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Acts of discrimination, including subtle microaggressions, during pregnancy and childbirth contribute to higher maternal mortality rates, especially among Black women, and are linked to increased postpartum blood pressure, highlighting the need for improved health care interventions and racial equity in maternity care.

Trend tracking and harm reduction policies may help alleviate the high rate of overdose deaths in the US, according to one study.

For several years, investigators have been studying combinations that include ruxolitinib, sold as Jakafi, to treat myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).

Quality-of-life (QOL) outcomes vary widely for patients receiving first-line treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), according to research presented at the 2024 American Society of Hematology (ASH) meeting.

With high biologic treatment failure rates common among patients who have hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), investigators set out to evaluate the potential of biomarkers to estimate potential treatment response.

Doctors conducted suicide risk assessments for 42% of patients flagged by interruptive alerts, compared with only 4% with passive alerts.

The rates at which ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer (GCIPL) and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thin in the eyes was different in people with primary open angle glaucoma and pseudoexfoliation glaucoma.

Record numbers have enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage as open enrollment continues through January 15, 2025.

Study highlights barriers to care, treatment preferences, and interest in research participation in psoriasis in the Latine community.

Nurse-led care effectively reduces disease activity and improves self-efficacy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, delivering comparable outcomes to rheumatologist-led care and usual care while easing health care burdens.

Self-efficacy–based sexual counseling may improve sexual function among breast cancer survivors, study finds.

Between 1988 and 2017, there were significant global variations and trends in ovarian cancer incidence and its subtypes, influenced by genetic, reproductive, and socioeconomic factors.

A real-world study in France found patient satisfaction was stable after switching from either the reference product or a low-concentration adalimumab biosimilar to the adalimumab biosimilar CT-P17, a high-concentration, citrate-free formulation.

Data pulled from the impact of Clinical Resource Hubs (CRHs) demonstrate the benefits these programs provide to veterans who may be experiencing gaps in care.

Two posters presented at the 2024 American Society of Hematology meeting reported real-world outcomes data for patients treated for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

An Institute for Value-Based Medicine regional event in Houston, Texas, covered inconsistencies with the integration of precision medicine in oncology practices, the evolution of treatment for multiple myeloma, and more.

Opioid use disorder (OUD) can cause serious maternal complications, but data on the burden of OUD in pregnancy is severely lacking and more evidence-based solutions are needed.

For this review, the authors searched for randomized controlled trials published in MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL from inception through October 4, 2024.

A study demonstrated that pre-transplant measurable residual disease (MRD) status is a strong prognostic factor for overall survival, disease-free survival, and relapse risk in patients with AML and MDS undergoing allogeneic stem cell transplantation.

Robin Glasco, MBA, Spencer Stuart, examines the crucial role of data in addressing urgent challenges in health care while inherent and systemic biases coexist, complicating efforts to achieve equity.

Compared with healthy controls, patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) had higher odds of filling prescriptions for gabapentinoids and other anticonvulsants in the 5 years prior to MS onset.

Alcohol was first identified as a carcinogen almost 40 years ago, by the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer.

How does age, sex, comorbidity, and screening history influence the cost-effectiveness of continuing colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in older adults?

Monitoring thyroid dysfunction from HIV could prevent hypothyroidism in the few patients who have these abnormalities.

Acknowledging the disparity in pulse oximetry implicates a $2 billion industry that has faced stricter regulations in recent years in an attempt to address bias in the development and testing of these devices, the authors stated.

Compared with female patients, male patients with eosinophilic esophagitis have higher rates of complications, including esophageal obstruction, food impaction, and rupture, highlighting potential gender differences in disease severity.

A new study evaluating the quadratic phenotypic optimization platform shows it can accurately predict personalized drug combination sensitivities, paving the way for improved treatment strategies and outcomes in acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

People living with HIV in California were highly satisfied with telephone visits during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and wanted to continue them in their regular care.

Edgardo S. Santos, MD, FACP, FASCO, discussed the barriers to precision medicine in lung cancer treatment, including patient concerns about technology understanding and insurance coverage, as well as the reliance on traditional tissue biopsies, emphasizing the benefits of combining liquid and tissue biopsies to improve treatment outcomes and clinical trial eligibility.

Tim Mok, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, malignant hematology pharmacy research analyst at Kaiser Permanente, discussed his perspective on the balance between clinical outcomes and cost considerations.