Maggie L. Shaw

The market for artificial sweeteners has been projected to increase by almost 75% from 2025 through 2033, or from $3.11 billion to $5.44 billion.

Nipocalimab's FDA approval revolutionizes generalized myasthenia gravis treatment, offering rapid symptom relief and improved patient outcomes across diverse populations.

In myasthenia gravis, complement plays a big role in what happens to the muscle end of the neuromuscular junction, explains Miriam Freimer, MD, an author on 5 abstracts presented at the recent 15th MGFA International Conference on Myasthenia and Related Disorders.

This new meta-analysis looked to better solidify connections between atopic dermatitis and environmental irritants, such as climate change and pollution.

Previous knowledge on melatonin use for pulmonary arterial hypertension has primarily been gathered from animal studies, with oxidative stress implicated in the disease’s progression and severity.

Iptacopan targets one of the major proteins involved in the enzymes of the alternative pathway of complement, explains Carla Nester, MD, of Stead Family Children's Hospital.

Richard Lafayette, MD, FACP, explains why a REMS program is not required for the endothelin A receptor antagonist and how patients may need to adjust should final ALIGN trial data fail to show a clinical benefit of atrasentan.

In this interview, Richard J. Nowak, MD, MS, principal investigator of the MINT trial of inebilizumab for generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), discusses the trial’s key findings, including significant improvements in patient- and physician-assessed outcomes, as well as longer-term implications and future areas of investigation.

Up to 257 million Americans could benefit from these prior authorization reforms that could have cross-market implications on health care plans administered through commercial insurers, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid.

This research highlights the key factors, like leadership buy-in, mandatory protocols, and electronic health record workflows, that influence the effective collection of data on sexual orientation and gender identity in outpatient oncology clinics to improve patient-centered care.

In this interview with TRUST-I and TRUST-II trial investigator, Jorge J. Nieva, MD, USC Keck School of Medicine, he walks through the design of the trials, the results that supported the FDA approval, and taletrectinib’s potential to redefine first-line therapy.

Delays, denials, and endless paperwork—prior authorization isn’t just a headache for providers; it’s a barrier for patients who need timely care, explains Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer with DrFirst.

Surbhi Sidana, MD, MBBS, director of the Myeloma Disease Focused Group at Stanford University, provides a reintroduction to CARTITUDE-4 and insight on how this phase 3 investigation builds on previous findings of CAR T vs standard-of-care findings in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM)

This study highlights the vital role of caregivers in supporting women living with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and underscores the need to enhance caregiver support and address unmet needs to improve patient outcomes.

This study reveals that dupilumab is associated with a modestly increased risk of developing psoriasis, highlighting the importance of monitoring skin reactions during therapy.

CEPHEUS trial lead investigator Saad Z. Usmani, MD, MBA, FACP, FASCO, explains how the trial both builds on current knowledge of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma and how transplant-ineligible status may affect therapeutic decision-making.

Noah Greenspan, DPT, PT, CCS, EMT-B, cardiopulmonary physical therapist and director of the Pulmonary Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in New York City, reflects on how the reality of COVID-19 infection proved far more complex than initially thought.

Outcomes were evaluated among children born between April 1980 and June 2019 by using data from 12 observational birth cohorts from the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes Children’s Respiratory and Environmental Workgroup.

Marla Black Morgan, MD, looks to the future of research in both myasthenia gravis and rare neurological disorders by expanding data collection and identifying areas of potential difference in patient outcomes.

Zilucoplan (Zilbrysq; UCB) is a once-daily subcutaneous C5 complement inhibitor that has demonstrated long-term treatment benefits in patients who have acetylcholine receptor antibody–positive generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG).

This next-generation ROS1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor previously received breakthrough therapy and orphan drug designations for the same patient population, as well as additional non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) indications.

Andrew Kuykendall, MD, Moffitt Cancer Center, explains the goals of the VERIFY trial and why its data on rusfertide could have paradigm-changing implications for patients with polycythemia vera (PV) who currently rely on frequent phlebotomies for relief.

New research reveals mental health recovery post COVID-19 takes nearly 3 times longer than physical health, highlighting the need for targeted care strategies.

Adolescents face significant barriers to obesity medication access, despite a surge in prescriptions. Discover the disparities and potential solutions in obesity care.

Research reveals low awareness and usage of the 988 crisis lifeline, highlighting disparities in support for LGBTQ+ individuals and regional funding challenges.

Ivarmacitinib, also known as oral SHR0302, is not yet approved by the FDA, with trials currently exploring its utility in disease settings that include atopic dermatitis and rheumatoid arthritis.

To truly shift the landscape in obesity care, explains Jaime Almandoz, MD, MBA, UT Southwestern, care models and policies must also consider quality of life and total health outcomes.

Global type 1 diabetes cases are on the rise, especially in low-income countries, highlighting an urgent need for targeted health care strategies and epidemiological studies.

Research from Anjali Vaidya, MD, FACC, FASE, FACP, Temple University Hospital, reveals critical care gaps for patients with methamphetamine-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and integrated support.

In this final part of a recent interview with Jonathan Strober, MD, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and phase 2/3 Vibrance-MG study investigator, he explains the difficulty of evaluating investigative treatments for pediatric patients who have myasthenia gravis.