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Racial and ethnic disparities are found among Asian individuals as they experience the highest lifetime incidence of alopecia areata, and Black individuals face a disproportionately higher risk of anxiety disorders associated with the condition.

Although intravitreal faricimab helped to decrease central subfield thickness (CST) in patients with eyes previously treated for neovascular age-related macular degeneration, best corrected visual acuity showed no sign of improvement.

The approval marks the second for a generic in this class of medications indicated to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes as a complement to diet and exercise.

Articles covering FDA approvals, dry eye disease, and how eye diseases may be linked to falls were among the top 5 most-read articles of 2024.

Exercise interventions may help manage chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in patients with ovarian cancer through improved physical activity and muscle function, but evidence remains limited.

The prevalence of HPV81 in mother-child pairs with HIV in Nigeria could have implications on vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV).

Mikael Eriksson, PhD, epidemiologist at Karolinska Institute in Sweden, discusses the development and implementation of an artificial intelligence (AI) model to reduce bias and improve breast cancer prevention.

The top 5 idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) articles of 2024 explored topics like the effect of oxygen therapy on health care costs and mortality; delayed diagnoses leading to worse outcomes; new drug trials; the impact of diabetes on pulmonary health; and the growing body of research on macrophages and pulmonary fibrosis.

Ryan Nguyen, DO, physician and researcher at the University of Illinois Chicago, emphasizes the transformative impact of immunotherapy in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and the need for precise biomarkers and equitable access to advanced treatments through systemic testing protocols.

Some of the top heart failure research looked at statins and semaglutide for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, diabetes-related heart failure risks, and the protective cardiovascular effects of COVID-19 vaccination.

An analysis revealed global trends and emerging focus areas in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) research, emphasizing the growing impact of precision medicine and gene therapies.

The 2024 American Academy of Dermatology conference was held in San Diego, California March 8 to 11.

The Center on Health Equity & Access provides news and expert insights on research, health policy, and the impact of social determinants on health.

Top coverage from the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting included research topics in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), multiple myeloma, metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), and more.

Roberto Salgado, MD, anatomic pathologist for breast cancer translational research at Institut Jules Bordet, examines the significance of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in various breast cancer types and emphasizes the need for standardized TIL evaluation methods to improve patient outcomes.

The FDA issued a complete response letter for sotagliflozin (Zynquista) as an adjunct to insulin therapy for glycemic control.

The approval was based on the results of the SURMOUNT-OSA trial, which found patients had fewer breathing disruptions.

Patients with the BRAF V600E mutation and metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) can be treated with a combination of encorafenib with cetuximab and mFOLFOX6.

The FDA granted approval to Steqeyma (ustekinumab-stba) for inflammatory conditions, making it the seventh biosimilar to reference Stelara after a year of multiple ustekinumab biosimilar approvals.

Septal circumferential strain (Ecc) was significantly decreased in LGE-negative boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and correlated to ventricle changes.

Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the health care and mainstream press.

GLP-1 drugs are remarkably effective at addressing obesity, cardiovascular, and metabolic conditions, but investigators continue to search for solutions that address the root cause of these disorders.

Our top content from the 100th annual American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions included exclusive expert insights and highlighted promising treatments.

Our top content for the year highlight many challenges the field of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) encountered, with data showing both setbacks in clinical trial results and advancements in screening recommendations for at-risk patients.

Key findings from 2024 focused on conditions like vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia, immune thrombocytopenia, and hemophilia, stressing the importance of early detection and innovative therapies.

Here are 5 key points on electronic cigarette use that cover industry marketing methods, harmful substances, associated health risks, regulations, and its links to mental health as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.

The top 5 podcasts for 2024 cover Medicare Advantage prior authorization, health equity, global immunization challenges, trauma-informed care, and health literacy.

Rachael Drake, pharmacy technician coordinator, University of Kansas Health System, explains how her team collaborates with insurance companies and providers to support treatment access for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.