DIF Microscopy Helps Diagnose Pediatric Skin Diseases

TOPLINE: Direct immunofluorescence (DIF) microscopy showed a 15.5% positivity rate in pediatric patients and changed the clinical diagnosis in 16.7% of those cases. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective review of DIF data from 986 patients aged 0-18 years (mean age, 12 years) at the Mayo Clinic’s reference immunodermatology laboratory betweenContinue Reading

HVS Report & Strategic Differentiation and Value Creation: Takeaways from the 2025 BLLA Boutique Hotel Investment Conference & By Marcus R. Lee

HVS Report – Strategic Differentiation and Value Creation: Takeaways from the 2025 BLLA Boutique Hotel Investment Conference – By Marcus R. Lee    The 2025 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference by BLLA brought together hotel owners, investors, developers, advisors, and brands with a focus on independent, boutique, and lifestyle hospitality. This year’sContinue Reading

NMPA Chief Calls Out ‘Unique Problem’ in the Music Industry: ‘Songwriters Don’t Stick Together’

While it is technically an annual conference for a trade organization, the National Music Publishers’ Association’s membership meeting has become more like a TV network’s upfront presentation: a major show in the music business with performances from top artists, strong visuals, updates on policies and ongoing battles, and fiery speechesContinue Reading