Hayden E. Klein

State-level maternal health scores varied greatly in the 2024 March of Dimes report card, with Vermont getting the only A grade on preterm birth rates.

The 2024 March of Dimes report card gave the US a D+ overall, with worse grades among Southern states.

A claims-based study revealed high adherence to phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomer (PMO) treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), but highlights limitations in interpreting real-world effectiveness from claims data.

Further research is needed to determine how once-weekly viltolarsen can slow disease progression and preserve motor function in boys and young men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

Forecasts indicate a drastic increase in US obesity rates in the next 25 years, emphasizing the need for comprehensive public health strategies.

Of the 518 hospitals that had at least 10 eligible discharges, only 11 of them prescribed SGLT2 inhibitors to more than half of their patients.

Clinical development and trial testing of vesleteplirsen (SRP-5051) for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) was stopped, with the developer citing safety concerns, FDA feedback, and an evolving therapeutic landscape.

Young adults with type 2 diabetes and lower incomes face significantly higher mortality risks, highlighting socioeconomic disparities in health outcomes.

Noninvasive liver fibrosis scoring systems may help identify who is at risk of developing heart failure.

One study suggests these drugs could increase depression risk in heart attack survivors who retained normal heart pumping function, while providing no life-saving benefit.

A total of 7 states passed ballot measures during the 2024 presidential election to enshrine abortion access into their state constitutions, though not all of them are immediately taking effect.

Higher levels of these fatty acids may reduce the risk of developing several types of cancer, though certain risks, such as a potential link to prostate cancer, highlight the complexity of their impact on overall cancer risk.

Independent pharmacies have filed 3 class action lawsuits against GoodRx Holdings and major pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

Sanjula Jain, PhD, chief research officer at Trilliant Health, discusses the rapid adoption of glucagon-like peptide 1 inhibitors for diabetes and preventive care for obesity and late-onset diabetes.

Health care costs continue to rise despite lower demand, while younger generations increasingly face chronic health challenges.

The outcomes of the EMBARK and CIFFREO trials in boys aged 4 to 7 have raised concerns in the Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) community and prompted layoffs at Pfizer.

Caregivers of both adults and children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) face significant disruptions to their work productivity and personal lives, underscoring the need for better treatments and support systems.

Standard zinc supplementation had limited impact on muscle health or zinc levels in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, highlighting the need for more tailored nutritional strategies.

Payers and providers face challenges surrounding data integration, patient engagement, and financial pressures when trying to improve care quality and reduce costs.

Robert Lustig, MD, MSL, warns that sugary baby foods, rising birth weights, and ultraprocessed school meals are fueling long-term health risks in children.

A study in Indiana found that older adults in low-income clinics often experience memory problems that go undetected, with African American patients facing a significantly higher risk.

The history of women being left out of heart disease research has had significant consequences on heart health care today.

Unmet social needs in certain neighborhoods contribute to disparities in diabetes care, leading to greater reliance on emergency services, fewer preventive measures, and higher rates of complications.

Women are still being excluded from cardiovascular research trials, and it has a lasting impact on heart disease treatment for women today.

UMass Memorial Health–Harrington Hospital reduced 30-day readmissions for congestive heart failure by 50% using artificial intelligence and remote care teams.

A study of 555 patients further solidified genotype-phenotype correlations in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

Between 2011 and 2020, the Veterans Health Administration spent $78 billion on health services for veterans also enrolled in Medicare Advantage.

Less than a third of FDA-mandated trials for drugs approved between 2015 and 2021 had been completed by May 2024.

Surbhi Sidana, MD, MBBS, shares how the addition of an anti-CD38 antibody to the VRd regimen significantly improves progression-free survival for patients with transplant-ineligible multiple myeloma.