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Based on the 2024 State of the Air report, Munaf Siyamwala, MD, of Centerpoint Medical Center, noted that patients with COPD need personalized action plans to manage flare-ups exacerbated by poor air quality and extreme weather conditions.

Experts urge enhanced monitoring as avian influenza spreads beyond birds; emergency abortion access still in legal limbo; leaders call for federal probe into potential misuse of health insurance subsidies.

In addition to ensuring residency programs provide educational and practical opportunities for addressing skin of color (SOC) hair-related concerns, prioritizing having residents of diverse backgrounds can help close knowledge and comfort gaps, suggest researchers.

The 5 agents in ViPOR—including venetoclax and lenalidomide—worked better together in a phase 1b/2 trial than they previously have, individually, in treating patients with certain diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) subtypes.

Douglas Weber, MD, explains how zuranolone has changed the landscape for postpartum depression treatment, addressing a gap in care within maternal health.

For patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), crovalimab has emerged as an additional treatment option with a similar safety and efficacy profile to eculizumab,

Researchers found no significant differences in disease-free survival, overall survival, and recurrence rates between fertility-sparing surgery and radical surgery for patients with stage I epithelial ovarian cancer.

Asthma is worsening under the effects of climate change, such as air pollution and pollen production, especially for underserved populations.

Patients with atopic dermatitis, particularly males and those aged 40 to 59 years, have significantly higher rates of impaired mobility.

Munaf Siyamwala, MD, of Centerpoint Medical Center, explained that summertime heatwaves and increased pollution significantly exacerbate symptoms for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Various laser technologies are emerging as a promising treatment for alopecia, showing effectiveness in hair regrowth with minimal adverse events. These treatments target inflammation and stimulate hair follicles to promote hair growth, but more research is necessary to confirm long-term safety and efficacy for some lasers.

Early tests show stem cells can be used to spark expression of a miniature version of the dystrophin protein.

Preexisting spinal damage and higher levels of inflammatory activity at baseline were linked with radiographic progression in axial spondyloarthritis treated with biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs over 2 years regardless of treatment type.

A 43-year-old woman had 2 myasthenic crises within 3 months, with both taking place shortly after exposure to hair dye containing methylisothiazolinone (MIT).

New research reveals that elevated lipoprotein(a) and oxidized phospholipids are independent risk factors for early-stage heart failure progression.

Researchers review the latest developments, challenges, and ongoing research in posttransplant maintenance for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

In part 3 of our interview, Jessica K. Paulus, ScD, Ontada, addresses the importance of understanding data sources and their impact on clinical research.

Bimekizumab demonstrated safety and efficacy at 2 years among patients with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

Israeli patients with vitiligo exhibit a significantly reduced risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD).

New findings show a similar number of injective-related reactions (IRRs) were reported between the use of ofatumumab (Kesimpta) and ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, but less severe reactions have been associated with ofatumumab.

Only about 1% of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) developed an invasive fungal infection while on a Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, investigators found.

The FDA approved SH-105 (Tepylute) prediluted injectable treatment for breast and ovarian cancers. This innovative formulation eliminates the need for complex powder reconstitution, improving safety and patient care.

Charlie Borowicz, manager of trans and gender diverse health at Allegheny Health Network, shares how the program offers comprehensive patient-first care to those in the LGBTQ+ and gender diverse community.

High neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR) are associated with worse progression-free survival and 5-year overall survival in patients with ovarian cancer.

The announcement followed the release of the RhodoLED XL red light-emitting lamp, to be used in combination with aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride topical gel, 10% for actinic keratoses.

Heatwaves are causing unexpected surges in heat-related illnesses; the CDC recommends updated COVID-19 vaccines for all ages; prioritizing RSV vaccines for the highest-risk adults.

The field of sarcoma study is getting more specific, with clinical investigations drilling down to more specific subtypes of soft tissue sarcoma for better targeted therapies.

Test your knowledge of the June 2024 issue of AJMC with this quick quiz!

Results from a cross-sectional study revealed the gaps in knowledge related to fertility risks among patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), as well as shed light on patient perspectives on fertility treatments.

In April, the FDA approved decabtagene vicleucel (ide-cel) for earlier treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myleoma.