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.
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 Szigethy, 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.
The rate of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has increased over the last 32 years, with certain groups of interest facing higher burden, finds a new analysis.
New findings suggest that reducing the variant allele frequency of JAK2V617F should be a goal of treatment for polycythemia vera.
Delandistrogene moxeparvovec, a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), showed high dystrophin expression and a favorable safety profile in young patients.
Guselkumab shows significant clinical and endoscopic benefits for adults with moderate to severe Crohn disease, offering a promising treatment alternative.
Elevated LDH and higher international prognostic index were also predictors of poor outcomes on bispecific antibodies, investigators found.
New research reveals light sensitivity significantly impacts quality of life in myasthenia gravis patients, highlighting the need for targeted treatment strategies.
The Make Our Children Healthy Again assessment from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission warns of a national childhood health crisis and calls for broad federal reforms.
A pharmaceutical-grade cannabidiol (CBD) product was shown to be safe in high-risk patients hospitalized with COVID-19, with no increased rate of cardiac side effects compared with placebo.
Explore 5 rare genetic and neurological disorders named after pioneering women in medicine, highlighting their significant contributions to previously unknown conditions.
The immediate impact of the recent executive order aimed at lowering drug prices is likely low, as it may take until 2027 before actions detailed in the order can be enacted.
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The findings, which add to the limited data on the burden of atopic dermatitis on adolescent and pediatric patients, showed differences in what was most bothersome to the younger group of patients.
