Pearl Steinzor

Patients with a later onset of psoriasis (PsO) may benefit from earlier screening for psoriatic arthritis (PsA), according to one study.

Leda Mannent, MD, global project head, Immunology and Inflammation, Sanofi, discusses efficacy outcomes in patients with asthma who received rilzabrutinib.

A bidirectional risk between psoriasis and asthma has been identified, according to one study.

A study finds limited changes in hospice utilization, highlighting challenges in real-world implementation.

Michael Thorpy, MD, professor of neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine explores the current treatment landscape of idiopathic hypersomnia and the associated challenges with approving new medication for this condition.

Increasing knowledge of the vaccine-preventable disease will ultimately improve vaccine uptake among target groups, researchers suggest.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) survey finds 89% of centers continue to report shortages for at least one type of systemic therapy.

Researchers have identified a link between psoriasis and the autoimmune diseases hypothyroidism and alopecia areata.

The home-based care model offers a promising strategy for improving quality of care, while also reducing health care spending.

Vaccination against seasonal influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in patients with high-risk heart failure was found safe with low incidence of mild adverse events (AEs).

Michael Thorpy, MD, professor of neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, explored the mechanism of action in orexin agonists, which has been indicated for idiopathic hypersomnia.

Chesahna Kindred, MD, MBA, FAAD, board-certified dermatologist, Kindred Hair & Skin Center, discusses how diversity in clinical trials are helping bridge the racial health equity gap in psoriasis care.

Extreme temperatures and hurricanes are strongly associated with worsening cardiovascular health, a study finds.

Emily Touloukian, DO, medical oncologist, practice president, and managing partner at Coastal Cancer Center, discusses the importance of patient advocacy when it comes to current issues such as drug shortages and mail order restrictions.

The first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine has been approved for adults aged 50 to 59 years who are at increased risk.

The low-calorie sweetener was associated with incident major adverse cardiovascular event risk, according to one study.

Melissa Jones, MD, shares insights into recent artificial intelligence (AI) innovations in the realm of sleep studies.

Researchers evaluated the impact of different treatment modalities in the prevention of psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

Speakers at SLEEP 2024, the annual meeting of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society, share their favorite parts of the conference.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) hospitalization–related features may help inform prevention approaches among children with the infection, according to one study.

Patients with moderate to severe psoriasis may benefit from weekend cyclosporine treatment (WCT) as a maintenance therapy, according to one study.

Allison Brager, PhD, neuroscientist, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, discusses the interplay between physical exercise and circadian rhythms in improving cardiovascular health.

Ron Grunstein, MD, PhD, head of sleep and circadian research, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, shares findings from a phase 1b study on the use of a novel orexin agonist in patients with narcolepsy type 1.

Posters presented at ASCO 2024 found positive responses in the prediction of tumor types and prognostic outcomes in patients with advanced solid tumors and HR+/HER2-negative (HER2–) metastatic breast cancer.

Thomas Hall, MD, FAAD, of US Dermatology Partners, explains that disparities in dermatological care arise from the uneven distribution of dermatologists, especially in rural areas, causing delayed diagnoses and higher health care costs.

Michael Thorpy, MD, professor of neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, discusses promising pharmacological treatments for patients with idiopathic hypersomnia.

Hrayr Attarian, MD, professor of neurology, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, shares findings on sleep inequities that have greatly impacted refugees.

Caitlin Kindberg, patient advocate in Nashville, Tennessee, discusses her lived experience as an individual with idiopathic hypersomnia, and how the sleep disorder impacts her day-to-day life.

Expansion of Medicaid coverage will now include all-in-one mental health and substance use clinics; 61% of adults are estimated to have cardiovascular disease (CVD) by 2050; the FDA has taken a historic step in potential psychedelic drug approval.

Christopher Depner, PhD, professor of health and kinesiology, University of Utah, shares the challenges of measuring sleep with wearable devices due to nonadherence and the need for metrics like the Sleep Regularity Index.