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Adults who survived childhood cancer experience elevated fear that their primary cancer will recur or that a subsequent malignant neoplasm will develop, according to a new study.

Children entering kindergarten had lower vaccination rates and higher exemption rates compared with previous years.

The legacy of redlining continues to harm minority health, with Black individuals facing higher rates of health issues, linked to environmental factors and limited access to resources in regions previously redlined.

Interventions to diagnosis amblyopia earlier could help in addressing inequities in the resolution of amblyopia.

The researchers have detailed their complete findings of subcutaneous (SC) vs intravenous (IV) efgartigimod in generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) from the phase 3 ADAPT-SC trial and initial findings from the open-label extension of the study, ADAPT-SC+.

On September 20, the FDA approved isatuximab plus bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone in the first line for patients who have multiple myeloma and are ineligible for transplant.

Despite being eligible for guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT), tens of millions of patients across the globe are not receiving the heart failure care they need.

However, an analysis suggested that androgenetic alopecia is not caused by hypothyroidism.

Otulfi from Formycon and Fresenius Kabi was approved simultaneously in the US and the European Union. In the US, it will launch in February 2025.

The Supreme Court’s decision, paired with the newest data demonstrating the public impact of the opioid crisis, illustrates the legal potential in addressing the crisis and the ongoing public health challenges of treatment access.

The 25th International AIDS Conference took place July 22-26 in Munich, Germany, and one of the sessions delved into the potential impact of civil society laws on the 95-95-95 targets as laid out in the UNAIDS Global AIDS Strategy for 2021 to 2026.

The American Cancer Society (ACS) 2024 report emphasizes significant racial disparities in breast cancer outcomes and calls for increased efforts to improve equity in screening and treatment.

Ajai Chari, MD, covered both recent FDA approvals and pipeline products, such as non-BCMA chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies and trispecifics, during a symposium on Immunotherapy at the International Myeloma Society 21st Annual Meeting & Exposition.

Speakers at the 2024 International Myeloma Society (IMS) conference share the updates from the myeloma space that they were most excited about this year.

Finerenone showed consistent cardiovascular benefits across heart failure populations, with enhanced efficacy in patients with worsening events.

Patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) liver metastases had reduced risk of intrahepatic recurrence when using intraoperative contrast-enhanced ultrasounds.

The company announced layoffs due to business challenges and regulatory pressures.

Experts discuss how health care organizations can address the "missing patient" problem in our health system.

The 2024 Trends Shaping the Health Economy report gave a past, present, and future look at diabetes care in the US and the role of obesity in these trends.

In less than a month, from August 20 to September 19, amivantamab (Ami; Rybrevant, Johnson & Johnson) received 2 approvals from the FDA for use in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

A French study found that follitropin alfa, a biosimilar fertility drug, is more cost-effective compared with its originator, leading to potential savings for both patients and the health care system.

Average Medicare drug premiums for older Americans will drop next year for those enrolled in traditional Medicare plans or who have coverage through Medicare Advantage, with opinions divided along party lines on the economic implications.

A study found that opioid use, with or without benzodiazepines, significantly increases long-term mortality risk in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) over the age of 60 years.

Survey reveals gaps in vaccination intentions for flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus, and pneumococcal disease.

Systemic racism, including the practice of redlining, has had an enduring effect on health outcomes in people living with HIV, including time to viral suppression.

Despite reductions in deaths from cancer and cardiovascular diseases, increased mortality from assaults, accidents, and the COVID-19 pandemic has widened disparities in health outcomes for Black individuals.

September marked Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of early detection and the need for equitable treatment access.

September is National Recovery Month, and we are bringing you another limited-edition month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. In our final episode, we speak with Lyndra Bills, MD, and Shari Hutchison, MS.

Artificial intelligence (AI) could play a pivotal role in health care moving forward.

The innovative program from the Family Heart Foundation includes being able to order a free test kit for an at-home blood lipid panel and track your results online, as well as the ability to discuss the findings with care navigators and health care providers.