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William "Andy" Nish, MD, an allergist and immunologist at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, discusses the factors that influence whether patients with asthma should be prescribed a biologic therapy.

Here are some of the latest developments in multiple sclerosis (MS) from our sister publication, NeurologyLive®.

Long-term survival trends among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with the cancer types with the highest mortality highlight areas where additional research is needed.

A retrospective analysis found that lung function and weakened gas exchange have a minimal effect on sleep quality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggesting that psychological mechanisms may play a larger role.

An overview of the latest news in Parkinson disease reported across MJH Life Sciences™.

In a recent review article, a researcher outlined current guidance for the management of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) as the pandemic continues throughout the country.

A newly released internal CDC report shows the agency's communication struggles and its challenges in combatting the virulent delta variant, acknowledges the need for universal masking, and illustrates the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing more severe illness and death in those who are inoculated.

The study included more than 400 patients with Philadelphia-negative MPNs, all of whom completed a questionnaire related to their tobacco use and symptoms related to their disease.

Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the health care and mainstream press.

A new CMS rule increases reimbursement for providers; coffee is linked to decreased risk of arrhythmia; the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s shelf life is extended.

Understanding of precision oncology has grown among patients, according to the researchers, who explained that in 2012, less than 50% of surveyed patients knew what “precision oncology” meant.

A case series found that skin-stretching external fixation devices coupled with negative pressure wound therapy was effective in treating large skin defects, suggesting that this method may be a cost-effective and safe alternative to more risky traditional methods.

Michael Thorpy, MD, director, Sleep-Wake Disorders Center, Montefiore, and professor, Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, speaks about common misconceptions within the treatment of narcolepsy-related excessive daytime sleepiness, and how combination therapy may play a role.

A new report is issuing a call to action to develop a global strategy to address the growing issue of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

When a New Zealand health care network switched to telehealth visits, its rheumatology patients had more health care interactions, but they had fewer changes in care and were less likely to be categorized as having active disease.

Patients with psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis who were obese were shown to present with significantly lower quality of life (QOL) and worse disease activity than those with normal weight.

However, letting nurses have total control of medication management during hospital stays can create problems afterward.

The designation means that pharmacists can switch patients to the less-expensive version of insulin without seeking approval from the clinician.

President Joe Biden requires federal workers to get vaccinated for COVID-19 or face strict safety protocols; Pfizer files federal lawsuit over reimbursing drugs through Medicare; and the CDC revises its testing guidance for fully vaccinated individuals.

Highlighting the latest ophthalmology-related news reported across MJH Life Sciences™.

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic heart failure were adherent to an e-health self-management intervention but were often not responsive when advised to call medical personnel because of concerning symptoms.

Higher physical activity and less time spent sitting and watching TV was associated with a significantly lower risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea.

Review findings outline the gut microbiome's potential impact on immunotherapy responses.

Americans traveling to England will no longer need to quarantine; lack of ICU visits during COVID-19 pandemic affected patient health; sign-up window for COBRA subsidy to close.

New research indicates an association between longer chronic kidney disease duration and taste dysfunction.

Results of post hoc analyses highlight erenumab's efficacy in reducing headache medication use among migraineurs.

People living with HIV have known greater rates of stroke, but the reason for that risk was the focus of an abstract presented last week at IAS 2021, this year's virtual annual meeting of the International AIDS Society, which took place July 18 to 21.

Data suggest asthma exacerbations dropped for children and adolescents during the pandemic, and most families chose to use telehealth services when available.

The study found that more than a third of patients who were obese said they did not receive advice on physical activity or nutrition in order to lose weight, and nearly 1 in 5 said they were not even told they were overweight.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we bring you an excerpt of an interview with an expert in Huntington disease, who discusses the reaction after 2 highly anticipated clinical trials ended this year.