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Chelsee Jensen, PharmD, BCPS, senior pharmacy specialist at Mayo Clinic, suggests that medical providers can reduce patient and system costs by optimizing the use of generics and biosimilars, which offer lower costs without compromising safety and efficacy.

Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa experience knowledge gaps on effective treatments and addressing these gaps could help prevent tissue damage among these patients.

Biosimilar SB17 demonstrated clinical biosimilarity to reference ustekinumab after switching among patients with psoriasis for up to 52 weeks.

An ustekinumab biosimilar to Stelara launched in France, completing its rollout across 5 major European markets and paving the way for its US launch.

Samsung Bioepis' Q1 2025 report shows oncology, ophthalmology, and pegfilgrastim biosimilars have gained significant market share, while immunology, filgrastim, epoetin alfa, and insulin glargine biosimilars have grown more slowly.

Earlier patent litigation can be reformed to reflect similar success across Europe, resulting in accelerated US biosimilar market entry.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) led to reductions in out-of-pocket costs and improvements in health among adults entering Medicare.

An increased public interest and support for medication abortion following the federal Supreme Court ruling, particularly among marginalized groups, suggests a shift towards more accessible and autonomous models of abortion care.

The Breast Cancer Index (BCI) may help identify patients with low-risk breast cancer who could potentially benefit from reduced endocrine therapy, leading to improved quality of life and potentially lower health care costs.

Increased eczema risks in certain populations were associated with moderately high calcium intake, although pregnant women were found to potentially benefit from higher calcium consumption.

A new analysis of the Breast Cancer Index (BCI) may help identify women with HR-positive breast cancer who could potentially benefit from shorter or less-intensive treatment.

Adalimumab and secukinumab are the only FDA-approved biologic drugs to treat hidradenitis suppurativa, limiting options for patients, especially those who experience loss of response.

For diverse patient populations who are historically marginalized within health care, student-run clinics may offer a potentially cost-effective access point to dermatological care.

The pharmaceutical landscape enters 2025 with a mix of challenges and opportunities, with the potential to shape the future of drug access and affordability for patients across the nation.

Vitiligo, a skin condition causing depigmentation, may significantly increase the risk of serious cardiovascular events.

The top 5 biosimilar articles touch on the growing biosimilar landscape, including recent FDA approvals, patent disputes, cost-saving potential, and challenges in market entry.

Racial and ethnic disparities are found among Asian individuals as they experience the highest lifetime incidence of alopecia areata, and Black individuals face a disproportionately higher risk of anxiety disorders associated with the condition.

Mikael Eriksson, PhD, epidemiologist at Karolinska Institute in Sweden, discusses the development and implementation of an artificial intelligence (AI) model to reduce bias and improve breast cancer prevention.

Roberto Salgado, MD, anatomic pathologist for breast cancer translational research at Institut Jules Bordet, examines the significance of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in various breast cancer types and emphasizes the need for standardized TIL evaluation methods to improve patient outcomes.

The FDA granted approval to Steqeyma (ustekinumab-stba) for inflammatory conditions, making it the seventh biosimilar to reference Stelara after a year of multiple ustekinumab biosimilar approvals.

Here are 5 key points on electronic cigarette use that cover industry marketing methods, harmful substances, associated health risks, regulations, and its links to mental health as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.

The top 5 podcasts for 2024 cover Medicare Advantage prior authorization, health equity, global immunization challenges, trauma-informed care, and health literacy.

The FDA has approved ensartinib in adult patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)–positive locally advanced or metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) naive to ALK treatment.

Cognitive and behavioral techniques can improve physical function and overall well-being in patients with long COVID.

The most-read breast cancer articles include topics on hereditary breast cancer, hormone therapy benefits, BRCA mutations, as well as treatment outcomes.

The most-read alopecia articles include topics on Janus kinase inhibitors, new therapeutic strategies, health-related quality of life measurements, potential links to the COVID-19 vaccine, and disease pathogenesis.