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A report reviews the case of a patient with stage IV melanoma who, while having several issues with treatment toxicity, was later free of disease following treatment with BRAF and MEK inhibitors.

Survey data found that better diagnosis and treatment methods are needed among patients with chronic cough in Japan due to the prevalent nature of the condition.

Seventy percent of Americans have received at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine; CMS releases payment rules for fiscal year 2022; alcohol linked to over 700,000 new cancer diagnoses in 2020.

A significant risk of neurodegenerative disease was found in an analysis of male former professional soccer players, with defensive outfield players and those with careers longer than 15 years particularly at risk.

The study was conducted to shed more light on the growing issue of polypharmacy, an issue that is expected to increase as the US population ages.

The cumulative effects of binge drinking and HIV on neurocognitive functioning were investigated among 4 groups of patients in this recent study from researchers at San Diego State University and the University of California San Diego.

Patient-reported outcome measures may have a small impact on predicting which patients with cirrhosis will be readmitted to the hospital.

Results of an observational study suggest retinal nerve fiber layer atrophy and the presence of oligoclonal bands may serve as biomarkers for cognitive decline in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Results of a cross-sectional study point to a potential link between iron intake and migraine that may be dependent on age.

Florida sets record for daily COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations; spotlighting health equity in the workplace; delineating COVID-19 hotspots where masking is recommended.

Leslie Eiland, MD, outlines some of the challenges of delivering optimal care to patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) living in rural America.

New research shows central obesity is associated with an increased risk of poor heart failure outcomes among those with type 1 diabetes.

Peer support nursing intervention produced significant benefits in lung function and quality of life (QOL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), highlighting the importance that nurses can play in improving disease management.

The latest news in rheumatology includes the need for robust vaccinations in juvenile idiopathic arthritis; new findings about rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and type 2 diabetes; and quality of life in systemic lupus erythematosus.

On World Lung Cancer Day, we explore current guidelines for lung cancer screening in the United States, implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, and disparities in mortality and access to care by race and socioeconomic status.

Gary Lyman, MD, MPH, an oncologist and hematologist, discusses how financial incentives, concerns for patients, and interchangeability impact biosimilar prescribing patterns.

In an interim analyses of the phase 3 SEQUOIA trial, zanubrutinib had superior progression-free survival compared with bendamustine plus rituximab in patients with treatment-naive chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic leukemia (SLL).

Drug optimization in older adults improved outcomes in this retrospective study.

Rajesh Rajpal, MD, chief medical officer, global head of clinical medical affairs, Johnson & Johnson Vision, discusses the process of cataract development and its prevalence in both older and younger populations.

One diagnosis challenge is that there is no specific biomarker, either for autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) or metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), either alone or if they exist concurrently.

William "Andy" Nish, MD, an allergist and immunologist at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, discusses the factors that influence whether patients with asthma should be prescribed a biologic therapy.

Here are some of the latest developments in multiple sclerosis (MS) from our sister publication, NeurologyLive®.

Long-term survival trends among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with the cancer types with the highest mortality highlight areas where additional research is needed.

A retrospective analysis found that lung function and weakened gas exchange have a minimal effect on sleep quality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggesting that psychological mechanisms may play a larger role.

An overview of the latest news in Parkinson disease reported across MJH Life Sciences™.

In a recent review article, a researcher outlined current guidance for the management of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) as the pandemic continues throughout the country.

A newly released internal CDC report shows the agency's communication struggles and its challenges in combatting the virulent delta variant, acknowledges the need for universal masking, and illustrates the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing more severe illness and death in those who are inoculated.

The study included more than 400 patients with Philadelphia-negative MPNs, all of whom completed a questionnaire related to their tobacco use and symptoms related to their disease.