Gianna Melillo

Immunotherapies are an important breakthrough in cancer treatment, but little is known about which practices adopt the therapy or the pace at which they do so.

Researchers collected physical function measures and blood samples from 24 patients enrolled in a 16-week trial of at-home aerobic and/or resistance exercise.

Because biologics are used to treat both conditions, researchers hypothesized they may be helpful to prevent psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

Recommendations are lacking on strength exercise intensity, tolerability, and adverse effects for patients with severe forms of hemophilia.

This analysis pooled data from the reSURFACE 1 and reSURFACE 2 trials of tildrakizumab use among patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Reducing health care disparities may require shifting from providing equal care to providing equitable care.

Study authors determined that regular musculoskeletal assessments can help facilitate personalized care for patients who have hemophilia, in that they can detect changes early.

Gary Owens, MD, president of Gary Owens Associates, addresses how payers can improve outcomes for persons who have pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

Garo Owens, MD, is president of Gary Owens Associates, and here he discusses optimizing treatment goals for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) while reducing care costs.

Gary Owens, MD, president of Gary Owens Associates, explains the importance of shared decision making and patient-centered care in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

Investigators in Spain tested whether the tool would work in elderly patients in the primary care setting.

From discussions on policies of time change to the neurobiology of narcolepsy, sessions at the SLEEP 2022 conference taking place June 4-8 will span a broad range of topics.

Results of a cross-sectional study revealed wide disparities in emergency department (ED) use among patients with diabetes between 2008 and 2017.

It is still unknown whether the relationship between polypharmacy and malnutrition is bidirectional and authors could not determine causation.

Researchers assessed treatment patterns and outcomes of patients with non-small cell lung (NSCLC) cancer and leptomeningeal disease exposed to osimertinib.

Results of a randomized controlled trial found supplementation with vitamin D among those at risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) did not prevent onset of the disease.

Findings of this study showed arterial stiffness is associated with a higher risk of diabetes onset compared with hypertension.

Investigators in Spain evaluated symptoms and comorbidities associated with eosinophilic esophagitis.

Results of a cross-sectional study showed former smokers eligible for lung cancer screening should be asked about recent tobacco use and exposure, while counseling about the harms of these 2 risk factors is warranted.

Thanks to flexibilities provided by the American Rescue Plan, 4 states announced Wednesday they will expand Medicaid coverage to 12 months postpartum, joining others who have already adopted similar measures.

Gary Owens, MD, president of Gary Owens Associates, describes mechanisms, trials of treatments in the works for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

New findings from a prospective cohort study outline associations between diabetes medications and common eye conditions, such as open-angle glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Intensified treatment for Parkinson disease (PD) as noted in patients' electronic medical records can serve as an indicator of more advanced disease.

Results of a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial emphasize the risks of polypharmacy with regard to prescription and nonprescription medications.

An analysis of data from the 2019 Global Burden of Disease Study revealed wide variations in lung cancer rates seen throughout the world over the past 30 years.

New data show extreme heat waves were associated with higher all-cause mortality throughout the United States, with increased risks seen among men, the elderly, and non-Hispanic Black individuals.

Marc-Andre Cornier, MD, professor and director of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases at the Medical University of South Carolina, explains trends he expects to see in upcoming diabetes and weight loss studies.

The report details totals paid to hospitals by private insurers and providers and compares the sums with a Medicare benchmark.

The findings are based off an analysis of 98,159 individuals.

The treatment was found to improve glycemic control and is indicated to be used in conjunction with diet and exercise.