April 18th 2025
Health care disparities are often driven by where patients live, explained Antoine Keller, MD, as he discussed the complex, systematic hurdles that influence the health of rural communities.
Dr Dipti Itchhaporia on Health Equity, Clinical Trials, and Emerging Therapies at ESC
August 31st 2024After moderating an emerging science session on acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction care, Dipti Itchhaporia, MD, American College of Cardiology, discussed the growing inclusivity in clinical trials through innovative digital tools and addressed the impact of GLP-1 therapies on cardiovascular treatment.
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Semaglutide Enhances Heart Failure Outcomes in Obesity
August 30th 2024New STEP-HFpEF findings presented at this year’s European Society of Cardiology Congress add to the many accolades this glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist has already received for the numerous benefits it can produce among patients living with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
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Health Care Bias, Cost of Care Biggest Barriers to Liver Care for LGBTQI+ Patients
August 28th 2024In this interview, Sarah Manes, Global Liver Institute, explores the unique challenges faced by LGBTQI+ individuals, particularly those with disabilities, in accessing and receiving appropriate liver care.
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Pegcetacoplan May Reduce Fatigue in PNH Accompanied by Anemia
August 28th 2024Findings from a post hoc analysis of 3 clinical trials support the switching to or initiation of pegcetacoplan to manage fatigue for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) that is accompanied by mild to moderate anemia.
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Nusinersen May Improve Fatiguability in SMA, but More Research Is Needed
August 28th 2024Findings from an Italian cohort suggest that nusinersen may benefit fatigue measures in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type III; however, drawing definitive conclusions in this area remains difficult.
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Researchers Identify Potential IO Targets in AML Through Surfaceome Analysis
August 27th 2024By analyzing the surface proteome of a wide-ranging sample of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) specimens, researchers identified potential antigens and primitive cell markers representative of AML supgroups.
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From Persistent to Preventable: The Impact of Policy on the Future of Forever Chemicals
August 27th 2024This second installment on the threat of forever chemicals examines the impactful policies brought about during the Biden-Harris administration that are set to play a role in the future manufacturing, use, and monitoring of these harmful substances.
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Aetna Announces Simplified Access to Fertility Services
August 27th 2024Aetna has become the first major US insurer to expand access to fertility services by covering intrauterine insemination as a medical benefit for all eligible plans, marking a significant move toward greater equity in family-building options for people of all backgrounds.
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Dr Martha Gulati Previews ESC 2024: Obesity, Heart Failure, and the Ongoing Debate on HRT
August 26th 2024Martha Gulati, MD, Cedars-Sinai, discusses the topics expected to be featured at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress, including a debate she's participating in about the role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in primary cardiovascular disease prevention.
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Brooke Kempf on How LAIs Improve Mental Health Care in Rural Communities
August 25th 2024Brooke Kempf, PMHNP, from Indiana University Indianapolis, discusses the importance of timely outpatient care and how innovative approaches like long-acting injectables (LAIs) are helping to bridge the gap in treatment for schizophrenia.
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New CAR T Trial in MM Aims for Triple Receptor Targeting
August 24th 2024Leland Metheny, MD, is lead investigator for the Phase 1 BAFF CAR T clinical trial, which is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a novel approach to chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy in multiple myeloma (MM) that targets 3 receptors on cancer cells and uses electroporation vs the typical lentiviral vector delivery.
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No Sex-Based Differences Found in Treatment Timing in gMG
August 24th 2024A single-center cohort study found no differences between males and females in the odds of starting or time to treatment in generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), but investigators want to continue to probe more deeply into why women are more severely affected by the disease.
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CPAP Treatment Can Significantly Reduce Hypertensive Adverse Outcomes in Pregnancy
August 24th 2024When women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) carrying high-risk pregnancies collaborate with their health care providers to find the best individualized continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment, their risks of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia may drop appreciably
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Health Equity & Access Weekly Roundup: August 24, 2024
August 24th 2024Learn more about the negotiated Medicare drug prices and what the FDA's rejection of therapeutic MDMA means for mental health care through expert reactions. Other highlights include pharmacy-based HIV care, gaps in care for gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and the obesity epidemic.
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Beyond Early Stage: Biomarker Testing's Role in Advanced Lung Cancer
August 23rd 2024In part 1 of our interview with David P. Carbone, MD, PhD, The Ohio State University, he addressed why it is important to conduct biomarker testing in both lung cancer overall and non–small cell lung cancer more specifically.
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