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

Gary Falcetano, PA-C, AE-C, explains that spring allergies can contribute to spring-onset seasonal affective disorder, emphasizing the need for more research collaboration and for clinicians to address both physical and mental health in patients with allergies.

Lindsey Leininger, PhD, and Allister Chang, MPA, highlight the potential of laundromats as accessible, community-based settings to support Medicaid outreach, foster trust, and connect families with essential health and social services.

People with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) saw a 55% year-to-year increase in all-cause mortality in the early days of the pandemic, a Swedish study found.

ASCO 2025 will showcase cutting-edge advancements in precision medicine, artificial intelligence, and biomarker-driven therapies, revolutionizing cancer treatment and diagnostics.

Pediatric mental health crises surge as emergency department (ED) waits exceed 12 hours, highlighting urgent needs for systemic health care improvements.

A new device was able to distinguish between mild and very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Patients with chronic conditions are less likely to be diagnosed via screening and face higher mortality when cancer is detected in emergency settings, according to one study.

While multiple machine learning (ML) algorithms offered similar predictive performance, the cost-effective analysis revealed stark differences in the costs associated with their use.

The findings suggest assessment of CD20 may be an important factor in determining treatment options in B-cell lymphomas.

The findings highlight the limits of risk stratification algorithms based on data from older patients.

Significant differences in gut microbiome composition were found among pediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, suggesting further investigation surrounding gut microbiome dysregulation.

Patients with vitiligo experience impacts on quality of life, emerging therapies offer promising prospects for more targeted and effective treatments, though further research is needed to confirm their safety, efficacy, and optimal use.

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.

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.

Victor Murray, MSW, of the Camden Coalition, delves into the evolving role of social workers, focusing on advocacy, systems change, and addressing health disparities in underserved communities.

Patients reported that side effects often impacted their quality of life (QOL). However, most patients said their treatment helped slow disease progression and gave them hope.

Abstracts published ahead of the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting found persistent ovarian cancer survival disparities among racial and ethnic subgroups, particularly within disaggregated Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations.

These populations are still included in the CDC’s COVID-19 immunization schedules despite the HHS secretary saying the shots are no longer recommended for them.

Pediatric research explored environmental interventions for bronchiolitis, heart function in children born preterm, and a quality initiative that improved rounding autonomy for pediatric fellows.

As community oncology evolves to deliver chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T and bispecific therapies closer to home, support is needed to ensure patient access and precision medicine capabilities, says Nini Wu, MD.

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.

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.

This week, the Center on Health Equity & Access covered news from the Trump administration and CMS, Cigna's co-pay cap on weight loss drugs, and perspectives on living with HIV.

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

Recent research reveals COVID-19 significantly increases long-term kidney dysfunction risk compared with influenza, especially in older adults and men.

Gastropsychiatrist Eva Svigethy, MD, PhD, and Benjamin Cohen, MD, Cleveland Clinic, discuss quality of life improvement in terms of behavioral health and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Air pollution significantly contributes to and worsens various dermatologic conditions through oxidative stress, inflammation, and disruption of the skin barrier.