Hayden E. Klein

Research shows more than a third of patients with rheumatoid arthritis met criteria for frailty, with prefrailty and robust groups closely following.

Laxmi Patel discusses proposed Medicaid reforms in HR 1, including work rules, coverage limits, and state-level risks for vulnerable populations.

By 2040, advanced metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is projected to rise by at least 20% in the 9 countries assessed.

From 2017 to 2023, women were especially underrepresented in trials in arrhythmia, coronary heart disease, acute coronary syndrome, and heart failure.

The drug lowered inflammation, oxidative stress, and endothelial injury markers in women with INOCA and coronary microvascular dysfunction.

Pulse of the Purchaser 2025 survey results showed the use of transparent PBMs more than doubled in just 1 year, from 12% to 31%.

Despite overall growth in the radiology workforce, the proportion of pediatric radiologists specifically decreased from 2016 to 2023.

The treatment also showed signs of metabolic gains, with more benefit seen with the 50-mg dose than the 28-mg.

Methotrexate significantly lowered systolic blood pressure compared with sulfasalazine in adults with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis, suggesting potential cardiovascular benefits beyond its anti-inflammatory effects.

A global analysis showed that absolute deaths and disability-adjusted life-years related to smoking-attributable rheumatoid arthritis have continued to rise since 1990.

Women and adults younger than 65 years face higher risks of certain degenerative valvular heart disease subtypes than men and older adults, according to a study.

By week 16, researchers found 87.8% of patients achieved a satisfactory humoral response.

Ravi Vij, MD, MBA, discusses how measurable residual disease (MRD) testing is shaping treatment decisions in hematology and its potential to reduce costs and toxicity.

The global incidence, deaths, and disability-adjusted life years tied to metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH)-related liver cancer have more than doubled in older adults since 1990, with a heavy impact on low- and middle-income countries.

The study found no difference in physician communication scores between patients with advanced cancer and other illnesses, suggesting that discordance may stem from other dynamics.

Evolocumab is now indicated for adults who don’t have a prior cardiovascular disease diagnosis.

Ravi Vij, MD, MBA, explains how insurance-related delays in CAR T approval slow treatment initiation, increase interim therapy costs, and contribute to patient burden.

Ravi Vij, MD, MBA, discusses the logistical differences between administering CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies, and how emerging CAR T technologies could affect patient access.

Approval was based on part 1 of the ESSENCE trial, with part 2 results expected in 2029.

From pump choices to TikTok trends, building trust with young patients means meeting them and their families where they are.

With growing roles in inpatient care and new telehealth models, pediatric pharmacists are reshaping how and where children receive specialized medication support, explained Marry Vuong, PharmD, BCPPS, of Perfecting Peds.

Laxmi Patel, chief strategy officer at Savista, outlines major impacts of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act on Medicaid and what hospitals can do to prepare for these changes.

More than 8 in 10 patients with rheumatoid arthritis were taking 5 or more medications at once, a practice linked to older age, multiple comorbidities, and more than 2000 potential drug-to-drug interactions.

The risk of fatty liver disease is especially high in patients with multiple cardiometabolic risk factors who undergo gallbladder removal, according to research from South Korea.

Janet Pope, MD, MPH, discusses screening and diagnostic approaches for interstitial lung disease in patients with systemic sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other connective tissue diseases.

Artificial intelligence–powered insulin dosing and virtual coaching offer faster answers and convenience, but accuracy and oversight are key to building trust.

A real-world study found that semaglutide prescriptions were associated with improvements in weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol, but also a $80 monthly rise in health care spending outside of drug costs.

Hadar Avihai Lev-Tov, MD, argues that integrating dermatologists into multidisciplinary health care teams is crucial for providing comprehensive patient care.

A new American Heart Association initiative is working to increase screening for lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) at community health centers nationwide to help address undetected cardiovascular risk.

Personalized expert instruction informed by artificial intelligence (AI) data improved surgical performance and skill transfer more effectively than AI feedback alone in a randomized trial.