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The European LeukemiaNet (ELN) scoring system showed similar results to the more complicated Integrated Flow Score (iFS) for diagnosing myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), including in low-risk patients.

New research suggests areas with higher concentrations of microplastics also have higher rates of chronic disease.

Documentation efficiency was higher among younger and male clinicians.

Both refractive and corneal astigmatism saw an increase in prevalence in children after the COVID-19 pandemic, with corneal changes potentially playing a part.

With strong progression-free survival benefits demonstrated in the CABINET trial and updates to National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, this approval reinforces cabozantinib’s role in improving outcomes for patients facing these challenging cancers.

Jaime Murillo, MD, discusses the importance of fostering open communication with patients as a means of encouraging adherence to various treatments.

Annie Antar, MD, PhD, spoke about how long viral clearance could be an indicator of long COVID, but more research would need to be done to confirm this.

A real-world analysis showed a link between continuous glucose monitor (CGM) distribution channel and outcomes for patients with diabetes.

Pulmonary hypertension is a common consequence of interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD), with the highest rate seen among individuals who have idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Overall, most cases of PH in the setting of ILD are mild.

Crystal Aguh, MD, FAAD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine faculty, advocates for increased funding and education to address hair loss disparities within the African diaspora, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive treatment and research.

One study found that Black women were 3 times more likely to die of maternal deaths due to cardiovascular disease than White women.

The approval of gepotidacin (Blujepa; GSK) introduces the first new class of oral antibiotics for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in nearly 30 years.

A new Commonwealth Fund report estimates that states' collective gross domestic products would shrink by $95 billion, with total economic output declining by $157 billion.

As managed care pharmacy navigates rapid transformations in policies, high-cost drug strategies, and innovative therapies, the upcoming AMCP annual meeting will provide critical insights into legislative impacts, drug affordability, formulary design, and emerging treatment trends.

New phase 3 data provide reassurance on safety, tolerability, and overall benefit-risk of mirvetuximab soravtansine (Elahere) for patients with folate receptor alpha-positive (FRα+), platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

The Trump administration has expressed interest in eliminating or changing the Division of HIV Prevention in the CDC, which could introduce gaps in addressing the HIV epidemic.

Best practices can help MA plans improve their Star Ratings performance while allow for strategies for medication adherence to grow.

Ajai Chari, MD, stresses the importance of making bispecific therapies more accessible at the community level to improve outcomes in multiple myeloma.

One study showed small cell lung cancer (SCLC) tumors with higher DNA damage response (DDR) activity were initially more sensitive to chemotherapy but had worse overall survival.

These results suggest that the rise in avoidable mortality is driven by widespread factors across the entire US.

New topline data from the Launch-HTN (NCT06153693) and Advance-HTN (NCT06153693) clinical trials show these investigations met their primary end points os statistically significant reductions in systolic blood pressure.

One of the major highlights of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinical & Scientific Conference is that invaluable networking opportunities can help clinicians elevate their own best practices.

The researchers emphasized the need for ongoing research and advocacy to further address drug affordability.

In this discussion with Cathy Eng, MD, FACP, FASCO, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, she illustrates how Vanderbilt works to specify each individual patient’s cancer care regimen and treatment path.

Speakers from the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) highlighted 75 years of progress in understanding and treating neuromuscular diseases but also raised concerns about how potential funding cuts could impact this community.

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) was already looking to expand its Bridge Grant program when changes to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding landscape created greater urgency.

While the prevention program worked as intended in White American youth, Black youth participants did not have success with the same program.

The systemic immune response index outperformed other inflammatory markers in predicting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Non-Hispanic Black populations face the highest risk of death from chronic kidney disease (CKD)–associated cardiac arrest, a study found.

Elizabeth Jones, MD, FAAD, highlights the persistent issue of insurance companies favoring expensive, newer medications over equally effective generics in dermatology, emphasizing the time-consuming prior authorization process and advocating for patient partnerships and systemic improvements.