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There are now multiple therapeutic options available for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a disease once considered incurable; however, there remains a need for additional treatments and better ways to predict treatment response.

In the past 30 years, we've never seen a heart failure drug that has had such a beneficial effect on the kidneys, said Milton Packer, MD, a distinguished scholar in cardiovascular science at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, and chair of the department of clinical sciences at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.

New findings indicate that relying on circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and tissue DNA tests are complementary measures that can better match patients with biliary tract cancer with precise therapies.

A small study says that gloves with sensors could measure impairments in hand function and may have advantages over standard methods.

A healthy diet consisting of fruit, vegetables, and whole grains in middle age may be associated with fewer non-motor symptoms known to precede the diagnosis of Parkinson disease, according to study findings.

Remote patient monitoring of patients with COPD can offer clues about what happens before an exacerbation.

For patients with insomnia amid the COVID-19 pandemic, certain nightly habits can promote sleep hygiene; in addition, lemborexant has emerged as a novel indication if drug intervention is needed.

Findings from a new study in JAMA do not support the use of vitamin D3 supplementation to prevent severe asthma exacerbations in children with persistent asthma.

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People with HIV are more likely to abuse injectable drugs, alcohol, and opioids, resulting in suboptimal adherence to care plans and delayed HIV diagnoses.

A review on the diagnosis, prevalence, and clinical impact of sarcopenia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has found that sarcopenia is both prevalent and negatively impacts clinical outcomes in patients with the disease.

A new analysis found patients with high-cytogenetic-risk multiple myeloma benefitted from adding daratumumab to their therapy.

As chief quality officer for Allegheny Health Network, Brian M. Parker, MD, is responsible for ensuring that the highest standards of patient care quality, safety, and service excellence are achieved.

Sanofi and GSK begin human trials for their COVID-19 vaccine; steroids prove effective in severe COVID-19 cases; a drug combination poses a breakthrough in ALS treatment.

Telehealth claim lines increased 4132% nationally from June 2019 to June 2020, rising from 0.16% of medical claim lines in June 2019 to 6.85% in June 2020, according to new data from FAIR Health’s Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker.

Comorbidities can have an impact on the main disease domains for patients with psoriatic arthritis. For each additional comorbidity a patient has, their disease activity score increases.

When 40th Midwest Business Group on Health (MBGH) Annual Conference meets this week, stakeholder groups will tackle issues within population health and precision medicine, and discuss the influence of employers on these discussions.

Survey results show the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic will leave some pediatric ophthalmology practices strained if not irreparably harmed.

In a webinar by the Integrated Benefits Institute, an employer panel discussed perspectives, initiatives, and challenges in their respective caregiving benefits, as well as how the current pandemic has impacted their strategies.

In research presented at the European Society of Cardiology 2020 Congress, vaccines for influenza and pneumonia showed effectiveness at reducing death from heart failure.

Using data-driven machine learning approaches, researchers analyzed patient-reported symptoms of migraine and demonstrated automated classification of headache disorders.

Medicare patients can now get the FreeStyle Libre 2 continuous glucose monitor (CGM); Anthony S. Fauci, MD, discussed the chance of an early release of a COVID-19 vaccine; US backs out of World Health Organization’s vaccine initiative.

During the surge of the pandemic in the Northeast, we saw about a 40% reduction in cardiovascular admissions, while there was a higher rate of mortality among patients who came in, said Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, of Brigham and Women’s Hospital Heart & Vascular Center and Harvard Medical School.

It may be possible to modify some lifestyle and environmental factors to reduce the risk of patients transitioning from psoriasis to psoriatic arthritis.

Dulaglutide reduces liver fat content in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, when used in combination with standard T2D treatment.

Results from a recent study in the state show how its HIV service care continuum was affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic (COVID-19), namely that more than a quarter of HIV clinics had to close completely.

In this episode of Managed Care Cast, we talk with Michael N. Abrams, a cofounder and managing partner of Numerof & Associates, about the fifth annual report on the state of population health.

Narcolepsy, along with several other conditions are examined as potential risk factors for coronavirus disease 2019 susceptibility and adverse outcomes.