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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.

Advancements in B-cell therapies, including anti-CD20 and anti-CD19 monoclonal antibodies, enhance treatment efficacy and safety for multiple sclerosis and autoimmune diseases.

Carrie Kitko, MD, explains that axatilimab maintains strong response rates in patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) regardless of previous treatment lines and emphasizes the need to explore combination therapies.

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

The lifestyle intervention included a whole-food plant-based diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management components.

Patients with only dry eye had less severe lid margin abnormalities and orifice plugging along with tear film instability compared with those who were diagnosed with both dry eye and diabetes.

The Supreme Court decision in Medina v Planned Parenthood interprets the Social Security Acts Medicaid provision as not being able to be enforced by an individual, according to Jennifer Evans, JD.

The recent increase in prolonged emergency department (ED) stays and boarding times for older adults reveals systemic challenges in US hospital care.

FDA issues a complete response letter for oxylanthanum carbonate, a treatment for hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis.

In the M-ACCEL trial, HU6-induced weight loss was exclusively attributed to fat loss, with no statistically significant loss in lean muscle.

Vizient's 2024 survey reveals a sharp rise in drug shortages across US health care, with pediatric care hit especially hard and labor costs soaring—but the true impact may go far beyond limited medication access, threatening to disrupt the very foundations of how health systems operate.

South Carolina had previously barred abortion clinics, including Planned Parenthood, from participating in Medicaid, leaving many patients vulnerable to uncovered treatment.

The hazard of the progression of intermediate age-related macular degeneration (iAMD) was higher in those whose complement pathways were not regulated.

Pediatric infliximab biosimilar use has risen significantly, reflecting evolving treatment patterns in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) among children and young adults.

The phase 3 IRAKLIA trial found that subcutaneous isatuximab delivered via an on-body system was as effective and safe as intravenous (IV) administration in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, according to Xavier Leleu, MD, PhD.

Explore how the Specialty Medical Home model transforms care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by integrating mental health support and addressing stigma.

Model predicts millions of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths if routine childhood vaccination rates decline significantly.

The FDA has approved Monjuvi (tafasitamab) for relapsed follicular lymphoma, offering hope with improved progression-free survival in combination therapy.

Lorundrostat shows promise in reducing blood pressure and proteinuria in patients with hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD), highlighting its dual-action benefits.

There was no association observed between lower income and increased fibrosis among New York City residents with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).

Dupilumab was approved by the FDA to treat bullous pemphigoid, that demonstrated its efficacy in achieving sustained disease remission and significantly improving symptoms like itch and disease severity in adults.

Delays, denials, and endless paperwork—prior authorization isn’t just a headache for providers; it’s a barrier for patients who need timely care, explains Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer with DrFirst.

This study reveals that dupilumab is associated with a modestly increased risk of developing psoriasis, highlighting the importance of monitoring skin reactions during therapy.

Noah Greenspan, DPT, PT, CCS, EMT-B, cardiopulmonary physical therapist and director of the Pulmonary Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in New York City, reflects on how the reality of COVID-19 infection proved far more complex than initially thought.

Tariff increases threaten the US economy and health care costs, impacting managed care affordability and member financial stability.

Research from Anjali Vaidya, MD, FACC, FASE, FACP, Temple University Hospital, reveals critical care gaps for patients with methamphetamine-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and integrated support.

A novel blood test offers affordable early detection of Alzheimer disease, enhancing awareness and intervention opportunities during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.

Men’s Health Month 2025 encourages men to adopt preventive care and healthy lifestyle habits to improve overall health outcomes.

Stem cell transplants could produce promising remission rates for children with severe monogenic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), transforming treatment options.

Margrit Wiesendanger, MD, PhD, highlights how social determinants of health and equitable treatment access are critical to improving lupus outcomes, particularly in minority populations.