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An 18% reduction in acute care encounters for respiratory tract infections among infants 8 weeks or younger was identified following the implementation of New York's paid family leave policy.

The accuracy of the cancer antigen (CA)–125 test in predicting ovarian cancer varies by ethnicity, primarily due to factors like age and comorbidities rather than ethnicity itself.

Patients on specialty medications may face many barriers that prevent them from getting on or staying on therapy, but a specialty pharmacy integrated into a health system can help address these issues, explained Ryan Nix, PharmD, MMHC, of Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy.

The probability of overall survival after 1, 5, and 10 years was predicted by a nomogram model, which found that worse Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) stage was associated with worse outcomes.

Providing health care for Olympic athletes can put a heavy burden on both the competitors and their doctors to deliver that care and to pay for such care in the long term.

Eli Lilly has introduced discounted single-dose vials of tirzepatide (Zepbound) for self-pay patients with obesity to increase accessibility.

Several years of preliminary research results suggest chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy could benefit pediatric patients with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Kristen Whitney, DO, FAAD, dermatologist within the Allegheny Health Network, discusses advancements in dermoscopy, predicting that emerging technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) will improve dermatologists' efficiency in monitoring and diagnosing skin conditions.

PfizerForAll aims to help improve health care by offering telehealth services, prescription services, vaccination scheduling, and savings programs.

A phase 2b clinical trial demonstrates the potential of zasocitinib in achieving biologic-level efficacy with minimal adverse effects.

Early-stage detection of colorectal cancer (CRC) could be achieved using a noninvasive multiomics liquid biopsy test, according to a recent study.

Findings from a post hoc analysis of 3 clinical trials support the switching to or initiation of pegcetacoplan to manage fatigue for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) that is accompanied by mild to moderate anemia.

Findings from an Italian cohort suggest that nusinersen may benefit fatigue measures in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type III; however, drawing definitive conclusions in this area remains difficult.

The closures highlight financial challenges that rural hospitals face amid workforce shortages, rising costs, and leveling reimbursement.

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2024 will take place in London, England, August 30 to September 2.

Katherine Coerver, MD, PhD, FAAN, neurologist, Rocky Mountain Neurology, shares insights on advancements and challenges in neurological care.

Measures of systemic inflammation used for the liver, including C-reactive protein-albumin ratio and modified Glasgow prognostic score, demonstrated prognostic value in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

The expanded approval for the Omnipod 5 system now allows automated insulin delivery (AID) for adults with type 2 diabetes, offering a new option for better glucose management without daily injections.

The $2.49 billion cash purchase will give McKesson about 70% ownership of Community Oncology Revitalization Enterprise Ventures, LLC (Core Ventures).

Thyme Care welcomes its new senior vice president to lead initiatives in value-based oncology care.

New findings add to the pile of research on the possible neuroprotective effects of drugs like dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, and dulaglutide for patients with type 2 diabetes.

By analyzing the surface proteome of a wide-ranging sample of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) specimens, researchers identified potential antigens and primitive cell markers representative of AML supgroups.

This second installment on the threat of forever chemicals examines the impactful policies brought about during the Biden-Harris administration that are set to play a role in the future manufacturing, use, and monitoring of these harmful substances.

Aetna has become the first major US insurer to expand access to fertility services by covering intrauterine insemination as a medical benefit for all eligible plans, marking a significant move toward greater equity in family-building options for people of all backgrounds.

Social vulnerability and economic disadvantages exacerbate financial hardship in cancer survivors, according to one study.

Medicare has not clearly defined what constitutes "established cardiovascular disease," leading to variability in potential patient eligibility; therefore, researchers aimed to estimate the number of Medicare beneficiaries who would become newly eligible for semaglutide under different definitions.

Primary care clinics in underserved areas including eye disease detection programs could reduce vision loss in the US.

New research reveals the first documentation of a significant rise in heat-related mortality rates in the US through 2023, contrasting with earlier studies that indicated a declining trend.

Martha Gulati, MD, Cedars-Sinai, discusses the topics expected to be featured at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress, including a debate she's participating in about the role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in primary cardiovascular disease prevention.

Also known as coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, black lung disease (or miner’s lung) is typically the result of inhaling coal dust for many years that causes scarring in the lungs and makes breathing increasingly difficult. The prevalence of black lung has been on the rise in the US.