh In

Key Takeaways Natural gas stoves emit harmful pollutants into people’s homes, through emissions caused when the burner is on as well as continual tiny gas leaks caused by loose fittings and connections About 13% of childhood asthma in the U.S. can be attributed to gas stove use, a new study says Experts warn that the...

In a First, Medicaid Extends Coverage to Prison Inmates

Some inmates in California could begin getting certain limited health services, including substance abuse treatment and mental health diagnoses, using Medicaid funds. Typically, inmates lose Medicaid coverage while in the prison, jail or juvenile justice system. This change will be the first time ever that Medicaid has provided some coverage for inmates, the Associated Press reported. The...

Adult Atopic Eczema and the Risk of Dementia

Older adults with atopic eczema are more prone to dementia. Chronic inflammation has emerged as a key predictor and mechanism in the initiation and progression of neuropathologic alterations reported in dementia patients. Atopic eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis or eczema, is a chronic skin disorder characterized by immunological dysregulation that affects 5% to 15%...

Efficacy of a Dermo-Cosmetic in Patients With Eyelid Eczema

Toleriane, a dermo-cosmetic, is effective for eyelid eczema. Eyelid eczema (EE) is clearly defined clinically and medically, yet it remains a complex pathology. In addition to its frequent resistance to medication and susceptibility to relapse, dermatologists and ophthalmologists find its diagnosis and management challenging. Toleriane, a dedicated dermo-cosmetic (DC), was formulated to reestablish the periocular...

Ruxolitinib Cream Rapidly Reduces Atopic Dermatitis Pruritus

In adolescents and adults with AD, ruxolitinib cream showed a rapid reduction in itch within about 12 hours of the first application. Atopic dermatitis (AD) significantly impacts patient quality of life (QoL) and imposes a substantial economic burden. The itching was observed to be the most troublesome symptom of AD in individuals, affecting patients and...

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