National Immunization Awareness Month highlights the importance of lifelong vaccination to prevent diseases, a practice that has averted millions of deaths, proven to be a cost-effective public health strategy, and offers crucial protection even to individuals who are immunocompromised.
Black women had lower moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity scores when compared with Black and White men and their White female counterparts, highlighting the need for support across patient subgroups.
Prenatal exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of persistent environmental pollutants, was linked to significant shifts in infant T helper cell development, raising concerns about long-term effects on vaccine response, immune regulation, and disease susceptibility.
Janus kinase inhibitors can be paired with corticosteroids or used as monotherapy in the treatment of alopecia areata.
The investigators discuss key factors driving persistent ovarian cancer mortality disparities by age, race, and geography, and propose targeted public health and clinical interventions to address them.
Researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center reveal how body composition analysis predicts treatment response in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), enhancing precision medicine strategies.
A meta-analysis showed that control group outcomes in psilocybin trials for depression were significantly weaker than those in selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and esketamine trials, suggesting that psilocybin’s large observed treatment effects may be inflated by methodological factors such as functional unblinding and expectancy bias.
During the Addressing Cardiovascular Risk and Intervening Early webinar, experts discussed innovative strategies for cardiovascular disease prevention, emphasizing risk assessment, lifestyle changes, and collaborative care to improve patient outcomes.
A meta-analysis reveals a significant link between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), highlighting the need for increased screening and awareness.
A nationwide Danish cohort study demonstrated no increased risk of serious adverse events following vaccination with JN.1-updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, reinforcing their safety profile and supporting continued use in high-risk populations amid ongoing viral evolution.
Large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 may offer a solution to the costly and inefficient process of manual clinical trial screening, which is often hindered by the inability of structured electronic health record data to capture all necessary criteria.
President Donald Trump has sent letters to pharmaceutical companies, aiming to compel them to lower drug prices in the US to match the lowest prices offered in other developed nations, a move that could significantly reduce costs and disrupt the current system of pharmacy benefit managers.
Gene therapy appears to be a promising approach for a subset of genetic deafness, although challenges remain with development and manufacturing.
In a large fecal immunochemical test-based screening program, high adenoma detection rates lowered interval colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality, but not CRC-specific survival.
A significant number of patients with cancer, caregivers, and health care professionals face significant disparities in legal issues, with the most common needs revolving around health insurance, finances, employment, and disability insurance.
On July 2, linvoseltamab-gcpt (Lynozyfic; Regeneron) received an accelerated approval from the FDA in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM), and the most recent update to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for MM has added the BCMA-targeted bispecific antibody as a preferred treatment option.
Shipment of delandistrogene moxeparvovec, a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), will resume following a voluntary pause.
Proceeding with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is more cost-effective than delaying the procedure in patients with intermediate-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
A cumulative review offers strong evidence that acalabrutinib has a low incidence of cardiac failure in both clinical trial and real-world settings.
TACE combined with SBRT enhanced survival rates in patients with large hepatocellular carcinoma tumors, offering promising treatment insights.
A retrospective analysis found whole brain radiation therapy alongside immune checkpoint inhibitors led to “brilliant” 2-year overall survival rates.
Larazotide, a therapy known to treat celiac disease, shows promise as a safe treatment for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children linked to COVID-19, enhancing recovery and symptom resolution.
The Commonwealth Fund’s updated July 2025 brief on maternal mortality highlights how systemic disparities, Medicaid coverage gaps, and behavioral health challenges continue to drive poor maternal and infant outcomes across the United States.
Obecabtagene autoleucel (obe-cel) is shown to be effective and safe for older adults with relapsed/refractory (R/R) B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), while brexucabtagene autoleucel's (brexu-cel) expansion predicts durable remission.
A New Zealand study finds patients are open to remote and general practitioner-led care when it is tailored to their needs.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may slow cognitive decline in older adults, highlighting the importance of food assistance in combating Alzheimer disease and dementia risks.
Key legal, ethical, and compliance considerations for managed care professionals navigating the evolving landscape of psychedelic-assisted therapy include regulatory risks, data privacy challenges, reimbursement limitations, and the need for culturally informed care models.
The decline in ovarian cancer mortality rates after 2003 can be attributed to advances in treatment, precision medicine, improved preventive strategies, and a reduced disease incidence, according to Muhammad Faizan, MBBS.
In an extension trial, apremilast showed sustained clinical benefit and a consistent safety profile in children and adolescents with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
With inflammation being the cause of dry eye in many cases, future treatment will likely target this aspect of dry eye.
