Advances in Pediatric Dermatology Spotlight Diagnostic Precision and New Systemics
A Maui Derm 2026 session explored advancements in pediatric dermatology, emphasizing precision medicine and targeted therapies for children.
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CSU Educational Pilot Shows Drug Access a Major Hurdle
Participants in the pilot program had high baseline knowledge about their chronic spontaneous urticaria, but the same was not always true of their physicians.
Optimizing Nonsurgical Management of Skin Tumors at Maui Derm 2026
Speakers delved into innovative strategies in skin tumor management, focusing on chemotherapies, patient risk assessment, and evolving treatment protocols.
Trulicity, Botox Headline Drugs Included in the Third Cycle of Medicare Price Negotiations
The upcoming price negotiations are the third cycle since the Inflation Reduction Act was passed in 2022.
LLMs Help Complement Clinician Guidance for Patients After Mohs Surgery
LLMs provide valuable answers to common Mohs surgery questions, supporting postoperative care and patient education without replacing physician guidance.
AAP Breaks With CDC, Maintains Broader 2026 Childhood and Adolescent Vaccine Schedule
AAP’s 2026 immunization schedule continues protection against 18 diseases as the CDC reduces its recommendations to 11.
Survey Highlights Patient, Caregiver Concerns About Topical Corticosteroids for Inflammatory Skin Disease
New Dermatologic Therapies Make Waves at Maui Derm 2026
Experts discuss groundbreaking therapies in dermatology at Maui Derm 2026, addressing complex skin diseases and enhancing patient care with innovative treatments.
Experts Warn That CDC Childhood Immunization Schedule Revisions Could Reduce Uptake, Erode Public Trust
Experts raise concerns that CDC childhood immunization changes could reduce vaccine uptake and weaken trust in public health guidance.
Reflecting on 15 Years of Health IT Evolution and What’s Next: Nate C. Apathy, PhD
Nate C. Apathy, PhD, guest editor of AJMC's 15th Health IT special issue, calls for tools to be closely aligned with user needs.
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ICE Presence in Minnesota Health Care Settings Threatens Access to Essential Medical Care
Minnesota physicians warn ICE activity in hospitals and clinics is deterring care, undermining patient safety, and worsening health outcomes.
CMS Proposes Nearly Flat 2027 Medicare Advantage Payment Rates
CMS’s 2027 proposed MA payment rate increase of .09% falls short of expectations, potentially increasing premiums and reducing benefits for seniors.
FAQ: What to Know About the Vaccine Rollbacks and What They Mean Long-Term
With the CDC’s decision to roll back recommendations to vaccinate for several conditions, questions have arisen as to what that may mean in the US.
Catching Unethical Loopholes in ICD-10 Code Billing: Daniel Siegel, MD
Daniel Siegel, MD, discusses a loophole he looks out for in ICD-10 coding and billing.
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Unexplained Pauses Hit Nearly Half of Monthly-Updated CDC Databases, Raising Transparency Concerns
Almost half of the monthly-updated CDC databases had unexplained pauses in 2025, mostly affecting vaccination data, raising transparency and public health concerns.
ACE Inhibitors Linked to Reduced Mortality in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
ACE inhibitors may improve survival in IPF patients, highlighting potential repurposing of a common cardiovascular drug.
Clinical Trial Data Signal a New Era for Atopic Dermatitis, Melanoma, and Psoriasis
Maui Derm 2026 showcases groundbreaking clinical trial data and innovative strategies in dermatology.
CRC Becomes Leading Cause of Cancer-Related Death in Younger Adults, Highlighting Prevention Gaps
Experts underscored that educating clinicians and the public about red flag CRC symptoms could facilitate earlier screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Contributor: Network Integrity as a Strategic Lever—Aligning Ambulatory Operations with Managed Care Success
Explore how network integrity enhances managed care strategies, driving value-based care success and improving patient outcomes in health systems.
Maintaining a Healthy Weight Could Mitigate Excess Spending Linked to Both Low, High BMI
Adults who are underweight, overweight, or obese face higher medical expenditures, varying by age, sex, and care setting.
5 Ongoing Phase 3 Trials in Hematologic Malignancies
Ongoing phase 3 trials target improved therapies for hematologic malignancies, focusing on CLL, multiple myeloma, and pediatric leukemia outcomes.
ctDNA Positivity Associated With Worse Survival, Higher Recurrence Risk in Patients With NSCLC
These findings support the potential role of ctDNA in prognostic assessment and early intervention.
Novel CLL Therapies Prompt New Treatment Considerations
A review article focused on first-line treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia highlights the importance of shared decision-making.
Highlighting Gaps in Allergic Rhinitis Care, Allergen Immunotherapy Access
Patients with allergic rhinitis face prolonged symptoms and inadequate treatment, highlighting a need for better awareness and access to allergen immunotherapy.
CCCA Associated With Longer Time to Diagnosis vs Other Scarring Alopecias
Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) faces significant diagnostic delays, highlighting the need for increased awareness and education among providers.
Health Equity & Access Weekly Roundup: January 23, 2026
Research reveals that socioeconomic status significantly impacts survival rates in young adults with metastatic colorectal cancer, emphasizing the need for health equity initiatives.
Anlotinib Plus Chemotherapy Shows Promising Results in Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Phase 2 trial results show anlotinib with anthracyclines and ifosfamide yields a 30.8% ORR and an 82.7% DCR in advanced soft tissue sarcoma.
Federal Prevention Solutions to Homelessness Improved Health Outcomes in VA Patients
Health outcomes and inpatient costs improved for veterans when the federal government invested in preventing homelessness.
Smart Speaker Improves Mental Health, A1C in Older Adults With Diabetes
A randomized clinical trial found a voice-enabled virtual assistant reduced mental distress and improved quality of life, self-care, and glycemic control.
How ED Policies Can Better Protect Survivors of Violence: A Q&A With Prashasti Bhatnagar, Esq, MPH
A multistakeholder study explores how law enforcement presence in EDs affects survivors of violence and outlines trauma-informed, patient-centered policy solutions.