Providers

Patients aged 2-21 receiving apitegromab showed clinically meaningful motor function improvements, with a favorable safety profile consistent with long-term data, as Scholar Rock prepares for US and EU regulatory submissions in Q1 2025.

Bipolar disorder is commonly misdiagnosed depending on the features that present, explained Stephanie Hsia, PharmD, MAEd, BCPP, of University of California, San Francisco.

Artificial intelligence can revolutionize drug discovery by expediting development, reducing costs, and improving treatment options, but addressing its limitations is crucial for future success.

Patients with schizophrenia have a lot of life-changing consequences when they are being treated properly, and these are only amplified when the patient goes untreated, explained Megan Ehret, PharmD, of University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy.

There are many misconceptions patients might have about clinical trials that prevent them from participating, and it’s important to understand what they are in order to overcome them, said Terry L. Keys, of University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center.

The study showed that having pre-existing leukopenia and more favorable performance status was associated with a higher risk of rash.

Investigators say adding RNA interference (RNAi) therapy to current treatment modalities may improve outcomes in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with internal tandem duplication in the fms-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) gene.

At CHEST 2024, Cesar Davila-Chapa, MD, University of Nebraska Medical Center, brings awareness to the racial disparities demonstrated in his investigation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) hospitalizations and outcomes.

Financial toxicity and patient and staff wellness were well explored at the Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) 41st National Oncology Conference, serving as the focal point of multiple posters and presentations.

Lecanemab (Leqembi; Eisai/Biogen) received traditional approval from the FDA in July 2023, following an accelerated approval in January 2023, to treat adult patients who have Alzheimer disease.

During CHEST 2024, Maxine Dexter, MD, Kaiser Permanente, discussed her belief in the vital role of physicians in public health advocacy, drawing from her legislative work on issues as a former Oregon State Representative.

Lalan Wilfong, MD, a 20-year medical oncologist with Texas Oncology, is senior vice president, value-based care, Thyme Care.

An integrated, rule-based informatics system demonstrated its capacity to leverage electronic health records to streamline the prior authorization process and promote the use of biosimilars.

CHEST 2024 late-breaking data showcased the potential of AI-based systems in diagnosing and managing pulmonary embolism.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents a significant challenge for both patients and health care providers and discussions of effective management strategies took center stage at CHEST 2024 in Boston.

CNTN1 and NRXN3 clearly differentiated severe and milder forms of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

As more researchers utilize digital technology to measure mobility in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a team calls for consistent protocols to make outcomes as meaningful as possible to patients and clinicians

A comparison of the second-generation Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor acalabrutinib to the first-generation ibrutinib shows the former had lower rates of adverse events in a real-world setting.

New data presented at CHEST 2024 in Boston revealed a significant link between obstructive sleep apnea and mental health disorders in middle-aged and older adults.

Recent results from a new diabetes reversal program demonstrate the reliable, sustained benefits of nonpharmacological interventions in the management of diabetes and overall health of patients.

In 1386 providers, better teamwork related to higher patient Net Promoter Score (NPS), and the relationship between provider experience and NPS was mediated by teamwork.

Thoracoscopic thymectomy yielded quicker recovery time in myasthenia gravis (MG) while reducing disease severity, the need for treatment, and complications.

In recent years, it’s been estimated that 10% to 28% of patients with myeloid disorders develop adult onset inflammatory and autoimmune disorders (IADs), complicating treatment.

Initial evidence suggests alternative approaches such as exercise, dietary modification, and psychosocial therapies may enhance traditional management of pulmonary hypertension.

Researchers investigate the expression of PARP1 in leukemias with BCR::ABL1 p190+ translocation, finding differential expression in ALL, AML, and CML but no significant correlation with clinical parameters.

This interview accompanies the final podcast in our National Recovery Month series with Lyndra Bills, MD, senior medical director, and Shari Hutchison, MS, director of program evaluation and outcomes, both with Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, part of the UPMC Insurance Services Division.

A retrospective analysis on newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) provides further evidence for the benefits of early identification and treatment of the disease.

Adults who survived childhood cancer experience elevated fear that their primary cancer will recur or that a subsequent malignant neoplasm will develop, according to a new study.