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A large international real-world analysis revealed the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the global population of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) and the ability for providers to help patients manage the condition.

Pfizer/BioNTech expected to file for emergency use designation of its COVID-19 vaccine in young children aged 6 months to 5 years; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets limits on power plant emissions of mercury and other hazardous pollutants; Black women at disproportionately greater risk of late-stage cervical cancer diagnosis and death.

As a social determinant of health, transportation barriers and their impact on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) were investigated among persons living with HIV in the Deep South.

The report builds upon existing research into metabolic biomarkers, identifying 14 differential biomarkers in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and skin involvement.

Geoffrey Boyce, CEO of Array Behavioral Care, discusses Array AtHome’s telebehavioral health services, which are now available to approximately 5 million Humana Medicare Advantage members.

The FDA has cleared the first tubeless automated insulin delivery system with a smartphone app control.

Investigators analyzed 12 categories of workplace agents, but only the composite category of pesticides was found to be linked with developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Although a number of biomarkers can be used to track features of pulmonary hypertension, no single biomarker is sufficient, according to a new review.

Minority patients and those with low income were more likely than White and high-income counterparts to report adverse outcomes in the management of asthma and eczema.

This represents the approval of the first bispecific antibody to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME).

A novel Omicron subvariant, BA.2, was found to be 1.5 times more transmissible than the original Omicron strain; analysis finds drugmakers increased list prices by 6.6% at the beginning of the year; alcohol consumption linked with the development of several cancer types.

The Oncology Care Model (OCM) is set to expire June 30, 2022. With no successor on the horizon, respondents to a recent survey by the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) say features such as dedicated navigators and weekend appointments could be reduced or lost if revenues that supported them are eliminated.

Researchers compiled data from studies of oral Evrysdi (risdiplam), Spinraza (nusinersen), and Zolgensma (onasemnogene abeparvovec), finding evidence that risdiplam may be a favorable alternative to nusinersen for type 1 SMA.

A patient with medication-induced severe acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis responded to treatment with secukinumab after unsuccessful courses of topical and systemic steroids.

Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc, senior clinician and acting branch chief, Dermatology Branch, National Institutes of Health, discusses treatment considerations for patients with different types of pustular psoriasis.

Researchers analyzed 102 eyes of 51 patients, finding that nearly three-fourths demonstrated signs of ocular involvement.

The authors said their findings present a better option for pediatric patients with severe disease.

Use of a molecular-based allergy diagnostic platform provided new insights into which young children who wheeze will go on to have persistent asthma at age 7 years.

Patients in upper quartiles of the sleep breathing impairment index, a novel gauge of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity, had higher 10-year Framingham cardiovascular risk than patients whose symptoms were classified as less severe.

Safinamide belongs to a class of drugs called monoamine oxidase type B inhibitors and is used in conjunction with levodopa to manage OFF periods.

Disease progression was more likely to be the best response to immunotherapy for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cirrhosis due to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

COVID-19 vaccine uptake among people living with HIV was associated with older age, more years living with HIV, higher education level, and higher perceived COVID-19 vulnerability.

A recent study suggests a conceptual deep neural network–based surgical guidance platform is precise and has potential as a valuable tool during phacoemulsification procedures.

Researchers review current knowledge on the management of flares in atopic dermatitis, including treatment and unmet needs.

Sunil Verma, MD, senior vice president and global head of oncology, medical at AstraZeneca, explains the design of the HIMALAYA study, including the dosing strategy used.

The findings showed no significant differences between the treatment and benzoyl peroxide, and they suggest that intense pulse light is both effective and well tolerated among patients.

About half of all patients with multiple myeloma (MM) receiving corticosteroid-based chemotherapy were found to have adrenal insufficiency (AI), while identifying suspicious symptoms of AI may be a key component to its detection in this population.

The researchers collected data from over 100 articles of various biomarkers for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), finding that just 4 were considered to have a high amount of evidence.

Biogen is selling its stake in the biosimilar joint venture to Samsung Bioepis for up to $2.3 billion after first investing in 2012.

A recent case report described 3 pediatric patients with severe asthma whose disease was not managed according to care guidelines and who did not respond to the biologic by the time they began therapy.