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Lowering the positivity threshold for a high-quality fecal immunochemical test (FIT) can increase sensitivity of noninvasive screening for colorectal cancer in a more economical way.

Data reveal a strong association between non–high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio and psoriasis onset in US adults.

The new report from US Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, highlights persistent disparities in tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure, calling for equitable strategies to achieve a tobacco-free future.

Older non-Hispanic Black adults with early-stage breast cancer are less likely to receive timely treatment and guideline-concordant care, increasing their risk of death compared with non-Hispanic White women.

Reducing systolic blood pressure to less than 120 mmHg lowered the risk of major cardiovascular events for most people with type 2 diabetes in the Blood Pressure Control Target in Diabetes trial.

Community-based researchers can teach clinicians a lot about how to best approach underserved populations disproportionately impacted by cardiovascular health complications.

Investigators say they may have found a new therapeutic target for patients with double-expressor diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

The FDA approved the FoundationOne Liquid CDx to identify patients with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) with MET exon 14 skipping alterations who may be eligible for tepotinib (Tepmetko; EMD Serono).

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

An update from the PURPOSE 2 trial focused on adherence and pharmacokinetics data for lenacapavir, used to prevent HIV.

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.

The FINEARTS-HF trial offered novel clinical insights as one of the few cardiovascular trials to feature such a great proportion of female participants.

The SARAH trial was limited to high-risk patients, which the lead investigator said prevented unnecessary exposure to adverse events in patients less at risk of cardiomyopathy.

A delay in the FDA decision for NT-501 could leave those with macular telangiectasia (MacTel) without any form of treatment for longer than anticipated.

Follow-up results for the FINEARTS-HF trial focused on specific results for women and men, hyperkalemia risk, and an analysis of the elements of its composite end point.

Lead study author Alexander T. Sandhu, MD, MS, of Stanford said the team will evaluate behavior to understand the results.

A decision from the American Board of Medical Specialties will be made about a new cardiovascular board by this upcoming February.

The connection between brain, mental, and cardiovascular health needs considerable more attention, argues Maureen Hood, PhD, RN, Uniformed Services University.

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Revumenib has been approved for relapsed or refractory acute leukemia with KMT2A translocation in patients aged 1 year and older.

In the hours after President-elect Donald J. Trump tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr to lead HHS, reactions came swiftly to the controversial pick who would have a large influence to shake up public health.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, a prominent antivaccine activist and former independent presidential candidate, has been nominated to lead HHS, where he would oversee significant aspects of the nation’s public health policy.

The combination therapy of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir (BIC/FTC/TAF) was both tolerable and produced virologic suppression in patients who were presenting late in their HIV infection.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination is approximately 77% to 81% effective against hospital and emergency department encounters among older adults, study finds.

New study findings reveal that the risk of cardiovascular disease among light ex-smokers aligns quickly with never-smokers, while heavy ex-smokers may take over 25 years to reach the same level.

Oncology pharmacists play a vital role in managing complex outpatient therapies by assessing patient suitability, educating patients, and implementing protocols to ensure safe and effective treatment.

Put up against placebo in the phase 3 EMBARK trial, delandistrogene moxeparvovec (Elevidys) did not significantly improve function after 52 weeks.

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Lung cancer is the top cause of cancer-related death worldwide.

Findings of a recent study indicate that NUP98 rearrangements can significantly impact outcomes in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).