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The announcement of the new members of the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice comes days after the HHS secretary removed all previous members of the panel.

Both monotherapy and combination therapy containing epcoritamab had high response rates and survival benefits when compared with usual care.

Those who developed primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) had lower mental health scores compared with those who had not developed the condition.

About 40% of people living with HIV in an international survey did not make joint decisions regarding treatment with their provider despite reporting a high amount of trust.

Artificial intelligence (AI) provides a major tool in the evolution of thoracic care, as clinicians work to catch lung cancer earlier to provide better prognosis.

The PURPOSE trials illuminated the ways in which lenacapavir could be used as a means of pre-exposure prophylaxis effectively, but also featured several adverse events.

With potential lung cancer nodules sometimes slipping through the cracks, educating stakeholders about artificial intelligence (AI) that can catch nodules early could be helpful in cancer treatment.

Pentacam and corneal topography were more sensitive to tear film abnormalities when measuring the curvature of the cornea in those with dry eye.

Mild asthma could be better treated with the recent approval of the combination of albuterol/budesonide.

Lenacapavir works to both treat and prevent HIV, making it a promising drug should it be approved by the FDA later this month.

Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) can help clinicians to diagnose thoracic conditions that may be miss on first glance.

The value of the combination of albuterol/budesonide is high due to its alleviating of corticosteroid burden, according to Reynold Panettieri Jr, MD.

The landscape of treatment for bronchiectasis could change significantly with the approval of brensocatib, offering a more direct method of stemming the adverse events related to the condition, explains James Chalmers, MD, University of Dundee.

Different dosages of brensocatib proved effective in treating people living with bronchiectasis when studied in the ASPEN trial.

Mental health outpatient services decreased in adults aged 65 years and older who were eligible for Medicare.

Decisions made during the first few months of the Trump administration do not inspire confidence in Ali Khawar for further protections for parity in coverage of mental health.

A new State of Drug Access report shows that more than 40% of people living in the US could not afford their prescribed drugs.

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The HHS secretary has suggested that he will bar all government scientists from publishing in the top medical journals in the country.

The approval of brensocatib for use in patients with bronchiectasis could offer the first treatment directly addressing the roots of the condition.

Tear film stability, tear production, ocular surface health, and symptoms were all significantly improved with the use of punctal plugs.

People living with HIV who have taken highly active antiretroviral therapy can have hyperlipidemia predicted in advance by machine learning.

It is unclear whether Congress would pass a law to codify or expand on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act should the federal rule be appealed by the Trump administration, according to Ali Khawar.

Congress is unlikely to codify the recent executive order to lower drug pricing as other US officials negotiate new prices, John Barkett, MBA, of Berkeley Research Group, explains.

The repeal of the federal rule could leave those with mental health and substance use disorders at risk of losing coverage for their treatment.

The immediate impact of the recent executive order aimed at lowering drug prices is likely low, as it may take until 2027 before actions detailed in the order can be enacted.

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The Trump administration could consider all sides of the federal rule before making a permanent decision on its potential repeal.

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery offers alternatives for patients looking for methods of treating glaucoma without affecting quality of life.