What We’re Reading: Telehealth Debate; STD Rise Among Older Adults; PFAS Limits in Water
April 10th 2024Lawmakers are under pressure to decide the fate of COVID-era telehealth payment changes; the CDC reports an alarming increase in sexually transmitted disease (STD) cases among Americans 55 years and older; new regulations aim to reduce harmful exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.”
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Study: Decreased BMI Increases Severe Exacerbation, All-Cause Mortality Risk in Patients With COPD
April 10th 2024Decreased body mass index (BMI) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was linked to a higher risk of severe exacerbations and all-cause mortality, emphasizing the importance of monitoring BMI for managing COPD and predicting outcomes.
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Study: Children With SCD Not Found to Abuse Opioids Long-Term
April 10th 2024A retrospective cohort study assessed patterns of opioid use in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) following their initial opioid prescription for pain management, finding that concerning patterns of opioid abuse did not develop.
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Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery Is Effective in Alopecia but Lacks Comparison With Existing Treatments
April 10th 2024Studies show that laser-assisted drug delivery (LADD) improves hair growth in patients with alopecia. However, researchers are still looking at the best ways to compare LADD's effectiveness against other methods like microneedling.
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Neoadjuvant Chemoimmunotherapy Shows Superiority in Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
April 9th 2024The study compared the adverse events and surgical, pathological, and efficacy outcomes associated with neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy vs chemotherapy, particularly focusing on patients with PD-L1 levels less than 1%.
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Nirogacestat Linked With Improved Functional Status in Patients With Desmoid Tumors
April 9th 2024Results presented at the National Community Oncology Dispensing Association International Spring Forum describe meaningful improvements in functioning among patients who received the oral gamma secretase inhibitor to treat progressing desmoid tumors.
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Mammography Use Linked to Social Determinants, Revealing Need to Bridge Gaps With Community Support
April 9th 2024While mammograms are crucial for early detection of breast cancer and can save lives, social determinants of health and health-related social needs create barriers to access, especially for those with financial hardship, lack of transportation, or social isolation.
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Ultraprocessed Foods, Ice Cream Associated With Mortality in CRC Survivors
April 9th 2024Among patients who have survived colorectal cancer (CRC), there was an association between increased mortality due to CRC or cardiovascular disease and higher intake of ice cream and ultraprocessed foods.
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Making Giant Strides in Maternity Health Through Baby Steps
April 9th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are kicking off a special month-long podcast series with our strategic alliance partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our first episode, which is all about the Baby Steps Maternity Program and its mission to support women throughout every step of their pregnancy journey.
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In AML, CAR T-Cell Therapy Has Higher CR Rate After Transplant
April 8th 2024In this investigation, investigators sought insights into the safety and efficacy of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), with a particular focus on how various patient subgroups fared for complete remission (CR).
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Health Equity and Access Weekly Roundup: April 8, 2024
April 8th 2024The Center on Health Equity and Access covered the burden faced by caregivers, transgender health care, pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake, disparities in postpartum mental health care, and cost-related medication nonadherence among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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There is discrepancy between the FDA’s accelerated approval decisions and clinical benefits in cancer treatments; former President Donald Trump’s video statement avoids a clear stance on national abortion legislation; 40% of therapists say they will increase their fees this year.
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Dr Raajit Rampal Discusses Disease Modification and Emerging Therapies in Polycythemia Vera
April 7th 2024Raajit Rampal, MD, PhD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses the potential of a disease-modifying therapy in polycythemia vera, treating high-risk vs low-risk patients, and emerging therapies in the pipeline.
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