February 6th 2026
Oral semaglutide (Wegovy; Novo Nordisk) expands GLP-1 weight-loss options, but pharmacy budgets and health care cost pressures persist.
Real-world ONCare data show acalabrutinib lowers new-onset HTN, CV events, and discontinuations vs ibrutinib in R/R CLL/SLL.
In a pair of lively debates at the International Stroke Conference 2026, experts from around the world discussed controversies in stroke care.
February 5th 2026
Clearer definitions, tailored programs and policies, and telestroke care could help close rural stroke care disparities.
February 4th 2026
Real-world inotuzumab ozogamicin boosts remission in relapsed/refractory B-cell ALL, supports transplant, and flags sinusoidal obstruction syndrome risk.
Hormone Therapy for Menopause: Timing, Safety, and Best Candidates
Experts also explained how hormone therapy can benefit women managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension on top of their menopause.
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3 New Study Findings to Look Out for at Menopause Society 2025
Researchers will present new findings on how menopause affects cardiovascular, brain, metabolic, and digestive health.
Comprehensive Eye Exams Key for MG-Related Vision Changes
Thorough eye exams in patients who have myasthenia gravis can detect concurrent autoimmune retinopathy and its complications.
Body Size, Metabolism Impact Psoriasis Severity and Biologic Response
Higher body size and metabolic factors are linked to worse psoriasis and lower biologic treatment success.
Distance From Clinics Drives Telehealth Abortion Requests Post Dobbs Decision
Telehealth abortion requests doubled after the Dobbs decision, especially for those far from clinics or seeking care before 6 weeks of pregnancy.
Enfortumab Vedotin Plus Pembro Cuts Risk of Disease Progression, Death 60% for Patients With MIBC Who Can’t Have Chemo With Bladder Removal
Combination therapy with enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab significantly reduces progression and mortality risk of muscle invasive bladder cancer in first-line treatment.
New Biomarkers, Drug Targets Identified for Colorectal Cancer
Researchers identify FGFR4, FLT1, and WNT5A as key biomarkers and suggest dovitinib and nintedanib as new targeted therapies for colorectal cancer.
Manual Push Delivery of Rozanolixizumab for gMG Preferred by Patients
Patients successfully self-administer rozanolixizumab for generalized myasthenia gravis (gmG), preferring manual push delivery over infusion pumps in a phase 3 trial.
5 Birth Control Methods That Are Safe for Women to Use
Education on birth control and its potential adverse effects is vital to women choosing the type that best suits them.
Tools for Managing Multiple Disease States Without Burning Out: Lindsey Valenzuela, PharmD
Remote monitoring and algorithm-based tools help pharmacists balance complex workloads in value-based care, says Lindsey Valenzuela, PharmD.
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Overcoming Access, Cost Barriers in MS: Andrew Wolf, MD
Andrew Wolf, MD, discusses the growing costs, treatment advances, and geographic disparities in multiple sclerosis care.
mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Not Associated With Major Congenital Malformations During Pregnancy
Women who received the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in their first trimester did not have an increased risk of their child having a major congenital malformation.
Medicare State Rankings Reveal Stark Differences in Access, Quality, and Affordability
A new report shows Vermont, Utah, and Minnesota lead, while Louisiana, Mississippi, and Kentucky lag in Medicare performance.
Self-Advocacy, Staying Calm Help Patients Navigate Cancer Journey: Brian Koffman, MDCM, DCFP, FCFP, DABFP, MSEd
Patients beginning their cancer journeys should advocate for themselves and use support groups to help navigate survivorship challenges.
Contributor: Rebuilding Trust in Health Care Quality and Value—Leadership Priorities for Managed Care
Measures need to be taken to elevate engagement both from employees and the general public as public confidence in the US health care system declines.
Emergency Department Visits for Diabetes Fell During COVID-19
Adults with diabetes were 24% less likely to visit an emergency department in 2021 than in 2019.
Accountable Care: Not Just for the Healthiest Patients
ACOs serving patients with complex needs are on the rise, but policy changes are needed to support providers treating special populations.
Where Do Pharmacists Add Value in Arrhythmia Care? Lindsey Valenzuela, PharmD
Lindsey Valenzuela, PharmD, explains how value-based models empower a single pharmacist to manage multiple layers of these disease states.
CVS Pharmacy Completes Acquisition of Select Rite Aid Locations
CVS Pharmacy acquires stores and prescription files from over 600 Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs pharmacies.
Linvoseltamab Demonstrates High Efficacy, Low Toxicity: Paula Rodríguez-Otero, MD, PhD
The LINKER-SMM1 trial shows promising results for linvoseltamab in treating high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma with a favorable safety profile, notes Paula Rodríguez-Otero, MD, PhD.
Emerging Therapies for Managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Patients With Skin of Color
Experts discussed safe and effective management strategies for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa at the 2025 Skin of Color Update.
Medical School Diversity Declines Following Affirmative Action Repeal
The number of Black, Hispanic, and Latino students admitted into medical schools fell as rates increased for White and Asian students.
Patients With Myasthenia Gravis Are Their Own Best Advocates
Kiran Bhavaraju-Sanka, MD, and Beth Stein, MD, focus on the best and most effective methods of engaging patients who have myasthenia gravis throughout their journey.
Career Insights From a Dermatologist Specializing in Skin of Color
Eliot F. Battle, MD, discusses how to effectively and successfully treat skin of color.
FDA Expands Upadacitinib Label for Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The new indication allows doctors to use upadacitinib before tumor necrosis factor–blocking agents when those treatments are clinically inadvisable.
Medicare Beneficiaries With HIV More Likely to Have OUD
Opioids were more likely to be prescribed to Medicare beneficiaries living with HIV, which led to opioid use disorder (OUD).
Value-Based Care Offers Solutions to Patient Access Challenges: Brian Mulherin, MD
Despite systemic challenges, oncology practices use value-based care, community partnerships, and clinical trials to improve patient access and outcomes, says Brian Mulherin, MD.
New WHO Report Sounds Alarm on Antimicrobial Resistance
WHO's latest report shows alarming trends in antimicrobial resistance, highlighting urgent global challenges and the need to improve surveillance and treatment.
Coordinating Medications for Women With Arrhythmia: Lindsey Valenzuela, PharmD
Lindsey Valenzuela, PharmD, explains how pharmacists can prevent drug interactions and improve coordination for women with arrhythmia and chronic disease.
Cost, Access Barriers Limit Women’s Use of Heart Monitors: Lindsey Valenzuela, PharmD
Lindsey Valenzuela, PharmD, explains how cost, coverage gaps, and tech literacy hinder women’s access to early arrhythmia detection tools.