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This feature series delves into how biases shed light on deeply ingrained stereotypes and prejudices that exist within the structure of US maternal health care, according to experts.

Public health policies should address risk factors among individuals who are most at risk of asthma, researchers suggest.

Contrary to previous assumptions, the analysis found that mortality rates from deaths of despair among middle-aged Black Americans exceeded those of their White counterparts in 2022.

Lawmakers are under pressure to decide the fate of COVID-era telehealth payment changes; the CDC reports an alarming increase in sexually transmitted disease (STD) cases among Americans 55 years and older; new regulations aim to reduce harmful exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.”

Decreased body mass index (BMI) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was linked to a higher risk of severe exacerbations and all-cause mortality, emphasizing the importance of monitoring BMI for managing COPD and predicting outcomes.

A retrospective cohort study assessed patterns of opioid use in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) following their initial opioid prescription for pain management, finding that concerning patterns of opioid abuse did not develop.

Previous research links type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

Studies show that laser-assisted drug delivery (LADD) improves hair growth in patients with alopecia. However, researchers are still looking at the best ways to compare LADD's effectiveness against other methods like microneedling.

The data showed notable responses, even among patients living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who had previous exposure to B-cell receptor–associated kinase inhibitors, the authors said.

Results presented at the National Community Oncology Dispensing Association International Spring Forum describe meaningful improvements in functioning among patients who received the oral gamma secretase inhibitor to treat progressing desmoid tumors.

Patients with moderate to severe psoriasis and a history of cancer have improved symptoms and a favorable safety profile with guselkumab treatment, according to a new study.

Kimberly Westrich, MA, chief strategy officer of the National Pharmaceutical Council, anticipates the 2024 AMCP Annual Conference as an opportunity to engage with fellow managed care pharmacy stakeholders in addressing evolving health policy challenges.

While mammograms are crucial for early detection of breast cancer and can save lives, social determinants of health and health-related social needs create barriers to access, especially for those with financial hardship, lack of transportation, or social isolation.

Among patients who have survived colorectal cancer (CRC), there was an association between increased mortality due to CRC or cardiovascular disease and higher intake of ice cream and ultraprocessed foods.

A prospective study evaluating the efficacy of an artificial intelligence (AI)–based clinical support system further demonstrated the reliability of AI or machine learning as a diagnostic tool in skin cancer.

A recent report highlights gaps in mortality rates between rural and urban Americans; debt relief does not improve mental health or credit scores, researchers find; worries about sun gazing effects surge.

Overall survival and complete response rates were comparable across a younger and an older cohort of patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are kicking off a special month-long podcast series with our strategic alliance partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our first episode, which is all about the Baby Steps Maternity Program and its mission to support women throughout every step of their pregnancy journey.

In this investigation, investigators sought insights into the safety and efficacy of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), with a particular focus on how various patient subgroups fared for complete remission (CR).

HIV testing, treatment, and intervention session delivery were among some areas that saw challenges in properly addressing youth experiencing homelessness during an HIV prevention trial.

The Center on Health Equity and Access covered the burden faced by caregivers, transgender health care, pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake, disparities in postpartum mental health care, and cost-related medication nonadherence among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Digital technology being less accessible to adult patients with vision impairment (VI) could be a detriment to telemedicine accessibility.

Accelerated biological aging may be behind why some types of cancer are on the rise in young adults, researchers find.

Pregnant female patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treated with methotrexate and leflunomide within 3 months of conception faced an increased possibility of adverse pregnancy outcomes, specifically stillbirth or abortion.

Antibodies targeting the CXCL12 protein show potential to promote hair growth in conditions like androgenic alopecia (AGA) and alopecia areata (AA), offering hope for new treatment options.

There is discrepancy between the FDA’s accelerated approval decisions and clinical benefits in cancer treatments; former President Donald Trump’s video statement avoids a clear stance on national abortion legislation; 40% of therapists say they will increase their fees this year.

Raajit Rampal, MD, PhD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses the potential of a disease-modifying therapy in polycythemia vera, treating high-risk vs low-risk patients, and emerging therapies in the pipeline.

Analyzing trends from online conversations among patients with myasthenia gravis (MG), researchers found that issues with current treatments were mentioned in nearly 24% of conversations.