Julia Bonavitacola

Experts in cardiometabolic conditions gathered in Aurora, Colorado, on August 19, 2025, to discuss the methods available to prevent cardiovascular events.

Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the health care and mainstream press.

From respiratory conditions to rare diseases and beyond, here are 5 groundbreaking FDA approvals from last month.

Participating hospitals in the Prime Vendor Program and the 340B program spent nearly $37.3 billion more on drugs from 2010 to 2021.

Making sure that children have access to high-quality care and parents trust that care is important in making sure that children are cared for after Medicaid cuts take effect.

Bone density was found to be lower in those diagnosed with HIV vs those who were HIV-negative.

DeepSeek-R1 was able to improve diagnosis management in these subspecialties while also lowering operation costs.

New demands to follow the most favored nation executive order could lead to some compliance but it is unknown just how effective they will be across all health care.

The use of cemiplimab with chemotherapy showed durable improvements in survival outcomes for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after 5 years.

A study explores how people with psoriasis use digital media, revealing benefits, pitfalls, and gaps in physician-patient communication.

Subcutaneous amivantamab plus chemotherapy offers an equally effective treatment for EGFR exon 20 insertion non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), mirroring PAPILLON results of the intravenous formulation, explained Sun Lim Min, MD, PhD.

Extended hospital stays among Medicare Advantage beneficiaries translated to an estimated 1.8 million additional hospital bed days in 2022.

Reducing the deferral period from 12 months to 3 months for those with high-risk behaviors did not increase the incidence of infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis B appearing in donated blood.

Bispecific antibodies are emerging as a transformative class in advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with agents such as amivantamab and zenocutuzumab already demonstrating clinical benefit and a broad pipeline of investigational therapies showing promise in overcoming resistance.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), and the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) offer complementary yet distinct frameworks for lung cancer care, reflecting differences in evidence evaluation, regional adaptation, and policy integration.

Surbhi Singhal, MD, of the University of California Davis, discussed disparities in biomarker testing among patients diagnosed with stage IV nonsquamous non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Maintaining eye health through regulating use of technology and attending annual checkups are an important aspect of children’s health as the school year approaches.

Medicaid cuts could be devastating to areas where health care deserts are prevalent, especially in children, making it vital that legislators understand the potential gap in care to help close it.

Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the health care and mainstream press.

A study finds that $100 rideshare rides for follow-up colonoscopy after fecal immunochemical test (FIT) doubled completion rates, reduced colorectal cancer (CRC) deaths, and lowered health care costs.

The hearing included questioning from both sides of the aisle as Robert F. Kennedy Jr defended his decisions as secretary of HHS.

New abstracts from the 26th International Workshop on Clinical Pharmacology of HIV, Hepatitis, and Other Antiviral Drugs 2025 found that ACC017 showed promise in its use as an antiretroviral therapy.

Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, Florida’s surgeon general, announced the move during a news conference where he stated that he would end “every last one of them.”

Jack Tsai, PhD, MSCP, emphasized that comparing the methods of different jurisdictions can aid decision-making as the new executive order is enacted.

In the first part of this Q&A, Kathy Oubre, MS, discusses how likely it is that the most favored nation executive order will lead to price reductions in prescription drugs.

Patients with early-stage non–small cell lung cancer had improved outcomes after surgical treatment if they adhered to quality metrics associated with survival.

A large cohort study finds elevated risks of sepsis, genitourinary infections, and longer hospital stays in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

Patients had better linkage to care for HIV and HIV was more frequently diagnosed when it was tested alongside other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Kristen R. Choi, PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, discussed how the new executive order aimed at addressing homelessness could result in adverse consequences.

Chris Johnson, MBA, emphasizes that the constantly shifting landscape of Medicaid could further confuse both patients and health care providers, potentially leaving children behind.