Rosacea is likely missed, not rare, in skin of color, as low suspicion and hard-to-see redness delay diagnosis, said Hilary Baldwin, MD.

Hidradenitis suppurativa diagnosis often takes 7 to 10 years, and patients with skin of color often present with tunnels and scarring already in place.

The conference session featured updates on several clinical trials, including the BRUNELLO trial, for treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME).

Panelists engaged in a debate regarding using complement inhibitors in geographic atrophy, gauging public sentiment with a deciding vote.

A session at AAO 2026 highlighted how big data and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) could be utilized to help patients receive peak care.

Medicaid expansion was associated with lower colorectal cancer mortality, with the largest reductions in Hispanic patients and stage IV disease.

A JAMA analysis of 2021-2023 death records found heat-related mortality varied sharply by occupation and industry among working-age US adults.

Biomarker-driven care is advancing in mantle cell lymphoma, though cost and infrastructure limit access in community oncology, according to a review.