
Chad Hochberg, MD, discussed how ICU learning health systems and predictive tools may improve critical care delivery.

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Chad Hochberg, MD, discussed how ICU learning health systems and predictive tools may improve critical care delivery.

SUNRISE trial data showed tezepelumab reduced oral steroid use while maintaining asthma control in severe asthma.

PASSAGE trial data showed tezepelumab reduced asthma exacerbations in diverse and underrepresented patient populations, noted Njira L. Lugogo, MD.

ATS 2026 findings highlighted bleeding risks and hemodynamic responses with sotatercept in CTD-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).


RECOVER Initiative findings highlighted the heterogeneity of long COVID symptoms and mechanisms in diverse patient populations.

PASSAGE study data showed tezepelumab improved asthma outcomes across diverse, underrepresented patient populations.

Patients with IPF hospitalized for CDI had higher mortality, longer stays, and greater costs.

The Supreme Court’s temporary action on mifepristone telehealth access raises new questions about reproductive health policy, autonomy, and care access in the US.

Muhammad Bilal Abid, MD, discusses COVID-19 variant surveillance, monoclonal antibodies, and layered prevention in immunocompromised patients.

Eighteen Legionella cases were linked to Kaiser Santa Clara as officials investigate the source and infection risks.

Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir was most likely to be cost-effective among adults aged 18 to 64 years with comorbidities, particularly those with lung disease or immune disorders.

A rare hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship has killed 3 passengers, raising concerns over Andes virus transmission risks.

Muhammad Bilal Abid, MD, discusses COVID prevention gaps, monoclonal antibodies, and infection risk in immunocompromised patients with CLL.

Hospital at home is linked to lower mortality and ED use vs inpatient care in Medicare patients.

988 crisis centers face staffing and funding challenges despite rising demand, raising concerns about long-term sustainability.

At the IVBM Charlotte event, Seungjean Chai, MD, emphasized that patient-centered design, guidelines, and subspecialty expertise are essential to high-value oncology care.

Experts discussed value-based oncology care, CAR T-cell therapy access gaps, myeloma advances, and bispecific therapy challenges.

Experts examined oncology care innovation, access gaps to CAR T-cell therapy, advances in myeloma care, and partnerships in value-based care.

Kaitlyn Schomberg, PharmD, discusses BiTE therapy adoption, toxicity management, and care coordination in community oncology settings.

Wastewater SARS-CoV-2 levels correlated with hospital COVID-19 cases, supporting targeted screening of asymptomatic patients.

CAR-T and bispecifics in multiple myeloma are reshaping sequencing, enabling earlier use, but access and standardization challenges remain, per Sylvester Homsy, MD.

Justin Favaro, MD, discusses independent oncology models, ACA challenges, and strategies to reduce health care costs at IVBM Charlotte 2026.

RSV vaccines and nirsevimab are linked to reduced infant hospitalizations, though seasonal spikes and data limitations remain concerns.

Phase 3 TETON-1 trial shows inhaled treprostinil improves FVC in IPF, signaling a potential new antifibrotic option.

Explore 5 FAQs on CDC opioid guidelines, including dosing, tapering, monitoring, and managed care strategies to reduce overdose risk.

AMCP 2026 spotlighted oncology innovation, AI, and payer strategies, with KOL insights on cost, access, and evolving managed care trends.

OUD diagnoses have declined, but use of medication to treat OUD has increased among Medicaid beneficiaries, highlighting policy gains and ongoing state-level disparities.

Black Maternal Health Week spotlights disparities, Medicaid postpartum coverage gains, and ongoing policy efforts to reduce maternal mortality.

TETON-1 data show inhaled treprostinil improves FVC and reduces worsening in IPF, supporting a potential new treatment and combo strategy.