The meta-analysis showed that more than 1,125,000 men around the world have the inherited bleeding disorder; 418,000 of those have a severe version of the mostly undiagnosed disease. Previously, only 400,000 people globally were estimated to have hemophilia.
The agency has approved nintedanib (Ofev) to slow the rate of pulmonary function decline in adult patients with interstitial lung disease associated with systemic sclerosis or scleroderma.
School-based telemedicine was shown to potentially enhance healthcare benefits for children with chronic diseases, such as asthma, in rural and medically underserved communities, according to a study.
Human leukocyte antigen c (HLA‐C), a protein encoded by the HLA-C gene, plays an important role in protecting against both cancer and viruses. At the same time, it has been implicated in autoimmune diseases, including rheumatic diseases, though the mechanism by which it contributes to the pathogenesis of these diseases is not yet clear.
Oxycontin manufacturer rejects settlement for role in opioid epidemic and moves toward bankruptcy; new vaping-related respiratory illnesses reported; Senator Kamala Harris, D-California, a 2020 presidential candidate, proposes a new healthcare plan for veterans.
Employers are recognizing the need to modernize the employee health experience following research that demonstrates the disconnect between companies’ investment in health benefits and the impact on employee health.
The Harvard researchers designed this new device with consideration of the human pancreas, where islets—also known as islands of cells—receive glucose level information from the bloodstream, then adjust their insulin production.
A total of 45% of patients made at least 1 error when using an inhaler, and the number of errors per patient ranged from 1 to 6.
Cloud faxing can provide the opportunity for providers to be more productive and lower costs.
A study investigating the effects of weather and air pollution on migraine found that higher relative humidity was associated with higher odds of migraines during warmer seasons. Traffic-related pollutants was linked with migraines in colder weather.
Using vorinostat with pembrolizumab can help improve the efficacy of the immunotherapy in non–small cell lung cancer.
The proportion of people living with HIV with more than 90% adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) increased from 33.5% in 2001 to 52.4% in 2010.
Men without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) showed an associated difference in bone quality based on their smoking status and pack-years, according to a new study.
A recent study explored the efficacy of brentuximab vedotin (BV) in patients with high-CD30–expressing non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) to determine who is most likely to benefit.
Surprise medical billing and its impact on patients has garnered attention from media, healthcare stakeholders, and the federal government. Here are 5 things to know.
A recent study investigating orthostatic hypotension (OH)—a common condition among patients with Parkinson disease—found that the causality between OH and dementia may be bidirectional and early diagnosis is important to improve long-term prognosis.
Three studies published this year have examined the risks when patients with chronic pain abruptly stop taking opioids.
When assessing risk for coronary artery disease, excess stomach fat represents the greatest indicator, not overall body mass index, according to a new study.
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Health officials in New York are investigating vitamin E's connection to a string of vaping illnesses in the state; civil rights groups are suing the Trump administration over its decision to deport immigrants with life-threatening illnesses; an oncologist from MD Anderson Cancer Center met with President Trump about a potential nomination for FDA commissioner.
This week, the top managed care news included a diabetes drug showing positive results in treating heart failure; new lipid guidelines promoting the use of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors; and a study finding doctors are more likely to prescribe opioids if they are in a hurry.
An Expanded Treatment Protocol study that provided expanded access of the FDA-approved ruxolitinib, which treats polycythemia vera (PV) in patients who are intolerant or resistant to hydoxyurea, affirmed the safety and efficacy findings of the trials used for approval.
E-cigarette vapor exposure, independent nicotine, was shown to alter lipid homeostasis and immunity impairment in mice, warranting further investigation into these vaping solvents.
A ratio of sinus scores calculated based on computed tomography (CT) imaging can accurately predict the recurrence of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with nasal polyps, according to new findings.
The nation’s community health centers, which serve patients who are largely low income and medically underserved, are facing a repeat of their 2017 funding crisis and are making contingency plans to lay off staff and reduce services, in case Congress does not pass a funding bill by September 30.
The recommendation is similar to the task force’s 2013 recommendation, except for the addition of aromatase inhibitors to its recommended medications.
Less than 6 hours of sleep, as well as durations of longer than 9 hours, are associated with a greater risk of heart attack, according to a new study.
A federal judge has ruled that CVS' purchase of Aetna was legal under antitrust law; the Trump administration announced $1.8 billion in grants to help states and communities combat the opioid epidemic; Johns Hopkins Medicine has launched the first psychedelic research center in the United States.
Some patients may use alcohol to cope with the psychological and social aspect of psoriatic disease, but using alcohol may be associated with worse adherence to treatment.
Perhaps not surprisingly, the report found that children’s mental health issues worsened the longer they were in US custody.
