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Rachel Dalthorp, MD, discusses how zuranolone (Zurzuvae) can improve postpartum depression when compared with previous treatment approaches.

Physicians in the US, Germany, and France show gaps in their knowledge of the treatment of of refractory/relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and mantle Cell lymphoma (MCL).

The toxicity of lung cancer treatment has traditionally been discussed in terms of physical symptoms, but there is a growing focus on financial toxicity, time toxicity, and other effects on well-being, as reflected in research presented at the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer.

Genetic variability and sex-specific differences may play a role in sickle cell disease (SCD)-related pain; however, more research is needed.

Though magnesium has long been seen as a potential sleep aid, the authors say the new form of magnesium salt may provide a clearer benefit.

Cases of atrial arrhythmia in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) are common but lack a standard solution, and more long-term data on the management of arrhythmias in DMD are needed.

The researchers suggest certain refinements to the 2022 European LeukemiaNet classification model for patients aged 60 years or older receiving lower intensity treatment (LIT), including the adoption of a mutation score that accounts for certain gene mutations.

This web-based cross-sectional study indicated that health care professionals in China had poor knowledge, positive attitudes, and proactive practices in regard to ChatGPT.

Based on the positive topline data, the company plans to submit for regulatory approval for a higher dose of nusinersen for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) treatment.

Ocrelizumab and hyaluronidase is now the first and only twice-yearly subcutaneous injection approved for relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS).

Here we conclude our discussion with David P. Carbone, MD, PhD, The Ohio State University, by addressing the importance of both advocacy for and education on biomarker testing in the lung cancer space.

The first overall survival analysis of the KEYNOTE-522 trial showed positive outcomes with neoadjuvant pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy followed by adjuvant pembrolizumab monotherapy vs neoadjuvant chemotherapy alone in high-risk early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).

Mirvetuximab soravtansine showed high evidence of efficacy in heavily pretreated FRα-positive, platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer, which is a challenging patient population to treat, Angeles Alvarez Secord, MD, MHSc, gynecologic oncologist at Duke Health, said.

Sheela Rao, MBBS, FRCP, MD, consultant medical oncologist at the Royal Marsden Hospital, discussed the findings of the POD1UM-303/InterAACT2 trial of retifanlimab plus chemotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCAC).

From the presidential debate, ongoing conferences, and health care deserts in rural America, the Center on Health Equity & Access covers the latest news on population health, managed care, and health policy.

Jonathan Riess, MD, MS, director of thoracic medicine at UC Davis Health, gave insight into the rationale and efficacy data for combining cancer vaccine IO102-IO103 with pembrolizumab in advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.

Panelists discussed how the Inflation Reduction Act and the Enhancing Oncology Model are impacting value in cancer care and access to treatment.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network Policy Summit emphasized the importance of integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into the oncology workforce to improve cancer care outcomes and address disparities while navigating legal and societal challenges.

During the first fireside chat at the Patient-Centered Oncology Care® meeting, Alyssa Schatz, MSW, of National Comprehensive Cancer Network, discussed work being done to improve care for patients with cancer.

The FDA approved the quadruplet regimen on July 30 for induction and consolidation therapies in patients with newly diagnoses multiple myeloma who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant.

New prevalence estimates of atrial fibrillation found that approximately 10.5 million US adults, or 5% of the population, have the condition.

An electronic version of the Symbol-Digit Modalities Test could enable people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to perform frequent remote cognitive assessments independently.

An update to the colonoscopy guidelines released by the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy could have implications on how colonoscopies are measured in the future.

Dax Kurbegov, MD, senior vice president of Sarah Cannon Cancer Network, discussed divides between payers, health systems, and oncology care providers, as well as the impacts these divides can have on patients.

New research reveals disparities in opioid prescribing by race among Medicare beneficiaries, sparking concerns about potential impacts on rehabilitation outcomes.