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Kristen Whitney, DO, FAAD, dermatologist at Allegheny Health Network, highlighted recent breakthroughs in treating alopecia areata, focusing on the effectiveness of Janus kinase inhibitors and the ongoing challenges related to insurance coverage and patient access.

As presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump diverge on health care reform paths, contrasting futures hinge on the outcome of the presidential election.

Physicians also differed from caregivers when asked how many hours of caregiving patients required each week.

Three proteins—THRAP3, STMN1, and GNA13—are overrepresented in blood cancers like acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and could prove to be novel targets for future therapies.

Although Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor monotherapy in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has been a game-changer, patients have significantly increased risks of infection, especially in the upper respiratory tract.

This week’s Center on Health Equity & Access highlights emphasize the role of social determinants of health in policy-making and underscore the importance of addressing rising costs and challenges employers face.

US drug shortages have decreased from 323 to 277 as of September 2024, yet many essential drugs remain scarce, with 50% of shortages lasting over 2 years due to ongoing supply and manufacturing issues.

The study findings underscore the importance of early initiation of macitentan and tadalafil among patients who have pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and represent a shift in understanding of prognosis based on diagnosis timing.

As bird flu cases spread in both livestock and agriculture workers, the Department of Agriculture is taking steps to stop the spread of the virus.

The COVID-19 pandemic required an evolution of traditional nursing practices, but the unpredictability led to increased stress, burnout, and job dissatisfaction.

Health care costs continue to rise despite lower demand, while younger generations increasingly face chronic health challenges.

Smoking after a cancer diagnosis increases risk of mortality and a second cancer, study finds.

A new study found that supply chain issues were less likely to affect Canada when it came to meaningful drug shortages when compared with the United States.

As health care costs escalate, a new survey reveals that 74% of employers are grappling with the impact on employee wages and benefits, with many anticipating further cost-shifting to their workforce.

Alopecia areata was more likely to develop in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who were taking anti–tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy at the onset of the condition.

In the wake of the Inflation Reduction Act and other regulatory changes, Medicare Advantage plans have braced for significant cuts that are forcing them to take a hard look at their product offering.

Novel evidence has emerged from a 16-year study that hidradenitis suppurativa can elevate risks of not only pregnancy and postpartum complications, but of morbidity—particularly metabolic- and immunology-related morbidity—for mother and child in the long term.

Report reveals growing divide between subsidized and unsubsidized enrollees.

Patients with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia experienced 14.8 hospitalizations annually, according to the findings.

Despite proven benefits, referrals to pulmonary rehabilitation and palliative care for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in England remain significantly lower than for other respiratory conditions.

The machine learning model shows promise in detecting paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) by assessing electronic health records (EHR) data, potentially transforming the diagnostic landscape for rare diseases.

More than 80% of patients with lung cancer receive care in their communities, but this can leave them vulnerable to gaps in care quality and delivery.

The long-term response rate for zanubrutinib was better than ibrutinib in patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).

A new analysis of real-world data show that just as in solid tumors, higher tumor mutational burden (TMB) and PD-L1 expression in blood cancers are linked to less-optimistic prognoses.

Program yields largest savings in its history of more than $2.1 billion in 2023.

Alopecia areata is more prevalent in Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Black children than in non-Hispanic White children, with some Asian subgroups having a higher risk compared with those of Chinese ethnicity.

Biosimilar aflibercept (P041) demonstrated comparable safety and efficacy to the originator aflibercept (Eylea) in treating patients with retinal conditions like neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD).

When resistance to or failure of hypomethylating agents (HMAs) occurs in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), depleting a ligase called TOPORS may help.

A panel of industry experts discussed the complexities of biosimilars and interchangeability, emphasizing the challenges in adoption, the need for regulatory and legislative solutions, and the importance of education to combat misinformation.

Research presented at CHEST 2024 examined the effect of steroid choice on individuals who have a dual diagnosis of heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).