Health Care Delivery

This open-label extension of the SERAPHIN trial evaluated the long-term safety and tolerability of a small daily dose of the endothelin receptor antagonist against pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) among patients from the original study.

Medication-at-home pharmacy is an innovative method of medication management that is vital to the success of the health care system.

The researchers noted these improvements were seen without an increase in hyperlactatemia risk.

The findings mean it may be feasible to use adult systemic lupus nephritis (SLE) trial data to reduce the data needed for pediatric indications.

With evidence lacking on the role of inflammation in nasal polyposis (NP), this study investigated the role of 2 potential biomarkers in the nasal secretions of patients who have NP concomitant with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease.

Patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) were not found to be at greater risk of venous thromboembolism, regardless of Janus kinase inhibitor use, according to this new meta-analysis.

A decade’s worth of retrospective data from over 1 million patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing dialysis showed that psoriasis may be protective against pneumonia in these patients.

This new study investigated risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, among hospitalized patients with a recent history of methamphetamine use and priority patient populations to target.

While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is known to be effective for generalized depression and anxiety, it is only recently that research has begun exploring its specific use in diabetes, including looking at the effects on depression, anxiety, and glycemic control.

Hatim Husain, MD, associate professor in the Department of Medicine at UC San Diego, discuses must-haves for successful biomarker testing in lung cancer—in particular, non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)—and how the field is adapting to the targeted treatment needs of its patients.

Lack of state funding and understaffing are threatening the vaccination campaign for novel Omicron-specific booster shots; experts explore the differences between subcutaneous and intradermal delivery of monkeypox vaccines; HHS’ Office for Civil Rights is struggling to manage rising cases of cyberattacks on US health care organizations.

Do-it-yourself (DIY) automated insulin delivery systems have gained rapid uptake, yielding self-reported improvements in glycemic control and quality of life for patients, but creating unique challenges for health care providers (HCPs).

Brindley Brooks, who founded HS Connect (HSconnect.org), a patient advocacy group for those affected by hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), spoke on misconceptions she’s encountered on her HS disease journey and the importance for physicians to be conscientious of their advice to patients.

The rates of 3 hypertensive disorders were compared among 2 groups of women: those who gave birth between 1995 and 1999 vs 2015 to 2019.

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Jason Ezra Hawkes, MD, MS, FAAD, board-certified dermatologist and associate professor of dermatology at the University of California Davis in Sacramento, explained the utility of type 2 inflammation pathways and the microbiome in understanding the immune dysregulation associated with atopic dermatitis (AD).

The use of existing guidelines for pediatric treatment varies significantly among sites, a new study has found.

Patient confidentiality is a major reason why minors do not seek out prevention, testing, and treatment services for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV.

Patrick Burnett, MD, PhD, FAAD, chief medical officer of Arcutis Biotherapeutics, discusses the mechanism of action for roflumilast cream, the only phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor approved by the FDA for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients aged 12 and older.

A case report of a patient with acne fulminans, a rare form of acne vulgaris, discussed the clinical manifestations of the disease, physical examination findings, and management strategies.

Medicaid’s Money Follows the Person (MFP) demonstration program, which began in 2008, has helped states transition more than 107,000 people to community settings rather than living in institutional facilities.

Findings from this multicenter randomized controlled trial showed that the transition bundle was associated with a lower risk of 7-day and 30-day hospital readmission from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

A significant subset of patients continues to receive chemotherapy monotherapy despite the availability of newer approaches, including programmed cell death protein-1 (PD-1) and programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1) inhibitors.

Findings of a meta-analysis show that use of dietary elimination had a minimal effect on the severity of atopic dermatitis and may increase the risk of developing immunoglobulin E–mediated food allergy.

The FDA is considering Pfizer/BioNTech’s request for its updated COVID-19 booster; California Governor Gavin Newsom rejects bill allowing supervised injection sites; a new report from the CDC shows 2019-2020 life expectancy fell in all states.

A new review outlines what is known about cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and how that might affect patient care.

A recent study found that people with intermediate and late chronotypes had more rapid eye movement sleep when they delayed their sleep before their first night shift.

Patients with Parkinson disease who adhered to a healthy diet pattern and active lifestyle had a lower rate of all-cause mortality than those reporting poor diet quality and lack of physical activity.

The procedure can be beneficial prior to chemotherapy, but it also has high rates of complications, this new analysis shows.

Systemic mastocytosis and mast cell activation syndrome both negatively impact health-related quality of life (HRQOL), with mast cell activation syndrome patients reporting more significant impacts on everyday life.