Dr Sara Hurvitz: Addition of Tucatinib to T-DM1 Improves Outcomes in HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer
December 7th 2023Sara Hurvitz, MD, FACP, shares insights into the results of the HER2CLIMB-02 trial, which saw patients with HER2-positive breast cancer benefit from the addition of tucatinib to trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1).
Network Meta-Analysis Validates the Use of Methotrexate in RA Compared With Other Treatments
November 24th 2023A network meta-analysis confirmed the efficacy of methotrexate for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and validated it as the primary reference conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug for treatment in this population.
Upadacitinib Demonstrates Efficacy in RA Treatment Regardless of Patient’s Baseline CRP Levels
November 22nd 2023In a real-world, prospective study, upadacitinib demonstrated great potential for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) regardless of a patient’s baseline C-reactive protein (CRP) levels.
Advancements Needed in Research on SCD-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension
November 18th 2023To stress the importance of considering pulmonary complications in sickle cell disease (SCD), researchers compiled an overview on the state of research and available treatment options for patients with SCD associated with pulmonary hypertension.
Researchers Identify Potential Biomarkers for SMA Motor Improvement Following Nusinersen Treatment
November 17th 2023A retrospective, exploratory analysis identifies biomarkers predictive of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) response to nusinersen and suggests the efficacy of using machine learning algorithms to anticipate patient outcomes.
Personalized Medicine Would Offer Great Benefits to Patients With PAH
November 10th 2023In a recent review, researchers overviewed the challenging aspects of treating pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), highlight the genetic and etiological variability, and advocate for research to expand personalized medicine.
Rituximab Demonstrates Potential Efficacy in Treatment of Special Forms of RA
November 8th 2023A retrospective analysis suggested that administering rituximab to patients with rheumatoid arthritis complicated by lymphoma, systemic vasculitis, or extra-articular lesions was associated with improved outcomes.
Multiple Barriers Impact Kidney Care Disparities in LGBTQ+ Individuals
November 5th 2023Presenters at American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2023 highlighted the importance of understanding the barriers faced by the LGBTQ+ community that impact kidney outcomes and the need to gather better data for studying these issues.
Economic Burden and Predicting Disease Progression of CKD Highlighted at ASN Kidney Week 2023
November 4th 2023Posters at ASN Kidney Week 2023 explored the economic burden brought on by chronic kidney disease (CKD) and further validated the Klinrisk model’s ability to predict progressive forms of CKD.
Presenters Have Hope for the Future of Trial Design in Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease
November 3rd 2023Presenters at the American Society of Nephrology's Kidney Week 2023 discussed the past, present, and future of pediatric chronic kidney disease, as well as explored the obstacles and solutions for effective trial designs.
SPHERE Registry Data Highlight Racial, Ethnic Disparities in PAH Treatment, Outcomes
October 31st 2023Data from the SPHERE registry revealed racial and ethnic discrepancies in disease severity, comorbidities, and outcomes experienced by patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) receiving selexipag.