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This week, the Center on Health Equity & Access covered news from the Trump administration and CMS, Cigna's co-pay cap on weight loss drugs, and perspectives on living with HIV.

The repeal of the federal rule could leave those with mental health and substance use disorders at risk of losing coverage for their treatment.

Recent research reveals COVID-19 significantly increases long-term kidney dysfunction risk compared with influenza, especially in older adults and men.

Gastropsychiatrist Eva Szigethy, MD, PhD, and Benjamin Cohen, MD, Cleveland Clinic, discuss quality of life improvement in terms of behavioral health and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Air pollution significantly contributes to and worsens various dermatologic conditions through oxidative stress, inflammation, and disruption of the skin barrier.

The rate of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has increased over the last 32 years, with certain groups of interest facing higher burden, finds a new analysis.

New findings suggest that reducing the variant allele frequency of JAK2V617F should be a goal of treatment for polycythemia vera.

Delandistrogene moxeparvovec, a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), showed high dystrophin expression and a favorable safety profile in young patients.

Guselkumab shows significant clinical and endoscopic benefits for adults with moderate to severe Crohn disease, offering a promising treatment alternative.

Elevated LDH and higher international prognostic index were also predictors of poor outcomes on bispecific antibodies, investigators found.

New research reveals light sensitivity significantly impacts quality of life in myasthenia gravis patients, highlighting the need for targeted treatment strategies.

The Make Our Children Healthy Again assessment from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission warns of a national childhood health crisis and calls for broad federal reforms.

A pharmaceutical-grade cannabidiol (CBD) product was shown to be safe in high-risk patients hospitalized with COVID-19, with no increased rate of cardiac side effects compared with placebo.

Explore 5 rare genetic and neurological disorders named after pioneering women in medicine, highlighting their significant contributions to previously unknown conditions.

The immediate impact of the recent executive order aimed at lowering drug prices is likely low, as it may take until 2027 before actions detailed in the order can be enacted.

Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the health care and mainstream press.

The findings, which add to the limited data on the burden of atopic dermatitis on adolescent and pediatric patients, showed differences in what was most bothersome to the younger group of patients.

Gerard Criner, MD, FACP, FACCP, MATINEE investigator, highlights trial results that showed reduced exacerbations and delayed disease progression in patients with eosinophilic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC) experienced clinically meaningful benefits with lurbinectedin plus atezolizumab vs atezolizumab in the phase 3 IMforte trial, according to findings being presented at the ASCO Annual Meeting.

Luspatercept showed real-world efficacy among patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), confirming results seen in clinical trials.

Evernorth has capped antiobesity drug monthly co-pays at $200 in a move to improve access and affordability amid new drug pricing initiatives.

A causal link between chronic spontaneous urticaria and gut microbiota, with metabolic pathways potentially acting as mediators, offer new avenues for research and clinical understanding.

Once-daily roflumilast provides skin clearance and rapid itch relief with no limitation on duration of use.

FDA approves mepolizumab (Nucala; GSK) as the first monthly biologic for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), significantly reducing exacerbations in patients with an eosinophilic phenotype.

Veterans primarily receiving care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) similarly used dental and vision services under Medicare Advantage (MA) and traditional Medicare, challenging the justification for full MA capitated payments based on supplemental benefits.

Even a 2% decline in lung function predicted poor outcomes for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in a new study.

The advent of novel cancer care therapies such as chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies is transforming the role of pharmacists in enhancing patient care.

As concerns grow nationally about the mental health of young people, a new study provides insight into ongoing debates about social media’s role.

Emma Achola-Kothari, PhD, explains that younger Medicare beneficiaries without supplemental coverage face high costs, while dual-eligible beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage plans struggle with provider access.

New global analysis calls for urgent, targeted interventions as aging populations face rising rates of skin cancer.