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Virtual reality (VR) combined with pulmonary rehabilitation was more effective than pulmonary rehabilitation alone in improving the pulmonary function, exercise capacity, and mental health of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Registered dietitian, Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD, of Ochsner Health, navigates cultural identity in diet changes for long-term success, in an interview.

A survey of pediatric dermatologists revealed that topical corticosteroids are the most common first-line treatment for children with alopecia areata, regardless of age or hair loss severity.

The study provides proof of principle for a novel approach to early detection of ovarian cancer based on an assessment of genomic instability patterns in DNA from Papanicolaou (Pap) smears.

Once treated with a one-size-fits-all approach, changes in the landscape for myasthenia gravis are allowing for more precise treatment of the disease.

The January 2024 guidelines update also changed mirvetuximab soravtansine plus bevacizumab from a category 2B recommendation to a category 2A recommendation for platinum-resistant, FRα-expressing tumors.

Researchers found that venetoclax, either alone or post treatment with a Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi), was safe and effective for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

A single-center study suggests complement inhibitors do not reduce the severity of a COVID-19 Omicron infection in patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH).

Most patients in the cohort received rituximab plus cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone for first-line therapy; hospitalization was prevalent; and average medical and pharmacy costs were more than $140,000 per patient per year.

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This literature review investigated outcomes related to relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM) among patients 65 years and older.

The researchers suggested that physicians consider age-relevant atopic dermatitis (AD) treatment preferences in discussions with patients and caregivers.

An international, open-label trial demonstrated the overall survival benefits of administering tebentafusp to HLA-A*02:01-positive patients with metastatic uveal melanoma.

Obesity related to metabolic syndrome was found to have a causal relationship with colorectal cancer (CRC), although this causal relationship did not exist in the opposite direction.

Black women with alopecia often struggle between concealing their hair loss and protecting their fragile scalps, all while seeking to express their cultural identity and build self-confidence.

CMS has announced new federal rules that require health insurers to streamline requests to cover treatments; nearly 50,000 veterans used the emergency suicide prevention program launched by the Department of Veteran Affairs in 2023; the FDA recently authorized the first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered medical device to help doctors detect the most common forms of skin cancer.

The findings demonstrate the critical need for immediate policy reforms to tackle structural racism and promote equitable pediatric care in the US for children regardless of race or ethnicity.

Asthma can be predicted using non-biological measurements from the age of 3 years, according to one study.

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) announced the appointment of Joel Grossman, MD, and Maen Hussein, MD, to its executive board.

A cross-sectional analysis evaluated a myriad of socioeconomic and demographic factors that drive stigma experienced by patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Physicians should be vigilant when managing patients with psoriasis and concurrent metabolic disorders, according to a new study.

Incidence of colorectal cancer is expected to rise in both male and female patients aged 50 years and younger.

Families with workplace health insurance may have missed out on $125,000 in earnings over the past 3 decades due to rising premiums; so far, there have been about 600 drug price hikes in January; experts worry that minority and low-income people will not have easy access to zuranolone, the first FDA-approved postpartum depression pill.

Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation had better effect at early stages and ultrasound cycloplasty had higher safety and tolerance when treating intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with secondary glaucoma.

Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD, of Ochsner Health, advocates for sustainable changes to populations' everyday behaviors to make healthy choices easier and more culturally relevant.

Myelodysplastic syndrome is an extremely heterogeneous disease, and there is no definitive cure, so these investigators wanted a better understanding of patients’ priorities regarding their care, quality of life, and communication with the care team.

Breastfeeding infants during the first 3 months can lower their risk of childhood obesity, regardless of the mother's body mass index before pregnancy.

Patients living with HIV had a lower uptake of hepatitis A virus vaccination despite it being recommended for this population.