Alison Rodriguez

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and their rheumatology healthcare providers commonly face discordance as many patients report a higher disease activity rate than their providers.

PCSK9 inhibitor therapy plus a statin is not cost-effective option for the health system compared with statin alone, according to a study.

Palliative care and pain relief services are needed in health systems worldwide in order to address the high levels of health-related suffering.

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often require complex medication regimens that are associated with significant disease severity, comorbidities, and multidimensional indices, according to a study.

Authors of dermatology clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) may be receiving significant industry payments that are not fully disclosed-suggesting that the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) policies may benefit from stronger enforcement or the development of new standards.

Following the phase 3 ENDEAVOR trial that compared 2 proteasome inhibitors-carfilzomib and bortezomib-in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma patients, researchers conducted a second interim analysis to compare the overall survival between the 2 groups.

Specialized Medicare Advantage plans called chronic condition special needs plans (C-SNPs), may demonstrate greater improvement in outcomes and utilization of care for the beneficiaries when compared to non-SNP Medicare plans, according to a new analysis from Avalere Health.

A significant proportion of the uninsured population in the United States live in suburban areas, which is a deviation from historic findings, according to a study.

A recent survey by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society found that the majority of adults are surprised by the prevalence of blood cancers-specifically the prevalence of acute lymphocytic leukemia among children and young adults.

A recent report, “Toxicology Cluster Chemotherapy Related Toxicity Drug Development Pipeline Review, 2017,” presents a summary of drugs in development to treat chemotherapy-related toxicities.

Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and their caretakers may experience symptoms of anxiety and depression that could impact their mortality, quality of life, and healthcare use.

Skin conditions affect millions of Americans, but patients who seek treatment for their skin condition often face the difficulty of finding an available specialist in their area, according to a new paper published by Derma Care Access Network.

Outreach interventions, including mail outreach invitations, may be effective in increasing the proportion of completed colorectal cancer screening, according to research.

Trust in healthcare is at the lowest level in more than a decade, according to a recent report that surveyed opinions and attitudes of physicians, leaders at hospitals and health systems, insurance company executives, and consumers.

There may be an association between the regular use of statins and reduced mortality in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis-a chronic liver disease often caused by alcohol consumption.

Advancements in the cancer immunotherapy pipeline are leading to the production of immune checkpoint inhibitors, and a recent report from Global Business Intelligence (GBI) Research titled “Cancer Immunotherapies-First-in-Class Pipeline Dominated by Immunomodulators and PD-1 Like Targets” took a look at the pipeline.

The increasing trend in long-term prescription opioid use in the United States calls for further research on the potential benefits and harm, according to a study.

There is a dimensional relationship that links white matter structure to neurodevelopmental symptoms, such as those associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, more research on the connection is necessary.

Neighborhood disadvantage may be an important determinant of the risks of major atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)—related events, according to a new study.

Greater levels of physical activity are associated with a decreased risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease events in low-, middle-, and high-income countries.

Occupations related to potential noxious airborne agents are related to an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to recent research.

People age 50 and older should now receive the shingles vaccine, according to a new recommendation by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Dermatological Association, which lowers the recommended age by 10 years.

Obesity and overweight in individuals were associated with a lower risk and frequency of chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD) exacerbations in Taiwan.

The HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Disease Society of America recently published clinical practice guidelines for managing chronic pain in patients with HIV.

There is an association between asthma and the development of Crohn’s disease and with early and late-onset ulcerative colitis, according to a recent research.

Individuals with psoriasis face a greater risk of dying because of an alcohol-related death compared with people in the general population, according to recent research.

Psoriasis has a significant presence, affecting about 125 million people globally, but current estimates are fragmented because of a lack of a global standard. A new report suggested that global data will need a standardized approach of collection and analysis in order for more accurate estimates of psoriasis’ presence.