Maggie L. Shaw

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.

Community oncology faces significant challenges from the Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) drug pricing changes, risking financial stability and patient access to care.

Combining FRAX and MG-ADL assessments enhances fracture risk prediction in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG), guiding targeted interventions for better outcomes.

Exploring caregiver dependence and social determinants of health reveals critical barriers to HIV care for children, impacting treatment adherence and access, explains Priscilla Tsondai, MD, MPH.

Findings from surveys of women with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) include that 20% of health care providers were viewed as dismissive because of the patient’s sex.

Cathy Eng, MD, FACP, FASCO, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, speaks about the clinical and operational priorities that academic medical centers make front-and-center when caring for underserved populations receiving treatment for cancer.

Jonathan Strober, MD, explains the initial presentation of myasthenia gravis in a pediatric patient population and why initial diagnosis for these patients can be challenging.

Explore 5 rare genetic and neurological disorders named after pioneering women in medicine, highlighting their significant contributions to previously unknown conditions.

The ALPHA3 trial is exploring cemacabtagene ansegedleucel's (cema-cel) potential to enhance outcomes in patients who have relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma, particularly those positive for minimal residual disease.

A new analysis looked at estimated out-of-pocket costs for etanercept, ustekinumab, and ibrutinib, specialty drugs that often represent a significant cost burden for Medicare Part D beneficiaries and which were selected for 2026 drug price negotiation under the Inflation Reduction Act.

The approval marks the second international approval for rozanolixizumab (Rystiggo; UCB Pharma) for generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), behind the February EU approval of 2 self-administration approvals for the neonatal Fc receptor monoclonal antibody: an infusion pump and manual push with a syringe.

Cardiac output and stroke volume as measured by impedance cardiography may hold potential to predict clinical deterioration from pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

Future research into non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatments needs to explore long-term outcomes and a better understanding of the biologic rationale for various treatments, explained ECHELON-3 principal investigator Craig A. Portell, MD, of UVA Health.

"The newer medications that are coming out, and a lot of them are approved, are much more focused on the problem," explains Jonathan Strober, MD, pediatric neurologist with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.

Proposed Medicaid cuts in the Republican budget proposal hold significant implications for health care access and coverage.