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Patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria experience inadequate symptom control and significant emotional burdens despite various treatment approaches, highlighting an urgent need for more effective and sustained therapies to improve their quality of life.

Hadar Avihai Lev-Tov, MD, asserts that advancements in teledermatology and artificial intelligence (AI)–powered diagnostic tools are crucial for improving health care efficiency and patient access within managed care.

A comprehensive US analysis showed that progress in multiple myeloma survival has not been shared equally, with significant disparities persisting despite improved therapies.

New data showed a survival advantage with newer chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatments for older patients who are typically underrepresented in clinical trials.

The primary end point in PREVAIL is Myasthenia Gravis-Activities of Daily Living total score improvement from baseline, and the secondary end points are Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis total score and Myasthenia Gravis Composite total score.

While physical activity was linked with improved quality of life (QOL), the majority of patients are not given the recommendation from their doctor.

Some hospitals in New Jersey may be eligible for part of the $50 billion CMS spending on rural health care, according to State Sen Vincent Polistina (R, New Jersey).

The study found that atrial fibrillation (AF) significantly increases stroke and mortality risk in certain patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).

Disparities in access to quality treatment and lack of equitable and inclusive data in breast cancer research contribute to poorer survival outcomes for Black women with breast cancer.

Two posters presented at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology's Annual Meeting explore the psychological toll and potential nutritional approaches for managing vitiligo in children and adolescents.

Early-onset breast cancer was associated with hormone therapy usage in younger women in a recent study.

With obesity rates rising sharply, the American Academy of Pediatrics calls for multimodal strategies to address the crisis in youth.

A new survey reveals widespread consumer frustration with prior authorization, highlighting the need for urgent reform in insurance coverage.

The AllergyAware e-learning course effectively trained school personnel on anaphylaxis management, significantly improving their knowledge and confidence in using epinephrine auto-injectors, despite some technical and pacing issues reported by users.

A nascent hypothesis regarding pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is that there is a link between thyroid dysfunction and PAH risk; much remains to be investigated to prove causality.

During a visit to AtlantiCare, CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA, called for rural health systems to modernize IT infrastructure through the $50 billion Rural Transformation Fund, including through artificial intelligence (AI).

A poster at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting presented an integrated safety analysis showing rare or no serious adverse events linked to topical Janus kinase inhibitor use in children with atopic dermatitis (AD).

Making sure that glands around the eyes are not blocked by poor hygiene is a vital step in mitigating symptoms of dry eye.

Although artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a tool used in health care, the human aspect of health care is still necessary for continued care.

World Hepatitis Day 2025 and its theme, “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down,” emphasize the urgent need to remove barriers to prevention, testing, and treatment to reduce liver cancer and eliminate hepatitis by 2030.

As we prepare for a future with more caregivers and more complex patient needs, let’s commit to valuing the care that happens outside hospitals just as much as the care within them.

At the 6-month anniversary of the inauguration in January, The American Journal of Managed Care® looks back at the changes made by the Trump administration that could have lasting effects in health care.

An AI model significantly outperformed cardiologists when reviewing ECGs of structural heart disease and may potentially be a step towards increased access and lower costs for early detection of conditions like heart failure and valvular heart disease.

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TP53 mutations can have a significant impact on the prognosis of diseases like chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but their effect can vary based on numerous factors.

New data show midkine expression is heightened in small cell lung cancer, suggesting the growth factor may be an important therapeutic target.

The FDA’s approval of linvoseltamab for adults with heavily pretreated relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma marks a significant advance, with Sundar Jagannath, MBBS, emphasizing its high response rates, manageable dosing schedule, and reduced treatment burden.

Culturally informed, patient-centered strategies are needed to address acne and hyperpigmentation in patients with skin of color.