Patient-Reported Experiences Show Psychological Impact of Atopic Dermatitis on Adolescents
May 22nd 2025The 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.
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Lurbinectedin Plus Atezolizumab Maintenance Shows Improved Survival vs Atezolizumab in SCLC
May 22nd 2025Patients 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.
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FDA Approves Mepolizumab as First Once-Monthly Biologic for COPD With Eosinophilic Phenotype
May 22nd 2025FDA approves mepolizumab (Nucala; GSK) as the first monthly biologic for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), significantly reducing exacerbations in patients with an eosinophilic phenotype.
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Supplemental Dental, Vision Benefits May Not Justify MA Payments for VA-Covered Veterans
May 22nd 2025Veterans 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.
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The Role of Pharmacists Expands Beyond Dispensing for Novel Cancer Therapies: Eileen Peng, PharmD
May 21st 2025The 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.
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Mepolizumab Reduces COPD Exacerbations in Patients With Eosinophilic Inflammation
May 20th 2025New findings from the MATINEE and COPD-HELP studies suggest mepolizumab could reduce exacerbations and improve quality of life in patients with eosinophilic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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FIBRONEER-ILD: Novel PDE4B Inhibitor Slows FVC Decline in Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis
May 20th 2025Nerandomilast significantly slowed lung function decline and reduced mortality in patients with progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF), with consistent efficacy regardless of background antifibrotic therapy.
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Federal Rule Aimed to Clarify Equity for Mental Health Coverage: Ali Khawar
May 20th 2025Ali Khawar, former Department of Labor official, explains the original intent of a federal rule to reinforce the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act could be under threat as the Trump administration walks back enforcement.
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MRD Status Guides Consolidation With Cema-Cel in ALPHA3 Trial: Fred Locke, MD
May 20th 2025The ALPHA3 trial is exploring cemacabtagene ansegedleucel's (cema-cel) potential to enhance outcomes in patients who have relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma, particularly those positive for minimal residual disease.
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