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Authors acknowledge that both the 2022 World Health Organization and International Consensus Classification myelodysplastic syndrome criteria sets have value, while sorting out their similarities and differences.

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine shows strong immunogenicity and safety in immunocompromised adults, study finds.

This investigation was conducted among older, frail patients, a population typically underrepresented in clinical trials.

Malnutrition significantly increases the 180-day hospital readmission rates among patients 65 years or older with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), highlighting the importance of monitoring and improving their nutritional status.

A case report suggests vigilance is required even when cancers like acute lymphoblastic leukemia appear to go into remission without explanation.

The FDA has approved axatilimab-csfr (Niktimvo) for treating adults and children with chronic graft-versus-host disease who have progressed on at least 2 prior treatments.

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer but not ovarian or endometrial cancers.

A new study found that older patients with atrial functional mitral regurgitation who underwent mitral valve surgery had significantly better outcomes than those who received medical management alone, including lower rates of heart failure hospitalization and death.

Although the FDA approval of Guardant Health’s Shield blood test provides an appealing alternative to other colorectal cancer screening methods, the advantages and disadvantages should be highlighted with patients.

Neoadjuvant immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy may enable patients with high-risk hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to achieve outcomes similar to those undergoing upfront surgery.

While the evidence demonstrating the poor state of American women's health is not new, the nation's trends of maternal fatality may reflect broader failures in the approach to women's health care.

Patients with symptoms of gastrointestinal (GI) problems and survivors of colon cancer were more likely to use oncology specialty care.

Patients who have comorbid relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) and advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) are often excluded from clinical trials, leaving treatment gaps for these high-risk patients.

Health insurance premiums for 2025 are expected to rise slightly due to higher prescription drug costs and inflation, according to a new analysis from the American Academy of Actuaries.

Andrew Hantel, MD, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, discusses factors contributing to disparities in oncology clinical trial enrollment.

Patients with cardiometabolic diseases who follow an anti-inflammatory diet have better brain health and a lower risk of dementia.

As the 2024 election approaches, older adults, who comprise more than half of ballots cast, are highly concerned about health care costs, financial scams, and fraud. Concern varies based on gender and political ideology.

A trio of posters presented at AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference, explored widespread disparities in access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and how to make access more equitable, both globally and locally.

While many states cover routine eye exams, about 6.5 million adults lack comprehensive exam coverage, and around 14.6 million have no access to glasses.

Study results demonstrated significant correlations between fatigue and reductions in walking speed and mobility among patients with multiple sclerosis.

A series of portable respiratory function tests for patients with mild to moderate myasthenia gravis (MG) were found to be useful methods to diagnose previously unidentified at-risk cases for respiratory deterioration.

Patients with hypertension-related chronic kidney disease who increased daily fruit and vegetable consumption showed improved cardiovascular health and reduced blood pressure compared with participants who added baking soda to their diet or who received pharmacological-only treatment.

New findings from the RECOVER-Adult cohort study show that 25 routine clinical lab tests are not effective in diagnosing postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, echoing results from earlier studies.

Artificial intelligence (AI) can aid in breast cancer detection, but radiologists need training to ensure accuracy and prevent missed cancers.

The identification of unique pulmonary fibrosis endotypes is an important step in the development of precision medicine approaches for the incurable condition.

The FDA approved Sandoz’ Enzeevu, the fourth aflibercept biosimilar to be approved for Americans with age-related macular degeneration and other retinal eye diseases.

The FDA has approved nemolizumab (Nemluvio; Galderma) to treat patients with prurigo nodularis based on successful phase III trials demonstrating significant reductions in itch and sleep disturbances.

The persistence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), otherwise known as "forever chemicals," poses a great threat to the environment and public health, as demonstrated by continually emerging research.