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Rahul Banerjee, MD, FACP, assistant professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington, dissects the limited data on T-cell therapies for multiple myeloma, infectious complications, and access to specialized treatment centers.

Anant Madabhushi, PhD, executive director for the Emory Empathetic AI for Health Institute, proposes AI-based solutions to address health care disparities, emphasizing systemic racism and phenotypic variations.

Rahul Banerjee, MD, FACP, assistant professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology, at the University of Washington, determines the optimal use of minimal residual disease (MRD) in individual patient management, including decisions about continuing or stopping treatment.

Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPA, MPH, director of the inpatient dermatology consult service at Brigham & Women's Hospital, discusses the utility of deuruxolitinib for treating moderate to severe alopecia areata (AA).

Semaglutide treatment significantly improved quality of life and reduced flare-ups in patients with obesity and hidradenitis suppurativa.

The Senate HELP Committee held a hearing to address the high cost of semaglutide drugs, finding that many patients cannot afford them despite their potential benefits.

Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPA, MPH, assistant professor of dermatology, director of the inpatient dermatology consult service, and codirector of the Complex Medical Dermatology Fellowship at Brigham & Women's Hospital, draws attention to the challenges in identifying specific treatment targets in alopecia areata and the development of effective outcome measures for clinical trials.

World Dense Breast Day emphasizes the need for awareness and advocacy for individuals with dense breasts, which can negatively impact mammogram results and increase breast cancer risk.

Anant Madabhushi, PhD, executive director for the Emory Empathetic AI for Health Institute, discusses the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for myeloma research at the 2024 International Myeloma Society conference.

The impact alopecia areata (AA) has on patients' health-related quality of life (HRQOL) may not be accurately measured with EQ-5D-5L, suggesting the need for alternative assessments.

The FDA approved ribociclib (Kisqali) for adjuvant treatment of high-risk, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer.

Davey Daniel, MD, chief medical officer at OneOncology, stresses the need for real-world evidence in genomic testing to improve patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness.

Matthew Zachary, founder of Stupid Cancer, and keynote speaker at the Patient-Centered Oncology Care® (PCOC) 2024 meeting advocated for addressing provider burnout and mental health, arguing that it is essential for delivering quality patient-centered care.

Lalan Wilfong, MD, senior vice president at Thyme Care, highlights the substantial advantages of patient navigation in enhancing patient outcomes and the need for balancing cost and performance when integrating these services into payment models.

Sarah Hogue, PharmD, director of oncology services at St. Luke's Cancer Institute, discusses trends of pharmacists and technicians taking on more clinical responsibilities in oncology, improving patient care, and efficiency.

Mammography facilities are now nationally required to inform patients about their breast density, which can affect cancer detection.

Samyukta Mullangi, MD, MBA, medical director at Thyme Care, explained her excitement to meet with industry leaders, share best practices, and learn about new innovations in oncology care at Patient-Centered Oncology Care® (PCOC) 2024.

Kristen Whitney, DO, FAAD, determines systemic treatment options for severe alopecia areata based on the patient’s medical history, past treatments tried, potential adverse events, in addition to the weighing risk vs benefit of the therapy and the cost for the patient.

Susan Sabo-Wagner, MSN, RN, OCN, of the American Oncology Network, expressed excitement toward networking, innovative discussions, and panels on patient advocacy at Patient-Centered Oncology Care® (PCOC) 2024.

Using artificial intelligence (AI) in breast cancer screenings in the United Kingdom could be cost-effective and improve health outcomes after identifying more cancers.

Alzheimer disease research is yielding breakthroughs with blood tests and brain scans that can enhance early diagnosis, while new drugs promise to slow the disease and improve patients’ lives.

Kristen Whitney, DO, FAAD, dermatologist within the Allegheny Health Network, discusses advancements in dermoscopy, predicting that emerging technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) will improve dermatologists' efficiency in monitoring and diagnosing skin conditions.

Patients with alopecia areata have a significantly increased risk of developing psychiatric and autoimmune diseases both before and after diagnosis, highlighting the importance of comprehensive care for these individuals.

There is a critical need for improved athlete care as rising injury rates demand greater investment in prevention and support.

A new review highlights the urgent need for research-driven solutions in breast cancer to enhance early detection, treatment, and patient support across diverse populations.

A bibliometric analysis reveals a significant increase in research on alopecia areata treatment over the past 2 decades, with a focus on identifying effective therapies and understanding underlying mechanisms of the condition.

Delayed biosimilar uptake in the US is driven by payer, provider, and patient barriers, but targeted interventions can help boost utilization and savings.

The FDA has approved axatilimab-csfr (Niktimvo) for treating adults and children with chronic graft-versus-host disease who have progressed on at least 2 prior treatments.

CMS today announced the agreed-upon lower prices for all 10 drugs selected for price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Neoadjuvant immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy may enable patients with high-risk hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to achieve outcomes similar to those undergoing upfront surgery.