Pearl Steinzor

Social vulnerability and economic disadvantages exacerbate financial hardship in cancer survivors, according to one study.

Spotty vaccine supplies have consumers searching for protection as the FDA prepares to approve updated COVID-19 shots.

Spouses of patients with cancer face a significantly higher risk of suicide attempts and suicide death, especially within the first year of diagnosis, according to one study.

The birth rate in the US continues its 17-year decline, with fertility levels now at their lowest in decades, according to CDC data.

Amgen announces new FDA-approved oral treatment option for children and adolescents with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

The newly approved treatment regimen demonstrated a significant reduction in recurrence risk in patients with resectable non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine shows strong immunogenicity and safety in immunocompromised adults, study finds.

Caitlin Kindberg, a patient advocate from Nashville, Tennessee, discusses her experience finding proper treatment for idiopathic hypersomnia and the challenges associated with living with this condition.

Challenges in choosing between corticosteroids and noncorticosteroids for pediatric dermatologic conditions include balancing efficacy, safety, compliance, and long-term management while considering the specific needs and risks of each child.

Christopher Depner, PhD, assistant professor of health and kinesiology, University of Utah, speaks to the current reliability of wearable sleep devices to impact health outcomes, privacy concerns, and more.

Vorasidenib becomes the first targeted therapy for grade 2 isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)–mutant glioma to receive FDA approval.

CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) revises respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination guidelines to prioritize older adults and those at higher risk of severe disease.

This new study confirms the noninferiority of extended dosing intervals for psoriasis control in super responders.

New research highlights the increased risk of severe COVID-19 in individuals previously infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Ochsner Health's Connected Maternity Online Monitoring (MOM) program has been recognized for its innovative approach in managing hypertension during pregnancy and postpartum.

Leda Mannent, MD, global project head, Immunology and Inflammation, Sanofi, outlines future steps for the clinical development of rilzabrutinib, as well as promising data to advance to phase 3 studies.

Researchers estimate the financial impact of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in cardiorespiratory hospitalizations using MarketScan data and CDC viral positivity rates.

Inflammatory markers can indicate treatment efficacy and predict super-responder status in patients with psoriasis treated with biologics, according to one study.

Researchers identify potential reductions in statin and antihypertensive therapy eligibility using Predicting Risk of cardiovascular disease EVENTs (PREVENT) equations.

Crystal S. Denlinger, MD, FACP, CEO of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, discusses possible federal policies to help mitigate ongoing and future cancer drug shortages.

Crystal S. Denlinger, MD, FACP, CEO of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, discusses different policy approaches to address the ongoing cancer drug shortage.

Interventions promoting adherence to the Mediterranean diet were associated with cardiometabolic biomarkers in children and adolescents, according to one study.

Liz Kwo, MD, MBA, MPH, chief commercial officer, Everly Health, and faculty lecturer, Harvard Medical School, discusses current and future uses in digital health care.

Biologic therapies may be less effective in patients with certain clinical characteristics, a meta-analysis found.

Despite rising trends in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) testing, more outpatient testing is needed for accurate RSV surveillance.

Liz Kwo, MD, MBA, MPH, chief commercial officer, Everly Health, and faculty lecturer, Harvard Medical School, discusses ways that wearable devices and health apps are improving value-based care.

The effectiveness of nirsevimab therapy shows promise against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)–associated bronchiolitis in a real-world setting.

Patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis experienced early and sustained improvements through 108 weeks of treatment.

Ron Grunstein, MD, PhD, head of sleep and circadian research, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, details results from the ALKS 2680 trial and the study's next steps.

No significant differences in efficacy or safety of 2 aspirin doses were found between male and female patients for the secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).