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Pfizer requested authorization for its bivalent COVID-19 vaccine for children aged younger than 5 years; most flu viruses from samples are similar to strains chosen by officials for this year's updated vaccines; Alabama Medicaid agreed to end a longstanding policy allowing refusal to pay for antiviral treatment for hepatitis C in patients with a substance use disorder.

The data could help clinicians better identify patients who are good fits for belimumab after rituximab.

According to the most recent data from FAIR Health, COVID-19 telehealth diagnoses declined in 3 of the 4 census regions in the United States.

A review of available literature, although limited, has pointed to a link between pediatric psoriasis and anxiety and depression. Previous research has made a clear association between psoriasis and mood disorders in adults.

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), whether or not they also had diabetes, were found to have a reduced risk of hospitalization when they took dapagliflozin.

A clinical pharmacy specialist with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) described how the department is trying to address the needs of female veterans, including their reproductive health, as well as addressing disparities in chronic diseases.

Patients with asthma who were with or without a diagnosis of nasal polyps were found to have results with long-term dupilumab.

The CDC reported that the number of people who were hospitalized with the flu nearly doubled during the week of Thanksgiving; contraception for people producing sperm is finding promising results in clinical trials; marijuana use in children has risen 245% in the last 20 years.

Due to anticompetitive practices, the United States lags Germany and Switzerland in the number of biosimilars on the market, while also having substantially higher prices for both biosimilars and reference products.

The increasing complexity and costs of oncology care and resulting patient financial toxicity is driving more health systems to adopt oncology stewardship principles in their pharmacy practices, according to a session at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) 2022 Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exposition.

Neil Iyengar, MD, from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, is expecting updates on therapies to fight human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2)–positive breast cancer and novel antibody drug conjugates at the upcoming San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS).

From comparing outcomes, it is known that cemiplimab has the potential to improve responses among patients who have cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), although many important questions remain, explained Neil D. Gross, MD, FACS, head and neck surgeon and director of clinical research in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The study investigators wanted more data on long-term outcomes in pediatric patients following implantation of a transcatheter Potts shunt (TPS) for treatment of severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

The annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) will once again take place in a hybrid fashion, with in-person attendees returning to the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center to hear the latest clinical and basic research, as well as see several of their peers receive awards for their contributions to the space.

All-cause mortality was investigated among individuals who had heart failure as it related to their daily caloric intake and energy outcome.

The monthly volume of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine doses administered have returned to the level observed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic among children in an integrated health care system in California, but HPV vaccine coverage remains lower compared with prepandemic levels.

The first priority isn't limiting the rise in type 1 diabetes (T1D) prevalence, it's limiting the rise of missing prevalence, said Tom Robinson, vice president of global access at JDRF.

Data on the use of biologics for psoriasis among patients with a history of cancer have remained sparse. However, new findings provide the largest amount of real-world data on the use of the biologic secukinumab in these patients.

Liz Lightstone, MBBS, PhD, FRCP, professor of renal medicine for the Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, discussed the influence of genetics and background on the care management of lupus nephritis.

Investigators from Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center hoped to gain insights into what factors can predict success with axi-cel in patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

Female allopathic medical students pursuing careers in dermatology were less likely than those pursuing other specialties to be from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in medicine or be a sexual minority, with a lack of interest in underserved care and public health shown overall.

A review including nearly 40 million total participants showed a statistically significant positive association between infection with COVID-19 and risk of type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the last 2 years have been virtual; the organization previously met in Las Vegas in 2019 and 2016.

With 60% to 75% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) developing other long-term conditions throughout their lifetime, the researchers underscored the importance of using multimorbidity in risk stratification of patients with RA based on their findings.

A study found that people with Down syndrome with caregivers who were aware of the updated American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines on screening for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) were diagnosed earlier and had better health outcomes for OSA.

Marie A. Chisholm-Burns, PharmD, PhD, MPH, MBA, FCCP, FASHP, FAST, executive vice president and provost at Oregon Health and Science University, is receiving the award, which is presented to individuals who demonstrate excellence in pharmacy practice leadership.

Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors are currently the only FDA-approved agents indicated specifically for patients with Waldenström macroglobulinemia.

Generally, the studies suggested a decreased risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) associated with fish and vegetable consumption, as well as Mediterranean-style diets, although the researchers noted that these studies used varying methods and had varying results.

Melissa O'Connor, PhD, MBA, RN, FGSA, FAAN, endowed professor in Community and Home Health Nursing, M. Louise Fitzpatrick School of Nursing, Villanova University, and director, Gerontology Interest Group, noted that a comprehensive assessment of each patient is necessary to develop individualized care plans that can achieve better outcomes and keep older adults in the home setting.