Maggie L. Shaw

The symptoms of dry eye are multifactorial, says Mina Massaro-Giordano, MD, making identifying and treating dry eye important for quality of life.

Despite recommendations on early referral for lung transplantation in cases of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), there is a lack of in-depth understanding of this current landscape; in this analysis, clinical parameter data were used to compare outcomes between patients who were and were not referred for lung transplantation.

Sanjay Doddamani, MD, MBA, a former senior advisor to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and internist and cardiologist by training, explains how the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model hopes to work, and addresses concerns about delays and denials from revamped prior authorization processes.

Imetelstat (Rytelo; Geron) significantly improved and sustained health-related quality of life in patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), with benefits linked directly to the drug rather than patient characteristics.

Real-world analysis reveals that undetectable CD20 expression worsens outcomes for patients treated with epcoritamab and glofitamab bispecific antibodies for their diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

Three patient outcomes were measured in this new study: time to onset of ocular-related myasthenia gravis, Activities of Daily Living response, and Minimal Symptom Expression.

A new trial finds guselkumab is highly effective and well tolerated for moderate to severe scalp psoriasis in individuals with diverse skin tones.

With few real-life studies that have specifically focused on how atopic dermatitis (AD) affects patients living with the chronic inflammatory skin condition in Latin American countries, the present authors investigated dupilumab-related outcomes among 100 patients using SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) index values.

A new survey reveals that 80% of Americans not enrolled in Medicare are afraid that Medicare will not be there when they are eligible to enroll.

The global burden of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) remains great, with cases jumping 85.6% in 32 years.

Mirima Freimer, MD, delves into potential reasons behind the longer-term efficacy of zilucoplan and also speaks to the treatment’s safety profile.

Vaccination against COVID-19 is crucial for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), ensuring safety and effectiveness despite immunosuppressive therapies.

Dry eye affects up to 16 million people in the US, and new treatments aim to mitigate the symptoms that can disrupt quality of life in these patients.

Countries in sub-Saharan Africa could see thousands of deaths from HIV due to cuts to the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), underscoring the necessity of reinstating the program.

The treatment marks the only targeted oral treatment in patients with non–small cell lung cancer with epidermal growth factor receptor exon 20 insertion mutations.

Access to and affordability of immune checkpoint inhibitors, which can be lifesaving if patients receive them on time and under optimal circumstances, continue to top the list of reasons behind outcomes disparities for patients who have private insurance vs those who remain uninsured.

For the second time in under 3 weeks, the FDA has approved a treatment for the inherited genetic disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of severe swelling.

Collaborations between academic and community cancer centers enhance access to care, with success in acute myeloid leukemia and precision oncology.

The market for artificial sweeteners has been projected to increase by almost 75% from 2025 through 2033, or from $3.11 billion to $5.44 billion.

Nipocalimab's FDA approval revolutionizes generalized myasthenia gravis treatment, offering rapid symptom relief and improved patient outcomes across diverse populations.

This approval comes almost a year after the drug received a complete response letter due to third-party manufacturing issues.

The post hoc analysis of the AGAVE-201 trial found that axatilimab demonstrated consistent response rates in patients with chronic graft-vs-host disease (GVHD), regardless of the number or type of prior therapies.

In a webinar, panelists discuss Trump's 2025 drug pricing policies, focusing on the Most Favored Nation order, pharmacy benefit manager reform, and implications for manufacturers and patients.

Explore how the Collaborative Care Model enhances mental health access in this episode featuring Anna Bobb, MPH, executive director of the Path Forward coalition.

AZD0486 demonstrated encouraging safety and dose-dependent efficacy in heavily pretreated adolescent and adult patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), according to early findings from the phase 1/2 SYRUS trial and Ibrahim Aldoss, MD, of City of Hope.

This new study identifies key contributors to mental health decline in individuals with atopic dermatitis, highlighting the need for integrated care.

From the impact of rising grocery prices to disparities in myeloma outcomes, check out news from the Center on Health Equity & Access this past week.

In myasthenia gravis, complement plays a big role in what happens to the muscle end of the neuromuscular junction, explains Miriam Freimer, MD, an author on 5 abstracts presented at the recent 15th MGFA International Conference on Myasthenia and Related Disorders.

A new economic evaluation supports updating rheumatoid arthritis guidelines to favor biosimilar disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs over leflunomide after methotrexate failure.

Revumenib, an oral targeted therapy for rare leukemias, is projected to be cost-neutral for health plans over 3 years, primarily due to lower administration costs and improved patient quality of life, said Ivo Abraham, PhD, RN, of The University of Arizona.