Clinical

A panelist discusses how guidelines from organizations like the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) can improve clinician awareness and adoption of molecular testing in community oncology settings while acknowledging that some effective treatments work across patient populations without requiring biomarker stratification.

Panelists discuss how clinical trial outcomes like CROWN and eXalt3 reflect real-world patient experiences and how these collective data have changed perspectives on frontline therapies for ALK+ non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Panelists discuss how emerging targeted therapies for immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy address critical gaps in the current treatment landscape by offering disease-modifying potential, improved efficacy for resistant cases, and better safety profiles compared with traditional immunosuppression.

A panelist discusses how tumor heterogeneity (both spatial and temporal) affects molecular testing reliability in ovarian cancer, highlighting that although most biomarkers show little heterogeneity, newer approaches like liquid biopsies can provide a more comprehensive genetic profile of the entire tumor burden.

Panelists discuss how matching-adjusted indirect comparisons (MAIC) of ALK inhibitors and the FDA approval of ensartinib in December 2024 influence frontline treatment selection for ALK+ non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

As National Women’s Health Week approaches, new global data highlighting projected rises in breast and ovarian cancer through 2050 is prompting renewed calls for gender-specific prevention strategies that address evolving health risks for women.

Clinical trials for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis could benefit from improved patient engagement to include diverse perspectives and inclusive practices.

New research links arthritis to an increased risk of prostate cancer, highlighting the need for further studies on prevention and treatment strategies.

Physician groups under 2-sided risk–based Medicare Advantage provide care associated with higher quality and efficiency compared with care by these same groups under fee-for-service Medicare.

Measles cases surge in the US as vaccination rates decline, raising concerns about outbreaks and public health under Robert F. Kennedy Jr's leadership.

FDA approves the first treatment for KRAS-mutated recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC), offering new hope for patients with this condition.

This study compared 6 algorithmic fairness–improving approaches for low-birth-weight predictive models and found that they improved accuracy but decreased sensitivity for Black populations.

A panelist discusses how the new doravirine and islatravir combination offers an alternative to integrase inhibitor-based therapies, particularly useful for patients with integrase inhibitor resistance or adverse reactions, although clinicians may struggle with determining the ideal patient population.

A panelist discusses how a new drug combination of doravirine and islatravir was compared to a standard bictegravir-based therapy in patients with HIV, showing noninferiority with over 90% of patients maintaining viral suppression without excess toxicity.

Panelists discuss how the current Alzheimer disease treatment landscape represents both significant progress with novel amyloid-targeting therapies and ongoing challenges, while expressing hope for future advances including more potent disease-modifying treatments, combination therapies, earlier intervention capabilities, improved biomarkers, greater health care equity, and comprehensive care models that address both medical and psychosocial aspects of the disease.

A study reveals higher health care costs and resource use for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs), emphasizing the need for improved patient management strategies.

Forced oscillation technique (FOT) can enhance early detection and management of progressive pulmonary fibrosis.

Doctors can identify ways of proactively addressing glaucoma in patients by discussing options with their patients, says Christine Funke, MD.

Panelists discuss how managing bronchiectasis exacerbations involves targeted antibiotics based on sputum cultures, augmenting mucus clearance with devices, and considering surgical intervention when medical management fails.

Panelists discuss how bacterial infections, environmental triggers, and microbiome imbalances cause bronchiectasis exacerbations, leading to increased cough, phlegm, fatigue, and hemoptysis.

Samer Wahood, AB, shares that his research reveals a significant link between July erythemal UV radiation exposure and increased risks of melanoma in situ and invasive melanoma.

New research reveals how serum soluble Klotho levels relate to chronic kidney disease risk (CKD) in patients with diabetes and hypertension.

A community-based remote patient monitoring (RPM) program was associated with significant reduction in blood pressure in Medicare patients with stage 2 hypertension, highlighting the potential benefits of RPM with care coaching.

Raymond Osarogiagbon, MD, highlights the potential benefits of increasing screening rates for patients diagnosed with lung cancer and the broader US health care system.

A longitudinal, relationship-based case management approach significantly reduced health care costs and improved quality of life for Medicaid enrollees with complex needs over 1 year.

Panelists discuss how the 5-year CROWN trial data for lorlatinib have shaped the treatment paradigm for ALK+ metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), particularly regarding long-term survival, durability of response, and management of brain metastases.

Panelists discuss how targeted therapies for immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy are advancing rapidly, with promising results from trials of B-cell modulating agents that inhibit APRIL/BAFF signaling and complement pathway inhibitors that address specific steps in the 4-hit cascade.

A panelist discusses how education and cost are key challenges in ensuring comprehensive molecular testing is performed in a timely manner for patients with ovarian cancer, emphasizing the need for better education of health care providers and more affordable, widely available testing options.

A panelist discusses how multiple molecular biomarkers beyond BRCA and homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) testing are emerging as important for guiding ovarian cancer therapy, including microsatellite instability (MSI), tumor mutational burden (TMB), HER2, p53, KRAS, and CCNE amplification.

A panelist discusses how the evolving landscape of atopic dermatitis treatment is moving toward a more personalized approach that carefully balances efficacy goals with safety considerations, incorporating new targeted therapies alongside traditional options while also expressing excitement about emerging research in dermatology including novel bispecific antibodies, microbiome-based interventions, and noninvasive diagnostic technologies that may revolutionize disease management in the coming years.