Alison Rodriguez

The use of statin drugs in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is associated with benefits including decreased lung-related and all-cause mortality, according to a research.

Topical steroids typically prescribed are generic drugs, but the increase in the cost of generics means that out-of-pocket Medicare spending for topical steroids has risen. A new study found substituting the cheapest topical steroid could result in substantial savings.

Children with or without attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), who demonstrate inattentiveness during childhood are associated with a worse academic performance up to 10 years later in life, according to research.

The use of oral contraceptives decreases the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new study. However, the researchers did not find a link between breastfeeding and a reduced risk of ACPA-positive or ACPA-negative RA.

The addition of evolocumab to the standard background therapy for patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) would exceed the typically accepted range of cost-effectiveness, according to a new study.

Overuse of antibiotics not only leads to resistance, but may reduce variety of microbes in the gut and affect the immune system’s ability to fight off disease. Research into the role of the gut’s microbiome in infection found that antibiotic use made neutrophils less effective at fighting infections, and may lead to potential treatments or vaccinations.

Caregivers fill an important role for older individuals who are suffering from disabilities or severe diseases and especially for those at the end of life; however, they often go unpaid.

Medicinal cannabis has become increasingly accepted in the United States and is commonly used for pain management. Despite its growing popularity as a treatment, there is little evidence available about the harms and benefits of cannabis utilization.

The brains of women are significantly more active than the brains of men, according to the largest functional brain imaging study to date conducted by Amen Clinics. This explains why there are higher rates of some conditions, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in men compared with women, who have higher rates of depression.

Probiotics are often believed to stimulate healthy immune function, but a new study did not find significant evidence that a supplement of lactobacillus prevents eczema, which is a common precursor to asthma.

The overwhelmingly high number of deaths related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma-the 2 most common chronic respiratory diseases in the world-call for affordable interventions that have the ability to prevent or treat the severe chronic respiratory burden.

The FDA has approved Besponsa (inotuzumab ozogamicin) for treating adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Among wealthy countries, the United States maintains the most substantial socioeconomic disparities in access to healthcare; however, these disparities were reduced when the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was implemented, according to a new study in Health Affairs.

New report from America's Health Insurance Plans outlines how negative social determinants of health are being addressed by federal and state agencies.

Researchers can determine the best treatments for skin disorders, like atopic dermatitis and ringworm, by first observing how they benefit pets with the same conditions.

Study assessed the patterns of care for biologic-dosing outliers and nonoutliers in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Patient preferences for multiple sclerosis therapies are important to take into account and are increasingly so as alternatives to traditional injection therapies are developed to address adherence issues.

Study finds there is little evidence to suggest that an oxycodone HCI extended-release tablets nonformulary restriction has a direct effect on patient enrollment behavior.

The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) released a Final Evidence Report that found an absence of sufficient evidence to confirm the efficacy of abuse-deterrent formulations (ADFs) of opioids in decreasing the opioid abuse levels of the greater population.

Gastroenterologists favorably view Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors for utilization in treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a recent survey conducted by Decision Resources Group.

The results following the implementation of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009 suggest its potential to be a model for other countries to follow when introducing new, valuable technologies.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is typically diagnosed through a patient history exam and a physical exam; however, because symptoms of COPD-dyspnea, cough, and wheeze-are common symptoms for many other diseases, many patients are misdiagnosed due to the lack of necessary testing performed to confirm the presence of the disease.

Adolescents and young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at a greater risk of being involved in motor vehicle crashes, according to a study recently published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Appalachia-the region from Mississippi to New York-faces historic health, social, and economic disparities compared with the rest of the United States. Infant mortality and life expectancy rates in this region are expected to remain substantially worse until there are changes in the certain inequalities, including education, poverty, housing, and labor market opportunities, according to researchers.

Few patients who experience a stroke are prescribed a statin at the time of hospital discharge, despite evidence demonstrating statins’ ability to decrease the risk of a recurrent stroke. This is distinctly apparent among blacks who are disproportionately affected by strokes, suggesting racial disparities in statin prescribing.

Atopic dermatitis (AD) presents a significant humanistic burden on the quality of life among adult patients. Due to its public health impact and negative symptoms, the development for new and more effective treatments are necessary.

Prescription opioids, intended for post-surgery utilization, often go unused and undisposed, leading to the nonmedical use of opioids that could have harmful consequences.

Two clinical-community interventions-enhanced primary care and enhanced primary care with coaching-are capable of improving parent-reported outcomes and a child's quality of life for childhood obesity.

The results of a phase 2 study that explored the effects of luspatercept in patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) were presented at the 22nd Congress of the European Hematology Association by Acceleron Pharma Inc. The company is developing the drug with Celgene.

Patient-reported outcomes have demonstrated the impact of sarilumab as an effective management treatment for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.