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Falls can often lead to reduced mobility or long-term disability in adults 65 and older, but there are strategies beyond exercise that can help these patients stay independent longer.

Carrie Kitko, MD, explains that axatilimab maintains strong response rates in patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) regardless of previous treatment lines and emphasizes the need to explore combination therapies.

The market for artificial sweeteners has been projected to increase by almost 75% from 2025 through 2033, or from $3.11 billion to $5.44 billion.

Nipocalimab's FDA approval revolutionizes generalized myasthenia gravis treatment, offering rapid symptom relief and improved patient outcomes across diverse populations.

The lifestyle intervention included a whole-food plant-based diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management components.

Black men who were identified as sexual minorities were more receptive to long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) vs on-demand PrEP.

Depemokimab significantly reduces asthma exacerbations, benefiting patients regardless of their baseline asthma control levels. A biologics license application for depemokimab is currently being reviewed by the FDA.

The Braidwood decision maintains the status quo for many patients, keeping preventive services covered by Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), says Jeff Fitzgerald, JD.

The finding that basophil counts may have prognostic significance aligns with a growing body of research into basophils in myeloproliferative neoplasms.

The post hoc analysis of the AGAVE-201 trial found that axatilimab demonstrated consistent response rates in patients with chronic graft-vs-host disease (GVHD), regardless of the number or type of prior therapies.

Both regulatory-approved and pipeline treatments for moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa demonstrate comparable efficacy and safety, offering hope for patients often dissatisfied with current treatment options.

There are significant racial disparities in outpatient referrals for opioid use disorder treatment, highlighting urgent need for targeted interventions in emergency care, according to a recent study.

Patients with only dry eye had less severe lid margin abnormalities and orifice plugging along with tear film instability compared with those who were diagnosed with both dry eye and diabetes.

The Supreme Court decision in Medina v Planned Parenthood interprets the Social Security Acts Medicaid provision as not being able to be enforced by an individual, according to Jennifer Evans, JD.

Metformin use may enhance progression-free survival (PFS) in patients receiving first-line systemic therapy for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

The findings contradict previous research suggesting high-risk patients with multiple myeloma were more likely to have a higher percentage of regulatory T cells (Tregs).

July is UV Safety Awareness Month, highlighting the growing risks of UV radiation and encouraging the use of protective measures to reduce sun-related health threats.

Researchers said longitudinal studies are critical to refine and optimize the management of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

AZD0486 demonstrated encouraging safety and dose-dependent efficacy in heavily pretreated adolescent and adult patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), according to early findings from the phase 1/2 SYRUS trial and Ibrahim Aldoss, MD, of City of Hope.

This new study identifies key contributors to mental health decline in individuals with atopic dermatitis, highlighting the need for integrated care.

Maridebart cafraglutide showed promising results in weight loss, offering a monthly treatment option for obesity with significant health benefits.

While artificial intelligence (AI) holds promise to improve the diagnosis of melanoma, researchers of a new review outlined challenges with these novel approaches.

The platform technology designation is a new designation established by the FDA.

Imetelstat demonstrated clinical benefits in patients with ring sideroblast–negative lower-risk MDS, according to a post hoc analysis.

The recent increase in prolonged emergency department (ED) stays and boarding times for older adults reveals systemic challenges in US hospital care.

High infection rates among younger adults suggest they either delay routine dental care and only seek treatment when conditions become severe, or face more barriers.

Increasing environmental events driven by climate change and human activity exacerbate allergy and asthma conditions, further compounded by exposure to persistent pollutants like per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances and microplastics.

From the impact of rising grocery prices to disparities in myeloma outcomes, check out news from the Center on Health Equity & Access this past week.