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Authors of a systematic literature review concluded more research is needed to better understand the financial burden of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

A multifaceted approach focused on enforcing basic infection prevention practices and promoting education about Clostridioides difficile (C difficile) transmission led to a reduction in the number of infections in a hospital setting.

The report, based on a survey conducted in Spain, suggests patients are suffering from additional asthma exacerbations due to a lack of understanding of their disease.

REPAIR study findings outline the benefits of macitentan for right ventricular functioning in pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Study findings show those with celiac disease tend to experience migraine more frequently than healthy individuals.

Blood eosinophil count is a promising biomarker and example of the pathway toward precision medicine in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), said Don Sin, MD, FRCP, MPH, a professor of respiratory medicine at the University of British Columbia and head of the Centre of Heart Lung Innovation, St. Paul’s Hospital.

Karen L. van Caulil, PhD, president and CEO of Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value, discusses the potential gap in care that may occur with the end of the Oncology Care Model.

CMS' introduction of 3 new electronic clinical quality measures, 2 of which are focused on inpatient glycemic management, signal a strong commitment to shine a light on this often-overlooked area, according to the chief medical officer at Glytec.

Low- and middle-income countries that hosted completed COVID-19 vaccine trials received disproportionately fewer doses than high-income counterparts; mental health apps indicated to increase uptake in underserved men; CDC report finds notable stillbirth risk in pregnant women with COVID-19.

A new sub-analysis suggested eating foods with anti-inflammatory properties may improve physical functioning in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Robert A. Gabbay, MD, PhD, chief scientific and medical officer at the American Diabetes Association (ADA), describes the ADA's efforts to elevate the conversation about the impact of diabetes on kidney disease.

Preventing addiction is key to ending the opioid epidemic—2020 alone saw more than 93,000 overdose deaths—as are expanding access to treatment, promoting recovery, and building a multifaceted strategy that incorporates nonopioid alternative and their coverage by providers. Although appropriate in certain situations, opioids are not a one-size-fits-all approach.

The decision will provide Medicare coverage tests for minimal residual disease (MRD) starting December 26, 2021.

The prognosis was worse in patients with basic dementia or Alzheimers disease as well as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma.

Findings presented at the 2021 American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting showed that patients with concomitant psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) reported greater incidence of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, as well as a higher likelihood of work inability than those with only psoriasis.

Findings from a cross-sectional study revealed a potential link between liver health and inflammatory diet properties.

While research has examined the implications of the immune system and its contributions to pulmonary arterial hypertension, further research is required to understand the pathobiology of the condition.

A report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation confirmed that practices within the US Oncology Network and Tennessee Oncology participating in the Oncology Care Model (OCM) program have contributed significant savings to the agency.

Daniel Greer, PharmD, BCPP, clinical assistant professor, Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, discusses the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as a first-line treatment for chronic insomnia and barriers limiting its use.

Funmi Olopade, MD, FACP, professor of medicine and human genetics and founding director of the Center for Clinical Cancer Genetics and Global Health at the University of Chicago Medical Center, explains how different populations are at different risk for breast cancer and the importance of informed screening.

Abstracts from American College of Rheumatology Convergence 2021 showed whether gender can impact the effectiveness of secukinumab in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

Although acute promyelocytic leukemia is highly treatable in early stages, the medication needed stop hematologic emergencies, all-trans retinoic acid, is often not available, a new study says.

The study found that cough severity and cough-related quality of life were not related to the severity of bronchial hyperresponsiveness in nonsmoking adults with cough-variant asthma.

The FDA decision was followed by a CDC advisory panel meeting Friday, and as expected, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, who has spoken in favor of booster shots, signed off on the plan.

A new study aiming to understand sarcoidosis-associated pulmonary hypertension symptoms and their impacts on patients’ lives determined that the Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension-Symptoms and Impact questionnaire could be used to suitably assess patients.

Early identification of psychosocial problems and psychotherapeutic care are critical in mitigating issues of low self-esteem and psychosocial maladjustment in children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD).

The approach works by transforming the condition of normal and tumor cells into a highly proliferative “reprogrammed stem-like” condition that still has the original karyotypes.

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New study results indicate that initiation of a diet intended to lower blood pressure could benefit migraineurs.

CVS announces it will close around 900 stores; states in the upper Midwest are suffering another COVID-19 surge; Biden increases federal waterway protection.