This multiyear follow-up of more than 3300 patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (R/R CLL) who received ibrutinib—the longest study of its kind—confirms the agent’s efficacy as a salvage treatment but reveals new information about its impact in different subpopulations with varying clinical characteristics.
On November 20, the FDA approved bimekizumab (Bimzelx; UCB Pharma) for use in patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
With approval, acoramaidis (Attruby; BridgeBio Pharma) becomes the first agent with a label specifying near-complete stabilization of transthyretin (TTR).
Adults with more unfavorable health-related social needs, such as unemployment or food insecurity, had a higher prevalence of low cardiovascular health, highlighting the importance of addressing social determinants to improve population health.
On Friday, President-elect Donald Trump announced his nominations to lead the CDC, for FDA Commissioner, and for Surgeon General.
The increase in the global burden of interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary sarcoidosis had the greatest impact on countries with a high sociodemographic index.
The 2024 March of Dimes report card gave the US a D+ overall, with worse grades among Southern states.
A claims-based study revealed high adherence to phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomer (PMO) treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), but highlights limitations in interpreting real-world effectiveness from claims data.
Women with higher symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder after intimate partner violence were more likely to have higher motivation to receive pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
In the US, liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide are currently under investigation for their ability to stimulate weight loss, with their safety and efficacy primary outcomes of interest.
For over 20 years, the Movember Foundation has used its mustache-growing campaign to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, namely mental health and prostate and testicular cancers.
Native Hawaiian and non-Hispanic Black individuals had the highest burden of mortality among patients with early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC).
Significant gaps in vaccination coverage among nursing home residents leaves vulnerable populations at risk for severe complications, report finds.
Patients experienced similar safety and efficacy if they received first-line or later-line treatment for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (u-HCC).
A presentation at the National Community Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition focused on the latest on COVID-19 vaccination.
Patients continued taking their medications for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) when symptoms appeared to improve, according to a new survey.
Further research is needed to determine how once-weekly viltolarsen can slow disease progression and preserve motor function in boys and young men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
Younger women with estrogen receptor (ER)–positive, HER2-negative breast cancer have significantly worse long-term outcomes, including higher rates of recurrence and metastasis, compared with older women.
A systematic review has found a potential link between edentulism and sleep apnea risk, although the authors said differences in study designs prohibited a meta-analysis.
The new report is an attempt to provide comprehensive safety data on the rapidly changing treatment landscape for relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Americans are underinsured, even with employer-based health plans; a thorough critique of the lack of representation among Black patients in clinical trials showcases a persistent theme; systemic barriers in cardiology, breast cancer, and patent systems are examined.
The new drug application (NDA) includes data from a global placebo-controlled, 72-week study as well as findings from the STRIDE registry, an ongoing, observational, real-world study of ataluren in routine care.
Iron deficiency represents more than a medical condition; it is a reflection of persistent health disparities, according to an editorial published in The Lancet Haematology.
Use of in-room air purifiers with HEPA-14 filters did not result in a significant reduction of acute respiratory infections.
Global Biosimilars Week discussed issues in biosimilar adoption and called for reforms to streamline processes, foster competition, and increase biosimilar access for patients.
Initiating palliative care more than 3 months before death improves end-of-life outcomes for patients with ovarian cancer, highlighting the need for earlier interventions.
Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the health care and mainstream press.
In the current landscape of vaccine skepticism and misinformation, it is important to understand the full impact of long COVID on quality of life, especially among vulnerable populations.
A new study shows that COVID-19 infection significantly increases the risk of exacerbation in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG).
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