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A quick roundup episode of major health policy developments, from shifting COVID-19 vaccine guidance and scientific publishing controversies to rising cancer care costs and the impact of oncology biosimilars.

The CDC urges all travelers to be fully vaccinated against measles amid rising cases in the US, some linked with international travel.

Gary Falcetano, PA-C, AE-C, features insights on how unaddressed chronic allergy symptoms contribute to mental health burdens and the critical role of early immunoglobulin E trigger identification in managing both physical and psychological wellbeing.

Relacorilant combined with nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) significantly improved progression-free and overall survival in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer in the phase 3 ROSELLA trial, according to Brian Slomovitz, MD, one of the investigators.

A circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) blood test demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for colorectal cancer (CRC) detection in a large average-risk population, study finds.

This contributor column discusses a recent study that shows the 340B Program’s explosive growth is overwhelmingly due to utilization increases, not price.

Adults with peanut allergy experienced effective treatment with peanut oral immunotherapy but future studies are necessary to confirm and characterize safety profiles among various subgroups.

Mild asthma could be better treated with the recent approval of the combination of albuterol/budesonide.

"Political directives should not prevent individuals from seeking safe and effective care that they desire and deserve," authors from the American College of Physicians (ACP) write.

US workers facing high economic hardship, especially those in lower-wage occupations, were significantly more likely to report fair or poor health, underscoring persistent disparities in worker well-being.

Findings offer a potential basis for sex-specific dietary guidelines for metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), as this relationship was significant for men but not women.

Racial and ethnic disparities in health access persist, highlighting the urgent need for targeted interventions to achieve health equity across various conditions.

Lenacapavir works to both treat and prevent HIV, making it a promising drug should it be approved by the FDA later this month.

Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) can help clinicians to diagnose thoracic conditions that may be miss on first glance.

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

The value of the combination of albuterol/budesonide is high due to its alleviating of corticosteroid burden, according to Reynold Panettieri Jr, MD.

Quadruplet therapy is now the accepted standard for patients newly diagnosed with myeloma who are ineligible for transplant; there is debate whether all newly diagnosed patients should have this regimen.

The landscape of treatment for bronchiectasis could change significantly with the approval of brensocatib, offering a more direct method of stemming the adverse events related to the condition, explains James Chalmers, MD, University of Dundee.

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

CK Wang, MD, explains that Black women face higher rates of late-stage breast and ovarian cancer diagnoses, demonstrating the need for better screening guidelines and more representative data.

Researchers found a causal association between insomnia and atopic dermatitis and identified several genetic variations contributing to the association.

Different dosages of brensocatib proved effective in treating people living with bronchiectasis when studied in the ASPEN trial.

Community oncology faces significant challenges from the Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) drug pricing changes, risking financial stability and patient access to care.

Fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) was more accurate than blood-based testing for detecting advanced precancerous colorectal lesions, a comparative study found.

Alopecia areata cases increased from 1990 to 2021, highlighting the need for further research into socioeconomic factors and disease burden.

A recent study reveals that many patients start dialysis at low-quality facilities due to convenience, highlighting significant racial disparities in care access.

Iron deficiency anemia increased the risk of death from any cause, while non-iron deficiency anemia was linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related death in rheumatoid arthritis.

The most prevalent types are prostate cancer among men and breast cancer among women.

A novel machine learning model enhances colorectal cancer (CRC) prognosis and immunotherapy response prediction by integrating clinical data and immune gene expression.

Despite their profound sacrifices, veterans and active military members disproportionately face significant physical and mental health issues stemming from their service, with many struggling to access the affordable and comprehensive care they need.