Rose McNulty

Alopecia profoundly disrupts identity, emotional wellbeing, and social life, with many people struggling due to stigma, concealment pressures, and unmet psychological support needs.

Study links elevated serum haptoglobin to chronic spontaneous urticaria activity, suggesting it predicts treatment response and complete disease control.

In a pair of lively debates at the International Stroke Conference 2026, experts from around the world discussed controversies in stroke care.

OCEANIC-STROKE shows asundexian cuts recurrent ischemic stroke risk across noncardioembolic subtypes without increasing major bleeding risk.

Experts at ISC 2026 highlighted growing evidence that GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce stroke risk and support brain health through anti-inflammatory, vascular, and neuroprotective mechanisms.

OCEANIC-STROKE shows asundexian cuts ischemic stroke recurrence by 26% in patients taking standard antiplatelet therapy, with no major bleeding increase.

Yearly dental visits were associated with fewer secondary strokes, and hyperthyroidism was flagged as a key CVST risk factor in women.

Clearer definitions, tailored programs and policies, and telestroke care could help close rural stroke care disparities.

CHOICE2 found intraarterial alteplase after thrombectomy raised the odds of excellent outcomes following large-vessel occlusion ischemic stroke.

Margaret Krackeler, MD, of Kaiser Permanente Northern California, discusses the growing role of real-world treatment data in CLL and other cancers.

Margaret Krackeler, MD, discusses real-world data supporting the switch from ibrutinib to zanubrutinib for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Tildrakizumab at 100-mg and 200-mg doses showed long-term effectiveness for managing psoriasis in challenging areas in a real-world study.

Vutrisiran significantly reduces mortality and cardiovascular events in older patients with ATTR-CM, enhancing quality of life and functional capacity.

New research suggests people with alopecia areata view hair regrowth efficacy as the most important factor when choosing a therapy, regardless of their disease severity.

Disparities in access to allo-HCT for AML persist, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to ensure equitable treatment for all patients.

Adopting zanubrutinib for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia showed improved tolerability and persistence, enhancing patient safety and outcomes.

Participants in the pilot program had high baseline knowledge about their chronic spontaneous urticaria, but the same was not always true of their physicians.

CMS’s 2027 proposed MA payment rate increase of .09% falls short of expectations, potentially increasing premiums and reducing benefits for seniors.

Paul Nghiem, MD, PhD, discusses individualized therapies and the evolving role of AI in improving outcomes for actinic keratosis and related skin conditions.

A review article focused on first-line treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia highlights the importance of shared decision-making.

Patients with allergic rhinitis face prolonged symptoms and inadequate treatment, highlighting a need for better awareness and access to allergen immunotherapy.

Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) faces significant diagnostic delays, highlighting the need for increased awareness and education among providers.

A review of case studies found that patients with double seronegative myasthenia gravis (MG) had similarities in the ways their condition presented.

There is a shift happening in mental health care, with real-world data and holistic evaluations improving patient outcomes and reducing disparities.

A new study finds law enforcement presence in emergency departments may disrupt care. Lead author Prashasti Bhatnagar discusses policy and training solutions.

Patients with severe alopecia areata showed significantly elevated systemic inflammatory markers compared with mild disease and healthy controls.

A single-center study found it was rare for patients with soft tissue sarcoma to have a complete set of MRI imaging.

A new bipartisan funding bill funds key departments ahead of the deadline in an effort to avoid another government shutdown.

IGHV-unmutated CLL comprises 2 distinct epigenetic subtypes with different B-cell maturation signatures and genetic alterations, a study found.

Patients with psychiatric disorders had higher CRC risk but no increase in CRC-specific mortality.