Clinical

An August 2024 update to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) clinical practice guidelines for treatment of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) calls puts a priority on clinical trials, even preferring them to FDA-approved therapies in some cases. Aaron Gerds, MD, MS, of Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute discusses the updates and what's in the pipeline for MPN treatment.

Two posters highlighted the effects of sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto; Novartis) on key biomarkers and cardiac function in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), while also addressing prescription barriers for providers.

Study results show that a portable breath analysis device designed for early detection of non–small cell lung cancer may distinguish between patients with the disease and healthy individuals.

New data from the PURPOSE 2 trial continue to show the efficacy of lenacapavir in HIV prevention in individuals who have sex with men.

This article describes the positive impact that actively managing functional recovery has on postacute placement for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.

Two posters presented at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting underscore the importance of early identification and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with better adherence and outcomes among those using single-inhaler triple therapy.

CNTN1 and NRXN3 clearly differentiated severe and milder forms of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

A poster presented at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting shows that inhaled treprostinil (iTRE) reduces hospitalizations in patients with pulmonary hypertension due to interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD).

A comparison of the second-generation Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor acalabrutinib to the first-generation ibrutinib shows the former had lower rates of adverse events in a real-world setting.

Medical experts discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act’s out-of-pocket prescription drug cost cap, effective in 2025, may impact access to oral chemotherapy options for metastatic colorectal cancer.

Medical experts explore the psychological and emotional aspects of decision-making for patients in the third-line stage of metastatic colorectal cancer, recommend involving support services like social work or palliative care, and discuss the caregiver’s role in supporting patients through these psychosocial challenges.

Panelists discuss how type 2 inflammatory diseases can lead to potential long-term complications or comorbidities, including airway remodeling in asthma, nasal polyps in chronic rhinosinusitis, skin thickening in atopic dermatitis, and increased risk of cardiovascular issues and metabolic disorders.

Two posters presented at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting showed that mepolizumab significantly reduces exacerbations in patients with severe asthma and asthma with concurrent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

At the CHEST 2024 annual meeting, international respiratory society leaders highlighted the need for global collaboration to address issues like air pollution and health equity in respiratory care.

Capivasertib, in combination with venetoclax, produced promising responses in preclinical models of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

Recent results from a new diabetes reversal program demonstrate the reliable, sustained benefits of nonpharmacological interventions in the management of diabetes and overall health of patients.

Experts at CHEST 2024 highlighted significant racial disparities in lung cancer screening, treatment, and outcomes, recommending system-based interventions to improve care equity for patients of color.

A phase 3b study found that Black individuals who switched to bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide were able to maintain virologic suppression after 72 weeks.

Experts at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting agreed that artificial intelligence (AI) should not be relied upon entirely, but instead be used as a tool by radiologists to make a diagnosis of interstitial lung disease (ILD).

Hereditary breast cancers are caused by germline mutations, which are genetic mutations inherited at conception and so called because they originate in germ cells, those that develop into reproductive cells and become eggs in female individuals and sperm in male individuals.

Medical experts examine strategies for care coordination in high-risk patients with cardiometabolic conditions.

Panelists discuss how recent clinical trial results for emerging HER2-directed therapies, including findings from the SOHO-01 study, inetetamab/pyrotinib combination study, and Beamion LUNG-1, are shaping the future landscape of NSCLC treatment, while also highlighting other noteworthy developments presented at this year’s World Conference on Lung Cancer.

Key opinion leaders explore educational initiatives aimed at enhancing guideline adherence in cardiometabolic risk management, emphasizing effective tactics for improving health outcomes.

Panelists discuss how clinicians carefully weigh the efficacy of HER2-directed therapies against their safety profiles, particularly focusing on managing serious adverse events like interstitial lung disease, while also considering emerging strategies to combat resistance to these treatments as research in the field progresses.

Although air pollution is linked to increased exacerbations in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), its role in disease progression remains uncertain, with evidence suggesting that both genetic susceptibility and environmental factors contribute to IPF development.